Cycling Groups Give Back to Franklin

Many cyclists find Franklin District a fantastic place to ride. While mountain bikers head for the Hunua Ranges, road cyclists roam most parts of the District, when they are training, racing or just going for a ride. The cyclists are also very aware that they are sharing these roads with other users.

Two cycling organisations that organise events in Franklin are Counties Manukau Cycling and Cycling Auckland. Counties Manukau Cycling race in Franklin almost every weekend and Cycling Auckland hold special races here as well.

When the clubs wanted to give something back to the community, supporting safety messages about sharing the road seemed like a great place to start.

Counties Manukau Cycling Club and Cycling Auckland have generously donated six “Mind the Gap” signs which are being put up alongside roads well used by cyclists in Franklin.

Counties Manukau Cycling President, John Coker said, “we are very aware that for cyclists to be able to share the roads of Franklin with motorists requires considerate road use by both parties. These signs serve as a reminder to both cyclists and motorists about considerate behaviour.”

The signs prompt drivers and cyclists alike to remember that 1.5metres is a safe gap to leave.

Franklin District Council’s Road Safety Coordinator, Monique Haines, has helped facilitate the design and location of the signs for the Clubs. She said, “This is a great initiative by the Clubs and we are grateful for their support, it’s fantastic.”