Bicycles
Black market suspected behind wave of Auckland bike thefts
A wave of bike thefts in Auckland has police warning riders to be extra vigilant when it comes to securing their cycles.
But a leading Auckland cycle advocate believes there is something more… Video, Audio
Our Changing World for 30 April 2020
Dust from Australia's bush fires is still circling the globe in the stratosphere, and studies into cyclists and their use of city streets. Audio
Should we get to cycle on footpath? Govt seeks feedback
The government wants public feedback about whether to change the road rules to let people cycle on the footpath.
It is one of a raft of proposed changes including imposing speed limits on all wheeled… Audio
Cycling helmets: do we actually need them?
British journalist and author Peter Walker reckons bike helmet laws do more harm than good. He says they don't do much to improve safety but they're great at getting people to avoid cycling… Audio
Cycling – the key to a happier & healthier old age?
Take one trishaw – a bit like a tricycle but with two wheels at the front – add two passengers and a volunteer driver, then get out in the fresh air for a pedal. That's the essence of Cycling Without… Audio, Gallery
Bike sharing schemes: hits and misses
Since the success of the Velib in Paris 10 years ago, bike sharing schemes are now up and running in about one thousand places worldwide. We've got a round up of the ones that flopped and the ones… Audio
The bike gang with Gold Cards
All you need to hit the rails and trails of Wellington with the Folding Goldies is a Gold Card, a bike (ideally a folding one) and some free time. Audio, Gallery
SafariSeat: turning bike parts into an open-source wheelchair
Conventional wheelchairs aren't really an option in many parts of Africa; they're too expensive and they just can't handle the conditions. Janna Deeble grew up in Kenya and saw the problem for… Audio
Pedalgogy
The bike racks are full at Rototuna Junior High School, bucking the national average of just 2% of students riding to school. We'll ask Megan Campbell from the Board of Trustees what they're doing to… Audio
'Mechanical doping' in cycling
The sport of pro cycling is facing another threat to its credibility, with revelations the some riders are using tiny motors inside their bike frames to give them an edge over their purely… Audio
Ebikes buyer's guide
With more and more of us eager to coast uphill (relatively) painlessly we look at the latest electric bikes on the market with Paul Smith, the Head of Testing at consumer.org.nz. Audio
Bicycle Peace Prize - Patrick Morgan
A pair of Italian public radio presenters want to nominate the bicycle for a Nobel Peace Prize. So what have bikes done for peace, exactly? Audio
The future of cycling
Bryan speaks to delegates at this Waikato University organised event on the future of pedal power. Audio
Giving back with bikes - Gary Sarten
We're off to north Taranaki to talk to a man who is both pursuing a past time he really enjoys, and, is doing something really helpful for young people in his community. His name is Gary Sarten, and… Audio
Bikes vs Cars
Bikes vs Cars is a documentary exploring the relationship between cyclists, cars and urban design in cities around the world. We speak to the film's director Fredrik Gertten. Video, Audio
Gold-plated bicycle - Laban Roomes
A bike often graces the wish list for Christmas but one British company has taken this to a whole new level. A company called Goldgenie has just launched a gold-plated bicycle, one you can actually… Audio
Chris and Melissa Bruntlett - Vancouver Cycle Chic
Chris and Melissa Bruntlett sold their car in 2010 and have become two of Vancouver's leading cycling evangelists. They and their two children cycle virtually everywhere in the city and say they've… Audio
Bikenomics : What’s cycling worth?
A report published this month estimates cycling contributes $350 billion to the European economy annually and employs more people than mining and quarrying combined. And a University of Auckland study… Audio
Soundscape artist and bicycle orchestra creator Johnny Random
Flip Baber is a film and TV composer, found object musician, and soundscape artist, whose musical piece created by playing bicycles, went viral online. Known professionally as Johnny Random, he has… Audio