SPOKES CANTERBURY CYCLING NEWS - JUNE '07

Contents:
CHAINLINKS NEEDS YOUR IMAGES & PHOTOS
MAKE YOUR OWN BIKE TRAILER WORKSHOP
WATCH OUT FOR TRAM TRACKS!!!
DISTINCTIVE STOLEN BIKE
READ e.CAN
RECENT SPOKES ACTIVITIES
SUBMISSIONS

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CHAINLINKS NEEDS YOUR IMAGES & PHOTOS
The editors of Chainlinks, the CAN newsletter require images that are funny, interesting, arresting, quirky, even tragic, or simply feature a bike somewhere in the fore/background. Each picture should be accompanied by a caption.
For a 1 column image they need to about 100 - 150kb and at least 661px wide
For a 2 column image they need to be about 250kb and at least 1382px wide
For a tall one column image 150 - 200kb and at least 661px wide
Larger images would be 800kb or more, and more than 2102px wide
When saving as jpg, if you have a compression choice, they ask you to choose 8 or better. If you want to send large files without using your email, use this free service to send large files: http://dropsend.com/index.php
email to: chainlinks [at] can [dot] org [dot] nz
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2. MAKE YOUR OWN BIKE TRAILER WORKSHOP
Construct a trailer to tow behind your bike – ideal for groceries, kayaks, pets etc.
Date: 23 June 2007.
Registrations required by 13th June to enable materials to be purchased.
Time: 9am to 5pm.
Where: Middleton Grange School metal work room, 50 Acacia Ave, Christchurch
Registration form available from www.cyclingchurch.org.nz\workshop07.pdf
Kitset trailer instructions from www.cyclingchurch.org.nz\kitset.pdf
Cost: $80 for kitset + donation.
Bring: two bins and two wheels, spanners, drills, food for lunch.
Contact: Steven Muir, email thepope [at] cyclingchurch [dot] org [dot] nz, phone 365 8238
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3. WATCH OUT FOR TRAM TRACKS IN WINTER!!!
A warning to Spokesters and any of your cycling colleagues to be very careful when crossing the tram tracks in town especially on days when the road may be dry but moisture is present on the rails. The safety signs aren’t obvious to cyclists at the best of times but are too invisible to cyclists intent on negotiating these hazards. It is time for a word with the council about this issue so we’ll keep you informed. In the meantime take care and cross them as perpendicularly as possible where the cycleway and tracks converge.
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4. DISTINCTIVE STOLEN BIKE
Frances Adank has had a vintage black woman's bike stolen. She asks that anyone has seen it to let her know - 353 9731 (W) or 385 1040 (H) or text her on 027 221 5259. She is prepared to offer a reward for any information leading to its return - $100 as the bike has sentimental value.
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5. READ e.CAN
e.CAN, the regular CAN email bulletin can be read by going to www.can.org.nz and selecting Newsletters from the list on the left hand side of the screen. Better still, we would urge you to join CAN and have e.CAN sent to you which will also enable Spokes to increase its funds from the levy within your CAN sub.
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6. RECENT SPOKES ACTIVITIES
- held our AGM and seminar where we listened to Bob Parker share his vision for transport in Christchurch
- held our monthly Spokes meeting
- Glen Koorey met with Transit NZ city cycling projects. Projects in questions are:
SH 73 Brougham St (Gasson to Antigua) cycle lanes
SH 73 Curletts Rd (Main South to Yaldhurst) cycle lanes
SH 74 QEII Drive (Main North to Burwood) shoulder widening and pathway
works
SH 73 Opawa Expressway (Garlands to Ensors) shoulder widening
He has the design plans too if anyone wants to see them and can be contacted at g [dot] koorey [at] civil [dot] canterbury [dot] ac [dot] nz
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7. SUBMISSIONS
Safety Improvements at Sawyers Arms Rd
The plan is to do a flush median & refuge island, but no cycle lanes, see:
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/HaveYourSay/ConsultationView.aspx?ConsultId=378
Pete Rivers has hard copies of this one and the following:
Lancewood Drive - Pedestrian facility (Closes 28 June 2007)
Blighs Road - Street Renewal (Closes 2 July 2007)
Garden Road - Street Renewal (Closes 25 June 2007)
If you’d like a hard copy, contact me and I’ll let Peter know.
Otherwise check them out online at:
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/haveyoursay
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We’re privileged to get another visit from Robet Ibell this week as he’s in Christchurch to perform with the Symphony Orchestra. If you’d like to join us for a meal after the show, drop me an email and I’ll pass on the details.
Hopefully next month we’ll have more information about how everyone can easily take part in networking via our shiny new website.
Happy and safe cycling
Matthew Cutler-Welsh
Chair
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SPOKES CANTERBURY Inc - "A Voice for Cyclists"
- Post: PO Box 4536 CHCH
- Email: spokes_chch [at] can [dot] org [dot] nz
- Ph: (03) 385 6306
- Web: http://www.spokes.org.nz/
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Sign up to the Spokes email network - it's free!
- see http://www.can.org.nz/spokes_chch/spokes-emails.htm for details
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Join CAN (Cycling Advocates' Network) today!
- Email: secretary [at] can [dot] org [dot] nz
- Web: http://www.can.org.nz
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To report road hazards, potholes, broken glass, contact Chch City Council
- Phone: (03)941-8666
- Email: streets [at] ccc [dot] govt [dot] nz
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For reporting traffic light faults ring City Streets Signals Section
- Phone: (03)941-8622
- Email: Bruce [dot] Kelly [at] ccc [dot] govt [dot] nz
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For general city cycling comments contact Christchurch City Cycle Planner,
Michael Ferigo
- Phone: (03)941-8925 - Fax: (03)941-8864
- Email: cycling [at] ccc [dot] govt [dot] nz
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To contact Chch City Councillors refer to
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/Council/Members/
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To contact Chch Community Board members refer to
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/Council/CommunityBoards/
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For general regional cycling comments contact ECan Transport Planner, Nick
Bryan
- Phone: (03)365-3828x7328 - Fax: (03)365-3194
- Email: nick [dot] bryan [at] ecan [dot] govt [dot] nz
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For State Highway problems/comments contact Transit NZ 'cycling champion'
Tony Spowart, Chch Office
- Phone: (03)372-1810 - Fax: (03)365-6576
- Email: tony [dot] spowart [at] transit [dot] govt [dot] nz
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