Cycle Aware Palmerston North (CAPN)
WHO WE ARE
 Cycle Aware Palmertston North (CAPN) is a group involved in advocacy, promotion and support for commuter, school and family cycling in the Palmerston North City and surrounding area.
It has been working since 1997 to promote support for cycling and other forms of sustainable transport, through its contact with Palmerston North City Council and the national Cycle Advocates Network (CAN).
Contact
Cycle Aware Palmerston North
PO Box 961
Palmerston North
New Zealand
Email: CAPN@bikerider.com and See CAPN website
Click here for the latest cycling information
MOTTO: "Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead
For Palmerston North City Council Bike Plan and local hazards and accident information: Click here
 Bruce Philpott enjoying riding his mountain bike at Himatangi Beach near Palmerston North. These West Coast beaches provide long stretches suitable for recreational biking (but not around high tide). For example you can bike from the mouth of the Manawatu River to the mouth of the Rangitikei River, and also the twenty or so kilometers from the Rangitikei River to the Turakina River.
ABOUT CAN
Cycling Advocates’ Network (CAN) is New Zealand’s voice for cyclists. They want to see cycling become an everyday activity in NZ. CAN's membership includes experienced cyclists, advocates, engineers, planners, local and regional councils, bike shops, and local advocacy groups throughout the country.
CAN members not only receive e.CAN, but also get their bi-monthly
magazine, ChainLinks. To find out more about CAN; check back issues of e.CAN or to download a CAN membership brochure, go to the website Cycling Advocates Network
EVENTS
- CAPN Monthly meetings - every second Wednesday 5.15pm - City Library Public Meeting room, entry through Bruce Mckenzie Bookshop
- Cycling Workshops: March - May 2006 Palmerston North
BikeNZ has secured community trust funding to run a series of regional workshops similar to 2005
Check Events for other activities related to cycling each month.
LINK OF INTEREST
Critical Mass (CM) bike rides in public areas assert the value of cycling to the public and more can be found out about them on Worldwide Critical Mass Rides
 October first Friday ride amassed 20 cyclists. Photo courtesy of Bruce Thomson.
Palmerston North held its first CM ride on Friday 26 March from 5pm around the Square as well as the proposed Ring Road. The riders were pleased with the response from vehicle drivers and pedestrians.
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