Design development on the much anticipated strategic cycling corridor along Inkerman Street from Caulfield to St Kilda has gained momentum again.
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Drive down the risks so we all ride home
Urgent improvements to our roads, safer speed limits and more in-depth data are all needed to help reduce the number of bike rider lives lost in Australia.
Trishaw pilots wanted in Western Australia
Cycling Without Age Australia is seeking volunteer trishaw pilots and non-riding assistants to help with their community service for elderly people in Perth.
I love a bike city because…
Wollongong City Council is asking young people to share what they love about bike riding as part of the "I love Wollongong because..." campaign.
Brisbane’s latest bike bridge
Brisbane plan to add a bike bridge at Woolloongabba to complement the Veloway 1 cycleway and connect the gaps in the city's growing commuter bike network.
Free cycling classes in Stonnington
Stonnington locals looking to brush up on their road cycling skills can join free classes later this month.
Mammoth new Cornish cycle route announced
With millions of Brits buying new bikes in 2020, and the prospect of international travel still a little sketchy in Europe, the new 150-mile Cornish cycle route couldn't come at a better time.
Mernda rail trail interruptions
Riders on the Mernda rail trail may notice vehicles on the trail on some occasions during next month as the Metro Tunnel Project conducts critical signal testing.
Heidelberg Road route continues to impress
The pop up bike route along Heidelburg Road has proved popular with riders with more than 5000 riders a week already using the corridor and upgrades on the way.
Pop up upgrades set to expand in the inner north
The Department of Transport is gearing up to deliver a new suite of route upgrades in Melbourne’s inner northern suburbs in the coming months.
Two new bike bridges looking for a name
Two great new bike bridges over the West Gate Freeway are getting the finishing touches with all the bells and whistles you could ask for... but they need a name!
New Climate Change Strategy nods to increased bike riding
The Victorian Government has released its Climate Change Strategy that including a nod to increased bike riding, but no clear plan of attack.
This bike trailer pulls its weight
Danish bike manufacturer Biomega has launched the Ein, a bike trailer that pulls its own weight, intelligently powered with its own motor and battery.
Protecting people who ride in the NSW Road Safety Action Plan 2026
Bicycle Network has provided detail feedback to assist the NSW Government in delivering its new Road Safety Action Plan 2026.
Tassie Bike News Bites
This Bike News Bites covers Hobart MTB news, North East Rail Trail appeal and working bee, Tasmanian bike touring opportunities, Regatta Ground car park work and a potential UTAS bike club.
Hobart’s first separated cycleways get closer
Hobart City Council is due to meet this Monday 10 May to give the final go ahead for a trial of separated cycleways on Campbell Street and short connectors to Argyle Street on Liverpool and Bathurst streets.
Explore Hobart’s hills and river this month
The next fortnight is offering 4 rides exploring all Hobart has to offer with hill climbs, river scenes and forests.
Mornington students pick the path to school
Mornington Park Primary School students helped designate bike riding routes to school at Bicycle Network’s Ride2School ActivePaths workshop last week.
Cargo bike childcare drop-offs are a cinch
A criticism of advocating for bicycle transport is that it’s no good for the parents who have to drop off and pick up kids or do the shopping on their way home but the extra strong, longer framed cargo bikes have solved that problem.
Detour on Main Yarra Trail
Work starts this week to stabilise the banks of a section of the Yarra River in Abbotsford.
New designs released for the Sydney Harbour Bridge bike ramp
Transport for NSW have released two new long-awaited concept designs for a bike ramp to replace the Sydney Harbour Bridge steps at Milsons Point.
Wellington Street is feeling energetic
Construction activities will return next week to the corner of Wellington Street, Langridge Street and Derby Street in Collingwood as the new under road power cables are energised.
Royal Parade interruptions
The southbound Royal Parade service lane near Grattan Street will be closed for periods of this weekend and next weekend.
Corry’s crazy credit card ride
In case Peaks Challenge Falls Creek wasn't hard enough, six friends rode 1200km from Sydney the week leading up to the grueling one-day challenge. Hear their incredible story.
Help set Surf Coast Shire’s bike plan
A new bike plan is being developed by the Surf Coast Shire and people who ride in the area are can give their thoughts on what it should prioritise.
Recall: Pedal Pacer off the pace
A serious defect has forced the recall of the Pedal Pacer 2 flat bar bicycle sold by 99 Bikes, as the front wheel can pop out of the fork.
Keelonith Primary School ready to ride
Students at Greenvale’s Keelonith Primary School will be ready to ride to school all throughout 2021 thanks to a Ride2School bike education workshop.
Space squeeze at Shepherd Bridge
Riders will need to be careful, and breathe in, as they cross Shepherd Bridge on the Footscray Road Trail in the coming months.
Exhibition Street goes from part-time pop-up to permanent protected
It's been a few years since Bicycle Network first showed how a protected bike lane could work on Exhibition Street. Now a full-time lane is a reality.
