Riders that use the shared path across the railway line within West Footscray station will notice changed conditions on the overpass for the rest of the year.
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Sydney’s new Metro: have bikes been underestimated?
The first stage of the new Sydney Metro opens this Sunday, but one resident has outlined his concerns that active travel and micromobility have been overlooked.
Drivers break more road rules than riders
A new study out of Denmark shows that only 5 per cent of bike riders are breaking road rules while driving, compared to 66 per cent of drivers who are doing so.
Ridiculous footpath laws force toddlers into traffic
A recent question from a member regarding riding on the footpath with a child in a child seat has revealed a dangerous loophole in the already silly Victorian laws.
Across the ditch in search of greatness
Bicycle Network's search for great bike riding escapes has taken us to some amazing locations, but perhaps none as breathtaking as New Zealand.
Drivers will block texts, not calls
New research shows that drivers may be willing to use phone apps that block the most distractions, but still want to be able to chat in hands free mode.
Recall: e-bike battery flame out
A battery fitted to some eZeebike e-bikes has been recalled as it can catch fire during re-charging. The product was sold from 1 April 2016 until 30 June 2018.
Chandler Highway bridge conversion starts
Work has started on converting the heritage Chandler Highway bridge into a new bike and pedestrian crossing of the Yarra River.
Wellington Parade closure looms
The M41 Water Main Renewal Project will commence construction at the Wellington Parade and Clarendon Street intersection, from Tuesday 11 June, disrupting bike routes.
Riders, take care on Cardigan and Elgin
The City of Melbourne is improving the footpath and kerbing on the north side of Elgin Street in Carlton, impacting riders for 10 days, starting Monday 27 May.
Escape to the red centre
Missed our first outback adventure? Bicycle Network General Manager, Public Affairs Anthea Hargreaves recaps the first Great Outback Escape.
Tassie Bike News Bites
A roundup of news bites for bike riders, including a pump track at Railton, West Tamar Hwy changes, new Kingborough tracks map, and St Helens tracks.
Greater Hobart councils work on transport
The Greater Hobart Bill has passed the Tasmanian House of Assembly and is on its way to the Legislative Council, with better collaboration on transport planning a key element of the bill.
North East Rail Trail inquiry nears end of line
Bicycle Network appeared at a Legislative Council inquiry hearing on Monday to support the case for extension of the North East Rail Trail from Scottsdale to Lilydale Falls.
School drop-offs driving pollution hotspots
The health impacts of the daily school drop-offs and pick-up have become so severe in England that driving children to school could be banned, or severely restricted.
Railton Sheffield rail trail blocked by fence
The Railton Sheffield rail trail has been blocked by a local farmer who has built a fence across the trail near Johnson Street in Sheffield.
What the election result means for bikes
Australia is headed for three more years of a coalition government. What improvements for bike riding can we expect between now and 2022?
Bonnet Hill widening wins tick of approval
We received a letter today from the Bonnet Hill Community Association thanking Bicycle Network and Cycling South for the all work that went into getting funding and support for the widening of Channel Highway through Bonnet Hill.
Ride2School Day stats roll in
The stats from National Ride2School Day are in and it was our biggest one yet! See how many schools and students around the country got involved in 2019.
Radical changes to Elizabeth Street proposed
A new design for Elizabeth Street will prioritise bikes, pedestrians and trams in the heart of the Melbourne CBD.