We've done the rounds of the recent local and international health research to bring you a wrap up of reasons to ride a bike.
Newsroom
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August 2017
Cast your vote for bikes
With NSW local government elections fast approaching, there’s still time to put bikes on the local government agenda before Saturday 9 September.
Aussie women aren’t getting enough exercise
Ahead of Women's Health Week, a new survey shows that 60% of Australian women don't get enough physical activity.
Amsterdam gives dockless bikes the flick
As a city with staggering numbers of bikes on the street each day, Amsterdam has never really felt the need for bike share schemes, but they arrived anyway.
Dawn breaks on new St Georges path
Commuters on the St Georges Road route to the city will have spied fresh concrete that has began its steady march along the water pipeline corridor.
North-East Link bike benefits flow
As the evaluation of potential North-East routes moves towards a conclusion, opportunities are opening up for major enhancements to the local bike network.
NSW Bike Week is back
Mark the dates in your calendars, there’s only a couple weeks to go before people of all ages, skills and disciplines come together for an annual celebration of cycling – NSW Bike Week (16-24 September).
Truck bans bring bike boost
The state government has cleared the way for more bikes to use two key streets in Melbourne’s west that are currently compromised by rat-running trucks.
Shorten commits to bikes in the west
Federal Opposition leader Bill Shorten has committed a future ALP Government to ensuring Melbourne's West gets a fair share of bike infrastructure.
Getting serious about speeding
The US peak road safety organisation is the latest to highlight the terrible toll of speeding
Report highlights need for national Ride2School program
Figures released today on children’s bike sales and active travel rates have highlighted the need for a federally funded national Ride2School program.
History of Around the Bay
Twenty five eventful years in the making – the icon of Australian recreational cycling that is Around the Bay
Tassie councils back North-West Coastal Pathway
The North-West Coastal Pathway project in Tasmania has achieved another milestone with all nine local councils backing the project.
More for bikes on Moray Street
Moray Street South Melbourne, potentially a great route into the CBD from the south via Albert Park, is set for a major upgrade – and you can have your say.
Beach Road bonanza this weekend
Bicycle Network will be out and about on Beach Road on Saturday with a Team Bicycle Network Around the Bay ride and a joint pop-up with Melbourne Water.
Investing in adolescent health
Investment in the health and wellbeing of our adolescents delivers a triple dividend with potential benefits for the adolescent, their future adult life, and even future generations.
Bikes can sooth Sydney transport woes
The crushing growth in public transport use in Sydney could lead the NSW government to re-think its current tokenistic approach to bike commuting.
Riding the ANZAC legend
A World War I campaign at the very foundation of the ANZAC legend celebrates a significant anniversary in October this year.
What better way to mark the occasion than with a mountain bike trek and a re-enactment?
A Bridge Road too far?
Bridge Road is a key East-West link for bikes in and out of the CBD, but getting decent bike facilities on the street has receded further into the distance.
Swan Street Bridge takes a dive
The Swan Street Bridge upgrade has become a debacle for bike commuters, with the awkward detours destined to be in place for much longer than planned.
InterCity Cycleway interrupted
Riders will have to deal with a major detour on Hobart’s InterCity Cycleway in September.
Register for Super Tuesday North and give bikes a boost
Registrations for Super Tuesday North are still open, with sites available in Darwin, Alice Springs, Moreton Bay, Townsville and more.
E for electric – and epic
Ebikes are becoming increasingly popular as a commuter vehicle, changing the way people can ride. And now the event landscape is changing too.
Hobart’s bike ambitions
Hobart City Council has unveiled an ambitious plan to change the travel habits of its own staff as one of the solutions to the city’s traffic challenges.
Watagans hosts gritty new cycling event
Bicycle Network’s Gravel Grit, the newest event on Australia’s cycling calendar, is coming to the Watagans National Park on the New South Wales Central Coast next month.
Just how liveable is Melbourne?
Melbourne was crowned the world’s most liveable city for the seventh year in a row, but just how liveable is it and where is it headed?
The final Peaks Challenge Cradle Mountain
If you’ve ever wanted to experience the spectacular landscapes, brutal climbs and unpredictable climate of Peaks Challenge Cradle Mountain, then this is your final chance.
Cars are still eating Sydney
Statistics from the 2016 census indicate that the growth in car ownership in Sydney continues to rise, whereas car ownership in Melbourne has stalled.
North-West Coastal Pathway receives major funding
Tasmania's North-West Coastal Pathway – identified for a decade as one of Australia’s great coastal rides – today received its first major joint funding by state and local government.
Crash report: riding a bike is safer than sitting on a chair
New data into the causes of bike crashes has revealed that a person riding a bike has a 0.003% chance of being involved in a crash on any given day.