We chatted with some riders who have recently visited Bright and are encouraging the riding community to #RollOnBack to bushfire-affected towns this summer.
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January 2020
The climb: Mount Beauty to Tawonga Gap
Our mate Matt de Neef from theclimbingcyclist.com has provided a detailed description of a climb that needs no introduction to anyone who's taken on Peaks.
Help us design better women’s jerseys
We want you to help us design better cycling jerseys for women. Register your interest in joining our focus group.
Let’s stop talking, start acting on cycleways
We've been talking about solving Hobart's traffic congestion for years, let's make this year one of action in getting separated cycleways into the city centre.
Calls for driving to be considered as antisocial as smoking
Should driving into a city be considered as antisocial as smoking on a bus? That's what a Guardian columnist from the UK is calling for.
Tassie Bike News Bites
A new plan for the Meehan Range, a shared path along the Huon River, Wellington Park visitors strategy and Tasman Bridge path closures feature in this version of Tassie Bike News Bites.
AI being trialed for bike counting
In a first Transport for London is using artificial intelligence to to analyse video feeds and count bikes and pedestrians in real time.
Upfield bike trail closes for rail project
The Upfield rail line will close for an extended period in early February as work gets underway to elevate an 2.5km length of the rail line in Coburg.
Engineers go cross-eyed on Federation Trail
A new road crossing on the Federation Trail at Laverton has been installed the wrong way around, and nobody even noticed that bikes should have priority.
Moonee Ponds Creek Trail re-surfacing
A short section of the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail will be resurfaced overnight on Sunday, February 9. Riders between 9pm and 5am will be detoured.
New Galada Tamboore Trail detour
The next stage of the detour of the Galada Timboore Trail at O’Herns Road, Epping is afoot and a detour is in place for riders.
Priority crossing arrives at Scotchmer Street
Work is starting on a new crossing of Scotchmer Street in North Fitzroy that will give people riding the Linear Park Trail priority over cars on the street.
WOW celebrates 20th birthday three ways
The annual Women on Wheels bicycle ride turns 20 this year and we are celebrating with a new central Hobart location and choice of three routes to get you spinning on Sunday 1 March.
Surges Bay weekend away for new tourers
The Surges Bay Touring Taster is the first social ride to come out of the new Bicycle Network Tasmania bike touring group on the weekend 15–16 February.
Training when the weather is against you
Bicycle Network ambassador Kevin Eddy provides some advice for bike riders about training when the weather conditions are less than favourable.
RACV joins the call for passing laws
Motoring group RACV has joined the calls for minimum passing distance laws to be introduced in Victoria.
New study predicts massive increase in bike riding
A new study from one of the world's largest consulting firms says that bicycles are the future for urban transportation.
Tourist towns open and begging for business
Many of the tourist towns impacted by bushfires are now open, but there's no holiday-makers in sight. We encourage bike riders to take a vacation.
Take two wheels to the tennis
The best way to get to the Australian Open is to go by bike. We've put together a guide and map to help you get there from all corners of the city.
Should I ride in the smoke?
Is it ok to ride a bike in smoke or poor quality air? We've got some information to help you decide.
Darebin Creek Trail upgrade
The popular Darebin Trail is about to be closed and detoured as works on significant upgrades to the route through Bellfield get underway soon.
Recall: Surly racks off
Front racks sold by Surly, and marketed as convenient for schlepping packs of beer, have been recalled as they can come loose and contact the front wheel.
Uber to roll out JUMP bikes in Australia
Ride-share company Uber has unveiled ambitious plans to launch their dockless electric share bikes in Australia within weeks.
New detour for Canning Street works
Melbourne Water has resumed its water main installation along Canning Street in Carlton, with a new detour route for riders.
Moonee Ponds Creek boom gates alert
There will be brief delays for riders on the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail close to Docklands from Wednesday 15 January.
Giant flatties fail
Giant has recalled a version of Pinner DH Flat Pedal range because it can break and detach.
Main Yarra Trail minor disruptions
There will be interruptions to riders on the Main Yarra Trail in Abbotsford Monday 13 January.
Springvale Road bike lane detour
As work on the Mordialloc Freeway ramps up there will be detours to some local bike routes.
Preparing to defend a national title
Australian professional cyclists Grace Brown shares with us a rare insight into her preparation to defend her national title.
Our hearts go out to all impacted by the bushfire crisis
Our hearts break as Australia burns, but we remain strongly committed to supporting the communities who’ve so graciously welcomed our bike riding community over the years.