The levels crossings removals planned for Moreland Road and Bell Street in Coburg will have significant implications for major bike routes in the suburb.
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August 2018
Sailing the narrows along the Port
The Footscray Road path is usually plenty wide enough for bikes. Except, from next week along the Port a section will be unexpectedly narrow.
Strange tales from the black box
Many modern cars, and probably all future cars, will have a tiny data collection device that will record everything that the driver and the vehicle gets up to.
Middle age is just the beginning for heart health
Research has found that intense exercise in middle age can forestall the impacts of a previously sedentary lifestyle and make your heart flexible and young again.
Yes, they really don’t see you
Only half of drivers are scanning for bike riders and pedestrians when they make left turns at intersections, according to new research.
Future of Yarra bridges under microscope
Ageing bridges over the Yarra that have been the bane of bike riders for years may finally be getting some attention, including at Walmer Street.
Speed lust on the up
An increasing number of Victorians think they should be able to exceed speed limits, according to the latest TAC annual survey of the state’s motorists.
Council electioneering gears up
All Tasmanian councils are up for re-election in October 2018, so here's your chance to get bicycles on the agenda.
Volunteer to put smiles on faces
Two groups are operating trishaw bicycles in Tasmania to help older people get out and about and are looking for volunteer riders.
Forests and farms ride
Join us for our Gunns Plains Loop ride this Sunday 26 August and grab your dose of forest and farmland in a route of just over 24 kilometres.
Mind.Body.Pedal rolls into Melbourne’s south east
Bicycle Network’s award-winning Mind.Body.Pedal initiative is continuing on its crusade to get more young women happy, healthy and active.
Back in Belmont’s bike plan
Further information is available about upgrades to High Street in Belmont that include easy and comfortable bike connections.
Swan Street works dampened
Recent wet weather has delayed the next round of work on the paths on the Swan Street Bridge.
Pick my BIKE project
Voting is now open for the Victorian Government’s Pick My Project grant scheme and more than 28 community bike projects have made the cut.
Living north of the river
Launceston Council has embarked on a project to improve the northern suburbs with transport, public spaces and health in its sights.
Memorial in South Yarra
Join the bike riding community in South Yarra for a special memorial to remember a life that should never have been lost.
CityCycle bike share grows in popularity
While dockless share bikes have floundered in Australia, Brisbane’s docked CityCycle scheme continues to grow in popularity.
Protecting people who ride in Sydney’s inner west
More must be done to protect those who ride bikes in Sydney’s Inner West with data revealing 38 per cent jump in crash rates.
Australia’s longest, continuous rail trail now complete
The opportunities for cycling tourism are endless following the completion of the final stage of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, Australia's longest continuous hiking, cycling and horse riding trail.
Footpath riding with Olivia, Celeste and Chloe
Olivia is 8 years old and is scared that some of her friends who are about to turn 12 will soon be forced to ride their bikes on the road.