The Dunedin City Council has been recognised nationally for an exercise initiative.

It won the cycle-friendly commitment award for a public organisation at a national conference held in Nelson.

Dunedin mayor Dave Cull and other city councillors participated in a cycling programme to claim the prize.

It was announced at an awards ceremony organised by a national cycling advocates network.

The awards were supported by the New Zealand Transport Agency, and held during a national walk and cycle conference.

Dunedin was praised for leading the way, in making greater cycle infrastructure a priority.