Major upgrade to Gardiners Creek Trail
The popular Gardiners Creek Trail through Burwood and Ashwood is set for a significant upgrade.
Minimum passing distance laws locked in
Minimum passing distance laws will be active in Victoria from Monday 26 April 2021.
Election bike promises start trickling through
The election campaign has been dominated by the big issues of health, education and housing but a few promises have trickled through for bike riders.
National Ride2School Day stats roll in
It's been one month since National Ride2School Day and we've tallied the stats from one of the first big bike parties held since coronavirus.
Bikes in Berlin: the Mobility Law and pop-up cycle lanes
Dirk von Schneidemesser from German advocacy group Changing Cities talks about the bike-friendly Mobility Law and how COVID-19 affected riding in Berlin.
Ring Road Trail to close at Ardeer
The Western Ring Road Trail will be temporarily closed early in May for works on the Fitzgerald Road level crossing removal.
Bike route blunder in new station plan
Concept plans for the level crossing removal and new railway station at Deer Park have wiped from the map a crucial bike route.
Tassie Bike News Bites
The Central Coast Council build new shared path connections, Tasmania Police help Launceston migrants out with used bikes, the North-South track closed for maintenance and special Mothers Day MTB deal.
Upgrade for risky road in Queensland
The state government is offering $7 million for safety upgrades to the notoriously risky Beachmere Road north of Brisbane, currently seeking community input.
Take your pick of city or country rides
From the Huon Valley out to Sorell and up in Forth or the centre of Hobart, we have a ride for you in the next couple of weeks.
Plans for a mountain bike boost in Lithgow
A new Draft Mountain Bike Trails Strategy outlines the benefits of three purpose-built mountain biking trails for Hassans Wall Reserve in Lithgow. Have your say.
Darwin gets moving
Darwin has launched its inaugural Movement Strategy in a bid to make it easier for people to get around while minimising the impact of transport on the environment.
A bike parking revolution in NYC
New York bike advocates are taking matters into their own hands to provide adequate bike parking solutions that the city seems unwilling to provide.
Launceston strategy covers next 20 years
It’s been years in the making, but finally a draft transport strategy is being presented to this week’s Launceston Council meeting that will govern its actions out to 2040.
Exercise can fight COVID
A major new study has found that physical activity, such as regular bike riding, is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself against the COVID-19 virus.
Better bike links at Preston
The elevated rail track solution to the four level crossings removals in Preston looks set to deliver better bike riding and parking facilities.
Approval for Bulleen Park and Ride
Formal approval has been given for the construction of a major park and ride bus station at Bulleen on the Koonung Creek Trail.
Ridesharing means less road to share
Ridesharing using Uber and similar services was supposed to help ease congestion but instead is choking up our streets even more.
Temporary path closure at Westall
Signal construction works on the Pakenham/Cranbourne lines will result in periodic closures of the some sections of the Djerring Trail from next week.
Apple moves on bike security
Tech giant Apple has extended its "Find My" network technology to the bike world, making it possible to track down your bicycle using your smart phone.
Boat ramp to test Maribyrnong serenity
The state government is testing the community’s appetite for an in motor-powered boats on the Maribyrnong River, with a potential bike path clash.
Sims Street loop alert
Riders who use the Sims Street loop connection between Footscray Road and the east side Maribyrnong River Trail should be alert to a minor traffic change from tomorrow.
Distracted driving cameras confirmed for Victoria
Victoria will go ahead with a $33.7 million investment in roadside cameras that can detect distracted driving after a trial found one in 42 people were using a mobile phone while behind the wheel.
Councils cop caning over roads
There is hope that safer and smoother rides may be up the road for bike riders, following a critical report into the management of road maintenance by local councils.
Western upgrades project completed
A multi-million-dollar project to upgrade bike infrastructure in Melbourne's west has wrapped up.
Major construction starts on Childs Road
The upgrade of Childs Road in Mill Park moves to the major construction stage next Wednesday.
Boost for Mount Gambier bike path
Mount Gambier has secured $800,000 from the state government to extend a shared path from the Mount Gambier Rail Trail and install solar lighting along the popular track.
Opal card to cover share bikes in Sydney
The NSW government is trialing a world first multi-modal transport incentive program that will allow Sydney commuters to pay for share bikes with their digital Opal card.
Greater Hobart vision seeking your comments
The state government and Greater Hobart councils have released a new planning document outlining the main directions for development of transport and development in Hobart until 2050.
Calls for separation in Canberra
A new study on bike lanes in the ACT has found that simple bike lanes on main arterial roads may not provide adequate safety, and separated infrastructure is required.
Tassie Bike News Bites
The new Latrobe section of the coastal pathway opens, Hobart's Trackcare looking for input and an e-vehicle expo in Triabunna feature in this edition's Bike News.