Thursday Jan 27, 2011
A cyclist was fatally injured last night when he was hit by a car in Canterbury.
The accident happened in High St, Leeston, 43km southwest of Christchurch, about 8.40pm.
The victim, a 40-year-old local man, died at the scene.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10702278&r...
A full month of cycling events has been organised, something there for everyone!
Brochures, post cards etc will be in the shops, cafes etc from next week.
23/01/2011
A cyclist is dead after a head-on collision with a car in Karori last night.
Police and the serious crash team are investigating the fatal crash that occurred about 11pm.
Police said the man was travelling down Makara Road and collided with a car travelling in the opposite direction.
The cyclist died at the scene from injuries received.
His details will be released once police have notified the next of kin.
I am pleased to report that CAN has received a donation from Renaissance College, Hong Kong - but unfortunately in response to a cycling death.
As below:
"We are a school in HK, interested in donating to your organisation, and I want to request some extra information.
Our Primary School Principal Max Muller, just this week, suffered the loss of his brother Wilhelm Muller in a cycling accident. I am sure you are aware of this, as it has been reported in the NZ Herald. We would like to make a contribution in memorium of Wilhelm, so that his death works to make a...
TEAR Fund is a NZ based Relief and Development registered Charity that has worked in partnership with the NZ Government for many years through the NZAid programme. Planning is underway for the Poverty Cycle (a sponsored cycle event) on March 5th 2011 to raise money for at risk children both in NZ and overseas.
Nationwide sponsored Iconic rides will take place in Auckland, New Plymouth, Nelson and Christchurch. These events will be supported by promotional tours covering the length of the North and South Islands with riders converging on Wellington on March the 4th.
For more...
Join us for a ride along the Bridle Track to celebrate and remember Patricia and her love of cycling.
Date: Sunday January 30 2011
Meet at the Esplanade next to the Railway Station in the car park.
Ride will start at 2pm.
Ride is appox 4km long. Bring a picnic along to enjoy after the ride.
Poster (high quality pdf) attached for distribution.
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CHAT: Sports House, 50 Queen St PHONE: 06 357 5349
MAIL: PO Box 797, Palmerston North 4440 EMAIL: info@sportmanawatu.org.nz
Sport Manawatu
Bike Manawatu
Manawatu Mountain Bike...
"They don't pay road tax, they block the road, they are inconsiderate, they overtake, they are bloody slow . . . I pay road tax, so I should have priority."
That statement may sound like it was made by road.cc's new friend Councillor Lawrence Abraham, but in fact it came from an unnamed motorist interviewed as part of a just-released Department for Transport-commissioned report into cycling safety and the attitudes of other road users towards cyclists.
The report, snappily titled, Safety, cycling and sharing the road: qualitative research with cyclists and other road users does...
Q. What were the most useful aspects of the training for you?
A. This cycle skills course literally saved Scott's life 48 hours later (or at least avoided serious injury and time off work which would have cost taxpayers much more than this course cost ratepayers). On Monday Scott was biking to work along Adelaide Road as usual when a truck pulled out of VTNZ and would have hit Scott if he hadn't stopped suddenly. The truck-driver was in the wrong and was told so by several on-lookers. We're all really grateful for the very tangible and immediate difference this course has made.
The 2011 Cyclist Skills Training Courses in Palmerston North kick off at Central Normal School this month. The line up of dedicated trainers pictured from Cycle Aware Manawatu, all of whom completed an "Instructor Training Workshop" held in Palmerston North in January 2010 run by the Cycling Advocates' Network (UK accredited teaching instructors), will now be teaching the course. It will be repeated three times (Thursday January 27 at 6pm, Saturday February 12 at 9am, and Tuesday March 1 at 6pm). Registrations are essential, ring Sport Manawatu, or visit their website to book your place...
A man who allegedly hit and killed a cyclist near Palmerston North has been charged with careless driving causing death.
Longburn resident Patricia Anne Veronica Fraser, 34, was out cycling in November when she was hit.
Ms Fraser was training with her best friend to take part in the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge.
Police have charged a 45 year-old Marton man who will appear at the Fielding District Court on January 26.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/4542350/Charge-over-cycle-death
A leading transport economist has suggested that slower-than-expected growth of the Barclays Cycle Hire scheme is due to riders' fear of sharing London's streets with motor traffic rather than flaws in the project's infrastructure.
