Be Bright cyclists! That’s the message for cyclists from Bike Wise, NZ Police, and Dunedin City Council as winter approaches and the days get shorter – and darker!

Dunedin is one of six cities around New Zealand (Auckland, Tauranga, Palmerston North, Wellington and Nelson are the others), which will focus on reducing cycling accidents and increasing awareness of cyclist safety through the “Be Bright” campaign, where cyclists will be reminded to light up their bikes and wear high-visibility clothing to help keep them safe on the road.

Cyclists’ visibility to other road users, especially during times of low light, is an essential part of their safety. The ‘Be Bright’ campaign will be launched on 14 May 2012.

Bike Wise, local bike shops and the NZ Police are promoting the use of lights and high visibility clothing in order to reduce risks to cyclists during low-light periods at dawn and dusk or in poor weather. Bike Wise is one of NZTA’s tools for the promotion of safer cycling under the national ‘Safer Journeys’ strategy.

Dunedin City Council’s ‘Be Bright’ campaign will involve checkpoints at key locations where Police will assess reflective gear and lights. Those that have adequate lights will be rewarded with a quick bike fix up. Cyclists who do not have adequate lights will be given a 14 day grace period to demonstrate to the Police that they obtained and fitted correct lights.

RUNNING
Camille Buscomb on track to qualify for 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
From Hamilton, Camille Buscomb is New Zealand’s leading female middle-distance athlete.

Monday, 13 May 2013

MOUNTAIN BIKING
Brook MacDonald 2013 The Search for Scree
New Zealand Downhill Mountain Bike Champion Brook MacDonald searches for some new and challenging scree.

Monday, 13 May 2013

TRIATHLON
Sisson looking for swim solutions to back his blistering run speed
Ryan Sissons knows what he is capable of and his 10km run split at the ITU World Triathlon Series race in Yokohama yesterday again hinted at it, but the 24 year old Aucklander is again cooling his heels after a less than satisfactory swim.

Monday, 13 May 2013

TRIATHLON
McIlroy holds on for top ten on a 'flat day' in Yokohama
Kate McIlroy made the most of a bad day at the office when finishing 9th at the latest round of the ITU World Triathlon Series in Yokohama today, a result that leaves the Wellington athlete 7th in the overall series standings after three races.

Sunday, 12 May 2013

CYCLING
Redemption for Hubbard
It was redemption today for Tom Hubbard from the Homestyle Cycling Team as he won the third round of the Benchmark Homes Elite Cycling Series, the 133 kilometre the Parry Field Lawyers-Ocean Ridge Classic.

Saturday, 11 May 2013

MOUNTAIN BIKING
Rotorua named among Red Bull's eight 'Best Bike Trails on Earth': The only trail destination in the Southern Hemisphere
Rotorua's world-renowned mountain bike trails have won global praise from Red Bull as one of the eight top mountain biking destinations on earth – the only place awarded such recognition in the Southern Hemisphere.

Friday, 10 May 2013

CYCLING
Strong BikeNZ line-up for prestigious tour in Netherlands
BikeNZ will field an impressive eight-strong team to contest the prestigious Olympias Tour in the Netherlands starting on Monday (NZ time).

Friday, 10 May 2013

TRIATHLON
Kiwis aim high in Yokohama
Kate McIlroy, Ryan Sissons and Martin van Barneveld will line up on Saturday at the latest round of the ITU World Triathlon Series in Yokohama, race three in the eight race series to decide who will be crowned World Champion in 2013.

Friday, 10 May 2013

CYCLING
Impressive women's field largest ever for third round of a Benchmark Homes Elite Cycling Series
Touring professional and multiple world championship medal winner Linda Villumsen, Olympian Lauren Ellis and Sophie Williamson, who has signed with US based women’s pro team Vanderkitten, head the largest women’s field ever assembled for a Benchmark Homes Elite Cycling Series round on Saturday, the Parry Field Lawyers-Ocean Ridge Classic.

Thursday, 9 May 2013

CYCLING
BikeNZ sprint coach Justin Grace resigns to put family first
BikeNZ will be on the lookout for a new sprint coach after the resignation this week by national coach Justin Grace.

Wednesday, 8 May 2013

TRIATHLON
Olympic champion looks back to rowing after Ironman
Five-time world champion rower and London Olympic gold medallist Mahe Drysdale is looking forward to his return to rowing.

Monday, 6 May 2013

TRIATHLON
Kiwi Wins Iron Distance Challenge Taiwan
Kiwi triathlete Dylan McNeice has won the inaugural Challenge Taiwan triathlon over the iron-distance.

Sunday, 5 May 2013

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