The lower Moonee Ponds Creek is in the early stages of planning for a major upgrade, and regular riders of the trail are encouraged to share their suggestions for improvement.
Newsroom
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March 2019
NSW Liberals win election
The NSW Liberals won that state election on Saturday 23 March, but what does that mean for people who ride bikes? See what they've said they'll do.
Don’t go loco during rail disruptions
Bicycle Network will be making sure commuters don’t go loco during upcoming rail disruptions by helping them jump on a bike and take two wheels to work.
No rush to write off Rushall path
Yarra City recently decided not to deliver on years of commitments to build a shared path in Rushall Reserve. But there's still hope for a future Rushall path.
Brunswick bike survey
Member for Brunswick Tim Read MP wants help from people who ride bikes to make Brunswick safer for riding and a better place to live.
Southbank Promenade speed study
Between 1 April and 7 April riders’ speed will be measured along Southbank Promenade, as part of a serious study by the City of Melbourne to aid future developments.
Bikes bring better housing
A new study from London shows that building good bike facilities can have a positive impact on housing development and influence where people desire to live.
Bikes beat pills for fighting fat
More evidence is emerging that exercise is more effective in reducing stores of the dangerous fat that hides deep in the body than pharmaceutical solutions.
More enthusiasm for your kerb
As our cities and towns seek to improve streets for bike riders and pedestrians, the focus of the street is moving from the roadway to the kerb.
Work starts on new trail crossing
Scotchmans Creek Trail is getting a major upgrade to improve safety by installing signalised crossing at Atkinson Street in Chadstone, with minor detours in place.
Help with distracted driving research
VicRoads is looking for help with distracted driving research, asking drivers who use a mobile phones to complete an anonymous online survey.
Olivier Pomie: Pleasure and pain… again and again
Olivier Pomie has completed Peaks Challenge an incredible 10 times! He shared some of his stories of pain and pleasure with us following the 2019 ride.
CW Seong: Recovery and reward
CW Seong took on Peaks Challenge Falls Creek for the first time in 2019, and drove quite a way to get there! Hear his impressive story of recovery and reward.
Gardiners Creek set for upgrade
The City of Stonnington are calling for bike riders input as part of their master plan to upgrade to the popular Gardiners Creek Trail in the coming years.
Collingwood bike lanes extended
The protected bike lanes along Wellington Street in Collingwood are to be extended further north, making it safer for one-eyed Magpie supporters to get to the MCG.
Fred Jung: As mates or not at all
Fred Jung shared his story from Peaks Challenge Falls Creek 2019, after agreeing last year that they would tackle the Legend together or not at all.
Bridge closures in Yarraville
The relocation of power lines along the West Gate Freeway in Yarraville will close the overpass at Fogarty Avenue for several weeks from tomorrow.
Steve Mansfield: A review that is briefer than the ride
Steve Mansfield, a sub-9 hour finisher, shares his story from Peaks Challenge Falls Creek 2019 – from hot feet to loose bolts and apricot jam sandwiches.
Climate gets young people interested in transport
Bicycle Network Tasmania will work with New Town High School to get more students riding to school as part of the Climate Youth Leaders Conference 2019.
Tassie bike news bites
All the latest bicycle news from across Tasmania in easy to read bites.
Ride2School Day is a blast, more schools should do it
Ride2School Day was held on Friday 22 March, with 29 Tasmanian schools signing up to celebrate it.
Sommerville Road detours in place
Bikes are being detoured around Somerville Road in Kingsville due to work to renew the M102 Water Main under the road.
Ride2School: more than just a day
On the eve of National Ride2School Day, we encourage everyone to get involved in one of Australia's biggest celebrations of active transport, not just the kids.
Risks continue to be ignored
News that another bike rider has been horrifically killed in a crash with a truck highlights the urgent need to address the risk that heavy vehicles pose on our roads.
Pedalling a way out of congestion
The answer to traffic congestion in our capital cities isn’t in cutting back permanent migration, it’s in investing and creating space for active transport.
Shearwater Loop an easy, fun autumn ride
The Shearwater Loop ride is an easy 28 km, leaving at 11 am on Sunday 31 March.
Forget four wheels and ride to the footy
AFL mens returns this weekend, and while the MCG car park is closed and parking at other grounds is limited, there is excellent bike access and parking.
The latest rideable reactions
With e-scooter hire schemes launching in QLD, SA and NZ, the discussion around where these new transport modes fit into existing systems continues.
Oft-flooded underpass for upgrade
The flood-prone underpass on one of Melbourne’s busiest bike routes may finally be in line for a much-needed fix. Your feedback on this project is vital.
Further restrictions on bikes at South Kensington
As Metro Tunnel works continue around South Kensington Station, further safety measures will make it difficult for bikes to use the Childers Street route.
