We’ve got plenty of pre-Christmas free social rides to keep you busy this month before the traditional slow-down, with a mix of mountainous thigh testers, easy e-bike rides and scenic gravel paths.
Newsroom
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November 2020
A look at the Victorian budget
Wetsuits were required to get to the bottom of the Victorian 2020/21 budget released this week, but details emerged about both new and delayed projects.
NSW government announces food delivery taskforce
In response to the recent spate of delivery rider deaths in NSW, the state government has announced a taskforce to investigate the gig economy.
New Clarence bike routes on the cards
A study into the Hobart to Sorrel corridor is recommending new off-road and on-road cycleways to provide more transport options.
Gig economy inquiry must be expedited
Findings from the New South Wales Legislative Council’s inquiry into the gig economy must be expedited to make a better workplace for food delivery riders.
Elizabeth St uphill bike lane to be trialled
The Hobart Council is set to trial an uphill painted bike lane alongside its Ready for Business project on Elizabeth Street between Melville and Brisbane streets.
Cycleways down the centre of popular Sydney streets
Sydney continues to utilize pop-up cycleways to plug gaps in their network, announcing three new pilot lanes on Oxford Street, Liverpool Street and College Street.
Murray to Mountain Trail extension funded
Another 30 kilometres will be added to the Murray to Mountain Trail by next autumn, the state government announced today.
Greensborough Road path closure for North East Link works
A six-month closure of a section of the Greensborough Road trail is about to begin.
Box Hill to Hawthorn trail gathers steam
The proposal for a vital bike corridor from the east has firmed, as the Department of Transport moves to conclude feasibility study into a bike corridor from Box Hill to Hawthorn.
ANCAP campaign highlights autonomous vehicle technology
A new advertising campaign has been launched showing how autonomous vehicle technology can take over control from drivers and avoid crashes.
Buy a bike now or Yule miss out
A global shortage of bicycles might see Australians miss out on their two-wheeled Christmas wishes.
Park and Ride for bikes at Bulleen
In an innovative development, a massive new ‘bus station’ to be built at Bulleen will have advanced facilities for bike riders.
Pop-up bike fest in the Gong
The City of Wollongong is hosting a pop-up bike fest next weekend, and continuing to pedal hard towards becoming a world class bike riding destination.
Fairfield pipe bridge closure
The Fairfield pipe bridge crossing the Yarra River will be closed during off-peak hours next week.
Bridge lift at Sayers and Palmers Road
The new Federation Trail bridge truss over Sayers and Palmers Road in Williams Landing will be lifted into place this weekend.
An offer from Maurice Blackburn
Maurice Blackburn is offering Bicycle Network members 30% off* MyLife Wills®.
Hawthorn Bridge works close path link
A short section of path that riders use to connect to Bridge Road via Yarra Boulevard from the Main Yarra Trail will be closed from time to time from next week until Christmas.
Moonee Ponds Creek link underway
A new connection on Moonee Ponds Creek Trail has reached the delivery phase with work on a new bridge linking Essendon and Brunswick West starting next year.
More bike space on regional trains
Tourism in regional Victoria will get a boost now that more bikes can be fitted on the new generation of long haul Vlocity trains.
Harley unveil good-looking e-bikes
Harley Davidson have unveiled the first four models from their new e-bike spinoff company Serial 1, and as perhaps expected they look great and cost plenty.
Wollongong’s MTB masterplan takes shape
Wollongong City Council is set to begin detailed design and construction work on the early stages of the Cringila Hills Masterplan, with mountain bikes at the forefront.
Intermittent disruption of Djerring Trail
Riders on the Djerring Trail between between Caulfield and Clayton stations face intermittent access restriction over the next month.
Tassie Bike News Bites
This edition's News Bites looks at a mat for events that educates riders about bicycle passing distances, the Launceston bike museum looking for volunteers, new MTB tracks, and a school striving to get more students to ride.
Can I still ride my bike outdoors?
Bicycle Network has advice about when, where and who you can ride with during coronavirus restrictions. Advice was last updated on 23 November 2020.
Riding rises amongst older adults
More over 50’s are riding, riding more often, and liking it more, according to a recent survey by by the American Association of Retired Persons, who offered tips from their findings.
Bike wheel that filters air
Not only do bikes not spew muck into the air we breath, a new wheel design from London could mean that in the future they also suck the muck out of the air.
Recall: Fork out of the Salsa
Forks fitted to some of the 2020 Salsa Cutthroat model have been recalled because they can fail.
Frensham Reserve trail closed
The relocation of transmission towers to Frensham Reserve, Watsonia will require the closure of a section of the trail this month.
Road works on Great Ocean Road
Riders taking advantage of the new freedoms and exploring further west on the Great Ocean Road may encounter a lane closure at Separation Creek.
