We've got three social rides coming up in July in the south, with two exploring Hobart's eastern shore.
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June 2020
Ireland spending up big on bikes
The Republic of Ireland have committed a whopping €360 million annually (over AU$586 million) to cycling and walking schemes for the next five years.
Take our end of trip facility survey
Bicycle Network is asking bike riders how they use end of trip facilities at work and if that might change because of COVID-19.
Rocky gets some federal cash for pathways
Rockhampton Regional Council has been offered almost $1.5 million to put towards new bike and pedestrian pathways as part of the COVID-19 recovery scheme.
Sydney pop-up lanes underway
Work has begun on the City of Sydney’s six new pop-up bike lanes.
Triumph returns to bicycles, after 136 years
Top British motorcycle brand Triumph has launched an e-bike, returning to the mode of travel that launched the company in 1884.
Pop-up plans and big bucks for Brissy bikeways
It's been a big week for bikes in Brisbane, with the City Council announcing funding for bike projects in its budget and confirming pop-up bike lanes.
Video: why I ride a bike every day
To mark Men's Health Week, Bicycle Network CEO Craig Richards told a story about his dad and why physical activity is so important.
Another Harbour Bridge ramp update
Transport officials are finalising plans for cycle ramps at the northern and southern ends of the Sydney Harbour Bridge more than two years after community opposition sidelined the project.
Newcrest Orange Challenge delivers drought relief
Five farmers in Molong have shared a donation of 73 bales of hay to help them through drought thanks to funds raised through the Newcrest Orange Challenge.
COVID has lessons for road safety
A powerful new report urges the government to learn the lessons of COVID-19 and apply them to the development of the new National Road Safety Strategy.
Moonee Ponds Creek Trail upgrade works
During June the Metro Tunnel Project will upgrade a 40 metre-long section of the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail, near Arden Street, starting next week.
How Maurice Blackburn help riders obtain compensation
Bike riders know that it’s not always a collision that can cause you to come off your bike. But unfortunately, compensation law doesn’t always see it that way.
Tassie Bike News Bites
Rail Trails Australia is after a Tassie volunteer representative, Hobart Airport access includes shared path, Glenorchy looking for ideas for its trails, Meehan Range gets a real cliffhanger of a track, Launceston cycling campaign gets boost and the Legislative Council elections are set for 1 August.
Night riders on Footscray Road set for interruptions
Riders along the Footscray Road trail into the city will face several overnight closures and detours over the next month. See the details of planned works.
Rome races to build 150km of new lanes
Rome has sprinted out of the blocks in the race to build 150kms of new bike lanes along the city’s main corridors and connecting streets.
Changed conditions on Burnley Street
There will be some minor impacts expected on people riding bikes in Richmond in early July as the Hawthorn Sewer upgrade project hits Murphy and Palmer Street.
Bikes shed light on town planning
Smart bike lights in the UK are being used to collect cycling data and feedback for town planners to utilise in improving bike riding routes.
New greenlink in Slacks Creek
A new one kilometre greenlink pathway opened in Slacks Creek, Queensland this week, offering a new and exciting healthy space to the community.
Want to commute but don’t know how?
Many people are out of the habit of getting into their cars every morning, now it's broken how do we help them into a new habit of riding to work instead of driving? Finding a route to work they are comfortable with is a big start.
Four social rides on offer this month
After being limited to riding with one other person for months our social ride leaders have burst out of the gates with two rides already held and three more in the offing this month.
Detour set for silt struck Yarra Trail
Dredging of sediment under the pontoons on the Main Yarra Trail through Cremorne has begun, resulting in closure and detours of the trail.
Canning to get final seal
The prolonged water main project along Canning Street is in its final stages, and with work wrapping up, the time has come to give the road a fresh new seal.
Richmond route revs up
Work is starting next week on a major upgrade to the important Elizabeth Street route to the CBD through Richmond.
Launceston brings bikes in from the cold
Launceston Council has voted to improve its representation of bicycle riders with the formation of a new transport committee dedicated to improving active transport in the municipality.
Melbourne fast tracks 40km of bike lanes
Melbourne will get a massive—and fast—upgrade to bike facilities as 40km of bike routes is rushed into construction in response to the COVID-19 impact.
