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The Two-Minute Bicycle Safety Check
A short, practical routine to check tyres, brakes, and chain before every ride.
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Safer Cycling Foundation — Est. 2018 — New Zealand
Safer Cycling Foundation is working towards a better and safer cycling environment for riders, families, and communities across New Zealand.
A Safer Journey Starts With All of Us
Cycling should feel accessible, practical, and safe.
Safer Cycling Foundation was formed in 2018 to support the movement
towards a better cycling environment in New Zealand.
What We Move Forward
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Promoting greater understanding of the risks faced by cyclists and encouraging patient, responsible, and considerate behaviour on New Zealand roads.
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Providing practical resources for new cyclists, families, commuters, recreational riders, schools, and community groups.
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Creating opportunities for cyclists and local communities to share experiences, concerns, stories, and practical ideas.
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Encouraging constructive conversations with organisations, road users, community stakeholders, and decision-makers about safer cycling environments.
Learn more →The Road Since 2018
Safer Cycling Foundation began with a clear purpose: to contribute towards a better and safer cycling environment in New Zealand.
Safer Cycling Foundation was formed by Ritesh Mani with the aim of working towards a better and safer cycling environment in New Zealand.
The Foundation began sharing practical cycling-safety information to help riders, families, and communities prepare for safer journeys.
Safer Cycling Foundation continues to encourage constructive conversation between cyclists, motorists, and communities across New Zealand.
The Foundation seeks opportunities to listen to local voices and better understand the cycling-safety concerns that matter most to them.
Safer Cycling Foundation continues working towards partnerships, campaigns, and initiatives that support a safer cycling future for New Zealand.
Why It Matters
Behind every bicycle is a person travelling to work, school, a community event, a recreational destination, or home.
Safer journeys depend on awareness, patience, visibility, and respect from everyone using the road.
When cycling feels safer, more people can consider it for transport, recreation, wellbeing, and everyday connection.
Thoughtful cycling environments can help communities become more connected, active, accessible, and resilient.
Founded With a Purpose
Safer Cycling Foundation was started by Ritesh Mani in 2018 with the aim of contributing towards a better and safer cycling environment in New Zealand.
The Foundation reflects a belief that meaningful improvement begins with awareness, constructive conversation, community participation, and collective action.
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Ride Informed. Ride Prepared.
A short, practical routine to check tyres, brakes, and chain before every ride.
3 min read
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Safer cycling requires more than one organisation. It needs people, communities, supporters, and partners who are willing to participate in the conversation and help move practical ideas forward.
