# \#cycling **URL:** https://spokes.nz/tag/cycling/15.md [Latest](https://spokes.nz/latest.md) · [Categories](https://spokes.nz/categories.md) · [Tags](https://spokes.nz/tags.md) --- ## [We asked University of Otago Students Their Struggle Streets To Cycle](https://spokes.nz/t/we-asked-university-of-otago-students-their-struggle-streets-to-cycle/1829)
**Author:** [@Carmen](https://spokes.nz/u/Carmen)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2026 21:56 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/we-asked-university-of-otago-students-their-struggle-streets-to-cycle/1829 "2026-09-20T21:56:16Z")
--- ## [Bike Bus in Õtepoti?](https://spokes.nz/t/bike-bus-in-otepoti/1513)
**Author:** [@LiamHarrison](https://spokes.nz/u/LiamHarrison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2026 00:04 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/bike-bus-in-otepoti/1513 "2026-03-25T00:04:38Z")
Is there anyone in this forum currently biking with children to school? Have been scratching my head about positive solutions for families struggling with the current spike in transport costs and wondered if there might… --- ## [2026 Big Bike Scavenger Hunt](https://spokes.nz/t/2026-big-bike-scavenger-hunt/1430)
**Author:** [@LiamHarrison](https://spokes.nz/u/LiamHarrison)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [9 March 2026 04:55 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/2026-big-bike-scavenger-hunt/1430 "2026-03-09T04:55:33Z")
Annual bike-based Dunedin scavenger event, with proceeds going to Dunedin Tracks and Trails Ready for a two-wheeled quest through the streets of Ōtepoti? Dust off your bike, grab your helmet, and round up your crew… --- ## [Rail over pass C channel](https://spokes.nz/t/rail-over-pass-c-channel/1273)
**Author:** [@gosola](https://spokes.nz/u/gosola)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 November 2025 20:05 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/rail-over-pass-c-channel/1273 "2025-11-27T20:05:44Z")
Kiaora, As discussed at Urbanerds Sept 2025 shifting of the C channel maybe 100mm or so would help cyclists cross the pedestrian over bridge. Please add you thoughts on actions we can do to get this achieved below. --- ## [Not Just Bikes - The pitfalls of vehicular cycling strategies](https://spokes.nz/t/not-just-bikes-the-pitfalls-of-vehicular-cycling-strategies/1320)
**Author:** [@AxleRyde](https://spokes.nz/u/AxleRyde)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [13 November 2025 08:51 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/not-just-bikes-the-pitfalls-of-vehicular-cycling-strategies/1320 "2025-11-13T08:51:41Z")
Excellent new video out from Not Just Bikes this week on the fraught history of John Forester and the pitfalls of ‘vehicular cycling’ strategies. Designing for people on bikes to just share the road and be more like cars… --- ## [Albany Street Cycleway, Submissions, and Decisions](https://spokes.nz/t/albany-street-cycleway-submissions-and-decisions/875)
**Author:** [@jessica](https://spokes.nz/u/jessica)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [4 November 2025 20:10 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/albany-street-cycleway-submissions-and-decisions/875 "2025-11-04T20:10:05Z")
Another consultation round for the Albany Street Cycleway, hopefully the last one. :grimacing: The council is asking the public again regarding feedback on the Albany Street Cycleway and to add in more car parking. Her… --- ## [How Self Driving cars will destroy our cities and what to do about it](https://spokes.nz/t/how-self-driving-cars-will-destroy-our-cities-and-what-to-do-about-it/609)
**Author:** [@bobthecoder](https://spokes.nz/u/bobthecoder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 July 2025 03:38 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/how-self-driving-cars-will-destroy-our-cities-and-what-to-do-about-it/609 "2025-07-06T03:38:13Z")
As cycling and livable city advocates we must fortify our city of Dunedin, against the coming onslaught of autonomous vehicles. With Elon Musk now firmly pulling the strings of the President Elect, autonomous vehicles (… --- ## [Petition to the DCC to improve the crossing from Portobello Road to Portsmouth Drive](https://spokes.nz/t/petition-to-the-dcc-to-improve-the-crossing-from-portobello-road-to-portsmouth-drive/764)
**Author:** [@heike](https://spokes.nz/u/heike)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2025 04:55 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/petition-to-the-dcc-to-improve-the-crossing-from-portobello-road-to-portsmouth-drive/764 "2025-04-13T04:55:18Z")
Please sign the petition linked below and distribute with your networks to get as many support behind this when we submit to the DCC’s 9 year plan - tena koutou! QR code to the petition The wiki topic about this: … --- ## [All supermarkets could do with better stands](https://spokes.nz/t/all-supermarkets-could-do-with-better-stands/498)
**Author:** [@ruth.barton](https://spokes.nz/u/ruth.barton)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [26 March 2025 07:06 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/all-supermarkets-could-do-with-better-stands/498 "2025-03-26T07:06:23Z")
The original post was: “All supermarkets could do with better stands - secure loops, not wheel stands.” Lack of decent (or any) bike parking is a real barrier to popping to the local shop to pick up a few groceries. Th… --- ## [Illuminating ride?](https://spokes.nz/t/illuminating-ride/542)
