The Gardiners Creek Trail underpass at Glenferrie Road, Kooyong, will be unexpectedly closed this weekend and all of next week.
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Better bike lanes for city’s top end
Streets in the Parliamentary precinct at the top end of Bourke Street are to be reconfigured to give bike riders and pedestrians much improved access to and through the area.
Brisbane parks gear-up for bike boom
The boom in off-road bike riding around Brisbane has caused the Brisbane City Council to earmark 40 parks and reserves to include new off-road cycling facilities
New shared path to Perth
A new shared path along the eastern side of Mitchell Freeway aims to fill the off-road gap for bike riders and pedestrians journeying into Perth CBD.
What makes a great bike lane?
It is important to understand the various elements that go into making a good bike lane. We’ve broken these down into three essential components.
Mount Canobolas mounting biking network seeks approval
Orange City Council are seeking State Government approval for plans to build a network of 100 kilometres of mountain bike trails on Mt Canobolas.
Preparing to pedal back to the office
With many Victorians heading back to the office at the start of 2022 after an extended stint at the home office, here are some handy tips to help you rethink your commute.
Brief trail delays on Gardiners Creek Trail
Riders along Gardiner’s Creek Trail under the freeway in Toorak will be paused periodically this Thursday and Friday.
Safer vehicle designs mean safer roads
The growing demand for space amongst the different types of road patron in Australia heightens the risks of on-road crashes. We need to be ready.
Show your support for the Hamilton-Coleraine Rail Trail
The Hamilton-Coleraine trail is located just south of the Grampians in Western Victoria, and takes riders through picturesque farmland and red gum country.
Cargo bikes to support online ordering habits
With increasing online ordering habits, cargo bikes could be the best bet to secure sustainable supply chains, while helping local communities and economies thrive and reduce emissions.
More lives lost on Victorian roads in 2021
Lives lost on roads across the state ticked upwards by 13% in 2021 for a total of 239. Eleven of those involved people on bikes, down from 14 the previous year.
London bans fiery e-scooters on public transport
Numerous incidents of private e-scooters catching fire has led to them being banned from public transport in London.
Are cars the new cigarettes?
French Government has mandated that car advertisements will have to include messages encouraging people to consider less polluting transport alternatives.
Social rides rolling through summer
Our social rides calendar is already chockers for the coming weeks, so you have lots to choose from.
Starting young to build bike culture
Bicycle Network is recommending the federal government allocate $20 million per fiscal year to behavior change programs that provide young people with bike skills for the future.
Have your say on Ryde Green Links plan
City of Ryde has created a Green Links draft Masterplan for the County, Shrimptons Creek and Terrys Creek corridors, and are seeking feedback from the public.
Is it time to ramp up ‘bike tourism’?
Every time you pop out on a day of riding, you are engaging in bike tourism. Is it time for the Australian Government to commit more funding?
National Road Safety Strategy: what’s in it for bikes?
The National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 sets out the Australian Governments key actions for making safer roads.
Lane closures in Burnley Street
Riders on Burnley Street in Richmond may encounter partial lane closures over the next few weeks as Melbourne Water contractors replace underground sewer vent lines.
Northern rides join Bicycle Network
Our social rides program will have more northern rides on offer thanks to the Tamar Bicycle User Group’s (TBUG) decision to affiliate with Bicycle Network.
Road works on Mount Dandenong route
Works to upgrade the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road are underway again and riders can expect periodic lane closures in Tremont and Sassafras for short periods.
Federation Trail closure extended
There is bad news for riders on the Federation Trail with a temporary six-week closure being extended an extra three months.
Detours on Darebin Creek Trail
The Darebin Creek Trail in Mill Park will be subject to detours early in 2022 as works on the new Child’s Road Bridge continues.
Yarra Boulevard roadworks
Riders on Yarra Boulevard in Richmond will encounter road works over the next month as raised wombat crossings are being installed outside Melbourne Girls College.
Positive provisioning for active travel
With the federal election looming, Bicycle Network are calling for mandatory positive provisioning that requires all federally funded transport projects to provide infrastructure and facilities for active travel.
