Cycling in Christchurch

Cycling continues to reign in Copenhagen

Soon after our return from Europe, I mentioned how I had managed to snap an updated photo of cyclists while at a Copenhagen intersection in early June. Having regaled you since with posts of several other cities around Europe, it’s …

We’re nearing the end of September – and then it will be Biketober 2026!

Some of you may recall the very successful Biketober festivals of cycling, set up here originally back in October 2017 and continued annually for several years after that. The last one was back in 2023, after which there was …

New cycle-friendly Road Rules from Oct 1st

You may recall how earlier in the year the Government consulted on a series of proposed changes to existing Road Rules, many of them looking to provide advantages for people cycling. In July, the Transport Minister announced that four …

Flashback Friday: Health & Safety and Cycling – When perceived risk trumps reality

Last week, there was an announcement by Christchurch City Council that a new pedestrian/cycle crossing will be installed at the Scruttons Rd level crossing in Heathcote Valley. This is welcome news after the ongoing saga of the past couple …

The Vienna cycle vibe is still strong

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 …

(Slightly late) Flashback Friday: Confessions of a Newbie Cycle Commuter from Jafa-land

Apologies for the slight delay; I had quite the issue yesterday trying (unsuccessfully) to get WordPress to work properly under the hood, but now that’s been sorted. Last week was certainly a mix of the wintry wet/sleety stuff and some …

Photo of the Day: Berlin roundabout cycle crossing

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 …

Amsterdam is still a Cycling Capital

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

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: Groningen and Zwolle – the best for cycling?

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 …

Chch cycle counter update Mar 2026: Steady as she goes?

It’s been about two years since I last had a good look at how cycling numbers have been trending across Christchurch city. At the time (March 2024), the numbers were very encouraging, with good growth across Major Cycle Route …

Flashback Friday: CTV does Cycling

In the past week, I’ve been video interviewed twice, as well as providing comment for The Press, all discussing how the current fuel price spikes are seeing greater demand for active transport and public transport. Expect to see the …

Flashback Friday: Todd Litman in Christchurch – May 13th

Hot on the heels of the recent visit through our fair city by John Simmerman from Active Towns, let’s cast our mind back to when other international active mode experts have graced our shores. The list has included Dan …

Have your say on changes to Cycling Road Rules

Last year, we foreshadowed the announcement by Transport Minister Chris Bishop of several planned changes to NZ road rules, including several quite relevant to cycling. Last week, the Government launched consultation on these Rule changes, with public submissions due …

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