A major mountain bike facility for Warburton in the Yarra Ranges has received $3m in development funding from the State Government.
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Mullum Mullum Trail now completed
The long anticipated Mullum Mullum Trail in Melbourne’s east opens this weekend, creating a magnificent new circuit for riders.
Troublesome underpass now fixed
Riders have reacted positively to the reopening of the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail at the Dean Street underpass near the Moonee Ponds Racecourse.
Victoria Parade closure
One of the city’s busiest streets, Victoria Parade in Fitzroy, will be totally closed to traffic for several days the weekend after next.
A super count in the north
On Tuesday 4 September, more than 160 people across Queensland and NT got up extra early to help count the numbers of people riding bikes.
Coastal Pathway cashed up
The North-West Coastal Pathway is is set to be extended to from Sulphur Creek to Latrobe after the state government confirmed $4.8 million of funding.
New bike routes for Domain precinct
New and upgraded bike connections should be provided through the Domain Parklands, the Draft Domain Parklands Masterplan suggests.
Going north to count bikes
Australia’s biggest bike count will head north next week when Super Tuesday hits the Northern Territory and Queensland on Tuesday 4 September.
Federation Trail masterplan released
The vision for a linear park along the Federation Trail corridor has advanced to another stage.
Skeleton Creek Trail gets plastic backbone
Recycled plastic is being used for the first time in Victoria to reinforce a bike trail.
Work starts on Margate–Snug shared path
Kingborough Council has started building a 3 metre wide shared cycling and walking path between Snug and Margate, which is due to open before the end of the year.
Calls for change on Chapel Street
The Mayor of Stonnington made a call for protected bike lanes on Chapel Street at this morning’s memorial event for Gitta Scheenhouwer.
Up and over for Upfield
The levels crossings removals planned for Moreland Road and Bell Street in Coburg will have significant implications for major bike routes in the suburb.
Sailing the narrows along the Port
The Footscray Road path is usually plenty wide enough for bikes. Except, from next week along the Port a section will be unexpectedly narrow.
Future of Yarra bridges under microscope
Ageing bridges over the Yarra that have been the bane of bike riders for years may finally be getting some attention, including at Walmer Street.
Council electioneering gears up
All Tasmanian councils are up for re-election in October 2018, so here's your chance to get bicycles on the agenda.
Back in Belmont’s bike plan
Further information is available about upgrades to High Street in Belmont that include easy and comfortable bike connections.
Swan Street works dampened
Recent wet weather has delayed the next round of work on the paths on the Swan Street Bridge.
Living north of the river
Launceston Council has embarked on a project to improve the northern suburbs with transport, public spaces and health in its sights.
Protecting people who ride in Sydney’s inner west
More must be done to protect those who ride bikes in Sydney’s Inner West with data revealing 38 per cent jump in crash rates.