"There's never been a shortage of bikes in London," Professor Stephen Glaister of Imperial College, London told The Economist. "It's just that people are afraid to use them."
The city's bike hire scheme was launched in July, with the goal of 50,000 journeys per day. Surveys carried out during the first six months of the scheme have indicated peak...
Cycling in Hawke's Bay is set to get a multi-million-dollar boost over the coming year - but will it be enough to get us out of cars and on to bikes? Paul McArdle is among those leading the push to get people pedalling. Hawkes Bay Today senior writer Heather McCracken joined him for a ride.
http://www.hawkesbaytoday.co.nz/local/news/get-on-your-bike-thats-the-me...
Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) and BikeNZ are saddened to hear of the latest cyclist deaths, but are pleased they are to be referred to the coroner.
Spokesperson, Anne FitzSimon said this inquest will examine whether there were any patterns and possible law changes needed.
"CAN and BikeNZ are keen to help the coroner in any way with our expertise."
"CAN and BikeNZ are concerned with the loss of basic cycle skills which are often lacking in young New Zealanders."
Cycling Skills Training and ‘Share the Road' are both CAN and BikeNZ's top priority for 2011.
She...
An elderly cyclist has died after he was hit by a vehicle north of Palmerston North this morning, Friday 7th January 2011.
The crash happened on Railway Rd near Bunnythorpe about 10am, said Constable Darrell Cowan of Ashhurst police.
The 75-year-old man was taken to Palmerston North Hospital with serious injuries but died shortly after, he said.
His name has not yet been released.
Alcohol was not thought to be a factor in the crash, Mr Cowan said.
Further report Manawatu Standard 8/1/11
Cyclists are calling for a safer 2011 after a 75-...
A 10-year-old Hamilton girl has died after cycling down a flight of stairs in Papakowhai, near Porirua, Thursday afternoon 6th January 2011.
The girl was cycling to the dairy about 1pm with her aunty and cousin, whom she was visiting.
Police said it appears the girl was unfamiliar with the terrain and cycled ahead of her aunty down a smooth pathway leading further onto a set of stairs. She then cycled over the stairs and fell, landing some 12 to 15 steps down the stairs.
Ambulance staff were unable to resuscitate her. Police have confirmed the girl was wearing a helmet....
The 3rd Annual Australian Cycling Conference will be held on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 January 2011, at the Rockford Adelaide, 164 Hindley St. As in previous cycling conferences in Adelaide we look forward to welcoming those cycling brethren who make the trip from across the Tasman.
As a forum for academics, community groups, practitioners and advocates of cycling to present their cycling research and new cycling projects, it's a great opportunity to network with other people in the cycling field - whether that's research, policy development, planning, facility design, project...
Cycling in Britain is booming. The ACT (Association of Cycle Traders) states that the UK bicycle industry in 2010 is worth an estimated £1.5 billion, while cycles sales for the year are expected to value between £800m -£850m. Many of us are braving the elements - or enjoying them, depending on your season of choice - and cycling to work.
In 2001, census data showed that cycling was the main method of travelling to work for over 650,000 people aged 16 to 74. But how have things changed since then? And what will the 2011 Census show about our cycling habits?
The census is a once-...
With commutes by private cars becoming longer by the day in an increasingly congested city, many citizens are turning back to the humble bicycle or different modes of public transport.
In the first week of 2011, around 40-50 people from across the city will voluntarily observe a car-free week. The lot, mainly comprising working professionals, will cycle to work. Those who cannot will resort to commuting by buses and trains. The intention is to come together with like-minded people and spread the message of eco-friendly transport in general and cycling in particular.
"The car-...
Today was the last day of employment for Fiona, CAN's part time South Island Network Project Officer. I want to take this opportunity on behalf of fellow advocates to acknowledge the work she has done while in the position.
Through my involvement in Spokes Canterbury here in Christchurch, I first met her when she was appointed to the position. I think by now I have got to know her quite well.
Given that she is a modest person not inclined to blow her own trumpet or hog the limelight, it will probably never be generally known the prodigious amount of work she has done.
It...