With a little luck the new path across Swan Street Bridge should be open in time for the Boxing Day Test, New Year and the 2018 Australian Open.
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December 2017
Ride Beach Road pong-free in January
Riders should make the most of Beach Road through Brighton this holiday January as sewer works along the road look likely to start in February.
Maribyrnong Trail switches sides
Riders on the Maribyrnong Trail near Highpoint West will face a detour in early January as improvements are made to the Trail.
Riding a bike is not just for the elite
Riding to work is not for the elite and it's not the new golf – it’s transport. What’s missing is space to ride for people outside the inner-suburbs.
Dandenong Creek Trail detour
The Dandenong Creek Trail at Heathmont will be detoured until the middle of next year as Melbourne Water makes the Dandenong Creek a creek again.
Bike theft tracked
A new report by Victoria’s Sentencing Advisory Council has taken a brief look at the bike theft problem that has become the scourge in recent times.
Copenhagen continues bicycle superhighway push
The Danes continue to roll out their bicycle superhighway program in the region around Copenhagen, luring more riders on longer trips into the city.
Internet based bike share booms
Internet based bike share is said to be so successful in China that it has dented the growth prospects of car share.
We’re going riding
We're taking a break for a little while during the Christmas and new year period to go riding and spend time with family and friends.
Tips for talking turkey this Christmas
As well as food, drinks and cheer, events during the festive season can also include questions from non-bike-riders about why you choose two wheels.
We can’t forget about bikes
While it’s easy to get caught up in the Christmas rush, we can’t forget about three major projects that need our attention.
The best fix for fidgety children this Christmas
As fidget spinners sink further to the bottom of the toybox, parents and Santa Claus are being called on to deliver more traditional devices this Christmas.
Black Forest Drive claims another victim
Macedon's notorious Black Forest Drive has tragically claimed another victim with a rider fatally injured at the weekend after being struck by a car.
Bikes squeezed out at Parkville station
Bike infrastructure has been given a low priority in the planning for the street network in the vicinity of the new Parkville underground station.
Support the North East Rail Trail
Bicycle Network is calling on its members to write to their local MPs in support of the North East Rail Trail.
Bike riders priority on Bowen Crescent
One of the most awkward bike path crossings in the state has been fixed at last to give bike riders priority. Now, following recent works that were co-funded by the City of Melbourne and the City of Yarra, bikes on the Capital City Trail get priority when they cross Bowen Crescent in North Carlton. The Crescent [...]
Dandenong Creek Trail is open again
Dandenong Creek Trail is open again from Perry Road to EastLink at Dandenong South after a long closure with no alternative offered.
Rides program recognised
This year’s Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards saw Bicycle Network Tasmania’s social rides program recognised for getting Tasmanians more physically active.
New trains show foresight
Melbourne’s next generation of trains appear set to take transport integration to a new level, with provision for bikes baked in to the design.
Contra-flow continues to grow
More and more cities and towns are adopting the contra-flow bike lane as a basic tool for hooking up gaps in their bike networks.
Sweden expands safety vision to bikes
Sweden is taking its fight against road trauma to the next level: increasing bike travel to reduce road-related mortality.
Footpath riding campaign gathers pace
Bicycle Network’s campaign to allow people of all ages to ride on the footpath is gathering pace with Bicycle NSW joining the calls for law changes.
Merchandise flash sale – 2 days only
With only a couple weeks to go before Christmas, we thought we'd clear the decks and throw a merchandise flash sale.
RACV Great Vic – how it all unfolded
While it’s easy to get caught up in the unique and very wet way the RACV Great Vic ended, it’s just as important to remember what was an amazing ride.
MIND. BODY. PEDAL receives VicHealth award
Bicycle Network's MIND. BODY. PEDAL took home the award for 'Encouraging physical activity' at the VicHealth Awards on Tuesday night.
NSW can’t wait 40 years to get people moving
Bicycle Network has called on Transport for NSW to fast-track its Future Transport Strategy 2056 to address the state's health and congestion crisis.
Elizabeth Street separated bike lane completion
The Elizabeth Street separated bike lane from the Vic Market to the Haymarket roundabout will be completed before Christmas, weather permitting.
Operation Pedro is back
NSW Police Force ran their periodical bike rider blitz, Operation Pedro, this week. The results have shown that bike riders continue to do the right thing.
Flooded routes redirect riders
A number of popular bike routes could be flooded for the next few days as Victoria is deluged by record-breaking rainfall.