The Gardiners Creek Trail underpass at Glenferrie Road, Kooyong, will be unexpectedly closed this weekend and all of next week.
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January 2022
Better bike lanes for city’s top end
Streets in the Parliamentary precinct at the top end of Bourke Street are to be reconfigured to give bike riders and pedestrians much improved access to and through the area.
Brisbane parks gear-up for bike boom
The boom in off-road bike riding around Brisbane has caused the Brisbane City Council to earmark 40 parks and reserves to include new off-road cycling facilities
New shared path to Perth
A new shared path along the eastern side of Mitchell Freeway aims to fill the off-road gap for bike riders and pedestrians journeying into Perth CBD.
What makes a great bike lane?
It is important to understand the various elements that go into making a good bike lane. We’ve broken these down into three essential components.
Mount Canobolas mounting biking network seeks approval
Orange City Council are seeking State Government approval for plans to build a network of 100 kilometres of mountain bike trails on Mt Canobolas.
Preparing to pedal back to the office
With many Victorians heading back to the office at the start of 2022 after an extended stint at the home office, here are some handy tips to help you rethink your commute.
Brief trail delays on Gardiners Creek Trail
Riders along Gardiner’s Creek Trail under the freeway in Toorak will be paused periodically this Thursday and Friday.
Safer vehicle designs mean safer roads
The growing demand for space amongst the different types of road patron in Australia heightens the risks of on-road crashes. We need to be ready.
Show your support for the Hamilton-Coleraine Rail Trail
The Hamilton-Coleraine trail is located just south of the Grampians in Western Victoria, and takes riders through picturesque farmland and red gum country.
Cargo bikes to support online ordering habits
With increasing online ordering habits, cargo bikes could be the best bet to secure sustainable supply chains, while helping local communities and economies thrive and reduce emissions.
More lives lost on Victorian roads in 2021
Lives lost on roads across the state ticked upwards by 13% in 2021 for a total of 239. Eleven of those involved people on bikes, down from 14 the previous year.
London bans fiery e-scooters on public transport
Numerous incidents of private e-scooters catching fire has led to them being banned from public transport in London.
Are cars the new cigarettes?
French Government has mandated that car advertisements will have to include messages encouraging people to consider less polluting transport alternatives.
Social rides rolling through summer
Our social rides calendar is already chockers for the coming weeks, so you have lots to choose from.
Starting young to build bike culture
Bicycle Network is recommending the federal government allocate $20 million per fiscal year to behavior change programs that provide young people with bike skills for the future.
Have your say on Ryde Green Links plan
City of Ryde has created a Green Links draft Masterplan for the County, Shrimptons Creek and Terrys Creek corridors, and are seeking feedback from the public.
Is it time to ramp up ‘bike tourism’?
Every time you pop out on a day of riding, you are engaging in bike tourism. Is it time for the Australian Government to commit more funding?
National Road Safety Strategy: what’s in it for bikes?
The National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030 sets out the Australian Governments key actions for making safer roads.
Lane closures in Burnley Street
Riders on Burnley Street in Richmond may encounter partial lane closures over the next few weeks as Melbourne Water contractors replace underground sewer vent lines.
Northern rides join Bicycle Network
Our social rides program will have more northern rides on offer thanks to the Tamar Bicycle User Group’s (TBUG) decision to affiliate with Bicycle Network.
Road works on Mount Dandenong route
Works to upgrade the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road are underway again and riders can expect periodic lane closures in Tremont and Sassafras for short periods.
Federation Trail closure extended
There is bad news for riders on the Federation Trail with a temporary six-week closure being extended an extra three months.
Detours on Darebin Creek Trail
The Darebin Creek Trail in Mill Park will be subject to detours early in 2022 as works on the new Child’s Road Bridge continues.
Yarra Boulevard roadworks
Riders on Yarra Boulevard in Richmond will encounter road works over the next month as raised wombat crossings are being installed outside Melbourne Girls College.
Positive provisioning for active travel
With the federal election looming, Bicycle Network are calling for mandatory positive provisioning that requires all federally funded transport projects to provide infrastructure and facilities for active travel.
Speeding bike riders put through the wringer
A flaw in the system has led Bicycle Network to assist 16 members in wading through complicated legal proceedings and avoiding exorbitant fines after being caught breaking the speed limit on their bicycles.
Mt Donna Buang Road closed
Riders in the eastern Yarra Ranges should be aware that Mt Donna Buang Road is closed between Mount Toolebewong and the Mt Donna Buang Road summit due to a landslip.