The $2.2 billion Suburban Roads Upgrade package includes some bike spend, but we have to wait to see if bikes will get a proper slice of the pie.
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April 2018
Sedentary workstyle threatens health
The future of work will be increasingly sedentary, leading to increased chronic illness caused by lack of exercise. Unless you ride to work.
Eastern bike corridor plans confirmed
The latest plans for the massive North East Link Project confirm that the bike trail along the Eastern Freeway is likely to finally see light of day.
Tram priority can boost bikes
The City of Melbourne has proposed radically improved priority for trams, a move that would significantly improve convenience and safety for bikes.
New plan to tackle congestion with bikes
Infrastructure Victoria has devised a new approach to tackle Melbourne’s congestion that includes expanding bike facilities in targeted suburbs.
NSW tackling illegal mobile phone use
Mobile phone enforcement technology could soon become a reality, with NSW becoming the first Australian state to clear the way through legislation.
Bad cycles leave riders on the edge
While NSW bike riders continue to wait for a safe place to ride on New South Head Road, another issue on the thoroughfare has reared its head.
Vote of no confidence in Operation Pedro
NSW Police Force’s Operation Pedro has drifted from its focus of cyclist and pedestrian safety to become a targeted bike rider sting.
Seal versus asphalt
Should roads popular with cyclists be finished with spray seal or asphalt?
Darebin Creek Trail closed for new bridge
The old wooden bridge on the Darebin Creek Trail at Dundas and Banksia Streets will soon be history as work starts soon on a new much wider structure.
Rail corridor route streamlined
The rail corridor through Ascot Vale and Flemington has long had potential as an attractive bike route, and it is now closer to being realised.
Plenty Road detours underway
As work ramps up on the Plenty Road duplication, bike route detours are now in place through Bundoora.
United Nations slates World Bicycle Day
Put a velodrome shaped circle around 3 June in your calendar – it's now World Bicycle Day, thanks to a United Nations (UN) declaration.
Copenhagen puts focus on bike parking
Copenhagen is racing to its goal of 50% of people riding a bike to work or education by 2025 – but there is a hurdle in the way – not enough bike parking.
Sitting makes the brain thin and the body fat
New research has established that sitting for too long not only contributes to obesity and associated diseases, but also affects your memory.
A bike subscriber, not an owner
Soon you will be able to shed the anxiety of bicycle ownership while still having one in the shed – your subscription bike.
Northern rides gear up
We've got northern rides galore organised for the coming months as well as a bike fair at UTAS in April and volunteer thank you lunch in May.
Legco candidates take safer cycling pledge
Bicycle Network is asking candidates in the Prosser and Hobart Legislative Council elections on 5 May to sign the Safer Cycling Pledge.
Mordialloc Freeway brings bike link
The new $375 million Mordialloc Freeway announced this week will include an off-road bike trail along the 9km length of the project.
Boulie safety upgrade revealed
VicRoads has revealed plans for safety improvements on Kew Boulevard, a very popular road riding circuit close to Melbourne's CBD.
Politics threatens Bay Trail extension
One of Melbourne's best recreational assets – The Bay Trail – is at risk of becoming the victim of political vote-grabbing in an election year.
More bike parking at stations?
A flurry of government and opposition announcements this week indicates the race is on to provide more parking at train stations. But will it be for bikes?
Female bike rider numbers down on steps
A recent count of people riding bikes in the morning peak has shown that poor access to the Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway is deterring female bike riders.
Integrated transport needs bicycles
Integrated transport options need to factor in bicycle parking and carriage, including racks on buses, space on ferries and parking at light rail stations.
Humphreys Rivulet path answer to Tolosa St troubles
The top end of Glenorchy’s Tolosa Street has become increasingly busy with the success of the Glenorchy Mountain Bike Park, Tolosa Park criterium cycling circuit and mountain bike trails in Wellington Park.
Cycling memorial to open in Woronora
A special cycling memorial has been erected in Woronora Memorial Park in Sydney in remembrance of all people who have died while riding a bike.
April activities across Tasmania
We’ve got a variety of rides and events around the state in April, including a weekend on Bruny Island, a stall at the north-west eco festival, Burnie road rides and valet parking at the AFL football match in Hobart.
Future of transport in NSW
The future of transport in NSW will only be bright if the government follows through on its numerous plans including the Future Transport 2056 Strategy.
Drivers think bikes are slower
As many bike commuters have discovered the quickest way to get to work, university or footy training is to jump on you bike. But drivers think the opposite.
Shopping IKEA car-free
You know the world is changing when IKEA plans to replace car parking with bike parking and build its latest store at a railway station.
Uber jumps into bike share
Ride sharing behemoth Uber is heading in a new direction . . . on two wheels.
Lower speeds to 30km/h and save lives
A global review into speed and crash risk is calling for 30km/h speed limits in built up environments.
Gear-to-peer the next big roller in the sharing economy
Quipmo, the next frontier in the sharing economy, will give Australians access to bicycles and gear anywhere at any time.
Tassie to get first protected lane
Tasmania’s first protected bicycle lane in Glenorchy’s city centre may be short but it will provide an example of the type of infrastructure Tasmania needs to get more people riding.
More bikes, fewer cars to ease Melbourne crush
Melbourne is poised to amplify its liveability and affluence by increasing its allure to pedestrians and bike riders.
Commonwealth Games green and gold cycling guide
The 21st edition of Commonwealth Games has arrived. Here is a handy guide with information about all the cycling events being held.
Bikes to be phantomed from the opera
Bikes are no longer allowed to be ridden in the surrounds of the Sydney Opera House, but it seems that common sense will prevail.
Study shows the supercharge of ebikes
Ebikes are replacing cars and increasing the time people spend riding, a study of ebike users in North America has found.