Cheers for the link – that Wellington article is interesting.
I wrote something similar for Christchurch but have just realised it’s now 7 years old – might be due an update!
https://talkingtransport.com/2019/03/28/nobody-rides-bikes-in-winter-right-wrong/

Just leaving this link here I stumbled on today. I found the analysis of weather effects on people’s willingness to cycle in Wellington interesting – love to see a similar one for Chch… https://radomski.co.nz/blog/te-ara-tupua-first-look

How many bikes were stolen? “Your lock is inadequate” is another barrier to entry for getting people back on bikes.

That’s a very interesting thought about the after-work drinks. Latent demand? Biking boozers under-served!

I was working at Te Kaha/One NZ Stadium over the Super Rugby weekend and keeping an eye on the bike stands (at least what I could easily see while walking around the outside between my NW station and the staff entrance in the SW, but chose to use a locky dock for my own bike on Lichfield St for added security (with added D lock for the other wheel), and to free up space closer to the venue for patrons.
The bike stands on Friday night (including Lichfield St) were completely packed! As were the two buses I saw on my ride home. The bike stands were less busy Saturday and Sunday, so I wondered how much of the busyness on Friday was after work drinks, unrelated to the rugby. Will keep an eye on things when I’m in the area and certainly when working at Te Kaha.

Good point re panniers, lights, etc. I’m lucky I can take my stuff to the staff area. The bag limit is 30x30x30. A valet service is a no brainer!

Also disappointed to see so many cable locks in use. Would be good to do a campaign around using a better lock (something to mention to CCC/VŌ – perhaps signs on the bike racks?). I’d be curious if any bikes were stolen. Should ask Police.