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NZTA's Road Safety Strategy a good first step... read RideStrong press release here:http://www.ridestrong.org.nz/RS/blogs/action/archive/2010/03/03/safer-journeys-welcomed-by-cyclists.aspx

The Green Party introduce a members' bill encompassing the 1.5m passing rule!

Read how RideStrong have been working with the government here: RideStrong update blog.

Would you stand on the spot with your back towards a truck as it drives towards you at 100km/h, knowing it was going to pass within a metre?

Plain Lunacy? This is an everyday occurrence for cyclists on our roads.

1.5m To Survive is your call to action!

There are nearly 1.5 million of us riding bikes in New Zealand, yet the Ministry of Transport's 10-year road safety strategy discussion document has little to address the safety needs of cyclists. We must act now, (right now...September) if we want cycling conditions on our roads to improve in the next 10 years. This is your moment to speak out!!

Take action!.....

1) Vote for 1.5m To Survive (online petition)

2) Read 1.5m to survive FAQ's. Read more on RideStrong's submission, or read the full press release here.

3) Have your say- tell us your thoughts in the forums

4) If we don't have our say NOW, we'll be ignored for another 10 years. Forward this campaign to all of your cycling friends and family. Aim for at least 5!

5) Make sure you have signed up to RideStrong

Read Full Press Release here.

Latest Videos

A RideStrong experiment: We give space and respect when passing animals on our roads- why not cyclists? watch video

Got a video of cycling in NZ's cities? Want to have your say with a vlog? Upload it to RideStrong the RideStrong media section.

Research Confirms: Commuter Cycling to 1980's level would have huge health benefits.

Tamaki Drive Incident Ironically Causes Negative Feeling Towards Cyclists. Our Letter to the Editor.

RadioNZ interview: BikeNZ Launches 1.5m to survive!

Olympic Gold Medallist Bradley Wiggins' wife knocked off bike.

Why don't more Kiwis commute?

Over 1 million Kiwis own bikes but why do only a fraction ride to work? Otago University lecturer Ben Wooliscroft tells us why: Watch Video.

The Cyclists Code-

Cyclists too have a duty of responsibility to other road users. BikeNZ's Cyclist Code identifies behaviours to be responsible to other road users and to keep cyclists safe... more

See the NZTA's official cyclists code here.

On Road Accident Report:

It is estimated only half of all accidents involving vehicles and bikes are reported. Here at RideStrong we've opened up the forums for you to report your accidents. Your reports will help us build our submissions to government and heighten the need for action now!

The On-road accident report forum.

Cycling Advocates Network

Joined RideStrong? Want to be involved with local projects through the Cycling Advocates Network? CAN and RideStrong are working together to promote 1.5 to survive and make it law. Click here for a link of CAN's local cycle advocacy groups.

RideStrong Ambassadors

Nearly 1.5 million Kiwis cycle each year- from competitive cyclists, to MP's and celebrities. Check out who supports RideStrong here:

Cycling Promotional Fund

Avanti, Specialized, Shimano, Giant Bikes, GT Bikes, Sram, Michelin all support BikeNZ's cycling advocacy programmes through the Cycling Promotional Fund. Please support our suppliers. More.

Safer Journeys

The Ministry of Transport is asking for submissions now. RideStrong are submitting the 1.5m petition, but you can read the discussion doucment here.

The Statistics:

Is the cycling boom real? Are less children really riding? What is the cost to NZ of cycling accidents and deaths? Your online resource for all of the real cycling facts here!