Choked Chapel Street has long had the reputation as Melbourne’s most harrowing bike street, but tears of grief could soon turn to cries of joy.
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February 2020
Help shape Maribyrnong’s road safety strategy
Maribyrnong City is developing a new Road Safety Strategy and Action Plan for the next 10 years. Have your say by taking an online survey.
National Ride2School Day rolls around on freaky Friday
National Ride2School Day coming up on Friday 13 March and we’re embracing the freaky date with a call for spooky decorations for bikes and riders.
Safety in numbers for Sydney riders
Between 2008 and 2019 the amount of bike trips in Sydney has doubled, and during the same amount of time crashes have been cut by a third.
Mandatory braking technology could slash road deaths
New research by Monash University has found that road deaths and serious injuries could be cut almost 10 per cent if all vehicles had autonomous emergency braking (AEB) systems.
Queenstown throws down MTB gauntlet
Queenstown is the latest Tasmanian town to aim for world-class mountain-bike track status with the release of plans to develop 35.1 km of tracks on Mount Owen.
The climb: the back of Falls
Here's the one you've all been waiting for, an in-depth analysis of the back of Falls climb courtesy of our mate Matt de Neef from theclimbingcyclist.com.
Bike Week needed to urge people to ride again
This year is the 20th Tasmanian Bike Week, which is a good time to reflect on why we need “days” and “weeks” to draw attention to something.
Tassie bike news bites
Mt Wellington Challenge, Kingborough and Clarence councils plan new centres, St Helens shifts stacked loop, BBQ on the Intercity and the Swag Family adds another date.
The climb: Mount Hotham
Our mate Matt de Neef from theclimbingcyclist.com has provided a detailed description of the second climb at Peaks Challenge Falls Creek – Mount Hotham.
Skulduggery strikes out Geelong bike project
This week the Geelong council took a massive step backward by voting against an important urban makeover, the Green Spine along Malop Street.
Everything you need to know about the Six Day Final – Brisbane
The team behind the exciting Six Day Series cycling event coming up in Brisbane April 3–5 have provided a great write-up for those curious about the event.
Melbourne’s bike building burst
The City of Melbourne has signalled a frenzy of bike infrastructure construction in response to the ongoing climate crisis.
New hope for rail trails in regional NSW
Bush fire affected communities in regional NSW could receive a tourism boost if rail trail projects are included as part of the recovery efforts.
NYC public art makes cycling safer
New York City's "Barrier Beautification Program" is commissioning artwork along bike infrastructure to improve the experience and safety of riding bikes.
Will our Super Tuesday numbers trump 2019?
Bicycle Network's annual Super Tuesday commuter bike count returns next week on Tuesday 3 March to measure the nation’s growth in bike riding.
Super-sized SUVs are eyeing our streets
Car companies who produce super-sized SUVs and utes to the US are eyeing Australia as a potential market, despite their growing risk to vulnerable road users.
Biking and hiking trails deliver massive benefits
Following the big burn across the nation, further evidence has emerged to support the case for a strong investment pipeline for new trails across Australia.
Bikes scoot way ahead in benefits race
Electric scooters are a failure when it comes to providing health benefits to individuals and environmental benefits to the community, a new study finds.
Recall: major back-pedal on kids bikes
A large range of childrens’ bikes have been recalled because they lack a rear back-pedal brake. See a list of recalled models.