Families for Safe Cycling

22/06/2026

The latest discussion about the East-West Cycleway seems to have become dominated by one question: how many car parks might be lost.

But that misses the bigger picture.

The East-West Cycleway is the missing link in Nelson's cycling network, connecting schools, workplaces, neighbourhoods and key destinations across the city. It will make cycling safer, give people more transport choices, and help more children travel independently.

For years, our community has been asking for a safe, connected cycling network. We shouldn't lose sight of that goal because of a debate over parking spaces.

No route is perfect, and there are legitimate concerns about issues such as parking loss and gradients. But these can be addressed through good design. What would be a real loss is abandoning this vital project altogether.

The East-West Cycleway is too important to let stall now.

If you'd like to show your support, keep an eye out for our next Bike Rave! 🚲🎉 More details coming soon.

Potentially 200 car parks could be lost to make way for a cross-town cycleway, leaving Nelson's elected members uneasy, but one cycling advocate reckons the concerns are overblown.

03/06/2026

Have you taken part in Swap One? It’s an awesome Nelson Tasman community initiative that encourages individuals to swap one high-carbon car trip per week for a sustainable alternative.

Come along to the prize giving on 1 July to
celebrate the campaign’s success and maybe claim a prize!

https://events.humanitix.com/swap-one-end-of-year-prize-giving

https://swapone.nz/

We are excited to announce our end of year prize giving for Swap One, this is an opportunity to celebrate your swapped commutes, come along, invite your teams,

03/05/2026

An open letter with 470 signatures is urging politicians to support road controlling authorities to make changes to enable travel without the use of a car.

16/04/2026

Great tips here on different types of kids bike seats. Most of you in this group will have seats already, but feel free to share with others who are interested in getting their kids in bikes

13/04/2026

Are high fuel prices getting you down?
Tired of carseat fights or being stuck in traffic?

This weekend, try out a variety of different cargo bikes and bike seats for moving your kids, pets and belongings moving.

If you have a bike and want to check if a seat fits, let us know. Some helmets will be provided, but if you have your own, bring it along.

Bikes and kids seats you can try:
-Frontloading Douze V2 Cargo Bike
-Longtail Tern GSD Cargo Bike
-Thule Chariot Single Trailer
-Urban Iki Front Seat
-Shotgun Seat (Front Seat)
-Also the Bike Hub Nelson large Cargo Trailer

*Manufacturer: Pram mode from 6m, cycle from 12m. We recommend using common sense and close supervision for all bike seat options.

If you have a bike/bike seat option you want to add to this list, get in touch!

This event will be ran along side the Nappy Library with free reusable nappies, Babywearing Nelson for hiring a baby carrier, and Ruth from La Leche League offering breastfeeding support for mothers.

10/04/2026

Nelson is already leading the way, with the highest rate of people cycling to work in New Zealand—8.1% (2023 Census) 🚲

And it’s growing. In March, an extra 1,200 cyclists were recorded on the Railway Reserve, driven by the recent fuel crisis. This is a glimpse of what’s possible.

Imagine this…

What if cycling felt safe, easy, and connected for everyone—not just the confident few?
What if we had a fully continuous cycle network linking our neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces?

The demand is already here—but turning that demand into action takes all of us. Council needs to invest in safe, connected cycling infrastructure, and they need to see that the community is behind it. Every voice, every ride, and every show of support helps make that case stronger.

Our bike rave video has already reached 12K people —that’s thanks to you. Keep sharing, keep the momentum going, and keep showing up. Together, we can make safer cycling in Nelson impossible to ignore.

08/04/2026

What a ride! 🚲

We held a Bike Rave on 21st March - a fun, family-friendly event that rode the proposed East-West Cycleway route right here in Nelson.

The energy was brilliant. Colourful bikes, fancy dress, families, kids, and a community coming together to show Nelson City Council why this connection matters.

The proposed East-West Cycle Link would give Nelson a safer, more connected route for everyday cycling - and events like this show just how much support there is for making it happen.

Watch the video above, Keep your eyes peeled for Heinz the Ski Champion who’s converted to Cycling!

Want to know more? Head to https://shape.nelson.govt.nz/east-west-cycle-link to see the proposed East-West Cycle Link.

Special thanks to
Families for Safe Cycling
Directed & Edited by Jonny Eagle from Innit Creative
Footage shot by Jayden Day Anthonise from eye media

Tag someone who should've been there 👇

08/04/2026

🚲✨ Bike Rave video dropping tomorrow! ✨🚲

A huge thanks again to those who joined us for the bike rave a few weeks ago. What a vibe! 💃🌈
We’re excited to share that the video is going live tomorrow at 10am on Facebook and Innit Creative’s Instagram 🎬
Want to help us get the message out there and hack the algorithm? Here’s how you can help in the first 12 hours:
👍 Like the post (on both Facebook & Instagram)
💬 Comment your support for the East West Cycleway
📲 Share it to your story
📤 Send it to a friend (or a few!)

If enough of us jump in early, we can help this reach far and wide 🙌

30/03/2026

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: Sharing this free family-friendly mountain bike event coming up on April 12. Looks really fun!

This event is funded and run by Wayne Pool, a very generous and community minded local builder.

Jelly Bean Alley is a great opportunity for families to ride in a relay on a simple non-technical trail at Conifer MTB park, Moturoa, Rabbit Island. Running bikes, pedal bikes, kids on shotgun bikes are all welcome at this event and parents can follow riders around the trail.

Get your friends and whānau together and check it out. It's a super day out!