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Koonung Creek detour starts soon

In the coming weeks sections of the Koonung Creek Trail will be closed as work gets underway on upgrading the Eastern Freeway in Balwyn North.

Bike commuting continues its post-COVID climb

Riding to work in the Melbourne CBD has continued to grow following the flat years of the pandemic, according to figures from the latest Bicycle Network Super Tuesday annual bike count.
Three men riding bikes around a corner sandwhiched between cars on the Hobart waterfront.

Election promises slow to roll out

The Tasmanian election is happening next Saturday 23 March but we still don’t have the complete view of what’s being proposed to make it easier to ride a bicycle.
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Autumn rides mix city and country

Following the flurry of rides for Bike Week, this fortnight’s calendar is a more relaxed offering of city and country rides of medium length.

Come to our E-bike Expo

As part of its efforts to promote healthy living and active transport in the community, Bicycle Network will be running an E-bike Expo at the Brunswick Velodrome on Sunday 7 April.
Three women ride in an arrow formation towards the camera on a gravel path with trees and a building behind them.

Tassie Bike News Bites

Bike Week wraps up, Hobart and Launceston look for open space inspiration and the Collins Street petition gains momentum.

Sydney Harbour Bridge Ramp edges closer

The Sydney Harbour Bridge Ramp has taken another step forward, with Transport for NSW awarding a $38.9 million contract to construct the long-awaited project.

Get ready for Ride2School Day

National Ride2School Day is fast approaching, but there is still plenty of time to make sure you’re registered and ready to roll on Friday 22 March.

With more bikes, roads are safer

For some years now road safety experts have been observing a phenomenon whereby cities that have lots of bikes have better safety. Not just for bikes, but for all road users.

Recall: Cannondale MTB weld fail

Cannondale has recalled a range of mountain/jump bikes because the frames are missing a critical weld that may result in frames tubes breaking apart.

Bike route proposal for Yarra rowing sheds

The City of Melbourne is proposing to move the Main Yarra Trail bike route around the rear of the rowing sheds in the Alexander Gardens instead of the current riverfront alignment.

Make room for Moomba

Bike riders planning on travelling through the city over the Labor Day Long weekend should consider alternative routes, as huge crowds are anticipated for Moomba festivities.

Docklands bike route update

Next week riders will see several small realignments to the Foostcray Road and Moonee Ponds Creek bike routes, and one big change on the horizon.

Patterson River path upgrade to start

Work will be underway early next month to upgrade the narrow section of the Dandenong Creek Trail as it passes along the Patterson Lakes Marina.

Cargo bikes can cut car use

A new generation of environmentally conscious consumers is prepared to use cargo bikes to replace car trips, and even car ownership, according to recent research.

Tassie Bike News Bites

Collins Street is set to get a tactical cycling trial, Launceston looks to cut its transport emissions, Sorell is looking to get active and Kingborough looks to make the Margate Main Street safer.

Heidelberg Road intersection upgrade

The dicey intersection with Station Street on Heidelberg Road in Fairfield is to get some significant safety improvements in a project now underway.

Federation Trail detour

The new section of the Federation Trail between Forsyth Road and the Skeleton Creek in Hoppers Crossing will be detoured for the next month.

Bike Week the social rides focus

Bike Week starts tomorrow and we’ve got several social rides around the state to help celebrate the humble treadlie and all the joy it brings to old and young alike. All social rides get listed at https://ridewithgps.com/organizations/2014-bicycle-network-tasmania/events
Three women at an intersection in Hobart. One is walking towards the camera, one is side on astride her bike waiting to cross the road and the other is riding away from the camera wearing a backpack with two panniers on the back of the bike.

Help us get cycling on the election agenda

The Tasmanian election has been called for 23 March, so bike advocates have less than one month to get better bike infrastructure on candidate’s agendas. Bicycle Network has set up a webpage that details our main asks of candidates.We’ve added candidate contact details for each electorate and a report card on what parties promised at [...]
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Rider dies in Gippsland

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Glengarry, near Traralgon, on Monday.

Night closures on Footscray Road Trail

Riders who use Footscray Road in the evening or early morning will be detoured along the Dynon Road route on several occasions over the next month.

Bay trail west extension opens

Riders on the Bay Trail south of Williamstown can now use the new trail directly out to the Point Coke Coastal Park.

Exhibition Street upgrade underway

A major upgrade of Exhibition Street through the theatre precinct is underway, delivering a new permanent separated bike to replace the temporary facilities.

Riding to work linked to better mental health

While it is well established physical activity is good for our well-being, scientists are starting to uncover valuable insights into how it can bring big benefits for brain health.
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Driver using phone before fatal crash

A driver was sending and receiving Snapchat messages on her phone in the period immediately before the crash that killed bike rider Anthony Reeckman last year.