Golden Bay’s Ceiros Begg hits the road with sustainable fashion
May 25, 2012 – 8:36 pm | No Comment

Local Good News/Golden Bay
By Charlotte Squire
When Ceiros Begg was a little girl, she and her mother spent hours walking the streets of Christchurch to visit thrift shops. No shop was too far away and mother …

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Wellington cycling numbers double
April 19, 2012 – 10:40 am | One Comment
Wellington cycling numbers double

Originally published on Cycling Auckland.
By Lucy H
*Wellington’s cycling Mayor, Celia Wade-Brown and Regional Councillor, Paul Bruce. Credit Capital Times.
“Capital Cyclist Numbers Double.” That’s  the title of a fairly positive piece about cycling in the Dominion …

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Bike the Trail returns this Sunday in Hutt Valley
April 16, 2012 – 3:53 pm | No Comment
Bike the Trail returns this Sunday in Hutt Valley

Bike the Trail returns this Sunday
After having to postpone the original event during March’s “weather bomb”, Hutt Valley’s largest cycling event, Bike the Trail, will be making a return this Sunday.
The event, which takes place …

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Check out: Bikes for Africa
April 6, 2012 – 2:30 pm | One Comment
Check out: Bikes for Africa

Bikes for Africa is an entertaining, insightful and deeply honest documentary following the life adventures of New Zealanders Hap Cameron and Mandy Todd, and their attempt to help implement a self sustainable bike workshop in …

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Best cycling projects and champions announced – CAN
March 6, 2012 – 3:47 pm | No Comment
Best cycling projects and champions announced – CAN

Best cycling projects and champions announced – CAN

New Zealand’s best cycling projects, campaigns and champions were announced at the 2 Walk and Cycle Conference in Hastings today.
The finalists were applauded for their contributions to making …

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Auckland’s Cycling Community out to Shine
February 29, 2012 – 10:20 am | No Comment
Auckland’s Cycling Community out to Shine

Press release: Frocks on bike

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Auckland’s Cycling Community out to Shine

AUCKLAND: Long limbed frames, greasy chains and designer names will come together with character and charm in Cycle Style, a free afternoon event at …

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NZ Walking and Cycling Conference to be held in Hastings
December 21, 2011 – 9:35 am | No Comment
NZ Walking and Cycling Conference to be held in Hastings

CAN
2 Walk and Cycle Conference- register now!
The first ever joint NZ Walking and Cycling conference will be held from 22-24 February 2012 in Hastings. Over 70 speakers will be presenting – registration forms and a …

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New research shows cyclists have lower exposure to air pollutants
December 20, 2011 – 9:09 pm | No Comment
New research shows cyclists have lower exposure to air pollutants

CAN
NZTA have released a new report from a project designed to “assess the comparative risk associated with exposure to traffic pollution when travelling via different transport modes in New Zealand cities”.
The good news for cyclists …

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Nelson Frockers: Come on a Spring Cycle for the Brightwater Kindergarten.
September 30, 2011 – 10:27 am | No Comment
Nelson Frockers: Come on a Spring Cycle for the Brightwater Kindergarten.

Come on a spring cycle for the Brightwater Kindergarten.
In a repeat of the popular event held last year as part of the Konica Minolta Nelson Cyclefest, Brightwater will again be alive with cyclists on Saturday …

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Green Profile Series: CAN
July 2, 2011 – 4:00 pm | No Comment
Green Profile Series: CAN

1.  What’s the purpose of CAN?
Our mission here at the Cycling Advocates Network (CAN) is more people on bikes, …

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Cycle Network Consultation to Begin in Dunedin
June 24, 2011 – 6:50 pm | No Comment
Cycle Network Consultation to Begin in Dunedin

This item was published on 24 Jun 2011.
In 2010, the Dunedin City Council began to update its 2004 Dunedin Cycling Strategy.
Following discussion with stakeholders about a long-term vision for a network of strategic cycling …

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Join Hikurangi’s Action for a National Cycleway Network
May 25, 2011 – 7:42 am | No Comment
Join Hikurangi’s Action for a National Cycleway Network

All pedals are go!
Hikurangi – Creating Cycleway Action
Join Hikurangi’s Action for a National Cycleway Network
Announcing our plans for new action on cycleways.
Since 2008 Hikurangi has been committed to working alongside many organisations and individuals for …

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Xmas Lights Tour in Cycle Style – Nelson
December 10, 2010 – 7:00 pm | One Comment
Xmas Lights Tour in Cycle Style – Nelson

