A Voice for Kiwi Cyclists
Features
Gemini Cycle Friendly Awards 2008
Our annual "oscars". Entries are open for nominations again
Presentations from the 2007 Cycle Conference
The 6th New Zealand Cycling Conference in Napier was a time for celebrating our progress so far, and will help to map out future paths for cycling. About 150 delegates attended this year's conference.
'GETTING THERE' Community Partnership Programme
The Programme provides opportunities for organisations to apply for funding of up to $1,000 towards events, promotions and initiatives which promote cycling and walking.
Cycle Training
Learning how to cycle properly makes cycling more enjoyable and safer for everyone
Fundamentals of Planning & Design for Cycling
Dates for the 2008 Training Courses
CAN-DO 2008
and Cycle Friendly Awards
Sat-Sun, 4-5 October
Christchurch
Digital Strategy
taking CAN's website to the next level
Latest Media Releases:
- 19 June 08 - Cyclist fatalities show need for better infrastructure and motorist behaviour
- 18 June 08 - Cycling advocates welcome release of third party insurance discussion paper
- 08 June 08 - New Cycle Skills training guidelines released
- 08 June 08 - Gemini Cycle-Friendly Awards 2008 nominations called for
- 28 May 08 - Invest in cycling as fuel prices rise
- 11 May 08 - Get used to petrol price hikes
- 11 May 08 - CAN appoints Morgan as new Networking Project leader
- 05 Mar 08 - CAN Media Guide to Cycling in New Zealand
- 21 Feb 08 - Go By Bike Day 2008 (LTNZ Media Releases)
- 17 Dec 07 - New 30% Target for Walking and Cycling
- 02 Nov 07 - SPARC Cycle-Friendly Awards Winners Announced
- 15 Oct 07 - SPARC Cycle-Friendly Awards Finalists Announced
- 11 Sep 07 - Cyclists support tougher age restrictions for young drivers
CAN Newsletters
"eCAN"
a
regular email bulletin, distributed approximately every 2-3 weeks
In the latest issue (e.Can162):
- Cycling advocates say 'get used to petrol price hikes'
- Gemini Cycle-Friendly Awards 2008 nominations called for
- Put it in your diary - the annual CAN Do, 3-5 October
- Bicycle fee dropped for Wellington rail users
- Job vacancy: Hamilton City Council walking & cycling projects engineer
- Cycling and walking key to solving global food crisis
- Bicycles pedaling into the spotlight
- Build traffic out of kids' lives, urge experts
- USA to get cycling strategy
- Weblinks
Contact CAN's secretary to be put onto the eCAN mailing list - it's free!
ChainLinks
the printed newsletter of CAN. It is produced four times a year and
distributed to all members and affiliated local groups.
see also: Latest ChainLink Weblinks
About CAN
CAN is New Zealand's national network of cycling advocates. We work with government and local authorities on behalf of cyclists, for a better cycling environment.
CAN aims to:
- Promote the benefits of cycling
- Improve safety for cyclists.
- Encourage the creation of a good cycling environment.
- Promote cycle tourism.
- Advocate for integrated cycle planning.
- Increase the number of cyclists on our roads
Resources
Media Guide to Cycling in New Zealand
CAN Guide to Every day Cycling
Police Roadwatch
Report bad driving / accidents
Cycle-Friendly
Employer Guide
Info from SPARC
CAN Member Groups
Is there one in your area?
CAN Group Resources
Tools you need and advice to start your own local cycle
advocacy group
Bugs in the Workplace
Start your own Bicycle User Group at work
CAN Media Kit
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the media