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October 2017

A new city-ranking list has named Brisbane as the best city in Australia but overall mobility in major centres is mediocre.

Mobility rated mediocre in Australia

A new city-ranking list has named Brisbane as the best city in Australia but overall mobility in major centres is mediocre. Called the Sustainable Cities Mobility Index and published by private engineering and urban planning firm Arcadis, the list ranks cities on the performance of their transport networks, for quality of life, environmental impact and [...]
The City of Maribyrnong is the latest Melbourne local council to embrace liveable speed streets to enhance bike riding and reduce risk for riders.

Liveable speed spreads to Maribyrnong

The City of Maribyrnong is the latest Melbourne local council to embrace liveable speed streets to enhance bike riding and reduce risk for riders. Maribyrnong councillors on 17 October unanimously backed a proposal to reduce speeds on local streets across the municipality to 40 km/h in a staged approach across seven areas. The proposal argued [...]
Darwin bike parking

Bike parking in Darwin a dire situation

Not a single respondent to a Bicycle Network survey said that Darwin has adequate bike parking. In September, Bicycle Network asked locals to have their say on how to make Darwin a better place to ride. Of those who took the survey, more than half ride a bike every day and three quarters ride at [...]
It’s last call for volunteers to join the Bicycle Network team to help rider meet their final challenge in Tasmania's rugged north west.

Calling volunteers for ultimate ride

It’s last call for volunteers to join us on the last ever Peaks Challenge Cradle Mountain. Don’t miss this opportunity to help riders conquer the unrelenting and unpredictable climbs of Tassie’s rugged North West. We are after a crew of volunteers to join the team for a breath-taking adventure. As an extra special offer for [...]
Farewell Garry Bailey

Farewell, for now

Bicycle Network this week said farewell for the time being to its tireless Tasmania Adviser, Garry Bailey, who has accepted a position as Chair of RSAC.
Sydney plan Bicycle Network

Sydney plan promising for bikes

The plan to focus Sydney into three distinct centres offers great potential for bike riding to play a greater role in the transport system
life’s better on a bike

More proof that life’s better on a bike

It may have taken 2000 kilometres of riding but the effort was worth the reward. You just had to see the smiles on the faces of sisters Audrey and Barbara Hill.
Dooring Bicycle Network

Dooring drivers locked up

In car technology has taken another small step towards tackling the big problem of drivers dooring bike riders.
Parkville work Bicycle Network

Metro Tunnel works in Parkville

The Parkville precinct will see numerous roadside worksites in the next few months as Melbourne Metro Tunnel work ramps up.
Merida-recall

Bicycle and accessory recalls

Bicycle and accessory recalls happen when products are found to be faulty or don't comply with local standards. Current recall information is on this page.
Cars in congestion Feature

Australia has a long way to go

The latest Census data has revealed that Australia has a long way to go if it’s going to solve its traffic congestion woes.
Magpie Melbourne

Keep an eye on magpies

Melbourne’s Magpie population is out in force this year causing unprecedented numbers of eye injuries to unsuspecting victims.
Ride2Work Day Bicycle Network

Get on your bike at Ride2Work Day

All Australians are encourages to get on their bikes and go to work the healthy way on National Ride2Work Day next Wednesday, 18 October.
Let Bicycle Network help you to love your ride to work

5 reasons to love riding to work

If you get yourself riding to work regularly you can open up a new world of opportunities … Good morning World! Not a morning person? Cycling fixes that. It’s a first-rate heart-starter and mood enhancer. You will find yourself greeting fellow commuters cheerily like the early bird you never knew you were. First to the [...]
Bike rider separated bike lane Sydney

Build bike lanes, get results

Living close to a cycleway not only encourages people to ride, it also fosters a pleasant experience of our communities, an Australian study has found.
Swan-Street-bridge

Swan Street bridge update

Bike riders keen to regain full access to one of Melbourne's key commuter routes, the Main Yarra Trail, are set to endure further delays.
Canning Street Station Street Bicycle Network

Help can the planned Station Street closure

Yarra City Council is pushing ahead with a plan to close off Station Street at Princes Street in North Carlton, which could divert motor traffic into the nearby bike-friendly Canning Street.
North-East Rail Trail

North-East Rail Trail future clouded

Mountain biking has helped transform Tasmania’sMountain biking has helped transform Tasmania’s North-East and looms large in the latest Destination Action Plan for the region, however there is a cloud over the North-East Rail Trail. North-East. So, it’s hardly surprising it looms large in the latest Destination Action Plan for the region.
Alfred Street cycling and pedestrian bridge, Parramatta

New bridge for Parramatta

The City of Parramatta are looking for public comment to help build the case for a new pedestrian and cycling bridge over Parramatta River.

More than just commuting

Both Bicycle Network and Bosch eBike Systems share a common goal: encouraging everyday Australians to jump on their bikes and get active.
Around the Bay event day 2017

10,000 conquer Around the Bay

10,000 bike riders have enjoyed some spring sunshine and celebrated the 25th birthday of Australia's biggest bike ride, Bicycle Network's Around the Bay.