By Claire Ahuriri

Come down to the Lake House, on Fred Thomas Drive in Takapuna this Wednesday 10th of March for a Frocks on Bikes event.

This is a female-oriented evening, for women familiar with bikes, or complete beginners, who want to look at female-friendly bikes in different colours, shapes and size, completely free to try.

It’s also a wine and cheese evening, from 6pm onwards.

For more information call 486 4877 or visit http://www.bikewisetowork.co.nz, which is a website full of helpful tips and services for cyclists.

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By Claire Ahuriri

Are you a cyclist?

Then you could join in the fun and festivities on the morning of Wednesday 17th of February, at 1 The Strand, Takapuna.

Between 6.30am and 9am there will be a  free breakfast celebration for North Shore City cyclists, with entertainment, displays, demonstrations, prizes and a free breakfast.

Afterwards you can join an escorted ride, or ride on your own or with friends and family.

You do not need to be a flash cyclist – just ride your bike.

For more information phone 4868600, email debbie.lang@northshorecity.govt.nz or visit http://www.northshorecity.govt.nz
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By Claire Ahuriri

North Shore City Council are trying to promote the use of bicycles for commuters, and there are two opportunities for people keen to give cycling a go.

On Thursday 11th February, 6pm to 8pm at North Harbour Stadium, Albany, there will be a Beginner Bike Session for Adults – and it’s free!

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By Claire Ahuriri

A recent speight of accidents involving cyclists has led to a suggestion that they might be being targeted by some motorists.

On October 15  in the Waitakeres, a cyclist had a can of red paint thrown at him while he was cycling along his usual haunt of Scenic Drive.

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By David Tilson

While Orewa police continue in their hunt for the driver who struck and killed local GP Graham Robinson last week, it has emerged that the vehicle cut in on the cyclist and then veered away.

Scene studies by Orewa police show the vehicle passed Dr Robinson’s riding companion prior to swerving into Dr Robinson, the NZ Herald reports.

Detective Mark Palma of Orewa police said the second cyclist, riding about 25 metres behind, yelled a warning that a vehicle was coming, prompting Dr Robinson to move further to the left. Dr Robinson suffered fatal injuries in the incident on Peake Rd near Helensville, northwest of Auckland.

Detective Palma said police did not know if the move had been deliberate.

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By Claire Ahuriri

Dr Ian Graham Robinson, the cyclist struck down near Helensville this week, was training to take part in ‘The Great Ride for Heart 2010′, raising money for the National Heart Foundation.

Fundraising had only just opened at the start of this month for the races that were to take place over the country between the 1st and 14th of February.

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By Claire Ahuriri

The old bridge spanning the Oteha Stream - footpath being replaced

A new bridge, costing $2 million, is currently being constructed in Albany, for the shared use of pedestrians and cyclists.

The location of this bridge is along the Oteha Stream off the Old Albany Highway. This initiative comes as a move to promote children to walk or cycle to school.

The $2 million cost is being shared between the North Shore City Council, the Ministry of Education, and the New Zealand Transport Agency.

Alongside this improvement, rubbish bins are being installed and native trees are being planted.

The path of the current bridge (pictured) is quite narrow,  and this initiative is to promote cycling and walking.

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By John Grant

You will see in the current North Shore Times addition a story promoting why the cycle lanes should be kept open.

It’s a continuation of a one sided theme. This station is neither for or against cycle lanes but is strongly opposed to one sided arguments.

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