Cycling
For whom the bell trolls - cyclists
While record-breaking floods threatened to sweep away bridges in Canterbury, the inundation of the Auckland Harbour Bridge by cyclists made headlines too - and sparked a big backlash on talk radio.…
Video, AudioNew cycling, walking bridge cops flak from advocates on all sides
Plans to build a $700 million bike bridge have been deemed totally unnecessary, when a lane of the existing Auckland Harbour Bridge could be used instead.
That's the response of one cycling advocate… Audio
Govt scraps road projects, pledges rail, cycling, walking plans
The government has pulled a u-turn on transport projects it promised more than a year ago, saying it wants to cut carbon emissions and potential price hikes too.
Six of the 32 multi-billion-dollar… Audio
NZTA considers cycling lane on Harbour Bridge, Councillor urges certainty
Waka Kotahi is investigating the possibility of converting a traffic lane on Auckland's Harbour Bridge to a cycle way - but cannot say how far off a decision is.
On Sunday hundreds of cyclists pushed… Video, Audio
Live cross to the Auckland 'Liberate the Lane' rally
Bike Auckland's Liberate the Lane took place at Point Erin Park in Ponsonby this morning, before the cyclists made their way across the harbour bridge. The Chair and Spokesperson for Bike Auckland… Audio
A win for Wellington cycling as council pledges $226m
A massive campaign by cycling advocates has forced Wellington City Council to do a u-turn, signing off today on fast-tracking cycleways across the city.
The $226 million project, which is part of the… Audio
George Bennett ready to lead his team into Giro
Kiwi cyclist ready to capitalise on a big opportunity when he makes history at the Giro d'Italia.
An angel on the trail
Mary Nettle is what's known as a trail angel. She feeds and waters bikepackers on the 3000 kilometre Tour Aotearoa cycle ride from her travelling kiosk, raising funds for her local community hall. Audio
An angel on the trail
Mary Nettle is what's known as a trail angel. She feeds and waters bikepackers on the 3000 kilometre Tour Aotearoa cycle ride from her travelling kiosk, raising funds for her local community hall.
AudioBritish cycling team says none of its riders sought drugs
Team Ineos Grenadiers says no wrong doing by any of its riders after former doctor found guilty of supplying drugs.
Wellington pedestrians, cyclists dominate injury numbers
Wellington pedestrians and cyclists are disproportionately injured and killed on the city's roads, according to official statistics.
The data from Wellington City Council shows nearly half of all… Video, Audio
Olympic bound cyclists get a rare chance to race together
New Zealand's Olympic track cycling squad has taken a rare chance to race together in Invercargill ahead of the Elite Track Cycling Championships this week.
Silver fern spurs Bennett to victory
George Bennett was spurred to victory at the national road cycling championship in Cambridge on Sunday by the lure of the silver fern.
How the body came to symbolise success and achievement
In his new book, The Age of Fitness, Professor Jürgen Martschukat traces the beginnings of our modern obsession with fitness and looks at how our physical health is increasingly linked to success… Audio
Calling Home: Tom Elliot in Luxembourg City
Luxembourg wasn't the end point environmental scientist Tom Elliott had in mind when he launched a plan to sail and cycle from NZ to Europe in 2015, but he has enjoyed an immensely productive time… Audio
Cyclist overcomes rare condition to return to World Tour
New Zealand cyclist Georgia Williams believes she is "fully recovered" from RED-S syndrome and ready to get back to being the rider she was three years ago.
New Zealand cyclist prepares for new pro contract
The light at the end of the tunnel isn't far away for New Zealand cyclist stuck in Europe.
Olympic dream almost two decades in the making
Sam Dakin was just six when he first pencilled down his dream of becoming an Olympian.
Gate dominates final day of Tour of Southland
Two stage wins on the final day propelled Aaron Gate to his second Tour of Southland victory.
Southland cyclist conquers Bluff Hill for stage win
Southland rider Corbin Strong powers to second Tour of Southland stage win.
