Cycle Action Auckland (CAA) is a non-profit organisation providing a voice for Auckland cyclists. Cycle Action aims to make Auckland a great place to cycle with more Aucklanders choosing to cycle for daily transport and recreation. New members are welcome. www.caa.org.nz

Auckland Cycle Touring Association (ACTA) offers easy paced, non competitive rides as part of a social group. www.acta.org.nz

Auckland Mountain Bike Club welcomes new and experienced riders from across Auckland. www.aucklandmtb.co.nz

Department of Cycling supports a variety of cycling activities in Waitakere and offers riders a supportive environment where they can gain knowledge from other experienced individuals, no matter what their ability. www.deptofcycling.com

West Coast Riders Club is dedicated to the creation and preservation of the mountain bike trail in Riverhead Forest. Members have created a number of new trails suited for riders of all ages and skill levels. www.freeriden.co.nz

Your local cycle shop or club can provide advice on bikes, helmets, clothing and gear for a safe and comfortable ride.

National cycling organisationsCycling Advocates Network (CAN) is New Zealands national network of cycling advocates. www.can.org.nz

Bike NZ is New Zealands National Cycling Federation. www.bikenz.org.nz

Locations of South Auckland cycle shops are marked on the map and listed below.

Pukekohe/Waiuku cycle shops

AvantiPlus Waitakere K8 Cnr Lincoln Road & Universal Drive Henderson 09 837 0680

Bike Barn R12 3119 Great North Road New Lynn 09 827 6951

Rode L15 2 Carrington Road Pt Chevalier 09 950 3198

Massey Mowers & Cycles H7 199 Triangle Road Massey 09 833 9696

Whenuapai Cycles C7 87-90 Brigham Creek Road Whenuapai 09 416 8714

Giant Auckland D11 88 Quay Street Auckland City 09 368 7561

iBike D10 76 Sale Street Freemans Bay 09 966 0494

R&R Sport E10 538 Karangahape Road Newton 09 309 6444

T. Whites Bikes E11 132 Symonds Street Newton 09 307 3607

239 Bike C4 14 Subway Road, The Zone Pukekohe 09 239 2453

Sunset Cycles B2 31B Bowen Street Waiuku 09 235 2070

Adventure Cycles 9 Premier Avenue Western Springs 09 940 2453

BIKEME Ltd 292/5 Hibiscus Coast Highway Orewa 09 421 1200 sales@bikeme.info http://bikeme.info

Cycle Auckland Shop 6, Devonport Ferry Terminal Devonport 09 445 1189 info@cycleauckland.co.nz www.cycleauckland.co.nz

Fergs Kayaks 12 Tamaki Drive Okahu Bay 09 529 2230 ak@fergskayaks.co.nz www.fergskayaks.co.nz

Natural High J8 10 Uenuku Way (off Tom Pearce Drive) Auckland Airport 0800 444 144 team@naturalhigh.co.nz www.naturalhigh.co.nz

A bike cannot be carried on buses unless it is a folding bike.

Lockers at stations along the Northern Busway have a $2 refundable coin operated system.

Small gear lockers are available for lease at the New Lynn transport interchange.

Larger secure bike lockers are available for lease at the Glen Innes, Papatoetoe and Manurewa transport interchanges.

Bikes can be carried on train services for free, space permitting.

Carrying bikes on trains is dependent on space and at the discretion of staff.

Please contact Veolia Transport on 09 969 7777 for more information.

Cycle hire

Central Auckland cycle shops

For more information on leasing a locker, visit www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz

keyword search bike lockers.

Bikes can be carried on most ferry services for free, space permitting.

Bikes are not allowed on the Rangitoto Island, Tiritiri Matangi Island and West Harbour ferries.

Cycling organisationsCycle shops Bikes and public transport

Stay safe and be seenAll bikes must have: A red or yellow rear reflector Good brakes on the front and rear wheels

If youre riding at night, youll also need: A steady or flashing rear red light A white or yellow headlamp on the front Yellow pedal reflectors

Be sure to: Wear a properly fitted helmet it can save

your life Wear brightly coloured or reflective clothing so

others can see you on the road

Top tips for the road: Ride in a straight line rather than weaving in

and out of parked cars Comply with give way and stop signs and

red lights Always ride single file and keep to the left Use hand signals so others know where you

are going Allow at least a metre between you and a

parked car to avoid the door zone where accidents happen

Cycling in parks:Cycling is allowed in parks, except at a small number of locations where cycling is banned for safety or environmental reasons.Paths may be narrow, so cyclists should share with care and give way to pedestrians.