More security installation along the Yarra
Riders should take care as work gets underway next week on the installation of additional security measures in public areas on the north and south banks of the Yarra River.
As lockdown lifts, riding remains staggeringly high
As lockdown restrictions lift heading into summer, early data suggests that the boom in bike riding is here to stay.
Ferry, new paths to spark eastern shore cycle revolution?
The Tasmanian Government has announced a one-year ferry trial between Bellerive and Hobart that will provide free travel to people with a bicycle or Metro Greencard.
New Norfolk Day Out
A day's ride to New Norfolk, a cruisy e-bike cruise up the Queens Domain, an exploration of eastern shore bush tracks and Intercity Cycleway are all included in upcoming social rides.
Survey finds customer willingness to walk
How people get into Hobart's city centre and how they'd like to get there was the subject of a public survey run for us by an intern from the University of Tasmania’s School of Business and Marketing.
Lord Mayor searches for reverse gear
City of Melbourne councillors are planning on bringing more cars back into the CBD with the lure of cheap parking.
Norway has the hots for studs
A scheme for studded, slip-proof bike tyres has gone gangbusters in Norway as the Nordic nation moves into winter.
800 drivers cop distraction fines
More than 800 people were caught using their mobile phone while driving during a recent Victoria Police operation.
Intersection upgrade starts in North Melbourne
Work has started on a significant upgrade at the junction of several busy bike routes in North Melbourne.
Raleigh Road Bridge gets wider, safer path
Riders will be relieved that the narrow and crowded path across the Maribyrnong River on the Raleigh Road Bridge will be widened.
Inquest into death of Norman MacKenzie finalised
A coroner's report into the death of Norman MacKenzie who died as a result of head injuries from a crash with a bike rider in 2017 has been released.
Super Sunday set for this sunny weekend
Volunteers will be out in force on trails and paths this weekend to record the number of people riding and walking for Bicycle Network's Super Sunday count.
Who’s got your back?
We’re on a quest to recognise the bike riding heroes who have your back.
New Beach Road bike lane for Batemans Bay
Cycling along one popular stretch of Beach Road just got safer for riders in Batemans Bay, with a new cycle lane between Batehaven and Surf Beach.
Reimagining a more sustainable Sydney
Bikes were front and centre when handing out awards this week for the NSW government's Public Space Ideas competition.
Tasman Bridge crash, wait for new paths
A woman has been seriously injured riding her bike across the Tasman Bridge this morning.
Trading in old cars for e-bikes proves popular
A 'cash-for-clunkers' scheme in Lithuania has seen thousands of residents trade in their old polluting motor vehicles for shiny new e-bikes and scooters.
Level crossing project to test bike commitment
The Glen Huntly level crossing removals present an opportunity for the state government to honour its obligations to include essential bike infrastructure, but your feedback is crucial.
E-bike coffee cruises in Hobart are back!
Our e-bike coffee cruise social rides are back on the Hobart calendar and we've got another eastern shore adventures coming up at the end of the month.
Vital path link closed
The bike link on Todd Road, Port Melbourne, will be closed for all of next week, with the off-road path to be re-instated following electricity works under the bridge.
Tassie Bike News Bites
New MTB plans for Hobart and Glenorchy, changes to Meehan Range MTB hub, community rides in Launceston and try an e-bike opportunities in Hobart feature in this Tassie Bike News Bites.
Trails a’Plenty – $20M bushland link
Planning is now underway for the new $20.4M Plenty River Trail project through Plenty Gorge in Melbourne’s north.
Detour for bike bridge construction
Work will start later this month on the new bridge that will take the Federation Trail over the Westgate Freeway inbound exit ramp at Williamstown Road.
New overpass opens
The new overpass across the Westgate Freeway to link Brooklyn and Altona North will be open next Monday.
Capp continues at Town Hall
The results from the big election are in and Sally Capp will return as Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne, with Nicholas Reece to serve as her deputy.
Seddon sewer project
Melbourne Water will be undertaking sewer inspections around Seddon this month on streets that can be busy with bikes.
Sharpen your learning with a short, sharp fang on the bike
The link between vigorous exercise and a healthy brain has once again been confirmed by medical research team from Geneva.
French apply gastric band to car avoirdupois
French drivers are facing a scary tax slug as the nation attempts to rein in the growing ownership of large polluting vehicles.
Next-gen cargo bikes are on the way
A new generation of cargo bikes aimed at the logistics business will soon hit the streets, currently being tested in a number of German cities.
Can Skylands change Tassie development?
Droughty Point on Hobart’s River Derwent is set to become the capital’s newest suburb, but can it set a new standard for residential development so it becomes more than a place to drive in and out of, including good cycling links?