Where are NZ's Favourite Places to Ride?

The NZ Transport Agency is excited to announce NZ’s Favourite Places to Ride competition is returning on Monday 10 April with great new categories.

New Zealand has some of the best places to bike in the world. From breath taking off-road trails to new purpose built urban routes, we are becoming spoilt for choice. This competition captures the very best of New Zealand cycling.

Last year, the competition received more than 12,000 nominations and votes. The Otago Central Rail Trail took the top award from The Redwoods in Rotorua which had held the title for two years. This year’s competition has a new Best Community Facility category and ‘Top Town’ award.
The categories for this year’s competition are:

· Urban ride

· Nga Haerenga – The New Zealand Cycle Trail

· Off-road or adventure ride

· Community facility (e.g. velodromes, Bikes in Schools, BMX tracks and pump tracks)

The new Top Town award will go to the city or town which receives the most nominations across all of the categories. The award is an opportunity to celebrate the cities, towns and communities working hard to provide great places to ride.

Nominations will be open from Monday 10 April to Wednesday 31 May and the winners will be announced in June. Simply by taking part Kiwis will go in the draw to win their share of $1000 in bike shop vouchers.

Favourite Places to Ride is part of the Government’s commitment to making cycling a safer and more attractive transport option for New Zealanders. Through Kiwis sharing their favourite routes it helps to encourage more New Zealanders get out on their bikes and discover new rides in their community and around New Zealand.