**Author:** [@GerardH](https://spokes.nz/u/GerardH)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [28 May 2024 10:46 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/illuminating-ride/542 "2024-05-28T10:46:22Z")
Inspiration: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CyclingActionNetwork/posts/7644241378989968/ Is it about time we had a mid-winter night “Illuminati” bike ride? Open to any & everyone to light up their bikes and go for a ri… --- ## [Vintage Bicycle Ride to Port Chalmers](https://spokes.nz/t/vintage-bicycle-ride-to-port-chalmers/536)
**Author:** [@ruth.barton](https://spokes.nz/u/ruth.barton)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2024 08:50 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/vintage-bicycle-ride-to-port-chalmers/536 "2024-05-12T08:50:23Z")
I’m helping to organise a vintage bicycle ride to Port Chalmers in a few weeks. It will be a good chance to dig out your vintage bicycle/s and enjoy the recently-finished shared path. Vintage outfits are also a plus! H… --- ## [Feedback on Draft Government Policy Statement on Transport](https://spokes.nz/t/feedback-on-draft-government-policy-statement-on-transport/500)
**Author:** [@devoniakruimer](https://spokes.nz/u/devoniakruimer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [29 March 2024 01:01 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/feedback-on-draft-government-policy-statement-on-transport/500 "2024-03-29T01:01:04Z")
Kia Ora, CAN is asking about feedback on the Government Policy Statement on Transport by the 2nd of April: https://can.org.nz/transport-gps-2024 --- ## [Patience is a virtue!](https://spokes.nz/t/patience-is-a-virtue/415)
**Author:** [@walkersteve](https://spokes.nz/u/walkersteve)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 February 2024 22:14 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/patience-is-a-virtue/415 "2024-02-11T22:14:19Z")
Was this really 4 years ago? Proof that patience can pay dividends after all! #biking #sharedpaths #cyclinglife dunedin #healthylifestyle --- ## [Copenhagen's path to a cycling nirvana!](https://spokes.nz/t/copenhagens-path-to-a-cycling-nirvana/411)
**Author:** [@walkersteve](https://spokes.nz/u/walkersteve)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [8 February 2024 10:12 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/copenhagens-path-to-a-cycling-nirvana/411 "2024-02-08T10:12:02Z")
--- ## [Why are so many engineers and planners eager to brand their intersections as "Dutch Style" and why is the Netherlands so good at Infrastructure](https://spokes.nz/t/why-are-so-many-engineers-and-planners-eager-to-brand-their-intersections-as-dutch-style-and-why-is-the-netherlands-so-good-at-infrastructure/371)
**Author:** [@bobthecoder](https://spokes.nz/u/bobthecoder)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [3 January 2024 01:17 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/why-are-so-many-engineers-and-planners-eager-to-brand-their-intersections-as-dutch-style-and-why-is-the-netherlands-so-good-at-infrastructure/371 "2024-01-03T01:17:55Z")
This excellent channel describes the key factors why Netherlands went from Carmageddon to one of the most bikeable and driveable countries in the world how much has dunedin learned from the world leaders i… --- ## [Council considering cycling hub near museum](https://spokes.nz/t/council-considering-cycling-hub-near-museum/311)
**Author:** [@Duncan](https://spokes.nz/u/Duncan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [18 December 2023 23:44 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/council-considering-cycling-hub-near-museum/311 "2023-12-18T23:44:43Z")
I’ll be honest, I’m not that impressed with this mock up of the proposed bike hub on the Museum Reserve. Apparently $200,000 has been allocated for it, so if it ends up looking anything like this, for possibly little … --- ## [Vogel Street - making it people friendly](https://spokes.nz/t/vogel-street-making-it-people-friendly/325)
**Author:** [@jessica](https://spokes.nz/u/jessica)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [23 August 2023 01:22 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/vogel-street-making-it-people-friendly/325 "2023-08-23T01:22:34Z")
Kia ora, Pretty new to Dunedin and a keen biker and from the Netherlands and involved with advocacy. Anyway, headed to Vogel St. last weekend, which is a great space. Actually reminded me a bit of Bordeaux / Amsterdam … --- ## [Bike lane bullies: Bad drivers putting cyclists at risk with repeat offences](https://spokes.nz/t/bike-lane-bullies-bad-drivers-putting-cyclists-at-risk-with-repeat-offences/324)
**Author:** [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2023 20:32 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/bike-lane-bullies-bad-drivers-putting-cyclists-at-risk-with-repeat-offences/324 "2023-08-19T20:32:39Z")
More about the tension between people in cars and people on bikes, with an Auckland backdrop: --- ## [Bus stop ‘shockingly dangerous’ - ODT article today](https://spokes.nz/t/bus-stop-shockingly-dangerous-odt-article-today/313)
