The City of Melbourne will begin upgrading the busy Moonee Ponds Creek trail through Kensington on Tuesday 6 August, with a detour along Langford Street.
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Maribyrnong Trail upgrade for Kensington
The City of Melbourne is upgrading a stretch of the Maribyrnong River Trail between the Hobsons Street stock bridge through to the rail bridge in Kensington.
Hey sport! Try active living
A new Australian study challenges sport as a primary government strategy to increase youth physical activity levels, suggesting a greater focus on active living.
Regions need more spending from tourists
A review of regional tourism in Victoria has found that only 36 cents of the tourism dollar gets spent in regional Victoria. More people on bikes might help with that.
Regulators getting a grip on throttle e-bikes
Queensland is the first state to update laws that better clarify the difference between a throttle-operated moped and an electric pedal-assisted bicycle.
New Brisbane bikeways built and budgeted
Preliminary plans have been released for Brisbane's newest bikeway, the Indooroopilly Riverwalk, while riders can now use a separated lane in Wooloongabba.
Ride the ChIPS Cycle-logical Challenge
How far can you ride in 10 hours? Challenge yourself and raise funds to help give joy to young people with chronic illness.
Have you got an Around the Bay story? Let us know!
There have been a lot of unique and inspiring stories in the 26-year history of United Energy Around the Bay, but we want to hear more.
Tassie Bike News Bites
Hobart Rivulet Path bans bikes, Giant to set up e-bike concept store in St Helens, Sandy Bay Rd works divert bike lanes, Ambassador routes take off.
Invermay plan question mark for new riders
The state government has released its plans for traffic flow upgrades through Invermay, specifically intersections on Goderich and Gleadow streets and Forster and Holbrook streets.
Wantirna trail kicks off
The days of riding on the notorious timber boardwalk in Wantirna South are numbered, with work starting soon on the new connection along the Burwood Highway.
Cargo bikes roped in to solve parking woes
Industrial ropes business Spidertech has bought two electric cargo bikes to bypass the hassle of finding parking spots in busy downtown Hobart.
Plan to boost biking in Orange
The Orange Mountain Bike Club has proposed an exciting new route from Boree Creek to Federal Falls for riders and walkers in the Mount Canobolas area to enjoy.
Biking around Bunbury just got better
There's a new shared path in Bunbury, with an upgrade along Estuary Drive between Willinge Drive and the railway crossing officially completed last week.
Swanston Street disruption this week
Riders will need to be alert as they head into the city from the south this week. Metro Tunnel work will see changes on Swanston Street.
Cruisy camping tour for Bruny Island in August
A week-long riding/camping trip of Bruny is being organised for 18–23 August for anyone who enjoys a laid-back cycling pace or wants to get a taste of bicycle touring life.
Flinders Street closure announced
Flinders Street will be closed to bikes and all eastbound traffic for between two and three years from September, but appropriate detours are being planned.
A look inside the world’s largest bike parking center
The world's largest bicycle parking center, unsurprisingly located in the Netherlands, is nearing completion, housing a world record 12,500 bikes.
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.
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.
Hear how Adelaide & Geelong separated
You can hear how Adelaide and Geelong installed and are planning on-road, separated cycleways at a free public forum on Thursday 1 August at Hobart Town Hall.
Your guide to Le Tour
For those who have not been waiting for this moment all year, we've put together a beginners guide to the Tour de France 2019 - with fun facts, favourites and french phrases to learn.
Safer garbage trucks in Melbourne City
Bustling central Melbourne will be safer for bike riders and pedestrians following the introduction of modern, low-cabin waste collection trucks.
NT to introduce ‘Wider of the rider’ laws
The Northern Territory is set to join the rest of Australia with plans to introduce minimum passing distance laws, leaving Victoria as the only state or territory without them.
Sports car test ends in prison over bike crash
The test-driver of a $350,000 McLaren supercar that crashed into a bike rider during a media junket has been sentenced to prison for 12 months.
Bike riding insurance – are you sure you’re covered?
Insurance policies are a bit like bikes – what suits one person may not necessarily suit the next.
Road projects could have bicycle spin-offs
The Tasmanian Government has made close to $800 million in promises for new and upgraded roads for the state over five years, and we’re keeping a close eye on which ones will include bicycle infrastructure.
Get the truck out of the way
There are growing safety concerns associated with trucks illegally parking in bike lanes throughout Melbourne. Send us your photos to help us tackle the issue.
QLD to implement one of world’s highest fines for distracted driving
Queensland drivers caught using their mobile phones while driving could soon be hit with a huge $1000 fine, as Australia cracks down on distracted driving.
Queensland: a big state and few people riding
A large survey of Queenslanders has concluded that two-thirds of the population never ride a bike, with a lack of decent riding facilities one of the reasons to blame.
Active travel a key to increasing physical activity, says sports body.
A new study from the UK confirms that active travel, such as bike riding and walking, has a strong positive impact on building a healthy and active nation.
Via dell’Acqua – 250km Rome to Assisi trail
The Italians are planning a new 250km bike tourism route through central Italy, linking Assisi in Umbria to the country's capital, Rome.
Dalton Road lane may be resurrected
The bike lane that went mysteriously missing from Dalton Road in Thomastown following recent upgrades may soon be resurrected.
Big improvement on Little street
The City of Melbourne has added important finishing touches to the city's strong-spine small street, Little Collins, which bike riders will appreciate.
Geelong developing vision for trails network
Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula is looking to become a great place for bike riding, with the development of a Regional Trails Strategy. You can help shape the plans.
City Square driveway impacts night riders
The next few weeks will see activity around the Metro Tunnel station site as a new driveway and site entrance are installed on Swanston St at Flinders Lane.
More sewer works on Beach Road
Beach Road riders will be inconvenienced for six weeks as Melbourne Water will begin work on relining the sewer under Beach Road from next Wednesday 10 July.
Plenty Road Trail ready to roll
A new 2.8km stretch of the shared path along Plenty Road in Mill Park has opened, as part of stage 1 of the Plenty Road upgrades.
The wrong emphasis in crash reporting
A recent article in The Age about the death of a bike rider in Melbourne's north west, incorrectly emphasized the lighting rather than the alleged criminal behaviour of the driver.
Tassie Bike News Bites
E-bike discounts, new Sandfly and Huon intersection, Dirt Art working on mountain bike plan, new Ride2School van and Big Bike Film Night returns.
Commuter bike count numbers disappointing
The numbers for the Super Tuesday bike count have been crunched and the outcome is disappointing but expected, Cycling South Chair Bill Harvey said today.
Inquest into the death of Norman MacKenzie
Last week, Bicycle Network attended the coronial inquest into the death of Norman MacKenzie, who tragically died from injuries sustained in crash with a bike rider in 2017.