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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.
Two-wheeled-wonder celebrated on World Bicycle Day
To mark World Bicycle Day, Bicycle Network is launching a range of Tasmanian ride guides, holding a ride in Hobart and running a social media competition.
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
Jean Hailes is offering Bicycle Network members a special discount on tickets to the Women’s Health Week Comedy Gala on Saturday 1 September. The event sold out last year, and this year is expected to be no different with a brilliant show planned. With no topic off limits and a stellar line-up of comedians, this [...]
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.
Bicycle volunteers kick off week with what they love
Bicycle Network Tasmania will celebrate its volunteers with a social ride and thank you lunch tomorrow at the Waterside Pavilion in Hobart
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.
MP working hard for bikes
Alex Greenwich MP, Independent Member for Sydney, has continued his efforts to improve Sydney's streets for people who ride bikes.
NSW MP joins footpath riding campaign
Coogee MP Bruce Notley-Smith has joined the footpath riding campaign, launching a public petition that he will present to NSW parliament.
Arterials pump life into bike routes
Further details are now available about bike routes to be included in the Victorian Government's $2.2b suburban roads upgrade.
Minimum Passing Distance here to stay in NSW
NSW has become the latest state to introduce minimum passing distance law (MPDL), leaving VIC and the NT the only state and territory without the legislation.
Works at Whitehall and Hyde Streets
Riders through Footscray should be alert to upcoming changes in road conditions as work on the West Gate Tunnel ramps up.
Bellarine to get bike bump
The Bellarine Peninsula is set to get an important upgrade to its bike infrastructure with the construction of the Drysdale Bypass.
Upfield Trail to be extended and improved
One rare highlight in a lacklustre Victorian Budget for bikes was the announcement of the extension of the Upfield Trail as far as the Ring Road.
Federal budget a bike black hole
The 2018-19 Federal Budget has failed to include any bike-specific and active transport projects – but there may be some light.
Thank-you lunch, rides and weekends away
We are thanking our hard working volunteers with a lunch at Mawson's Pavilion on Sunday 20 May.
Launceston Council asks for bicycle options
Launceston Council is asking for ideas to make the sreets surrounding the Inveresk precinct more bicycle and pedestrian friendly.
Goodbye City Road, hello Albert Park
This year’s Around the Bay is mixing it up and moving to Melbourne’s Albert Park.
Riding on the edge
So keen are the Italians to create a new iconic route for bike riders that they have gone right over the edge to make it a reality.
From the supermarket to your door
The 100 year old practice of bikes delivering groceries to you doorstep is making a comeback in the United Kingdom.
Tracking passing distance in the ACT
A four-week study is underway to evaluate and measure driver compliance with minimum passing distance law in the ACT.
What Melbourne Mayor candidates want to do for bikes
Bicycle Network has quizzed Melbourne Mayor candidates on their bike policies. See which candidates promise to embrace bikes and make riding easier.
Cycling to cure cancer
Australia's peak body representing cancer doctors is recommending that exercise and bike riding becomes a cornerstone of cancer treatment.
Volunteer with us at the Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival
Bicycle Network is calling for volunteers to help out with our bicycle valet stand at the Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival.
Sydneysiders say show us the cycle paths
Sydneysiders have thrown their support behind public share bikes and protected bike lanes, according to new University of Sydney research.
Get the e-bike lowdown
Bicycle Networks new e-bike flyer tells you everything you need to know about how an electric bicycle operates.
Helmet policy review delayed
With April now over, we understand that many people are eagerly waiting for the outcome of our helmet policy review.
Separate bicycles from cars for genuine road safety
In Road Safety Week, the best approach for improving safety for bicycle riders is to separate them from vehicle traffic.
Band-aid budget not a real fix
Just $22.7 million of Victoria’s roads budget will be spent on bikes and active transport over the next four years, today’s State Budget papers show.
Drive so that others survive
This week marks National Road Safety Week (30 April – 6 May), a week dedicated to highlighting the impact of road trauma and ways to reduce it.