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Southern construction blitz challenges riders
A winter construction blitz on the rail projects in Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach will cause significant challenges to riders in the southern suburbs over the coming weeks.
Mont Albert – Surrey Hills concepts released
Plans for the level crossing removals at Union Road and Mont Albert Road—that form a crucial link in the forthcoming new trail from Box Hill to Hawthorn—are close to finalisation.
Tassie Bike News Bites
This edition of Bike News Bites includes a thank you lunch for our volunteers, Hobart Council approving new MTB track but rejecting Pinnacle Rd closure and looking for new rep on their travel committee and Rotary donating bike tools on Hobart's eastern shore.
Project Discovery Classic: Riding to achieve Neil Sachse’s vision
The Project Discovery Classic is a 3-day cycling tour through McLaren Vale that raises funds for Neil Sachse's great vision: to find a cure for spinal cord injuries.
Government funds Back on your Bike program
Bicycle Network got the good news last week that the government has agreed to fund a new program it has proposed, aimed at getting more people riding again in Tasmania.
Deloraine weekend, explore Hobart
After looking like things were quietening down for winter, our social ride leaders have defied expectations and put forward several interesting rides over the coming weeks.
Coastal pathway is still on its way
It feels like a while since we’ve had news about the Coastal Pathway in Tasmania’s north west but councils and the Cradle Coast Authority are busily working behind the scenes to deliver the next sections in the proposed 110 kilometre route.
Adjustments made to Warburton MTB plans
Work will continue on plans for a major new mountain bike destination at Warburton, with community feedback resulting in some changes to the original design.
Your brain goes all the way to 11
Telstra's new 5G bike helmet is fitted with high-tech to provide information and decision making assistance out on the road, but do riders really need that?
Peak hour train trial for SEQ bike riders
People in South-East Queensland will be able to take their bikes on peak hour trains in a trial starting next month.
New trail designs for Plenty River
Preliminary designs for the $19.3M trail construction through Plenty River Gorge have been released for public comment. Have your say.
Charged up to protect heritage
The UK National Trust has switched on to e-bikes as part of a campaign to reduce the climate impact of managing its stately homes, parks and trails.
Pan-European master plan for bikes
Twenty-eight nations across the breadth of Europe have banded together in a coordinated plan to promote bike riding on the continent.
Detours in Templestowe
Porter Street in Templestowe will be closed at Fitzsimons Lane on Wednesday for a month, requiring a major detour.
Don’t go to the Dandenongs
Victorian bike riders looking the make the most of relaxed coronavirus restrictions are being asked not to ride to the Dandenongs.
Interruptions on Koonung Creek Trail
Water main construction at Estelle Street, Bulleen, has detoured the Koonung Creek Trail for a short distance.
Can I still ride my bike outdoors?
Bicycle Network has advice about when, where and who you can ride with during coronavirus restrictions. Advice was last updated on Wednesday 16 June 2021.
Grab a mate and ride for Men’s Health Week
Bicycle Network is calling on Australian men to catch up with a mate and go for a pedal for Men’s Health Week kicks off (14-20 June).
Take care at Westall
Riders along the Djerring Trail may notice construction activities at Westall Station this weekend.
Findings from 17 countries’ bike riding data
A detailed new study has carefully assessed a decade of travel survey data to better understand bike riding habits across 17 countries and six continents.
Harbour Bridge ramp plans open for feedback
Transport for NSW has opened community consultation on the proposed ramp concepts to replace the 55 steps at the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
From pop-ups to permanent in Sydney
In a win for people who ride, two of Sydney’s most popular pop-up cycleways are set to become permanent fixtures and stay in place for another two years.
Borers active under trail
Borers will soon be active under the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail in North Melbourne, however riders needn’t worry about being undermined.
Another good Gardiners Creek Trail path upgrade
The Gardiners Creek Trail is set for further upgrades, with a section of the path between Burke Road and Elm Road in Glen Iris to be redone from this week.
Alphington link push continues
The long-awaited bike link from Farm Road in Alphington to the Darebin Creek Trail is back on the horizon.
Whitehall Street path diversion
The Whitehall Street shared path will suffer a slight diversion for one day on Wednesday 16 June.
Share your public transport experiences with She’s A Crowd
A group of data activists are calling on people who identify as women or gender diverse to share their experiences on public transport or during a transport journey.
Active transport to get priority at Preston Market
New plans to guide the redevelopment of the Preston Market precinct indicate that bikes and pedestrians will get priority over motor traffic.
New parks, new trails
Parks Victoria has opened consultation on a number of new regional parks that could host attractive new trails for riders and walkers.
Where do you ride your bike? Tell us your preferences…
Everyone has their own reasons for riding a bike. Similarly, we each have our own preferences for where we ride, be it on the road, on the footpath or on shared paths.
