The opening of a new bridge over Brooker Avenue provides an easy link between the Intercity Cycleway and Hobart's city centre.
Newsroom
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April 2020
Go west, rides are peaceful there
A new self-guided ride explores the hills of West Hobart, Lenah Valley and Mt Stuart with stops at Knocklofty Reserve and Acanthe Park.
Beware of the concrete pumper
Riders heading north on Swanston Street will confront a major concrete pumper installation in Swanston Street.
Main Yarra Trail extension gets rolling
The Main Yarra Trail is to be extended through to the Warrandyte town centre.
COVID-19 is an opportunity. Seize it!
Melbourne could be the first city to seize the coronavirus crisis as a once in a generation opportunity to re-craft streets for active travel.
The King likes bikes
Bicycle advocacy can be challenging at times, but stories about the biggest sports star on the planet loving bikes makes it a little easier.
Feds offer councils stimulus cash
Bike routes could benefit from a Federal Government stimulus package on offer to councils for transport projects, if councils act quickly and decisively.
Thinking about buying a bike?
If you’re thinking about jumping on the two-wheeled bandwagon but don’t have a trusty steed, check out this quick guide to buying a bike during coronavirus.
How are you getting around?
We want to know whether the wider community perception of bike riding has changed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Take our survey.
Tassie Bike News Bites
Community comment on how to improve riding conditions on the West Tamar Hwy and Hobart's proposed MTB track network, MTB podcasts, Sharron Yaxley topping world Zwift distance for women, and recreational path etiquette features in this edition of Tassie Bike News Bites.
Hobart dreams big for MTB network
A new plan to increase the number and variety of MTB tracks in the foothills of kunanyi/Mt Wellington is out for public comment.
NSW rail trails gather momentum
New South Wales rail trails are on the move with four new regional trails ramping up their efforts for funding, planning and construction.
Keep the Black Dog on the leash
According to a recent study, even people genetically vulnerable to depression are protected from it by three hours of physical activity each week.
Exercise outside requires a suitable outside
There is a reason we have reached peak activity on our beautiful trails and calm, green streets at the moment – there are so few of them.
New cycleways on the way for Inner West
Residents of Sydney’s Inner West will soon enjoy three new cycleways and paths as part of state government funding to revitalize open spaces along the Parramatta Road corridor.
Upcoming works on Greensborough Road
Riders on the trail alongside Greensborough Road in Macleod will need to take care on a short detour next week.
Station St Carrum lane closure plus Nepean restrictions
Station Street Carrum south bound will be closed to traffic from Monday until the end of the next month. The Nepean Highway will be restricted.
Greens renew call for passing law
Minimum passing distance laws will be on the agenda when the Victorian parliament sits tomorrow.
Bikes don’t scare off customers
Another study has found that building better bike infrastructure through shopping districts does not result in economic damage to local traders.
COVID-19 creating state of physical activity
With so many people out riding and walking during the COVID-19 restrictions, governments need to create more space.