Well, after two weeks of walking/riding in consistently sub-zero temperatures around the US, it was certainly a pleasant change to put on my shorts and join about thirty others for a Lazy Sunday Cycle Christchurch Ride this past weekend.…
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Meanwhile, in cycling news back in Christchurch…
So while I’ve been trekking around the US, things have continued to tick on in Christchurch cycling-wise. Here is a quick summary of some of the recent items of note:
- It has been revealed that the expected costs of
It’s Not Just Infrastructure Stupid – Part 1
In recent times a lot has been said about trying to encourage more people to walk and cycle instead of using motor vehicles. One obvious way to do it is to build better infrastructure. But is that enough? Is there …
Bus Bike Racks continue to grow
As many of you will have heard, various changes were made to Christchurch bus services in December. For example, we now have a network of high-frequency “orange/purple/yellow/blue line” services across the city. One relatively unheralded outcome of the new bus …
Progress on South Hagley pathway
Happy New Year! A quick little post just to show what’s bubbling away in town while we’ve all been on holiday. You’ll recall that the first works of the CBD “Accessible City” transport projects were approved before Xmas and are …
Another Summit Rd section open for cycling
If you’re looking for somewhere new to go for a ride, what about looking up? Earlier in the year we mentioned that a part of the Summit Road had been re-opened exclusively to walkers and bikers; now a further section …
Make your own bike workstand
If you do much work on your bike yourself, a workstand makes life so much easier – no back strain bending over, turn the pedals and adjust gears and brakes with ease. But they cost a fair bit and some …
Defensive cycling: Looking left
I’ve been cycling around many different place in New Zealand for quite a few decades now and over time I’ve become aware that there are things that cyclists can do to make themselves safer on the road. So I thought …
Destination Halswell Junction Road
Regular guest blogger Robert reports on his latest ride around town:
Is there such a thing as moderate addiction to everyday-style cycling? We hear plenty about those serious athletes of all codes who profess to having down times when they …
Santa Parade Cycling Float
Decorate yourself and your bike and join the Biking Vikings in the 2014 Christchurch Santa Parade Sunday 7th December. By popular demand the theme is the same as last year – Vikings for men with wenches, ladies and angels for …
Cycling Complaints: When Feedback is Appropriate
Another useful missive from guest blogger Robert:
The cycle safety debate continues and road user behaviour remains under scrutiny and comment. Could be time to offer some guidelines about making a complaint, if it feels that your recent ‘near miss’ …
Apologies – and here’s what’s coming up (or already did)
Wow, ten days without a blogpost, I think that’s a new record. Sorry about the radio silence everyone; the end of semester always tends to be rather crazy for me, wrapping up lectures, marking assignments and so on. I clearly …
Seminar: How Did They Get Around? Transport in Early Chch, Sat 18 Oct
This weekend there’s an interesting seminar that you might be interested in, courtesy of the WEA and the Beca Heritage Week programme of events:
HOW DID THEY GET AROUND? TRANSPORT IN EARLY CHRISTCHURCH
Saturday 18 October, 1 – 4 pm, …
Bikes and buses – starting to think about multimodalism
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Great cities allow people to get around them in many different ways and to mix and match transport forms. Christchurch already has some facilities that allow mixing and matching to happen, so I thought I’d reflect on this for a …
ICECycles Free Bike Maintenance Workshop 18th October
ICECycles (Inner City East Cycles) is running its 18th free bike maintenance day on Saturday 18th October at Linwood Community Art Centre, corner Stanmore Rd and Worchester St. 1-4pm. Come along get your tyres pumped, chain oiled, bearings un-seized, gears …
Accessibility – transport at its best
I was visiting a friend’s in Christchurch and we needed to go to the supermarket. This short trip provided the opportunity for a walk for us and for the dogs. We set off across a park, onto an informal track …
Have your Say: Eastern Vision Proposals for the Rebuild
OK, with all this recent talk about the value of consultation and submissions, here’s something to get your teeth into: We’ve mentioned previously the good work going on behind the scenes to build up interest in the Avon-Otakaro River …
Election Promises for Cycling – How do they Compare?
We’re only one week away now from the next General Election. For some (like my wife), they can’t wait until it’s all over; for others (like me), I still feel like I’m waiting for the actual substance of policy …
Top Tips for Starting Bike Commuting
Spring has finally made its return (well, officially at least), and for many that might mean thinking about starting (or returning to) biking to work, study, etc. We’ve posted various things over the years about cycle commuting and I thought …
#2WALKandCYCLE Conference 2014 – Early Bird Registration closes soon
An exciting programme of presentations and sessions is planned for the next national walking and cycling conference, 2WALKandCYCLE, being held in Nelson on Oct 29-31. The draft programme is now out on the conference website for you to see …