For the past few weeks, it has certainly felt like winter has kicked in hard in Christchurch – can’t wait for spring to return! When you’re riding your bike to work or other destinations, that has meant some careful consideration …

Did you know that the “Cycling in Christchurch” website was actually started by an Aucklander? The wonderful “Unity Finesmith” (aka Jenny Marshall) was the original creator, and right from the start had an emphasis on everyday style when …

One of the pervasive myths about cycling in New Zealand is that you can’t do it without wearing lycra, hi-vis, cleated shoes and the like. It has helped fuel the image of the “MAMIL” and has even been cited as …

Chris from Talking Transport takes a look at who’s cycling:

Up till quite recently, if you saw someone riding a bike in Christchurch there would have been a pretty good chance they would have been a male, aged 18-45, athletic, …

I’m just putting the word out that I’m selling the fluoro coat that I created for the first Cycle Style Fashion Show in Auckland. So if you, or anyone you know, would like to own a designer ‘statement coat’ that …

A few months ago, I took 2 old bikes to my Trusty Bike Mechanic, Keith, at Cycle Trading Company and said: ‘Keith, dear, please make me one bike,’ confident in the knowledge that the hybrid would be better than either …

OK all you retro-philes in Christchurch! The Christchurch Tweed Riders have a ride coming up on Saturday 29th of September. The riders are meeting at the Birdlings Flat turn-off on SH75 at 11am, riding leisurely along the Railtrail to …

A couple of weeks ago the University of Canterbury’s Eco Week hosted the inaugural Cycle Runway fashion show. I was already double-booked for the evening and couldn’t attend unfortunately, but by all accounts from those I chatted to it …

If you’re missing a little bit of style in your daily ride, then Cycle Runway is for you! As part of its 2012 Eco-Week, the University of Canterbury is holding a “Cycle Runway” evening, on Tuesday 11th September.…

For some time now I have needed a new word. When I tell people that I ride a bike, they instantly think ‘Cyclist’ and imagine me in head-to-toe lycra – this is not a good thing.

I would not wish …