I want to ride my bicycle

Published: October 5, 2009

by Kevin Hague

Greg Paterson is the Auckland cyclist fighting for his life in hospital. He’s one of about 200 cyclists who will be seriously injured or killed on our roads this year. He’s also one of the huge majority of cyclists that gets injured or killed through no fault of their own. What has been this Government’s response to date on creating both safer places for cyclists to ride and changing the attitudes of the drivers who are hurting them? Green MP and cycling advocate, Kevin Hague, has some answers.

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Published in Audioblog | Environment & Resource Management | THE GAME by Kevin Hague on Mon, October 5th, 2009   

Tags: cycle safety, Kevin Hague, national cycleway, safety in numbers

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1. bjchip

   Posted October 5, 2009 at 3:26 PM

   Frog – That’s not Kevin, it’s Sue’s “trifecta” comments.

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2. frog

   Posted October 5, 2009 at 3:58 PM

   Thanks BJ, it’s fixed now.

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3. BLiP

   Posted October 9, 2009 at 5:20 PM

   Any news on the injured cyclist?

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4. Kevin Hague

   Posted October 11, 2009 at 11:31 AM

   Last I heard BLiP, Greg was out of his induced coma and showing some signs of recovery (responsive to stimulus and such). But it’s a long way back from a serious head injury. As far as I know the other guys are all recovering well.

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5. Mark

   Posted October 11, 2009 at 3:09 PM

   Hi Kevin – people in this town run over two-wheelers as if the Olympics Committee has approved it as a sport…..and the Coppers?
   Write it up as mistaken identity – (in a way they’re right)
   Keep up the good work

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6. Kevin Hague

   Posted October 11, 2009 at 10:50 PM

   Injuries update: Greg is now able to talk with his family although he tires very quickly, so exchanges are brief. But great news. He will be transferred to a rehabilitation facility shortly. The other 3 guys are all recovering, but one has an arm in a sling, one a neck brace and the third a knee brace and crutches.

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7. Flippo

   Posted October 16, 2009 at 3:42 AM

   I am happy to hear Greg and other three are recovering soon. God bless them.

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