**Author:** [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [9 August 2023 20:04 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/bus-stop-shockingly-dangerous-odt-article-today/313 "2023-08-09T20:04:31Z")
This is behind their paywall sorry: Here is the chat about it in the cycle advocacy chat of Biking in Dunedin (with @frstep, @GerardH, and others): Ah - found out! It is very close to St Leonards, on the new bit of … --- ## [Waka Kotahi Cycling Action Plan - feedback open until Friday 26 May, 5.30pm](https://spokes.nz/t/waka-kotahi-cycling-action-plan-feedback-open-until-friday-26-may-5-30pm/295)
**Author:** [@frstep](https://spokes.nz/u/frstep)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 May 2023 03:02 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/waka-kotahi-cycling-action-plan-feedback-open-until-friday-26-may-5-30pm/295 "2023-05-26T03:02:00Z")
A good read, but more importantly, any feedback is required before Friday close of play. --- ## [Bike film night Monday 22nd May](https://spokes.nz/t/bike-film-night-monday-22nd-may/294)
**Author:** [@frstep](https://spokes.nz/u/frstep)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [17 May 2023 05:42 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/bike-film-night-monday-22nd-may/294 "2023-05-17T05:42:18Z")
Anyone planning on going? --- ## [Coastal Community Cycle Connection (Nth of Dunedin)](https://spokes.nz/t/coastal-community-cycle-connection-nth-of-dunedin/291)
**Author:** [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [2 May 2023 09:35 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/coastal-community-cycle-connection-nth-of-dunedin/291 "2023-05-02T09:35:02Z")
This sounds pretty sweet: Here is the Facebook group dedicated to it: --- ## [Proposed network](https://spokes.nz/t/proposed-network/270)
**Author:** [@steve](https://spokes.nz/u/steve)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [27 April 2023 06:49 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/proposed-network/270 "2023-04-27T06:49:26Z")
They are after some feedback on this. It is just high level at this stage, with no detail. --- ## [E BIKE act introduced to US congress](https://spokes.nz/t/e-bike-act-introduced-to-us-congress/268)
**Author:** [@mjenks](https://spokes.nz/u/mjenks)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2023 01:20 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/e-bike-act-introduced-to-us-congress/268 "2023-04-12T01:20:28Z")
We need an E BIKE act for NZ! --- ## [Spokes 2023 Bike Breakfast](https://spokes.nz/t/spokes-2023-bike-breakfast/261)
**Author:** [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [14 February 2023 20:35 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/spokes-2023-bike-breakfast/261 "2023-02-14T20:35:35Z")
Come share an early morning cuppa with other biking enthusiasts in the heart of the city! In the Lower Octagon. Here are the full details, RSVP, etc: bikebreakfasta4.pdf (141.9 KB) ▶ Full size image (click to reveal… --- ## [In the ’80s, We Decided Bike Helmets Make Riders Safe. Wrong!](https://spokes.nz/t/in-the-80s-we-decided-bike-helmets-make-riders-safe-wrong/255)
**Author:** [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2023 22:06 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/in-the-80s-we-decided-bike-helmets-make-riders-safe-wrong/255 "2023-01-22T22:06:26Z")
Seattle stopped requiring cyclists to wear helment last year, joining a whole bunch of places around the world who have moved that way: I strongly believe that we need to do that here in NZ too, but regardless of the … --- ## [Rich variety of scenery on part-completed cycle trail](https://spokes.nz/t/rich-variety-of-scenery-on-part-completed-cycle-trail/254)
**Author:** [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [22 January 2023 20:47 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/rich-variety-of-scenery-on-part-completed-cycle-trail/254 "2023-01-22T20:47:30Z")
I’m looking forward to checking this out: There is an update here (currently behind a paywall): Anyone done it? The barbed wire - current issue! --- ## [To the angry man in a van: Don't hate me, I'm just trying to get to work](https://spokes.nz/t/to-the-angry-man-in-a-van-dont-hate-me-im-just-trying-to-get-to-work/250)
**Author:** [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [11 December 2022 03:46 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/to-the-angry-man-in-a-van-dont-hate-me-im-just-trying-to-get-to-work/250 "2022-12-11T03:46:18Z")
This brings back memories of commuting in Auckland via bike, where nerves of steel and a flexible / adaptable approach are key to survival: Fortunately things don’t seem as bad here in Dunners: --- ## [What do you think about this concept?](https://spokes.nz/t/what-do-you-think-about-this-concept/238)
**Author:** [@Ni.Mo.Ainm.Fior](https://spokes.nz/u/Ni.Mo.Ainm.Fior)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [5 November 2022 08:21 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/what-do-you-think-about-this-concept/238 "2022-11-05T08:21:03Z")
--- ## [Community upset at council dismissal of alternative cycleway design](https://spokes.nz/t/community-upset-at-council-dismissal-of-alternative-cycleway-design/203)
**Author:** [@NathanK](https://spokes.nz/u/NathanK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 April 2022 20:03 UTC](https://spokes.nz/t/community-upset-at-council-dismissal-of-alternative-cycleway-design/203 "2022-04-19T20:03:48Z")
Sounds like a challenging piece of road! @steve and @Dave - is the proposed ‘community solution’ the sort of thing you were suggesting for Otepoti Dunedin? [Next page](https://spokes.nz/tag/cycling/15.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=cycling)