We were recent guests of the Hawke's Bay. For one month our family got to escape shaky Christchurch and spend time in the beautiful, friendly, sunny and very cycle-friendly region.
We were so impressed by the cycle facilities in the Hawke's Bay. It seemed like everywhere we went there were fantastic cycle ways just waiting to take people on an adventure. Alas we did not have our bikes with us but I certainly would have gone biking on the Marine Parade cycle way in particular. The cycle ways must be a wonderful asset for people who are cycle training or commuting as well as being brilliant for a stroll with the dog.
Obviously Christchurch is at the start of a long rebuilding process and Napier/ Hastings will certainly provide inspiration for the iconic architecture that can replace what is lost, but I also think that Christchurch can be inspired by the cycleways in the Hawke's Bay.
Pre-earthquake, Christchurch had a decent cycle network and plans to improve it further, but now there is even more opportunity for creating cycle lanes and cycle ways. A common response from Christchurch residents when asked what they want from the rebuilt city is for it to be green and to have a world class private and public transport network. Interconnected cycleways like those in the Hawke's Bay certainly could contribute to a greener and safer Christchurch.
Happy cycling everyone. What a great part of the country the Hawke's Bay is.
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