By Claire Ahuriri Come down to the Lake House, on Fred Thomas Drive in Takapuna this Wednesday 10th of March for a Frocks on Bikes event. This is a female-oriented evening, for women familiar with bikes, or complete beginners, who want to look at female-friendly bikes in different colours, shapes and size, completely free to [...]

By Claire Ahuriri Are you a cyclist? Then you could join in the fun and festivities on the morning of Wednesday 17th of February, at 1 The Strand, Takapuna. Between 6.30am and 9am there will be a  free breakfast celebration for North Shore City cyclists, with entertainment, displays, demonstrations, prizes and a free breakfast. Afterwards [...]

By Claire Ahuriri North Shore City Council are trying to promote the use of bicycles for commuters, and there are two opportunities for people keen to give cycling a go. On Thursday 11th February, 6pm to 8pm at North Harbour Stadium, Albany, there will be a Beginner Bike Session for Adults – and it’s free! [...]

By Claire Ahuriri A recent speight of accidents involving cyclists has led to a suggestion that they might be being targeted by some motorists. On October 15  in the Waitakeres, a cyclist had a can of red paint thrown at him while he was cycling along his usual haunt of Scenic Drive.

By David Tilson While Orewa police continue in their hunt for the driver who struck and killed local GP Graham Robinson last week, it has emerged that the vehicle cut in on the cyclist and then veered away. Scene studies by Orewa police show the vehicle passed Dr Robinson’s riding companion prior to swerving into [...]

By Claire Ahuriri Dr Ian Graham Robinson, the cyclist struck down near Helensville this week, was training to take part in ‘The Great Ride for Heart 2010′, raising money for the National Heart Foundation. Fundraising had only just opened at the start of this month for the races that were to take place over the [...]

By Claire Ahuriri A new bridge, costing $2 million, is currently being constructed in Albany, for the shared use of pedestrians and cyclists. The location of this bridge is along the Oteha Stream off the Old Albany Highway. This initiative comes as a move to promote children to walk or cycle to school. The $2 [...]

By John Grant You will see in the current North Shore Times addition a story promoting why the cycle lanes should be kept open. It’s a continuation of a one sided theme. This station is neither for or against cycle lanes but is strongly opposed to one sided arguments.