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9 reasons to bike

So why bike? Besides saving money, keeping fit and saving money on parking, there are loads of other reasons to get on your bike.

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Bike Wise Month 2011

Gear up for Bike Wise Month 2011. Watch this space for updates.

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  • Upskilling

    19 August 2010

    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

    19 August 2010

    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

    19 August 2010

    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."

2010 Results

See the full results from the 2010 Bike Wise Challenge

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