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The Reactivated Bike: take part in a riding research project
Researchers from Wollongong, Sydney and Canberra Universities are conducting a research program about how COVID-19 restrictions have affected bike riding.
New dawn for Mornington?
Mornington Shire is promising a reboot of its bike strategy to attract more riding on the Peninsula.
Stop-go on Main Yarra Trail
Riders along the Main Yarra Trail through Richmond-Abbotsford may experience some short delays over the next week as Yarra Trams undertakes some upgrades.
Slip-sliding across the great divide
Riders are reminded to be cautious when using the temporary pontoon bridges across the Moonee Ponds Creek near Dynon Road in West Melbourne.
Top tips for riding to the shops
With Park it for the Planet coming up, we share some top tips on swapping out your car for the bike when heading to the shops.
Black Spot funding gives bikes a better run
Bike riders will be given precedence over barristers with digital alerts to be installed around the La Trobe Street bike lane in Melbourne's legal precinct.
WA goes big on bike trails
The Western Australian Government pledged a whopping $20m for bike projects earlier this week as part of a $150m infrastructure and tourism upgrade.
Greater Hobart mayors call for cycleway funds
Greater Hobart councils have banded together to ask the Tasmanian Government to fund a network of cycleways and better public transport in a joint submission update to this year’s budget process.
Tassie Bike News Bites
In this latest edition of bike news bites: Molle Street crossing gets funding, St Helens link path gets underway, Maydena scores MTB champs and more.
Victoria Street to close for tram track work
Victoria Street in Richmond will be closed to all traffic for more than a week from 10pm next Friday 21 August for tram track renewal. Get the full details here.
COVID crisis ignites interest in e-bikes
The 2020 bike boom has seen bike shops sell out around the world. But e-bikes have been selling fast too, with the e-bike boom predicted to last the longest.
London bike share turns 10
London’s bike share operation has survived ten—often controversial—years to reach a size and influence unthinkable when it took its first, uncertain ride.
The ‘burbing’ phenomenon
Burbing: to cycle every road in a suburb. One of the founding fathers of this increasingly popular phenomenon explains the concept in detail for us.
Moonee Ponds Creek detour alert
Riders along the Moonee Ponds Creek near the Moonee Valley Racecourse will face a detour this week on Friday 14 August.
Cycleway rides aim to help you park it
Park it for the Planet preparatory rides, Kangaroo Bay hop-off rides and Gunns Plains all feature in our upcoming social rides with August hitting a possible record of 15 rides offered throughout the month and it’s not over yet!
Disruption in North Altona
Riders along Dohertys Road in North Altona near the Altona Memorial Park should to be aware of ongoing water main works over the next eight months.
Hobart climate plan supports e-bikes
As we get ready to Park it for the Planet on 26 August, the City of Hobart has released a draft five-year sustainability action plan for public comment with a few actions listed that will improve conditions for e-bike riders.
Bike maintenance during lockdown
Melbourne's business restrictions have changed the way bike servicing operates. Here's how you can keep your bike going during lockdown.
Tips to keep you pedalling through lockdown
From the youngest riders to the most experienced cyclists, we've got some inspiration to keep you riding under stage 4 lockdown.
Parkiteer network still expanding
It’s clear public transport use has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. However up until the recently announced stage four restrictions, Victoria’s big builds were still all systems go. Construction is still going on, and we expect that once Victoria reopens we will have a number of new Parkiteer cages opening. Thanks to the Level [...]
United Energy Around the Bay cancelled due to COVID
Australia’s biggest one-day bike ride, Bicycle Network’s United Energy Around the Bay, will not go ahead this year because of COVID-19.
Recall: Specialized Sirrus cranks fail
Specialized has recalled its Sirrus bikes fitted with two-piece slotted cranks as the cranks may not have been installed to factory specification, causing risk to riders.
Can I still ride my bike outdoors?
Bicycle Network clarifies the advice about riding your bike outdoors during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
People’s Climate Strategy for Victoria
Environmental group Friends of the Earth is asking Victorians to complete a climate impacts survey to assist a submission to the state government's climate strategy.
City take first steps of big roll-out
The first 40 metres of what will be 40 kilometres of expanded bike infrastructure by the City of Melbourne hit the tarmac this week.
UK announces a bold vision to boost cycling
The UK government has announced a ‘cycling revolution’ in an effort tackle obesity and adapt to a COVID-19 world.
Time to plan new Yarra Bridge
A new bridge at the bottom of Church Street in Abbotsford could be the opportunity to finally have a decent ridable and walkable bridge across into Kew.
More path for Morpeth?
A new shared path along the bank of the Hunter River in Morpeth is being considered to commemorate the bicentenary of the town west of Port Stephens.
Rail shutdown to squeeze trail
The rail shutdown on the Upfield line and utilisation of bus replacement services will result in additional congestion around Brunswick Station until November.
