Devonport school students are ready for a two-wheeled summer thanks to a Ride2School bike skills workshop this week.
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December 2020
Western Ring Path open
The Western Ring Road Path from Kathryn Street to Mahoneys Road is open again.
Bare Creek Bike Park open for business
A $2 million mountain bike park has opened at Belrose's Bare Creek on Sydney’s northern beaches.
Manly cycleway canned
A cycleway planned for The Corso, Darley Road and Whistler Street in Manly has been canned by Northern Beaches Council after public consultation.
New off-road trails identified for Brisbane
A network of new mountain bike tracks, cyclo-cross circuits, pump tracks and off-road trails have been earmarked under Brisbane Council’s draft off-road cycling strategy.
We can see clearly now
Gone are the dark shrouds that had riders blind as they crossed The Moonee Ponds Creek on the narrow path at Footscray Road.
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.
Flower power to bust locked bikes
Amsterdam is to deploy flower power against the plague of bicycles being locked up to its picturesque canals.
A COVID kind of hush
A fascinating study has confirmed that exposure to environmental noise dropped nearly in half during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Trail terminates at Docklands Studios
A section of the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail adjacent to Docklands Studios has closed to enable the construction of the new Sound Stage 6 project.
Caution required at Southgate
Riders should be alert to construction works as a concrete block is installed at the foot of Southgate Ave to control vehicle intrusion into promenade.
New trail for Little Yarra River
Planning is underway for an enticing new trail along the Little Yarra River near Yarra Junction.
Bridge Road and Yarra interruptions ahead
Tram works on Bridge Road and at the connecting Hawthorn Bridge over the Yarra will disrupt riders until mid-January
Recall: Brake lacking on kids bike, no skidding
The Silverback Skid 16" kids bike, model year 2020, has been recalled because it does not have a rear back-pedal brake.
State roads cycling projects get underway
The Tasmanian Government has started work on several projects that will provide off-road share paths on state-owned roads as part of the commitment to spend $2 million per region to improve cycling infrastructure.
Tassie Bike News Bites
The last of the year's Tassie Bike News covers new pump tracks, 2021 Bike Week, new Kingborough bike petition, coastal pathway funding needed, Wild Mersey expanding and a cycleteering challenge in Launceston.
Women get pedalling
Our Women on Wheels ride earlier this month was cancelled due to wind, which means we have two rides coming up in the next few weeks as well as our north-west riders group monthly ride.
How bikes made 2020 better
We often say that the bike is a simple solution to some of the world’s most complicated problems and that was never truer than in 2020.
Lime bikes jump into action
Share bikes are once again back in Melbourne, with electric bike and scooter company Lime releasing hundreds of e-bikes previously owned by Jump.
Time to rev up bike riding investment, government told
There should be a major and immediate expansion of bike riding facilities in Melbourne and major regional cities, according to Infrastructure Victoria.
Bus your bike from the rail trail
Riders on the O'Keefe Rail Trail between Heathcote and Bendigo will soon be able to hitch their bikes to a bus a take a ride back to town.
New Parkiteers open and more to come
More people can now ride to the station and securely park their bike thanks to new Parkiteers recently opened at Hurstbridge and Mentone.
Kogan short-circuits fiery e-bike
Online retailer Kogan has recalled one its e-bike models because the battery is faulty and can catch fire and cause burns.
A day in the life of a riding marshal
Ever wondered what its like to volunteer as a route marshal on the Great Vic Bike Ride? Four of our most dedicated marshals share their experiences.
Brisbane CityCycles up for swap
Brisbane's CityCycle sharebike scheme is set to be shut down and replaced with dockless e-bikes in July 2021.
Opportunity opens for east trail connection
A new station between Surrey Hills and Mont Albert could provide opportunity to develop the proposed trail along the rail corridor from Box Hill to Hawthorn.
NSW Government to invest $710m in walking and cycling
The NSW Government will invest almost $710m in infrastructure for people who ride and walk over the next four years.
Help Yarra get its glow back
The City of Yarra was once—for a while—Australia’s most bike-friendly council, and now there is a chance it can get the title back again.
Making Bagot Road better
Feedback is being sought on how to make Bagot Road in Darwin better for bike riding, with feedback to help concepts for a new path.
Pop-up bike lanes coming to Heidelberg Road
Construction is about to begin on Heidelberg Road to install the first of the Victorian Government’s new pop-up bike lanes.
Major crackdown on reckless driving in NSW
NSW Police and Crime Stoppers have launched a major crackdown on life threatening behaviour, calling on road users to help report drink, drug, dangerous and distracted driving.
Australians need to pedal harder to meet WHO physical activity guidelines
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released new physical activity guidelines and experts say that most Australian’s are falling short of the targets.
Active older adults have better physical and mental health
Older adults with higher physical activity and lower sitting time have better overall physical and mental health, according to a new study from the American Cancer Society.
Paris removes another 10,000 parking spaces
French capital Paris is speeding up the plan to get car parking out of its beautiful, bustling, people-crammed streets.
Down, down down. Dutch cut speed
In a move to cut road casualties amongst children, the Netherlands parliament recently voted that 30kmh will be the limit all streets in built-up areas.
Concern rising over electric scooter problems
A European consumer association road-tested the leading electric scooter brands, and their recommendations were pretty clear: buy a bike instead.
Change to M80 trail detour
Riders along the M80 Ring Road Trail in Thomastown can expect a minor change to their detour from next Monday.
Plans for bike-fueled stimulus in Narooma
The Narooma Mountain Bike Club signed an agreement with Forestry Corporation NSW to develop a network of mountain bike trails in the Bodalla State Forest.
Safety audit for Scarborough Bicycle Boulevard
The third stage of the Bicycle Boulevard project in Scarborough, WA, will continue while a full safety audit is conducted at the request of local drivers.
Tassie Bike News Bites
This edition of Bike News Bites looks at bus drivers being trained in passing distance laws, speed limits in Hobart, width of the Intercity Cycleway, and movement on the coastal pathway.
Federation Trail Detour update
Works on construction of the new Federation Trail bridge at Williams Landing are underway again, causing the trail to be closed and detoured.
Northcote’s first pop-up bike lane coming this month
The City of Darebin will be installing its first pop-up bike lane along South Crescent in Northcote later this month.
Toorak Road underpass improvements
Silt deposits in the Gardiners Creek at Toorak Road are being removed in an attempt to prevent frequent and annoying flooding of the adjacent trail.
Petrol and diesel car ban for UK
The internal combustion engine is going the way of the dodo, with the UK joining California in making plans for a phase out.
20 women to cycle the height of Everest this weekend
A group of 20 women will put their cycling fitness, mental stamina and strength to the test this weekend as they take part in a mass women’s worldwide everesting attempt.