Greasy Chain Charitable Trust

04/07/2025

Ride your way to a fitter you! 🚴‍♀️ Cycling strengthens your legs, boosts your heart health, and is easy on your joints—perfect for every fitness.

18/06/2025

Two Wheels, One Powerful Lifestyle Change — Discover the joy of movement, the strength of a healthier body, and the peace of a mind recharged by every ride. Embrace cycling not just as transport, but as a daily ritual that fuels your wellness, connects you to the world around you, and helps you live every day with purpose and vitality.

13/06/2025

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate our dedicated board members Bob Selden (Chair) and Matthijs van Wagtendonk , who were recognised for their outstanding volunteer contributions at the Volunteer Recognition event 2025. 🌟🚴‍♂️

Their commitment to supporting cycling and building a stronger, more connected Manawatū community continues to inspire us all. Thank you, Bob and Matthijs, for the passion and energy you bring to everything you do! 🙌💚

11/06/2025

The Ashhurst Bridge - perhaps a "bridge too far"? See Janine Rankin's article in today's Post on the challenges the old bridge poses to pedestrians and cyclists using the beautiful new shared pathway on the Te Ahu a Turanga Manawatū Tararua Highway https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360716528/bridge-obstacle-new-shared-pathway
Now is the time for all of us to email Waka Kotahi with suggestions as to how to make crossing the 100 year bridge a little safer - at the moment, it's a recipe for creating havoc between pedestrians/cyclists and motorists with potential for serious injuries. Please email Waka Kotahi at [email protected] - and it's likely to be a long time before a new crossing is built - it hasn't even been designed yet!
Make your voice hear email [email protected] now!

Cyclists and pedestrians will have to share a 105-year-old bridge with vehicles to get to the separated pathway along the Manawatū-Tararua Highway.

22/05/2025

Did you know..?

Australian cyclist’s day began at 4.09am in Auckland, New Zealand, and ended 18-and-a-half hours later in Wellington

08/05/2025

The time is now for progress on the riverside pathway. Ralph Sims, Myles Stilwell, Jim Jefferies and Berndt Reiss have written a great opinion piece in yesterday's Post on the "Missing Link" between Palmerston North and Ashhurst. https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/360679434/time-now-progress-riverside-pathway
For those like the Greasy Chain Charitable Trust who have long advocated for this development, this is yet another reminder to PNCC that with the imminent opening of Te Ahu a Turanga – Manawatū Tararua Highway (the new Gorge Road), completing the link id now more important than ever.
Obviously, the enjoyment for local recreational cyclists, walkers, commuters and horse riders will be tremendous. Additionally, what's not been mentioned often, is the tremendous potential of the economic benefits from visitors who will now see the Manawatu as a destination for them to enjoy as well. As we've seen in other parts of the country, extensive trails bring huge economic benefits (e.g. the Otago Rail Trail provides their second highest revenue behind rural).
Please read, 'like' and pass on to everyone you can think of who will support this initiative. Now is the time, finally!

22/04/2025

🚴‍♂️ Small Change, Big Impact 🌍

Ditch the car, grab a bike — every ride means less traffic, cleaner air, and a healthier city. Let’s create cities that breathe. 🌿

14/04/2025

🚲 Ditch the car, grab a bike — and make a difference! 🌍
Choosing to cycle instead of drive is a powerful step toward a cleaner environment, better health, and a stress-free commute. 🌱
Every pedal you take helps reduce urban pollution, ease traffic congestion, and improve your mental and physical well-being.

Let’s ride for:
💚 Cleaner air
💪 A healthier body
🚗 Less traffic stress
🌿 A more sustainable world

06/04/2025

Don't let your old bike gather dust – repurpose it! 🚴‍♂️ Whether you recycle or donate, you're giving it a second life and helping reduce waste. 🌍 Let's pedal towards a greener future, one bike at a time! ♻️ "

24/03/2025

🚴‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Featherston Street Upgrade: A game-changer for cyclists and pedestrians in Palmerston North! Discover why a fully connected cycleway is key to safer, more sustainable streets. 🌍💚

Read the full submission & find out how it can boost local businesses and transform the community.

New Zealanders support improved safe pedestrian and cycle options The push for better cycling and pedestrian infrastructure in New Zealand continues to grow, with over 60% of urban Kiwis supporting cycling as a sustainable and healthy transport option. However, safety concerns and inadequate cycling...

19/03/2025

Do you know someone who may be interested in starting to cycle? Share this article as it has some good tips.

When people decide to start cycling to work, they sometimes go overboard. Here are some tips to get started, including a look at the cost.