Ease in2 Cycling (Social Cycling Group)

Following our Nelson-Richmond Railway Reserve Ride we got a phone call from Sarah Hodgson to tell us about a social group ride that she organises through Sport Tasman and Get Moving and she sent some information on the group today. The flyer can by downloaded here but the details are as follows:

Take in the sights of Richmond and beyond with this popular entry level social cycling group.
Gain or brush up on your cycling skills and learn how to maintain your bike.
Cycle skills & confidence training available.
All ages & abilities welcome and its Free!

We cycle on shared pathways around the region Wednesday’s between 1pm-3pm.

For more information and to express your interest please phone Sarah on 9232313 or Email Sarah.H@sporttasman.org.nz

Ease in2 cycling is lead by Sarah who has a National Certificate in Recreation & Sport (Coaching & Instruction) Cycle Skills Instructor L2

Website: www.get-moving.org.nz or www.sporttasman.org.nz

 

Matariki Lantern Parade - Victory Railway Reserve

We've been asked to share this message regarding the Matariki Lantern Parade in June (we will remind everybody closer to the time too):

Dear Victory Railway Users

The Matariki Lantern Parade is being held on the Victory Railway Reserve on Wednesday the 19th of June from 3.40pm to 8pm.
The section of the walkway being used is from the corner of Totara & St Vincent Streets to Beatson Ave.
During this time we are likely to have 600 to 800 people on the walkway participating in the event.
If you are on Victory Railway Reserve during this time please be aware of the participants and take care.

In addition we will have event staff working on the Victory Railway Reserve installing and breaking down art work and lighting on the following days and times:

Tuesday 18 June 9.30am to 4pm
Wednesday 19 June 9.30am to 10pm
Thursday 20 June 9.30am to 4pm

There will be signage on the walkway when the staff are working during these times.

If you have any questions regarding this please contact me on 546 8389, email gareth@victory.school.nz

Thanks Gareth

Wheels

Yesterday we had a great email from Robert who, following a bike-car accident, decided to put pen to paper and write a poem about the experience. Thankfully this accident hasn't put Robert off cycling and he says that he often has illuminating thoughts while he's out on his bike.

Wheels

The other day when out about
On wheels with spokes and legs with clout
I came upon a narrow pass
Where patience was as thin as glass

Opposing cars with missions clear
Approached both sides so very near
Their focus it had made them blind
Nothing ahead nothing behind

Squeeze imminent raised no alarm
Plain ignorance it gave false calm
For metal skin, gas under foot
Protected them from reasoned look

My handle bar, a useful bit
Just whipped away as quick as quick
My course an unplanned tumbling zed
Such things they often leave you dead

Laid out upon tar carpet harsh
With fingers raw and bruis’ed arse
Sprang up, gave them a fierce declaim
Oh driving skills insane insane

Maimed bike with cables all askew
Dragged home, a project to renew
My body though lies not in state
Still tough as nails at sixty-eight

Tomorrow on I’ll fly a flag
A red balloon, a ribbon rag
I’ll chose the footpath with discretion
Avoiding nasty tumbling session

And for escapee, note this well
Please see the flag and hear the bell
Neglect not then the view ahead
Refrain from planting foot of lead

One day you may enjoy the air
And understand the cyclist’s glare
Try cycling it’s not a sin
Be healthy, rich, avoid the gym

By Robert

The ‘Rocks Rd - Southern link’ Show!!

OK folks, back by popular demand - the ‘Rocks Rd - Southern link’ Show!!

Well a variant anyway. Nelson City Council is looking at the first step of getting a walking/cycling boulevard built along the seaward side, something council would fund from NZTA (mostly) and NCC (some) money. A boulevard overlooking the waterfront, with the occasional cafe, where people can walk, ride and scare the seagulls. Wait, who would want such a thing? Well it seems our local Waterfront Association certainly doesn’t; see this item in the Nelson Mail -

http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/8613953/Lobby-group-blasts-boulevard

Yes ok it’s true, there would be a road next to it. Not a unique situation for walk- and cycle-way on waterfronts in NZ and overseas because, unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world.

At BNB we think this boulevard idea is pretty interesting, and it’s certainly worth investigating. It will be tricky to make work properly, but this is a fabulous route which many people with bikes just won’t use at present because it’s all on-road.

What’s proposed is a two-way segregated walking and cycling pathway separate from the road that’ll link the Tahuna beach and recreational areas with the new Maitai River pathway and Nelson city. We think it’ll also help bring cycle tourists off the growing Tasman trail into our CBD, which will not only add to it’s vibrant buzz but will help to create jobs.

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