Welcome to Bike Wise!
Bike Wise is New Zealand’s national programme of activities, which promote cycling as a fun, healthy and safe way to travel.
Over the past few years, through a dedicated network of regional and local coordinators, we’ve been getting more people on their bikes and improving bike safety. Why not join us and get back in the saddle?
Latest News
Upskilling
When it comes to cycling, most of us tend to think its just a matter of dusting off the wheels, getting on the bike and off we go. Unlike driving a car or riding a motorcycle, cycling appears relatively simple and many don’t see a need for any kind of training. So what’s the big deal about cyclist skills training and do you really need it? Read on.
Joys of being cycle mad cities
More than 13,000 took part in Bike Wise's 2010 Mayoral Challenge, to vie for the title of "Cycle Mad City". Organisers of two winning councils for 2010 – Ethna Renner from Central Hawke’s Bay District Council and James Baty from Wairoa District Council, share with Bike Wise what’s so great about these events.
Hooked on cycling
From just a casual exploration to getting hooked on cycling, Holly Cox tells us why we should try it too: "It's free, I am getting fitter and I like the freedom of being able to decide when I leave to go to work or come home and not be restricted to bus timetables."
