ACT Greens are putting pressure on ACT Policing and Transport Canberra to step up community education and enforcement of minimum passing distance laws.
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Plan to tackle dodgy infrastructure decisions
o wonder there is not enough money being spent on bike infrastructure – it’s all being wasted on numerous, politically inspired projects that just don’t stack up.
It’s 50/50 on the Great Outback Escape
Bicycle Network proud to reveal that our newest multi-day event, the Great Outback Escape, is the first ride in our suite of events to achieve gender parity in participation.
Federation Trail flooded
The Federation Trail at Laverton North was flooded and impassable at the weekend, with no safe work-around.
Car-free school streets
Vienna is joining cities around the world that are moving to rid school precincts of the scourge of school drops-offs.
Cruisy camping ride in north-east Tasmania
We’ve got a North-East Tasmanian social camping tour planned to help you discover the region in either three or five days.
Tour de France 2018 recap
With some tough and dramatic days of racing, the final week of the Tour de France 2018 was always going to be thrilling. Here’s how it unfolded.
Let Hobart know your transport hopes
If you need some help making your submission on Hobart's transport strategy, we've got some handy dot point tips.
North East Rail Trail gets green light to Lilydale
he Tasmanian Government has given the green light to an extension of the North East Rail Trail, from Lilydale to Scottsdale, with both houses of parliament needing to approve the move.
Ride your way to a long, disease-free life
Forget super foods and fitness fads, living a long, healthy and disease-free life could be as easy as riding your bike for only 10 hours a week.
Police lay charges over oil traps
Some slick work by Victoria Police has resulted in a Werribee man being charged over a number of oil spills on the Dynon Road bike path last year.
Tour de France week two recap
Here’s how a thrilling and brutal second week of the Tour de France 2018 went down.
Vale Wendy Braybon
Bicycle Network is saddened by the news that a long term member and Great Vic Bike Ride enthusiast Wendy Braybon has passed away.
Footpath riding law change in NSW
Children up until the age of 16 can now legally ride a bike on the footpath in NSW.
Moreland earmarks mighty progress
The Moreland City Council has released its draft Integrated Transport Strategy, and it is a progressive and exciting plan that gives good priority to bike riding.
Bits of Ballarat bike network to begin
There is finally some action on improving the Ballarat bike network, however there is still deliberation and a frosty reception.
Recall: Close shave with Timemachine
BMC has recalled its 2017 and 2018 Time Machine 01 triathlon and time trial bikes. When using certain tyre widths on these Timemachine models, the distance between the front tyre and the down tube may not meet the required safety tolerance, and there may be contact between the frame and the tyre. Contact between the [...]
Bike lane blocking builders to pay
The State Government is to trial a scheme that makes builders pay fees when their work sites block traffic lanes.
Hopes for Swan Street Bridge fix
Last minute negotiations could result in safety improvements to the hazardous Swan Street underpass on the Main Yarra Trail.
First cars meet new ANCAP standards for cyclists
Two new cars have met ANCAP's upgraded five star safety standards that include greater protection for bike riders and pedestrians.