City of Cockburn’s cycling network to get a million dollar boost
The City of Cockburn’s cycling network could be getting a makeover after receiving a $1.07m stimulus grant from the federal government.
So you’re stuck in self-isolation…
Liz Peak has been isolating in hotel, but that hasn't stopped her from riding a bike. Here's how you can keep the wheels turning while in quarantine.
The Australian Pop-up Bike Lane League
The return of footy to our screens may have overshadowed an exciting new national competition: the Australian Pop-Up Bike Lane League (APBL).
Silt tilt strikes Yarra Trail
Silt that has built up beneath the Main Yarra Trail pontoons in Burnley needs to be removed. It will cause closures to the trail.
How to build a bike lane in 10 days
Australian cities could swing back into action sooner than first thought if a Dutch guide to building pop-up bike lanes is followed.
Join Sydney Road bike lane petition
Greens MP Tim Read has set up a petition asking Premier Daniel Andrews to build protected bike lanes on Sydney Road.
Is school traffic a taste of what’s to come?
Traffic data from Sydney and Brisbane has shown what will happen to our roads if pop-up bike lanes aren't installed before we return to the office.
Pontoon bridges open
Two new bridges have opened on the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail and they are a great example of how detours can be done properly.
World Bicycle Day 2020
With riders around the world celebrating World Bicycle Day yesterday, we handed out three $100 bike vouchers to our favourite snaps from the day.
Bikes booming on new Bay Trail
The recently opened section of the Bay Trail south from Mentone is going gangbusters – a ringing endorsement of Kingston Council and the community supporters.
Road closures at Carrum
Riders heading south in the coming days should be aware that Station Street in Carrum will be closed for road works.
Planning starts for Shrine to Sea trail
The concept of developing a bike and pedestrian link along the boulevards from the Shrine of Remembrance to Port Phillip Bay is moving ahead.
Funding announced for Ararat MTB Trails
The Ararat MTB trails will be the State Government first bike tourism project aimed at helping regional Victoria recover from the impact of COVID-19.
Clarence cycling links coming along
Clarence City Council unveiled a new shared path on Rosny Hill Rd last month and is working on improvements to the Foreshore Trail around Montagu Bay.
Social rides to start rolling out again
The move into stage 2 of COVID-19 restrictions means we can start up small group social rides, with the first this Sunday out of Ulverstone.
Getting back to the office, with blinkers on
As our national and state governments are taking their first, fearful steps toward getting Australians back to workplaces, they seem to be forgetting about bikes.
Time to fix Carlton Gardens conundrum
The opportunity to fix some of the awkward bike connections around the Carlton Gardens has arrived in the Carlton Gardens Master Plan. See the plan and have your say.
Tassie Bike News Bites
This edition's bike news includes new short painted lanes in New Town, surveys galore and Bicycle Network helping students reduce their climate emissions.
Hunter’s Hill bike plan seeks rider input
Hunter Hill Council in the Lower North Shore of Sydney is preparing a new bike plan and currently seeking community engagement and consultation.
Seafarers Rest Park needs careful bike provision
Work is underway to design a new urban park adjacent to a popular bike route on the Yarra north bank next to the Seafarers Bridge.
Green transport creates jobs
New research suggests that investment in transforming the transport sector could create millions of new jobs and help countries create greener, healthier economies.
Bikes to rule London streets
Radical changes that will transform London's streets to promote bikes have been announced by the national government and city authorities.
Census data questioned
New research from the University of NSW is questioning the effectiveness of how Australia uses Census data to estimate cycling numbers.
Figures show long term rider rise
New research is challenging the myth that bike riding numbers are declining in Australia and highlights the lack of proper data on national cycling trends.
New advisory committee formed to connect Brisbane bikeways
Brisbane City Council and the Queensland state government have formed an advisory committee to address missing links between the city’s bikeways.
Podcast: Bicycle Network joins Cycling Central
Bicycle Network CEO Craig Richards joined the latest episode of the SBS's Zwift Cycling Central podcast to chat about the boom in bike riding during COVID-19.
Pontoons on the Moonee Ponds Creek
Riders on the trail along the lower Moonee Ponds Creek may be surprised to find themselves on a pontoon floating on the water this week.