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May 2018
City push for business bike support
The City of Melbourne has called on the powerful business community to support and incentivise bike riding in Melbourne in its latest report.
5 reasons why you’ll love United Energy Around the Bay
United Energy Around the Bay is a bike ride unlike any other with more than 10,000 people taking part year after year.
New Melbourne Lord Mayor retires chauffeur car
Sally Capp, Melbourne's freshly-minted Lord Mayor, made the call on her first day to retire the $240 a day mayoral car and use more sustainable transport.
Women’s Health Week Comedy Gala
Earlier this year the United Nations declared 3 June as World Bicycle Day to give the two-wheeled-wonder the recognition it deserves. The UN want the world to celebrate the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle and promote it as a simple, affordable, reliable, clean, sustainable and fun means of transportation. Share your celebrations and […]
Free Brighton bike tune ups
Melbourne Water, Good Cycles and Bicycle Network will be giving riders free bike tune ups and goodies at Brighton this Saturday.
Hobart’s vision puts transport of people before cars
The City of Hobart has released a new “vision” for Hobart that puts people before cars, and is asking for feedback before it goes to the council for endorsement.
Highway bypass produces new Perth bike lanes
The Midland Highway project has given local bike riders new off-road and on-road lanes between Perth and the Breadalbane roundabout.
New bike lanes coming on Hill Street
West Hobart’s Hill Street is set to undergo a revamp that will benefit people walking and cycling, with work due to start soon.
Federal government stumps up for coastal pathway
The Australian Government has pledged $4.8 million for the unfinished sections of the North West Coastal Pathway between Sulphur Creek and Latrobe, joining local government commitments.
Bikes benefit from Euro safety rating
For the first time cars have been rated for safety in crashes with bike riders.
Driving making us fatter
People who mainly use cars for transport are heavier than those that use a bike.
Recall: Cranks blow fuse
Bike manufacturer, Specialized has recalled its 2018 alloy Fuse Comp mountain bike because of faulty crank arms.
Bike bridge to Fishermans Bend being planned
The State Budget has provided funding for detailed planning of a new bike and tram bridge over the lower Yarra to Fishermans Bend.
Block devices before they drive up road deaths
Bicycle Network is calling for mandatory mobile phone intervention technology in cars to take devices out of the hands of drivers.
Volunteers recognised at special celebration
National Volunteer Week celebrations are in full swing, with Bicycle Network volunteers recognised with honour board induction and life membership tonight.
Commuters still queuing in cars
Despite the average Melburnian's commute being 15 kilometres, three-quarters of all workers are still driving their cars to the office.
A flow of benefits from Greening the Pipeline
Hear from Bicycle Network President Dr Zena Burgess on Greening the Pipeline – a special project that will give Melbourne's west a bike boost.
Lilyfield Road Cycleway – back to the drawing-board
The Inner West Council has decided to have another look at plans for the Lilyfield Cycleway after considering community feedback.
Help plan reliefs for inner-west WestConnex traffic
City of Sydney is inviting feedback on measures designed to protect residents of Alexandria and Erskineville from increased traffic due to WestConnex.