A Bicycle Network member in Sydney is taking on this year's Great Vic Bike Ride, but he'll be doing more than just the 541 kilometres that make up the nine-day event.
Newsroom
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September 2018
Road safety performance going nowhere
There is need for a dramatic change in road safety management in Australia, according to a recently released inquiry into the national road safety strategy
French speak out for bikes
The French Government announced a massive $350million fund to roll-out new bike infrastructure over the next seven years, in a bid to triple cycling by 2024
As cars go, VW goes cargo
German car giant Volkswagen has shocked the industry with the introduction of a 3-wheeled cargo e-bike as a solution for the mobility challenges of tomorrow
30km/h speed trial now active
The 30km/h speed limit trial in the Yarra council area is now underway, with the new speed limits being enforced since 21 September.
Avoid Plenty Road work zone
The Plenty Road upgrade work zone through Mill Park is to be avoided by riders. It is a construction site with no bike lanes changed operating conditions.
Rathdowne gets dug up
Riders should expect disruption on the Rathdowne Street route in North Carlton from early October, as City West Water is renewing a section of water main.
Mernda Trail a vital link
The completion of the Mernda rail line has focused attention on the new trail that will link bike riders from South Morang to Mernda & stations long the way
Great Ocean Road not so great
Sections of the Great Ocean Road will not be so great for riders over the next couple of months as Regional Roads Victoria ramps up repair work for holidays
Unlicensed drivers face tough sanctions
A new Victorian law will make unlicensed drivers think twice before jumping behind the wheel of a car and continuing to wreak havoc on the roads
Pelham demolition needs caution
Major demolition activity begins this week at the old City Ford site at Haymarket Roundabout, with increased truck traffic in the area until mid-December
Federation Trail now a dry zone
The Federation Trail in Laverton North is passable after being underwater since June. Pumps removed the water, the path was swept & route has been re-opened
Ride2Work and win a Henty backpack
All Tasmanian riders who register on the Ride2Work Day portal will go in the running for a super cool black Henty Tube backpack and trucker cap.
Seniors ride into week
We’ve got two rides on offer to celebrate Seniors Week 2018: E-bike Coffee and Cake Ride to MONA on Monday 15 October and Berry Patch feast on Tuesday 16 October.
Professional BMX track opens at Bracken Ridge
One of the largest BMX tracks in Australia has opened in Queensland this week, just in time for school holidays.
Driveway lips a trip
High driveway lips pose a danger to cyclists - let local councils and the Institute of Public Works Engineers know about driveways higher than the 10mm standard.
Brisbane’s Victoria Bridge goes green for bikes
A plan to convert one lane of Brisbane’s Victoria Bridge into a two-way lane for active travel is a big win for people who ride and walk.
United Energy pedal powers Mornington school with $5000 bike donation
Around the Bay naming rights partner United Energy is donating $5,000 to Mornington Park Primary School to pump up their bike ed program and get more students riding.
Rory’s Law passed in parliament
TAC coverage has been officially extended for bike riders involved in crashes with stationary vehicles in Victoria after parliament passed reforms.
Wheels in motion for dead-end fix at Cottesloe
A tender has been put out by WA state government to extend the principle shared path along the Fremantle railway line from Grant Street to Victoria Street.