As more New Zealanders are cycling, a new study has found a 17 per cent a year increase in injury rates. This has sparked concern that cycling infrastructure isn't effective enough to keep up with safety needs. The data was collected from the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes and Taranaki DHBs. However, one of the paper's author's, surgeon, and the Waikato DHB's director of trauma Grant Christey says injury rates are actually much higher, because many people get treated at doctors surgeries and medical clinics .
Cycle lanes were among recommendations to boost cycling and the safety of cyclists. Photo: AFP