Motorways: Cycling is prohibited on all Auckland motorways, however cyclists can take advantage of the direct

Maintenance: Report any road and cyclepath maintenance

issues to Auckland Transport on 09 355 3553 or via www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz

Shared path safety and courtesy: Shared paths provide cyclists and pedestrians

with a safe environment that reduces potential interaction with motor vehicles. Please observe and respect the code of behaviour for these paths:

Keep to the left Slow down when passing pedestrians

remember they are slower and can be unpredictable

When approaching pedestrians make sure they are aware of your presence by calling out or ringing your bell approximately 30 metres before reaching them. If they are aware of your presence theyre less likely to make sudden movements into your path

Ride defensively and cycle at a speed suitable for the conditions that doesnt put others at risk

Look out for driveway traffic drivers do need to give way to those on shared paths but often dont expect traffic to be travelling at speed

At intersections be careful and give way to motor vehicles

routes offered by using these cycleways alongside motorways: Upper Harbour Bridge (SH18) Northwestern Motorway (SH16) Southwestern Motorway (SH20)

Bus and transit lanes: Bus and transit lanes help people move around Auckland more efficiently. These lanes have varying operating times and conditions. All are well sign posted and marked clearly on the road surface.Private vehicles must carry the minimum number of passengers to use the transit lane for example, T2 lanes are for two or more passengers and T3 lanes are for three or more passengers. Cyclists can use bus and transit lanes during their operating times. They can also expect to share these lanes with buses, motorcycles, motorists and emergency vehicles.

Stay safe while cycling with these tips: Ride in a straight line and try to keep to

the left Where possible let buses and other traffic pass.

During peak travel times, traffic in these lanes

can be moving quicker than the general traffic lanes

Watch out at intersections. Cars can travel up to 50 metres in a bus or transit lane before turning into or out of a side road

Look for buses pulling out of bus stops. If a bus is indicating to pull out, do not try to pass the bus

Look for buses turning into bus stops. Do not pass on the left hand side

Be aware of buses and traffic behind you. Listen or look over your shoulder and remember to use hand signals

If you have a crash or near miss: Exchange details Report all crashes to the police, even if they

are minor. This will help improve the cycling environment for everyone

Report near misses to Auckland Transport via www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz

Enter an ICE In Case of Emergency number with your next of kin details into your mobile phone

Lock it dont lose it: Use a good lock and attach your bike to

something secure in a well-lit area Take anything detachable with you (bike lights,

helmet etc) List your bike with the NZ Bike Registry in case

it gets stolen (www.mountainbike.co.nz/registry)

For more tips on safe cycling visit Auckland Transport on YouTube at www.youtube.com/aucklandtransport or read the NZTA official code for cyclists at www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/cyclistcode

Auckland Transport produced this map in collaboration with Cycle Action Auckland.

This cycle map includes: Street maps of West Auckland, Massey and

Hobsonville showing the best routes for cyclists Advice on the best recreational routes for novice

cyclists Locations of cycle rentals, cycle lockers, cycle

shops, train stations and other landmarks Tips and advice on how to stay safe on the road

Cycle map feedbackHow useful was this map? Send us your feedback online at www.aucklandtransport.govt.nz

About this map

For more copies of this map contactAuckland Transport on 09 355 3553 or visit

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Nga Haerenga The New Zealand Cycle TrailThe NZ Cycle Trail is a national project to build a network of world class cycle trails. Find out more about the 18 Great Rides, check out the rides that are already open and plan your next great riding adventure at www.nzcycletrail.com.

Highlights heading down the stream are a flax garden and sculpture (Pa Harakeke) and a traditional medicinal garden (Te Mara Rongoa) planted by Henderson High School students. There is also a separate walking track through Shona Reserve making this part popular with family groups.

Mosaics and tiled art posts feature throughout the route illustrating native flowers and plants in the area, complete with messages to be kind to the environment. The route then leads to Henderson Valley Park which is home to fifteen ponies and the local