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October 2020
Detour for Ring Road Trail at Merri Creek Trail
There will be a detour of the M80 trail from just east of Sydney Road, Faulkner, through to Mahony’s Road, where it meets the Merri Creek Trail.
Recall: Fork behind the Curve
Curve Cycling has recalled the Carbon GXR fork due to a potential to crack.
Exhibition Street work set to start
Work is set to start on the first stretch of protected bike lanes on Exhibition Street between Flinders and Bourke Streets in the Melbourne CBD.
Safety boost for the Boulie
Road cameras have been rolled out on Yarra Boulevard to target the elusive boulie tacker, hoons and other anti-social behaviour.
More trains, bikes to gain
Trains will start running on the new elevated Upfield line on 2 November, signalling that construction will soon enough turn to the new bike trail.
Flooded trail fixed, for now
The incessant flooding of the Federation Trail at Laverton North may be a thing of the past. Fingers crossed.
Have your say on Shrine to Sea Trail
The Victorian Government is asking bike riders to contribute ideas to the plan for the Shrine to Sea Trail project.
E-bikes good option for those older and less healthy
A recent study has shown that older riders, along with those with health conditions, are just as safe on an e-bike as their younger and fitter brethren.
World Heritage sites give cars the boot
Some of the most valued and appreciated places in the world are taking a lesson from the COVID-19 lockdown and keeping their streets clear of motor cars.
A country trail for the taste buds
Bike riders in New South Wales have been spreading jam and cream, not the virus, along a new country trail that has gained popularity through the pandemic.
Scorching the Munda Biddi Trail
A Perth rider became the first to complete the epic 1000km Munda Biddi Trail in under four days last week, smashing the pervious record by 16 hours.
Bus operation to squeeze bike lane
The William Street bike lane along the Flagstaff Gardens will be squeezed for space for a while during November due to a major replacement-bus operation.
Bridgewater bridge design out for comment
It seems paths on bridges is the flavour of the month, with consultation for a design for the new Bridgewater Bridge kicking off this week.
Closures on the Hallam Bypass Trail
There will be intermittent closures of the Hallam Bypass Trail from now until the end of November as part of Stage 2 of the Monash Freeway Upgrade.
Quarterly members report
As an organisation that prides itself on being honest, inclusive, progressive and committed, we wanted to give our members a quick report on what's happened this quarter and how we're tracking.
Taste the Tassie Trail, loop the Domain
Our north-west riders are giving people a taste of the Tasmanian Trail on Sunday 25 October with a 35 km ride between Railton to Sheffield and then on to Paradise.
Ring Road Trail overpass back in action
A temporary ramp has been installed at the Blaxland Avenue overpass on the M80 trail, reopening the connection over to the north-side of the freeway.
Emergency doctors quicker on a bike
Paris is discovering that the best way to get doctors to where they are needed in an emergency is on a bicycle.
Tassie Bike News Bites
A Ride2Uni pilot program, Burnie traffic school idea, new bike parking in Hobart schools, a new shared path in Freycinet National Park, and Queenstown MTB progress all feature in this edition of Bike News Bites.
Powerline works on the Merri Creek Trail
Riders should be aware of upcoming maintenance activities on the busy Merri Creek Creek Trail between the Brunswick Velodrome and Ceres.
New business guide supports more riding
Employers who want to make it easier for staff and customers to ride to their businesses can now get help from Bicycle Network’s Bikes are Good Business guide.
Tasman Bridge funding a game changer
Shared paths on the Tasman Bridge would be a game changer for Hobart, opening up the possibility of riding or walking to the city for thousands of eastern shore residents.
VicHealth encourages families to get active on way to school
As primary school kids in metro Melbourne join their regional peers in heading back to the classroom, AFL great Cameron Mooney and VicHealth are encouraging families in getting active on their commute.
Federal budget 2020/21 – what does it mean for bikes?
The federal budget was released on Tuesday night. There is some indirect money for bikes, but Australia still lags behind.
Tassie Bike News Bites
Tassie Bike News Bites includes Hobart travel data, Wynyard boys calling for bike lanes and Launceston students fixing bikes, East Derwent Highway upgrade and a new pump track in Burnie.
Northern River Rail Trail one step closer
A new rail trail in NSW is one step closer after legislation passed last week in the Lower House for the Northern Rivers Rail Trail.
$6.5M bid for East Gippsland Rail Trail development
The East Gippsland Rail Trail is in line for a major redevelopment as part of plans to revitalise the fire ravaged district.
It’s time to vote for your Councillors Victoria
As ballots start to reach mailboxes for this year’s local government elections, Bicycle Network is calling on Victorians to help elect candidates that support people-friendly streets.
Victoria secures UCI World Championships
The world’s leading amateur road cycling event, the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships, is coming to regional Victoria in 2025.
Super Sunday set for 8 November
Registrations are now open for Bicycle Network's Super Sunday recreational count on Sunday 8 November 2020.
Long-term bike vision for regional WA
Western Australian state and local governments are working together to develop a strategic long-term vision for bike riding, active transport and bike tourism.
Access to bike lanes increases physical activity in children
If we build it, will they come? A new study suggests yes: greater access to bike facilities can contribute to increased physical activity in children.
Riding a bike during work improves performance
If you're looking for a practical solution to increase your physical activity, boost performance and improve general wellbeing in the workplace, working from a bike may be the answer.
Safety upgrade for Horsham roundabout riders
One of Horsham's busiest intersections is being upgraded to incorporate bike lanes and improve safety for roundabout riders.
New push for truck safety
A new guide from the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator is a step in the right direction for making heavy vehicles less of a risk to bike riders and pedestrians.
Better bike lane at Fed Square
Work has started on the installation of security bollards along Swanston Street outside Federation Square that will improve the bike lane in the bustling block.
Councils to lift their game?
A new information hub has been created to improve the capability of local government to plan, design, deliver, activate and evaluate active travel projects.
Tow away zones extended
Drivers that casually park on clearways in Melbourne could find their cars towed away and impounded under new rules being rolled out.
Elizabeth Street transformation starts
Early works to prepare for a transformation of the southern end of Elizabeth Street are now getting underway with some disruption to bike routes expected.
Two new bike bridges arrive
Riders won’t have long to wait to try out two massive bridges that will vastly improve life on the bike in Melbourne’s inner west.
Minimum passing distance laws and pop-up lanes coming to Victoria
Minimum passing distance laws are set for Victoria and 100km of quick-build bike lanes will pop up in inner-Melbourne to help us reach COVID normal.
To shave or not to shave? That is the question.
You've started cycling more, and the question begs, do you shave your legs? Does it really matter? We talk to riders from the Bicycle Network team.
Around the Bay around the block
This weekend we should be riding Around the Bay. While we can't be together, we've still got some ways to celebrate.
Federal budget: help us pedal to a better normal
Earlier this year Bicycle Network made a federal submission with a plan for bikes. It can now help us bounce back in a COVID-normal world.
Seniors Week focus on e-bikes
Our Seniors Week activities this year include two free social rides and an online forum all about e-bikes to help more people stay riding for longer.
COVID-19 recovery consultation begins
This month will see the start of community consultation about the state’s recovery from COVID-19 restrictions and we’d like to see better support for more people to ride up there with other major infrastructure ideas.