log in
register

New Zealand

Bradley Wiggins and Richard Freeman at 2011 Tour de France video still.PNG

Live blog: UCI chief says Sky allegations harm cycling’s “credibility” (erm … ), Women’s Tour to have equal prize money to Tour of Britain + much more

All today's news from the site and beyond...

o
New Zealand Race Riding Photo

Transgender rider causes confusion for New Zealand downhill race field

Lack of stand down period upsets some competitors

o
Federal Street Artists’ Impression (credit Auckland Transport).jpg

Polka-dot paint job for New Zealand street to protect cyclists and pedestrians

Auckland Transport says that unusual colour scheme will encourage motorists to slow down

8
Commuters (CC licensed image by kube414:Flickr)

NZ firm wins award for personalised cycle plans for employees

A third of staff now cycle in thanks to a new culture and innovative tools

o
America’s Cup meets pedal power – picture credit Emirates Team New Zealand.jpg

America’s Cup yachting team enlists Olympic cycling medallist in plan to pedal to victory

Each hull of Team New Zealand’s catamaran has a four-man pedal station devised with help from London 2012 keirin bronze medallist Simon van Velthooven

9
Flag of New Zealand

Fewest cycling deaths for 25 years in New Zealand

With only five casualties in 2016, the country hails 'encouraging' results

13
Lance Armstrong Photo by Maryse Alberti, Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

Disgraced former pro cyclist Lance Armstrong to appear in ‘cautionary tale’ advert for New Zealand beer

Lion Breweries takes risk on drugs cheat for upcoming marketing campaign

3
pollution.jpg

Separating bikes from traffic can halve pollution exposure, study finds

Cycle routes away from motor traffic can halve pollution exposure, while parking protected cycle tracks can cut cyclists' pollution exposure by 20-30 per cent, according to recent study

3
Barrington Street (bottom left) and Roker Street (top right) in Christchurch, NZ (source Bing Maps).PNG

Houses may be demolished in New Zealand to make way for cycleway

Christchurch City Council says alternative routes would mean taking away parking places

2
The Plough Hotel, Rangiora (taken from StreetView).jpg

Unsightly bulges? New Zealand hotelier bans Lycra

Lunch boxes said to be spoiling breakfast appetites

13