Speeding bike riders put through the wringer
A flaw in the system has led Bicycle Network to assist 16 members in wading through complicated legal proceedings and avoiding exorbitant fines after being caught breaking the speed limit on their bicycles.
Mt Donna Buang Road closed
Riders in the eastern Yarra Ranges should be aware that Mt Donna Buang Road is closed between Mount Toolebewong and the Mt Donna Buang Road summit due to a landslip.
Should Australia have an active transport budget?
At present, the Australian Government only funds active travel as part of larger infrastructure projects. We are recommending more reasonable funding be provided.
Five wins for bikes in 2021
Another year coming to a close is the perfect time to reflect on some of this year’s big wins for people who ride bikes in Australia.
Fact check: Bike lanes don’t cause congestion
A recent exposé in The Guardian details how a nasty myth linking bike lanes to congestion escaped into the wild, and even made its way Down Under.
Pop-up pulse check
City of Melbourne and Victorian state government both made pop-up bike lane promises when the pandemic struck. Let's do a quick pulse check to see where they're at.
Boroondara plans big bike boost
The City of Boroondara has released a draft of its next 10-year bike strategy, promising to usher in a new era of sustainable, active transport across Melbourne’s middle, eastern suburbs.
Darebin Trail upgrade open
A major upgrade of the Darebin Creek Trail is all but complete, with the trail fully open within the next few days.
Warburton MTB plans out for comment
The Warburton Mountain Bike Destination project has entered a critical phase with the project's Environment Effects Statement now open for public comment.
Mount Alexander Road closure for tram works
Sections of Mount Alexander Road through Travencore and Moonee Ponds will be closed for tram works in early January.
Check the web before you ride this summer
As the state opens its borders this week and the inevitable entry of COVID-19 to our shores, a reminder to keep you eye on our ride listings https://ridewithgps.com/organizations/2014-bicycle-network-tasmania/events in case of cancellations or other changes to rides that may come into force.
Tassie Bike News Bites
A new share path loop around Glenorchy, DerbyFest announces dates, Macquarie Point cuts back a blind corner, and news from the Tas Bike Collective in this issue of In the Loop.
Adding bike parking to Google Maps
The City of Port Phillip are starting a trend in adding public bike parking facilities to Google Maps to help create an easily accessible database for bike riders.
Supporting cycling saves lives
A new study found that over 200,000 premature deaths could be prevented each year if countries support high levels of urban cycling.
Frankston gets charged up
Frankston City on Melbourne’s southern bayside is launching an e-bike scheme with 150 pedal-assisted bikes using the Nueron pedalec bike from Singapore.
Eltham intersection shutdown
There will be major traffic impacts in the New Year when the notorious Fitzsimons Lane roundabout in Eltham is replaced with a new intersection.
Airport Rail to deliver new bike links
The Melbourne Airport Rail project has announced that new and enhanced bike connections will be delivered as part of the new rail line to the airport at Tullamarine.
Upping the game for end-of-trip facilities
A Melbourne-based property investment company has made its first foray into the Tasmanian market and improving end-of-trip facilities was one of its first actions.
Time to speak up on Kingston plans
It’s all happening for bike riders down in Kingston at the moment, with three public consultations open for you to influence the outcomes.
Trail at Albion remains open
The trail along the rail corridor from Sunshine to Albion remains open although the station carpark closure at the station has been extended.
Bus replacement to impact bike lanes
Train line shutdowns during December—and the bus replacement services to carry displaced passengers—will impact a number of bike routes between now and Christmas.
Final step to remove the cursed steps
Final approval is expected on Wednesday for the removal of the embarrassing obstacle on Australia’s most attractive bike route—the steps on the Main Yarra Trail at Abbotsford.
Meg masters the mountains
While Meg was in Bright with her partner and his mates, there wasn’t an expectation that Meg was taking part on the big day... this made her want to prove she could do it.
TAC enters advertising hall of shame
A recent advertisement from the TAC, published in The Age, has ruffled bike feathers by insinuating riding a bike is some sort of punishment.
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.
Have you had a crash on your bike?
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.