By: Cyclomaniac

Cyclomaniac — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 07:31:31 +0000

I really miss the online website (Bikewise Challenge) where you could fill out the kilometres and “compete” with your work mates. It was really good to promote cycling for people and it is shame that nobody could find the money to continue to do this. It helped people cycling that would not otherwise cycle or encourage people to cycle just a little bit more in that month. I hope that the emphasis will shift toward encouraging people to cycle rather than solely focus on safety (which implies that cycling is inherently unsafe). People need to feel safe in order to take-up cycling but cycling also needs to be pleasant. Good to see we do still stuff in Christchurch to celebrate Bikewise month!

By: Richard H

Richard H — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 04:14:14 +0000

Coffee Culture have teamed up with Chain Reaction this year for “Le Tour de Coffee Culture” as a bit of a build up event for Le Race, even for those that aren’t into the event but enjoy cycling. Basically you get a card from any of the Coffee Culture stores and get a stamp when you visit them. You also get a “scratchie” prize card when you visit. I have done this for the last 4 years and taken my daughter twice so far (it will be her third time this year and she is only 6). It is quite fun and a good excuse for two enjoyable things, cycling and drinking coffee (or a fluffy in my kids case). I have no affiliation with Coffee Culture but like to support those who support cycling.

For more info see http://www.coffeeculture.co.nz/what-s-new/hot-right-now

Comments on: Bike Wise Month – Do We Care in Chch?

By: Cyclomaniac

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