More Aucklanders are hopping on bikes. 

According to Auckland Transport, the city is quickly becoming the cycling mecca of the South Pacific, with a huge surge in cyclists - May the busiest month in decades. 

They say trips are up more than 14% on last year – driven by new cycleways, high fuel costs, and growing demand for cheaper, healthier travel. 

AT's Head of Active Modes Tania Loveridge told Kerre Woodham the key routes they’re starting to see high volumes of cyclists are the big commuter ways that connect into the city centre. 

She says the intention is to create a connected network, not just for cycling, but also into the wider public transport network, so people can take their bike and then jump on the train, for example.  

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More Aucklanders are hopping on bikes.&nbsp;
According to Auckland Transport, the city is quickly becoming the cycling mecca of the South Pacific, with a huge surge in cyclists - May the busiest month in decades.&nbsp;
They say trips are up more than 14% on last year – driven by new cycleways, high fuel costs, and growing demand for cheaper, healthier travel.&nbsp;
AT's Head of Active Modes Tania Loveridge told Kerre Woodham the key routes they’re starting to see high volumes of cyclists are the big commuter ways that connect into the city centre.&nbsp;
She says the intention is to create a connected network, not just for cycling, but also into the wider public transport network, so people can take their bike and then jump on the train, for example. &nbsp;
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Tania Loveridge: Auckland Transport Head of Active Modes on the growing number of Aucklanders cycling

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