Cycle infrastructure – Cycling in Christchurch

The Vienna cycle vibe is still strong

LennyBoy — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:27 +0000

In early June, Tracey and I spent a couple of nights in Vienna, Austria. The last time I was there was way back in 2015, and even then it certainly had lots of good features getting plenty of people …

Flashback Friday: Annual Plan 25/26 brings some good cycling news

LennyBoy — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:29:12 +0000

Last week we heard the news from Council that the Te Aratai cycleway along Aldwins/Ensors Rd in Linwood was about to start construction this week – with expected completion by the end of the year. This was one of a …

Photo of the Day: Berlin roundabout cycle crossing

LennyBoy — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:23:35 +0000

It was incredibly sad to hear the other day about the tragic attack that occurred in central Berlin, Germany last weekend – something that should never have to happen. Thankfully they found and killed the attacker, but for …

Oslo – Scandinavia does cycling well

LennyBoy — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:37:47 +0000

About six weeks ago, I spent a couple of days looking around the Norwegian capital of Oslo. As with many parts of Europe, Oslo has been working hard to turn itself into a better city for cycling, with the …

Flashback Friday: A Presidential Bikeway

LennyBoy — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:09:17 +0000

Back home in New Zealand and we are reminded how much President Trump’s seemingly never-ending war with Iran is affecting people’s wallets. This is particularly the case if they are very dependent on cars and the associated fuel prices; …

Amsterdam is still a Cycling Capital

LennyBoy — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:08:41 +0000

In late June on our journey around Europe, we made our way to Amsterdam in the Netherlands – the last time I was there was back in May 2015. It was sweltering hot (so hot they had to spray …

Photos of the Day: Return to Copenhagen

LennyBoy — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:05:42 +0000

Way back in 2010, I first visited Copenhagen, as reported here back in 2016. Copenhagen really is one of the top cycling cities in the world (competing hard with Amsterdam), so I took various photos of interesting cycling facilities …

Flashback Friday: New Walk/Cycle Overbridge planned for Brougham St

LennyBoy — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:47:42 +0000

Greetings everyone, I’m back from Europe! More posts about some of my travels to come… As we drove home from the airport yesterday morning, we saw the new cycle/pedestrian bridge in place above Brougham St, lifted up there last weekend…

Flashback Friday: Groningen and Zwolle – the best for cycling?

LennyBoy — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:11:50 +0000

Greetings from Ireland! My partner and I have arrived in the Emerald Isle for the first time, having just spent the past few days in Amsterdam and elsewhere around the Netherlands. The last time I was in the Netherlands was …

Flashback Friday: Cycling in Bristol – more photos

LennyBoy — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:29:42 +0000

Another week on the move around Europe with my partner; in recent days we have been through Vienna (Austria), Prague (Czechia), and now exploring Berlin (Germany). Along the way, I’ve probably been doing a bit of a mix of both …