Geelong’s southern link gets green light
Stage 1 of the major strategic cycling corridor through Geelong’s southern suburbs is expected to start construction soon following a series of prolonged delays.
Do some armchair riding with Trail Towns this weekend
If you're housebound this weekend or keen to do some lounge room riding that doesn't involve the trainer, SBS you covered.
‘Just’ a near miss
Bicycle Network CEO Craig Richards reflects on a recent close call and has a message for those behind the wheel.
Tassie Bike News Bites
This edition of Tassie Bike News Bites looks at survey work of the Hobart rail corridor and its impact of bike riders, upgraded tracks in Kingston, a new bridge for the Wild Mersey tracks and stairs at Mac Point helping solve a blind spot.
Ready to ride through winter
Colder weather can turn some people off going for a ride but as long as you rug up right winter rides can be a delight with crisp mornings, soft light and camaraderie with your fellow riders.
So, what’s the deal with a cable car & MTB trails?
Whether you are for or against the cable car being built up kunanyi/Mt Wellington, what does it mean for people who like to mountain bike in Hobart’s foothills?
Bad-boy drivers targeted in new safety push
The Victorian Government is targeting frequent and high-risk offenders as part of a new action plan to make roads safer.
Heads up! Bridge down!
A major tram track renewal project will require the closure of Princes Bridge and a section of St Kilda Road for two weeks.
New trails for La Trobe University precinct
The state government has provided funding for two new trails to get riders to and through the La Trobe University precinct.
Main Yarra Trail closure at Gipps Street
A popular section of the Main Yarra Trail between Gipps Street and the Clarke Street connection in Abbotsford will be temporarily closed for five days next week.
No more van blind spots
Good news for bike riders – Ford have developed a “Smart Mirror” that uses a high-definition camera and screen to give van drivers a wide, clear view of what’s behind them.
The French are trading old cars for e-bikes – should we?
France's latest e-bike for clunkers scheme aims to get dirty, old cars off the road and replace them with clean, new e-bikes. Should we be doing this?
Spain drops street speed to 30kph
Spain has joined the growing list of nations that are dropping speeds in urban streets to 30kph or equivalent in a bid to decrease the road toll and make local streets attractive for people on foot and bike.
Have you been sent a Southbank summons?
Members and bike riders who were charged on summons by Victoria Police during the Southbank Promenade blitz in February and March are being asked to get in touch with Bicycle Network.
Yarra Trail disruptions in CBD
A section of path along the Yarra River north bank through the city is to be reconstructed, resulting in disruptions to riders and walkers who use the area.
Recall: Thin bars could drop you off the Canyon
Canyon Bicycles has recalled its Aeroad CF SLX R081 and Aeroad CFR R065 sport road bikes because of a problem with thin handlebars.
Lockdown opportunity closes Collins St
The current COVID lockdown has provided an opportunity for the City of Melbourne to accelerate its Collins Street drainage project.
State Roads Cycling Priority Project Update
The Tasmanian Government has completed the first of several cycling projects alongside Goodwood Road in Glenorchy as part of its $6 million state roads cycling priorities program.
Darebin Trail long term closure
A section of the Darebin Creek Trail south of Childs Road, Mill Park, will be closed until late next year.
Gigante going to the Games
Victorian cyclist Sarah Gigante has been selected to represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics.
A vanilla budget for bikes
Today’s Victorian State Budget is a vanilla budget for active transport, giving a small taste of the transformative change to transport the state needs.
Life Member and Honour Board inductees 2020-21
Life Member and Honour Board inductees were celebrated at Bicycle Networks annual volunteer awards night for National Volunteer Week.
Substation works on Laurens Street
Riders along Laurens Street in North Melbourne will encounter minor disruption to the route in coming weeks as CitiPower decommissions an old zone substation.
Eyes reveal drowsy drivers’ secrets
Research continues in Victoria into technology that can identify driver fatigue with a roadside test, with new trials are underway utilising pupil scanning.
WA delivering $30M worth of transport upgrades
The McGowan Government is delivering more than $30 million worth of transport upgrades across the Mid-West region, with bike riding projects not forgotten.
MidCoast adopts first Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan and Bike Plan
MidCoast Council's new Pedestrian Access Mobility Plan and Bike Plan provides a series of strategies to improve facilities for walking and cycling in the region.
CycleAbility spreads the benefits of biking
The Disability Trust's new CycleAbility program aims to see more people with disability in Wollongong experiencing the positive benefits of riding bikes.
Have you caught the green wave?
Riders on the busy Canning Street route into Melbourne’s CBD from the north may have noticed you've had the luck of the traffic lights lately. Thank the Department of Transport!
Both exercise and diet matter
For years debate has pitted healthy lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise against one another in a battle of relative importance. Turns out they work best together!