A recent advertisement from the TAC, published in The Age, has ruffled bike feathers by insinuating riding a bike is some sort of punishment.
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Ela digs deep to conquer Peaks
When COVID reared its ugly head in 2020 and forced us all to rethink our routine; for Ela, this meant riding. So she committed to Peaks 2021.
Brief delays on Main Yarra and Gardiners Creek trails
Riders along the Main Yarra Trail in Burnley and the Gardiners Creek Trail under the freeway in Toorak will be paused periodically in the coming days.
E-bikes outrank e-vehicles for emission reductions
New research from the UK suggests that e-bikes have the capability to reduce car CO2 emissions by 24.4 million tonnes per year.
Help us understand your crash experience
Please take a moment to fill out our crash experience survey, so we can better prevent these negative experiences from occurring in the future.
All we’re asking is for a little respect
Bicycle Network is proud to support Respect Victoria's ‘Call It Out’ campaign, encouraging all Victorians to call out sexism, sexual harassment and disrespect towards women.
A day in the life of a Catering Volunteer on the Little Vic
Thinking about joining the Catering Team on the Little Vic? Here is what a typical day will look like.
Georges River Council to build your bike tracks
With the increasing popularity of bike riding in skate parks and off-road, Georges River Council is conducting community consultation for more off-road bike riding infrastructure.
Tassie Bike News Bites
More ferry sailings, a bridge of over the Don River for cycling, active transport paths in Sandy Bay UTAS plans, camping fees for Derby and delays on the Burnie pump track are in the News Bites this edition.
Volunteer Spotlight – Di Elliffe
We’re shining some light on our amazing volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support our efforts to get more people riding bikes every day.
New bike connection for Werribee
A new bridge planned for West Wyndham will deliver important new links in the bicycle network in Melbourne’s west.
Geelong push for safer roads
Geelong plans to make active transport a key plank of its new road safety strategy.
Something for everyone this December
From a street mural ride, to one sitting down and Christmas lunch as a destination or just the usual coffee incentive, there’s something for most riders in this fortnight of social rides.
Coburg North street open to active commuters only
Students, teachers and parents riding and walking to Coburg North Primary School have exclusive access to a neighbouring street that is closed to car traffic during drop-off and pick-up times.
Photo-luminescent lines are looming
Trials are underway to evaluate the latest in photo-luminescent line marking on trails that don’t have lighting to illuminate the path.
COVID amplifies vehicle noise problem
Cities around the world are implementing new ways to reduce car noise, as it is proven to be linked to speeding and crashing.
When rail goes up, bike trails go in
The proposal to elevate the rail tracks through Parkdale in Melbourne’s south has created the opportunity for vital new active transport connections and bike routes through the suburb.
University travel survey finds bikes hold ground
The 2021 biennial University of Tasmania travel survey was always going to be an outlier because of the impact of COVID-19 restrictions, but pleasingly bike usage has held its ground.
Campaign to protect vulnerable road workers
Bike riders are not the only people to experience the threatening whoosh of a far-too-fast vehicle passing on the street—road workers also confront this every day.
Wellington Parade disruptions
Riders who use Bridge Road into Wellington Parade, city-bound, will encounter gas works from next week.
New cycle path between Picton and Tahmoor
Here’s some good news for anyone in the Wollondilly area who rides a bike: a new 2.4 kilometre shareway between Picton and Tahmoor will include a cycle path
More fun for Forrest MTB
The revitalisation of the Forrest Mountain Bike Park continues with design work underway for the new skills park.
Lygon lane closures
Riders along Lygon Street over the next few weeks will encounter gas utility works occupying sections of the roadway.
North East Rail Trail extension a step closer
The extension of the North East Rail Trail is a step closer following a recent ruling from the Resource Management Planning and Appeals Tribunal.
We need a national bike subsidy scheme
We're calling on the federal government to introduce a national bike subsidy scheme that offers a 30 per cent rebate, capped at $1500, for bikes, e-bikes or cargo bikes purchased for work purposes.
Anna’s three Peaks experiences
Anna’s Peaks Challenge Falls Creek experiences have varied from a year of firsts, a year of improvement and a year of challenges, but she pedals on.
Farm Road awaits bridge planning
The long-planned Alphington Link on the Darebin Creek Trail near the LaTrobe Golf Club is closer to reality with the release of a preferred route and concept designs.
Main Yarra Trail closure at Burnley Harbour
There will be an emergency closure of the Main Yarra Trail at Burnley Harbour during daytime working hours for the next three days.
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Sunday 21 November is the UN's World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, a day to remember all those who have been killed and seriously injured on our roads.
Do you live in a ’15 minute city’?
Do you live in a 15 minute city? Check out this new tool that ranks your suburb on the proximity of all of the essentials.