Funding confirmed for 12 Apostles Trail
The Federal Government has announced $10M for construction of the 12 Apostles Trail, a project Bicycle Network has been pushing for 15 years.
Inkerman Street project sees daylight
blic consultation is being sought for the vital east-west bike route along Inkerman Road between St Kilda and North Caulfield. Your support is essential!
50 bike projects to be delivered across WA
50 bike projects are set to be delivered across Western Australia thanks to the state government’s grants program.
The countdown to National Ride2School Day is on
The countdown to National Ride2School Day is on, with Australia set to return to the 1970s next week as students get back on their bikes on Friday 22 March.
Pain Revolution rides into town & we go global
Three social rides are coming up in the next two weeks, one to highlight the role of physical activity in managing pain, a Pipeline at night ride and a family ride to Taste the World in Moonah.
That’s a wrap: Bike Week 2019
Bike Week 2019 is done and dusted, with thanks to all the volunteers who organised events and the people who came along.
Move over cars, bike parking’s coming
In the recent announcement of federal funding for Hobart bicycle infrastructure was $100,000 for on-road bike parking stations.
Streets can be healthy for business as well as people
People who ride know the benefits of streets that are designed for bikes, walking and enjoyment, and now in London some shopkeepers are too.
Does organised sport give kids the exercise they need?
Organised sport is often spoken about as something that improves our fitness – but is our reliance on organised sport unhealthy?
The risk of dog day drivers
New research shows man's best friend is adding to the problem of distracted driving, with 1 in 3 dog-owning drivers not safely restraining their dogs in the car.
Roads lobby back-pedals on cars
Some of Australia’s fiercest advocates of road building and the car-based lifestyle are starting to have second thoughts: maybe more cars aren’t the answer?
Bike riders to go helmet free on Saturday
Groups of bike riders will join a helmet optional ride in protest of Australia’s mandatory helmet laws this weekend on Saturday 16 March.
Maribyrnong Trail Sewer Works
There will be minor inconvenience for riders along the Maribyrnong Trail in Essendon West for the next four months as part of the Maribyrnong River Main upgrades
Power pole sleepwalks onto Federation Trail
Last week a power pole planted itself plumb on the Federation Trail, and apparently no human had anything to do with it. Turns out this pole brings some good news.
Hobart wins from Wilkie federal bicycle funding
The member for Clark, independent MP Andrew Wilkie, has secured $850,000 in federal government funding for bicycle infrastructure for Hobart.
Mountain bike action at Derby, Wild Mersey & kunanyi/Mt Wellington
The federal government has awarded more than $1 million in regional grant funding to the Wild Mersey and Blue Derby mountain bike tracks and the City of Hobart wants to know what you think of the kunanyi/Mt Wellington tracks.
Friends of the rail trail show the way
Bicycle Network CEO Craig Richards escaped the city to experience the riding the trails of Bendigo with the Friends of the Bendigo-Kilmore Rail Trail.
History repeating in planned removal of cycleway
In what appears to be a case of history repeating, the current NSW Government will rip up another popular cycleway to make way for a new motorway.
Major disruption for Albert and Clarendon Streets
Two busy Melbourne bike routes face major disruption from tomorrow as the streets are closed for work on a new water main.
Sun, wind and rain doesn’t stop Peaks Challenge finishers
More than 1,500 cyclists have braved a mixed bag of alpine weather at the 10th edition of Peaks Challenge Falls Creek today.
Cammeray Roadies: One Team One Dream
Cammeray Roadies will be making their biggest Peaks Challenge Falls Creek attempt tomorrow and they sent us their story. Say hello if you see them!
Federal money for Hobart cycling
Bicycle Network Tasmania spokesperson Alison Hetherington has welcomed the announcement today of $850,000 in federal money for cycling infrastructure in Hobart from independent MP Andrew Wilkie.
MIND. BODY. PEDALING on International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women's Day, and with Ride2School Day just around the corner, we've delved in to some of the statistics from our MIND.BODY.PEDAL program.
Michele Armstrong – tackling Peaks solo
Peaks Finisher Michele Armstrong got a taste of Peaks in 2018 when she tackled The Legend solo, and is back for more this year with our Women's Community.
NSW Greens pledge $1 billion for bikes
The Greens NSW have released their detailed plan to make easier for more people to ride, which includes a $1 billion cycling infrastructure fund.
Super Tuesday returns this morning
Australia’s biggest tally of bike riders, Bicycle Network’s Super Tuesday commuter bike count, is on again this morning from 7:00am to 9:00am.
NSW Government to double active travel investment
The NSW coalition government has promised to double its spending on bike and pedestrian paths if re-elected.