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Be bright, be safe, be seen
Tuesday, 30 March 2010, 11:37 am | Cycling Advocates Network
The end of daylight saving means it is time for cyclists to dust off their lights and add a bit of fluorescence to their riding wardrobe. More >>
Millions Saved if more People Cycle
Thursday, 18 February 2010, 5:55 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
Researchers say New Zealand could save $200 million per year in health costs if more people left the car at home and cycled instead. The Centre for Sustainable Cities says it would take only 5% of car trips being replaced by bike rides to make the ... More >>
Cyclists call for ceasefire
Thursday, 28 January 2010, 5:36 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
Cycling advocates are calling for a ceasefire in the latest skirmish between some drivers and cyclists. A Christchurch businessman has today issued a statement, apologising for his online remarks in which he said he wanted to "nail'' cyclists with his Hummer. More >>
Merry cycling Christmas
Monday, 28 December 2009, 10:35 am | Cycling Advocates Network
Bicycles and summer go together, and kids of all ages will be heading out on new bikes this week. Cycling Advocates' Network spokesperson Anne FitzSimon , says a bicycle is always near the top of the Christmas wish list. More >>
No cell phone use while biking
Sunday, 1 November 2009, 5:36 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
Today, the cell phone ban while driving comes into force. Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) congratulates the government for this road safety initiative. More >>
Cycle tourism boom at risk over road safety
Friday, 18 September 2009, 2:14 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
The Ministry of Tourism has released a report showing a National Cycleway could double cycle tourism revenue from $320 million to $640 million per year. More >>
NZ cycling advocates ride on World Carfree Day
Monday, 14 September 2009, 9:57 am | Cycling Advocates Network
Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) is calling on all cyclists to hit the roads on Tuesday 22nd September 2009 as part of a global event where people take a holiday from their cars. CAN calls on people to go by cycle, foot, bus or train instead of driving - ... More >>
Cycling advocates support transport policy
Sunday, 24 May 2009, 12:10 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
The Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) supports the Government Policy Statement on Land Transport Funding (GPS) allocation of $50 million over three years to cycling and walking as travel modes. While this is less than the allocation in the previous GPS ... More >>
Cycling advocates welcome national cycleway
Friday, 15 May 2009, 10:15 am | Cycling Advocates Network
The Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) welcomes the Government’s decision to allocate $50 million over three years to start the New Zealand Cycleway Project. CAN spokesperson Stephen McKernon says ‘the funding is an important start to the Project. It will ... More >>
Cyclists Should Be Bright And Light
Wednesday, 15 April 2009, 1:46 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
With winter heralding changes in riding conditions, cyclists are being urged to light up and brighten up. Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) spokes person Stephen McKernon says, “Cyclists should light up for morning, evening, and bad weather riding. Cycling ... More >>
Cyclists angered by funding cuts
Friday, 20 March 2009, 11:24 am | Cycling Advocates Network
Cyclists are angered by the Government's slashing of walking and cycling funding to pay for more state highways. More >>
National cycleway good economic sense
Saturday, 28 February 2009, 2:06 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
A $50 million national cycleway the length of the country, under consideration at today's Jobs Summit in Auckland, makes great economic sense, according to the Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN). More >>
Busting some biking myths
Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 2:38 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
Cycling is enjoying a renaissance in New Zealand, and it’s becoming more and more obvious every year. About a third of us – that’s more than 1.2 million people – are now cyclists and one fifth are regular riders. More >>
Cycling advocates support new guide
Tuesday, 23 December 2008, 10:34 am | Cycling Advocates Network
The Cycling Advocates' Network congratulates the Ministry of Transport on its recent release of a new guide for improving cycling and walking facilities in New Zealand. Called 'Raising the Profile of Walking and Cycling in New Zealand: A Guide for Decision-Makers', ... More >>
Pro-cycling MPs face up to hard decisions
Tuesday, 2 December 2008, 9:42 am | Cycling Advocates Network
The Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) announced today that about a third (34%) of MPs in Parliament are pro-cycling. More >>
Cycle to your polling booth on voting day!
Sunday, 2 November 2008, 8:01 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
The Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) is calling for all cyclists to cycle to their polling booth this Election wearing bright safety clothing. More >>
Government by National threatens cycling
Tuesday, 28 October 2008, 2:03 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
The Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) today announced the final results of its candidate poll, showing a quarter of candidates in this election support increases in provision for cycling. More >>
Cycle Helmet Safety Regulations Questioned
Thursday, 23 October 2008, 3:56 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
The Minister of Transport Safety, the Hon. Harry Duynhoven, yesterday questioned NZ's compulsory helmet wearing legislation. The Minister was addressing a transport forum and questioned whether the compulsory helmet wearing legislation was working ... More >>
Cyclists urged to vote 'with their wheels'
Sunday, 28 September 2008, 3:51 pm | Cycling Advocates Network
Cycling advocacy group Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) today launched a General Election 2008 resource to help candidates and voters who want to support cycling. The aim is to build the numbers of cyclists who vote 'with their wheels'. More >>
CAN cycle safety petition presented to Minister
Thursday, 11 September 2008, 12:31 am | Cycling Advocates Network
The Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) have presented a 3,500-signature cycle safety petition to the Ministers of Transport, Police and Road Safety. More >>