Scotland’s big budget allocation for active travel
The Scottish government will increase spending on active travel in 2024‑25 to at least £320m, equivalent to 10 per cent of the total transport budget.
Government mandates autonomous emergency braking tech
The Australian Government has announced that it will make autonomous emergency braking a mandatory requirement of all new light vehicles sold in Australia.
Queensland switches on mobile detection cameras
A fleet of mobile phone detection cameras are being used to monitor mobile phone and seatbelt use in Queensland, and fines will start being issued as of this month.
Death crash truckie on phone call
Driver distraction is the most likely explanation for a truck driver’s failure to see a bike rider at an intersection before his truck fatally struck and killed her, the Deputy State Coroner has found.
Driver pleads guilty in fatal Beach Road hit and run
A driver who hit and killed a bike rider last year on Beach Road has pleaded guilty to culpable driving causing death, failing to stop after an accident and driving while disqualified.
Jackson Creek Trail opportunities
Opportunities have emerged for expanded trails along Jackson Creek at Sunbury in Melbourne’s north west.
Refresh for Cardinia Creek parkland trails
The trails and paths through the Cardinia Creek Regional Parklands in Melbourne outer south-east could be upgraded as a result of a plan to expand the park in Beaconsfield.
Federation Trail improvements roll on
The next stage of the linear park project along the Federation Trail is getting underway and promises some great attractions for riders along the route from Melbourne to Werribee.
Midlife fitness leads to healthy later life
Making sure your heart and lungs get a good workout in midlife adds lengths and quality to your life, a recent study shows.
Williamstown poised for street upgrade
Hectic Ferguson Street in central Williamstown is to get an upgrade which will make it safer for people on bikes and walking.
NZ shows lower speeds save lives
A long-term evaluation of lower speed limits in the Auckland region of New Zealand has found that both fatalities and injuries have declined on the slower roads.
$10M commitment to Peninsula Trail
Mornington Shire has committed $10M over the next five years towards the completion of the Peninsula Trail project.
Djerring Trail closures
Sections of the Djerring Trail between Westall Station and Sandown Park Station, will be temporarily closed until December for construction and testing of new signalling systems.
Bridge closure in Northcote
The 100 year-old High Street Bridge over the Merri Creek will be closed later this month to replace the existing bridge deck with a new, stronger structure that can take the weight of tram traffic.
New Wantirna trail open
Riders now have a great new reliable connection to the EastLink Trail through Wantirna South.
Maribyrnong Trail detour
An outdoor music festival in Footscray will detour the Maribyrnong River Trail for a day later in November.
Trail closure at Preston
Works on the Preston Level Crossings project will close the Railway Reserve path between Murray Road and Regent Street in early December.
COP26 cycling protest gets recognition
Following intensive lobbying and protests from bike advocates on Transport Day at COP26, a last minute nod to active transport was inserted into the official declaration.
Join us in Kingston to discover cargo bike life
If you want to cut your carbon footprint or the cost of owning a second car, join us for the free screening of MOTHERLOAD, a US documentary exploring the benefits of cargo bicycles on all aspects of our lives.
Tassie Bike News Bites
A trial bike lane and traffic congestion are news from Hobart, while the coastal pathway works ramp up, Brighton Council plans ahead and Kingborough Council upgrades a popular path.
Kingborough bike plan sets high bar
Kingborough Council has released a draft bicycle plan to build a connected network of paths over coming years, which has had extensive input from local bike riders, Bicycle Network and Cycling South.
Ride2Work Day back in town after year off
The weather didn’t dampen Ride2Work Day celebrations as riders came together in Hobart last week after the event was cancelled last year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Social rides gearing up for summer
It’s hard to believe that summer is nearly on us, but our social rides leaders are planning ahead with a long list of offerings coming up this month and next.
National Ride2Work Day back with a splash
National Ride2Work Day was back with a splash this year, with the weather not dampening the spirits of thousands of riders around the country who swapped the car for a two-wheeled commute this morning.
Time to get on our bikes
Today is transport day at the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. Bicycle Network CEO Craig Richards thinks the message should be simple: It's time to get on our bikes.
New enhancements for North East Trail network
A clearer picture is emerging of the active transport improvements that will be delivered as part of the North East Link road project.
Recall: Pack up the Packster
Riese & Müller has recalled the Packster 70 Electric Cargo Bike because the steering can fail.
Main Yarra Trail detour
Bikes along the Yarra Trail near Princes Bridge will be temporally detoured at the Peppercorn Lawn tomorrow, Friday.
Sewer works on Gardiner’s Creek Trail
Melbourne Water tomorrow begins work on the preliminary stages of a major rehabilitation project of the Gardiner’s Creek Sewer Main.
Grattan Institute’s Car Plan gives thumbs up for bikes
A new car-focused report by the Grattan Institute recommends governments do more to make bikes a safe and appealing transport option.