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Tourist towns open and begging for business
Many of the tourist towns impacted by bushfires are now open, but there's no holiday-makers in sight. We encourage bike riders to take a vacation.
Take two wheels to the tennis
The best way to get to the Australian Open is to go by bike. We've put together a guide and map to help you get there from all corners of the city.
Should I ride in the smoke?
Is it ok to ride a bike in smoke or poor quality air? We've got some information to help you decide.
Darebin Creek Trail upgrade
The popular Darebin Trail is about to be closed and detoured as works on significant upgrades to the route through Bellfield get underway soon.
Recall: Surly racks off
Front racks sold by Surly, and marketed as convenient for schlepping packs of beer, have been recalled as they can come loose and contact the front wheel.
Uber to roll out JUMP bikes in Australia
Ride-share company Uber has unveiled ambitious plans to launch their dockless electric share bikes in Australia within weeks.
New detour for Canning Street works
Melbourne Water has resumed its water main installation along Canning Street in Carlton, with a new detour route for riders.
Moonee Ponds Creek boom gates alert
There will be brief delays for riders on the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail close to Docklands from Wednesday 15 January.
Giant flatties fail
Giant has recalled a version of Pinner DH Flat Pedal range because it can break and detach.
Main Yarra Trail minor disruptions
There will be interruptions to riders on the Main Yarra Trail in Abbotsford Monday 13 January.
Springvale Road bike lane detour
As work on the Mordialloc Freeway ramps up there will be detours to some local bike routes.
Preparing to defend a national title
Australian professional cyclists Grace Brown shares with us a rare insight into her preparation to defend her national title.
Our hearts go out to all impacted by the bushfire crisis
Our hearts break as Australia burns, but we remain strongly committed to supporting the communities who’ve so graciously welcomed our bike riding community over the years.
Sameri jailed for crash that killed Colin Waters
A driver who fell asleep while driving moments before striking and killing bike rider Colin Waters in Taylors Lakes was today ordered to serve ten months' jail in youth facility.
Legal bungle stalls trail projects
Two major trail expansions in Melbourne’s north—situated along railway corridors—have been frozen due to a recently discovered legal anomaly.
E-bikes without the kitchen sink
Could the Xiaomi QiCycle represents the new look for e-bikes? Small, light, simple and convenient like an iPhone, at around the same price.
Hobart’s first separated cycleway plans released
The City of Hobart has released plans for its first stretches of on-road separated cycleways on Campbell and Argyle streets.
Tassie bike news bites
Bicycle Network's Tasmanian budget submission, Glenorchy MTB park, Hobart Council news, state government plans for the Channel Hwy and Risdon Vale Bike Collective's Christmas sale make up this edition's bike news bites.
Who are our members?
We've compiled the results from our annual member survey and thought we'd share some of the results with you.