Pedal for a purpose this August
Join Bicycle for Humanity's Pedal for a Purpose virtual challenge this August and help ride the distance from Melbourne to Namibia.
Northern Beaches Council adopt new bike plan
This week, Northern Beaches Council adopted their new bike plan which sets out the directions and actions to help make it easier for people to ride.
Google’s bikey update
Google Maps have announced new bike riding updates that make it easier for people to plan trips by share bike in ten cities around the world.
Park your bike and prevent it being pinched
While much has changed in the world in recent times, some things have stayed the same. Sadly, people are still stealing bikes from the street.
Short detour on Maribyrnong Trail
There will be a short detour on the Maribyrnong Trail for several days next week along the gravel segment of the trail, near the existing pipe bridge crossing of the river.
Melbourne CBD security works update
The installation of public security measures continues around the Melbourne CBD, including on or close to bike routes.
Cargo bike growth exploding
Data is from the first European cargo bike industry survey shows the industry is booming, with sales are expected to grow more than 50% in Europe this year.
Sedentary behaviour linked to fatal cancer
Just as more people are spending their lockdown hours sitting around at home comes news that you won’t want to hear: inactivity is associated with greater risk of cancer.
Lead footed drivers face enlightenment
In just two years time all motor vehicles sold in Europe will be required to have technology to reduce excessive speeds, significantly benefiting for road safety.
Social rides gear up for #Parkitfortheplanet
Our social ride leaders are putting on a jam-packed August schedule of rides for people to get ready to #parkitfortheplanet on Wednesday 26 August.
Tassie Bike News Bites
Coastal pathway frustration, RACT's Launceston vision, Legislative Council elections, Macquarie Point path and MTB on kunanyi/Mt Wellington features in this Tassie Bike News.
Glenorchy MTB plan takes in Tolosa Park
After an initial round of community input, Glenorchy City Council has released a masterplan to govern the future of its Mountain Bike Park and trails in the area, including a cycling hub within Tolosa Park.
La Trobe Street closure
The eastbound lanes of La Trobe Street—including the bike lane—will be closed to traffic for three weeks due to work on the Metro Tunnel project.
Phone distraction crackdown
The Victorian government this week launches a high-tech camera system that can detect drivers using mobile phones, and have a fine on the way in seconds.
Launceston to improve transport options
The state government and greater Launceston councils have banded together to produce a transport vision for the area and the good news is that cycling is front and centre.
Walmer Street switchback setback
The dreaded switchback ramp at the Walmer Street Bridge in Richmond—thought to be condemned to history—has been born again to continue its curse of the bike riders along Melbourne’s Main Yarra Trail.
Hill hunting in the ‘burbs
For those missing the mountains during lockdown, we're compiling a list of local hills in Melbourne. What hill do you have a love/hate relationship with?
Free up footpath riding to help stop the spread
Age restrictions on footpath bike riding should be removed in Melbourne to make it easier for people to exercise in local areas during COVID-19.
Trenerry Crescent – have your say on bike friendly changes
City of Yarra is exploring the idea of temporarily closing off a section of Trenerry Crescent between Clifton Hill and Abbotsford.
Should I wear a mask when riding?
There are exceptions to mask and face cover rules for people riding bikes, however you always need to carry one and should cover up when possible.
Final designs for new Upfield trail
With the shutdown of the Upfield line for the elevated rail project just weeks away, final designs have been released for the new stations and the bike trail that will link them.
Bike rider fatalities – half-year update
An update on the number of bike rider fatalities in Australia at the half-way point of 2020.
Manly drops and gives us 30
The trip across the harbour to Manly on a ferry has always been peaceful, but now your arrival will match that, with a new speed limit of 30km/h.
The wheels keep turning
John Fuller is about to turn 70 and his goal is to become the oldest ever Around the Bay participant. Here's his bike story.
Two new membership products
Bicycle Network is excited to launch two new membership products designed to support all riders and our mission for a more bike-friendly Australia.
Plans for new Southbank on show
The City of Melbourne has released concept plans for a major refresh of Southbank Promenade along the Yarra, that should improve things for bike riders.
Barwon Heads Road trail moves ahead
Plans for a new trail along Barwon Heads Road out from Geelong have firmed up as the project to duplicate the arterial goes forward to planning approval.
Melbourne tests traffic-controlling smart cameras
University of Melbourne researchers are rolling out a number of smart cameras that watch road users and could control traffic flow accordingly – in real time.
Ring Road Trail to get crossing upgrade
A horror crossing point on the M80 Ring Road Trail will be fixed as part of the level crossing removals project at Fitzgerald Road in Ardeer.
Dredging moves to Burnley Harbour
The dredging of sediment under the pontoons on the Main Yarra Trail will begin next week, causing detours until mid August.