The world's largest bicycle parking center, unsurprisingly located in the Netherlands, is nearing completion, housing a world record 12,500 bikes.
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Melbourne’s east gets trails plan
The comprehensive new Eastern Trails Strategy is set to guide the future development of new and existing trails in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Airbike undeterred by Obike disaster
There's a new bike-share company in Adelaide, with 'Airbike' set to launch its fleet in the city within the next fortnight, undeterred by previous failures.
Talking nutrition for longer rides
Justin Benson and Hannah MacDougall from Pirates Cycling Club have provided a handy write-up for those interested in taking their bike riding to the next level.
$6.7m for ‘M2M’ Cycleway
The Palaszczuk Government has announced $6.7m for the next stage of upgrades to the popular Mooloolaba to Maroochydore Cycleway, along the Alexandra Headland.
Support Bicycles for Humanity and win
Help local charity Bicycles for Humanity Melbourne get people in Namibia riding – you could win a free Bicycle Network membership.
The Canning Street clamp begins
One of our most popular bike commuter routes, Canning Street, will soon also be the route of a major water main project, with planned detours to come.
Video: Yarra Valley Trail Project update
Construction of the Yarra Valley Trail Stage 1A continues. Old railways have been stockpiled for future heritage use. Check out the latest video update.
Hi-vis call for kids a low-light
In a step backward for active transport, a Queensland academic is encouraging parents to dress themselves and their children in hi-vis vests to improve pedestrian safety.
Tassie Bike News Bites
Coastal pathway erosion bill up to $11m, Dragon Trail MTB race looks for help, and Tasmanian woman's death results in new NY protected bike lane.
Using science to manage bike impacts on environment
The mountain biking community is getting on the front foot and making sure that as well as building trails, they're building environmental goodwill.
Riding reverses dementia decline, says WHO
The World Health Organisation has strongly recommended that adults with normal cognition undertake physical activity to reduce risk of cognitive decline.
Altona Meadows bridge causes a divide
Hobsons Bay council, pedestrians and bike riders have launched a joint campaign calling for a safe crossing over the Queen Street road bridge in Altona Meadows.
‘Donut’ disturb while driving
The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) are giving out free donuts as part of their 'Donut' Disturb While Driving campaign, to make our roads a ‘hole’ lot safer.
They’re coming for our bike lanes
Cashed up tech start-ups have been snooping our streets for places to launch their autonomous vehicles, and they like the look of nice car-free bike lanes.
Easy women’s Cycleway ride to Moonah
Ride leader Dorothy McCartney is organising an easy trip along the Intercity Cycleway on Sunday 4 August, leaving the Boathouse at Cornelian Bay at 10 am.
Active detours and path closures in Victoria
As part of the M40 Preston Reservoir to Merri Creek Water Main Renewal project, there will be a couple of road closures and detours over the next two weekends.
Give the girls a bike
Bicycle Network's friend Sarah Anne has joined a crew of female riders who are taking on the full Tour de France to show the world what women can do.
Have your say on West Coast MTB strategy
The wild West Coast is the latest region in Tasmania to be bitten by the mountain biking bug, releasing a trails strategy for public comment this week that aims to set it apart from other MTB destinations.
Sydney Road information sessions
VicRoads is opening the floor to people who ride this week with information sessions in Brunswick and Coburg about the Sydney Road Improvement Project.