Latest From the Road
Practical cycling-safety guidance and Foundation updates for riders, families, and communities across New Zealand.
4 min readNew Zealand's Great Rides cycle trails generate $1.28 billion a year in regional tourism spending, but road safety concerns are still holding the industry back from its full potential.
22 August 2026
3 min readIn 2018, a frightening week of cycling accidents among his friends led Ritesh Mani to found Safer Cycling Foundation rather than walk away from cycling altogether.
31 July 2026
2 min readThe confirmed 1.5-metre passing rule is a milestone, not a finish line. Here's what Ritesh Mani and Safer Cycling Foundation are focused on next.
31 July 2026
2 min readFor Ritesh Mani, safer roads aren't about cyclists versus drivers. Here's why shared road responsibility sits at the centre of his approach to cycling safety.
31 July 2026
2 min readA verified timeline of Safer Cycling Foundation's journey, from its founding in 2018 to the Government's confirmation of a mandatory 1.5-metre passing rule in 2026.
31 July 2026
3 min readA patient, practical message from Ritesh Mani to drivers: a little extra space and a little extra time is often all it takes to keep a cyclist safe.
31 July 2026
3 min readSafe overtaking distance is one of the clearest, most measurable ways to reduce risk for cyclists. Here's how Ritesh Mani and Safer Cycling Foundation supported the push for a 1.5-metre rule in New Zealand.
31 July 2026
2 min readA personal video reflection from our founder, Ritesh Mani, on witnessing a dangerously close call between a truck and a cyclist on a New Zealand road.
22 July 2026
3 min readWhen someone signs our petition for a minimum passing distance law, we ask why. Here's a look at what our supporters are telling us, in their own words.
22 July 2026
3 min readA plain-language look at what New Zealand's road rules expect of drivers when they're sharing the road with people on bikes.
22 July 2026
2 min readA look at Locky Dock, a growing network of secure public bike parking stations across New Zealand, and how they're helping solve one of commuting's biggest headaches — where to safely leave your bike.
22 July 2026
1 min readA short video message from Safer Cycling Foundation on the approach behind our work to build a safer cycling environment across New Zealand.
22 July 2026
1 min readA short pre-ride routine, simple enough to use before everyday cycling, can help prevent equipment problems from interrupting a journey.
30 July 2024
1 min readA technically available cycling route may still discourage participation when it feels disconnected, confusing, or exposed.
21 June 2024
2 min readBicycle control and road awareness develop gradually — parents should focus first on creating a safe learning environment.
9 May 2024
2 min readUnderstanding the different perspectives of cyclists and drivers can help reduce frustration and encourage safer decisions.
18 April 2024
2 min readCycling safety is built through small habits practised consistently before and during every journey.
4 March 2024
3 min readA Facebook campaign calling for a minimum 1.5-metre passing distance law drew hundreds of reactions and comments, reflecting strong public support for safer overtaking on New Zealand roads.
28 April 2023