“Get out your best Christmas Frock, light up your bike and join us next Tuesday 14th December for our Xmas Lights Tour in Cycle Style” says Frock Mistress, Annie Frocker.
Frocks On Bikes has organised a …

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Frocktober – Nelson
October 12, 2010 – 9:43 am | No Comment
Frocktober – Nelson
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Frocktober 2010
August 19, 2010 – 9:20 pm | No Comment
Frocktober 2010

Hello Frocks on Bikes Flocks!
We are very excited about Frocktober 2010.  We are also aware that it is fast approaching!  Here in Wellington, we are in the process of planning a ride and event.  We …

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Frocks on Bikes – Nelson Notices
August 5, 2010 – 10:36 pm | 4 Comments
Frocks on Bikes – Nelson Notices

Saturday 7 August 2010 – 10.30am meet at Zumos for a coffee followed by a gentle ride with everyone looking fabulous around our Nelson CBD.
The route:
From Zumos on Rutherford St, head North towards Halifax St.  …

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How a Bike Share Social Enterprise Can Change Australian Transportation
July 28, 2010 – 11:36 pm | No Comment
How a Bike Share Social Enterprise Can Change Australian Transportation

By Brodie McCulloch
Bike Sharing has become one of the primary forms of inner city transportation in many cities around the world. It allows local residents, business commuters and tourists to make short trips around a …

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365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog#89 – Dear John: Cycling Australia For Future Generations
July 14, 2010 – 10:13 pm | No Comment
365 Days of Fun and Chillaxation – Blog#89 – Dear John: Cycling Australia For Future Generations

Hey people!  Meet John Knox, he’s preparing to take to the streets of Australia, on his bike.  Sooooo … why exactly?
“At the ripe old age of fifty-four, I have decided that, rather than simply complain …

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Hastings and New Plymouth to Receive $7 million Boost for Cycling and Walking
June 25, 2010 – 12:07 pm | No Comment
Hastings and New Plymouth to Receive $7 million Boost for Cycling and Walking

Media release from Cycling Advocates’ Network, www.can.org.nz
Friday 25 June 2010
Hastings and New Plymouth will benefit from a $7 million Model Communities project aimed at getting more people cycling and walking.
Cycling groups welcomed the news.
“Everyone wins …

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Reverse-in Parking Safer for Drivers, Passengers, Pedestrians and Cyclists
June 22, 2010 – 8:28 pm | No Comment
Reverse-in Parking Safer for Drivers, Passengers, Pedestrians and Cyclists

Cycling Advocates’ Network (CAN) says reverse-in parking is better for people in cars and pedestrians as well as cyclists.
CAN spokesperson, Anne FitzSimon, applauds New Zealand Transport Agency support for reverse-in parking.
“Reverse-in parking improves the driver’s …

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CAN Congratulates Kiwis and NZ Police on Lower Speeds
June 9, 2010 – 6:45 pm | No Comment
CAN Congratulates Kiwis and NZ Police on Lower Speeds

Lower tolerance on speeding should be permanent
The Cycling Advocates’ Network (CAN) congratulates the NZ Police for their successful campaign on lower speeds.
CAN spokesperson, Anne FitzSimon, says, “Well done New Zealand, our best road safety record …

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ASB Cycle Friendly Awards 2010
May 28, 2010 – 11:08 am | No Comment
ASB Cycle Friendly Awards 2010

Media Statement from Cycling Advocates’ Network
The Search is on for New Zealand’s Best Cycling Projects
The search for New Zealand’s best bike lane, most effective promotion, and most cycle-friendly employer is on.  The Cycling Advocates’ Network …

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Get Your Kit Off: The Natural Way to Protest!
March 18, 2010 – 3:45 pm | 3 Comments
Get Your Kit Off: The Natural Way to Protest!

On Saturday March 13th one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline hosted over one hundred people taking part in the World Naked Bike Ride, the longest running global protest where clothing is optional. The …

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Christchurch Needs the Frocks on Bikes Ladies
October 29, 2009 – 8:37 am | No Comment

Announcing…
Christchurch Frocks On Bikes
Christchurch needs this Frocks on Bikes affair.  I can just see them, regally policing the bike lanes of the South Island’s big smoke.  I’m looking to hearing more about them in the …

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Hostel boss gets on his bike to practise what he preaches
October 27, 2009 – 7:07 pm | No Comment

October 27th, 2009
NZ Herald
Some travel by private jet, others by limousine – but one Kiwi chief executive will be using pedal power to get to his annual general meeting this week.
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