Bicycle Network Tasmania is providing free bicycle valet parking at the Taste of Tasmania, offering the chance to win a day’s electric bike hire for two from Cranke.
Newsroom
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December 2018
Write a Dear Premier or Chief Minister letter
We are calling on those who are passionate about riding bikes to write a letter to the Premier expressing what you'd like to see done for bikes in in 2019.
More Napier Street detours
As Melbourne Water moves to the next stage of the M41 water main project in North Fitzroy, further detours will be introduced in January.
Write a ‘Dear Dan’ letter to Premier Andrews
We are calling on those who are passionate about riding bikes to write a letter to Premier Andrews telling him what you'd like to see done for bikes in Victoria.
New bridge to complete path on Darebin Creek Trail
The City of Darebin has announced that it will construct a new single span bridge over the creek at Tee street, Kingsbury, to connect the Darebin Creek trail.
Beat the heat – tips for summer riding
The warmer weather is kicking in, and while we are all excited to enjoy time on the bike over the summer break, it is important to take certain precautions.
Heart Trail – riding for a reason
James Sheppard, the young man who rode 20km Around the Bay just 5 months after a heart transplant, is now gearing up for a 200km ride for a special cause.
A fresh look at the stale old problem of parking
Darebin council are opening the conversation for innovative ideas on ways to utilise wasted car park space to create room for other things like bike paths.
Christmas comes early for young riders
This week some lucky students received an early Christmas present as part of Bicycle Networks 'ugly Christmas jersey' campaign - a brand new Reid bike!
Public Health England backs a regular dose of bike riding
England’s major preventative health agency has shared some in depth analysis on the health benefits of regular physical activity such as bike riding.
Slimmed down trucks to make cities safer
Reports in the U.S. suggests that emergency vehicles like fire trucks should slim down so that streets can be made safer and more liveable for other users.
Los Angeles to spend $500M for LA River trail
There is a $500M plan to connect a corridor for walking and riding through the heart of LA County, along the famed concrete channel that is the LA River.
Optimism for Monaro Rail Trail
A report on the proposed 208km Monaro rail trail from Queanbeyan to Bombala suggest that the route could offer considerable tourism potential to the region.
Add all-ages bike paths to transport mix
THE Hobart City Deal could play an important role in changing transport choices in Hobart. One of the goals of the deal is to invest in infrastructure to provide efficient transport that enhances accessibility and liveability. This seems to have been interpreted as public transport in the form of ferries, light rail and efficient buses. [...]
Enjoy summer festivities by bike
Bicycle Network is providing valet bike parking at the Taste of Tasmania and Hobart Hurricanes cricket matches over summer.
Snug–Margate path up and running
A new 3 metre wide shared path running between Snug and Margate has been officially opened, with locals already embracing the easy link between the two towns.
Calls for a special passing distance policing unit
Bicycle Network is calling for the introduction of a special police unit to enforce the safe passing of people who ride bikes on the road.
An open letter to the media
In Victoria we have a problem—the way bike rider fatalities are reported in the media upsets and angers many people.
Bridge works to impact Bay Trail
Works on the Hyde Street Bridge over Stoney Creek in Yarraville will be a minor inconvenience for riders along the Bay Trail West until March next year.
West Footscray Station plans could impact bikes
Planning is underway for a reconfiguration of West Footscray Station to incorporate the Western Turnback facility for the Melbourmne Metro Tunnel.