The roads that surround the city also provide a scenic training ground for cyclists of all ages and fitness levels.
For the more adventurous the city is within close proximity to some of the best Mountain biking trails the country has to offer.
Palmerston North city has a growing number of designated cycle lanes and cycling tracks. The cycle lanes provide a network for cyclists to get around the greater city, and to and from the CBD.
The lanes give cyclists an additional measure of safety on their commute by ensuring all road users, particularly in high traffic areas, are given the visual reinforcement of the lanes, aiding fellow road users awareness of cyclists.
The council has made a significant investment in developing the cycle lane network, from research and consultation to gaining collaborative input from cyclists and other road users, through to the tangible aspect of implementing the initiative and having the lanes laid out and road marked.This work has been part of the Manawatu Active Transport Strategy (MATS).
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