The latest bike safety advertisements by the Motor Accident Commission of South Australia (MACSA) are embarrassing. They provide advice for bike riders that could be wrong and discourage bike riding.
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New campaign aims to keep bush healthy
NRM South has released the Ride Clean brochure and poster urging mountain bike riders to keep their bikes clean to stop the spread of weeds and disease in our natural areas.
Kingborough Council open to ideas
Kingborough Council in Hobart’s south is calling for ideas for what people want to see in the area to help it make decisions about infrastructure and services, including for bicycles.
Midtown next up for streetscape makeover
The City of Hobart is calling for ideas for its latest project to rejuvenate a shopping strip – Elizabeth Street between Melville and Warwick streets – and there’s a chance for bike riders to have their say.
New York truck driver fined over death of Australian bike rider
The New York rubbish truck driver who crashed into and killed Australian bike rider Madison Lyden has walked out of court with $US1000 in fines.
From the Great Vic to the RoadNats
Is the Great Vic Bike Ride one of Australia’s greatest cycling breeding grounds? It's where new national champ Sarah Gigante discovered her love for bikes.
Bicycle registration not the answer
Bicycle Network response to Tasmanian Motorcycle Council call for bicycle registration
Take two wheels to the tennis
Rethink your trip to the Australian Open and take a bike instead of the tram.
Active detours and path closures in Victoria
As part of the M40 Preston Reservoir to Merri Creek Water Main Renewal project, there will be a couple of road closures and detours over the next two weekends.
Ridgley Loops
We are easing into the new year with our first social ride offering: the 18 km Ridgley Loops ride on Sunday 27 January.
Bay Trail doubles up at Brighton
The squeeze will ease on the frenetically active Bay Trail at Brighton with the release of plans which will see one pinch point duplicated.
Don’t make bike riding your New Year’s resolution
To be clear – if you’re planning to ride your bike more in 2019, that’s great! There's just one big problem..
Stop the carnage on the roads in Sydney’s parklands
A crash in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park yesterday has resulted in a bike rider being placed in an induced coma—the latest in a string of troubling incidents on the roads in Sydney’s national parks.
Little detail in Sydney Habour Bridge steps update
The NSW Government has provided a general update on the status of the removal of the Sydney Harbour Bridge steps with little detail on when bike riders can expect to see the preferred design.
TASTE bike riders win when they park
Bicycle Network Tasmania is providing free bicycle valet parking at the Taste of Tasmania, offering the chance to win a day’s electric bike hire for two from Cranke.
Write a Dear Premier or Chief Minister letter
We are calling on those who are passionate about riding bikes to write a letter to the Premier expressing what you'd like to see done for bikes in in 2019.
More Napier Street detours
As Melbourne Water moves to the next stage of the M41 water main project in North Fitzroy, further detours will be introduced in January.
Write a ‘Dear Dan’ letter to Premier Andrews
We are calling on those who are passionate about riding bikes to write a letter to Premier Andrews telling him what you'd like to see done for bikes in Victoria.
New bridge to complete path on Darebin Creek Trail
The City of Darebin has announced that it will construct a new single span bridge over the creek at Tee street, Kingsbury, to connect the Darebin Creek trail.
Beat the heat – tips for summer riding
The warmer weather is kicking in, and whilst we are all excited to enjoy time on the bike over the summer break, it is important to take certain precautions.