Here’s a quick summary on what we got up to in quarter two and how we’re tracking as we work to make it easier for everyone to ride.
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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 17 February 2021.
Government gives $1.47m to NE Rail Trail
The extension of the North East Recreation Trail is closer to fruition with the announcement of renewed Australian Government funding of $1.47 million.
Newcrest Orange Challenge delivers drought relief
Five farmers in Molong have shared a donation of 73 bales of hay to help them through drought thanks to funds raised through the Newcrest Orange Challenge.
Covid count shows bikes are booming
Bike riders made up nearly half of all users on Hobart's recreational paths in a count done on 25 April to document the boom in riding during COVID-19 restrictions.
Keep pedalling positivity
Bicycle Network's CEO Craig Richards shares some important things he wants our members and the wider community to know as we face the unknown challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
South Australian start for the greatest Great Vic ever
Thousands of riders of all ages and abilities will set off from Robe, South Australia on Saturday for the longest and greatest Great Vic Bike Ride ever.
2 wheels beat 4 in Ride2Work Day Commuter Challenge
Two wheels have beaten four in this year’s Ride2Work Day Commuter Challenge, which saw six different transport options from South Hobart to the waterfront.
Membership just got more rewarding
Bicycle Network is excited to be launching our brand new membership rewards program to offer our members even more benefits.
Time to get Rail Trail works back on track
Now the Legislative Council inquiry into the North East Rail Trail has concluded, it’s time for the state and federal governments to get the project back on track,
Commuter bike count numbers disappointing
The numbers for the Super Tuesday bike count have been crunched and the outcome is disappointing but expected, Cycling South Chair Bill Harvey said today.
Federal money for Hobart cycling
Bicycle Network Tasmania spokesperson Alison Hetherington has welcomed the announcement today of $850,000 in federal money for cycling infrastructure in Hobart from independent MP Andrew Wilkie.
City Deal should have included cycling
Cycling and walking projects to help beat Hobart’s traffic congestion should have been part of today’s Hobart City Deal announcement.
School’s back, is your child ready to ride?
Families are getting ready to send children back to school next week, but how many of them will be riding and walking to school?
Bicycle registration not the answer
Bicycle Network response to Tasmanian Motorcycle Council call for bicycle registration
TASTE bike riders win when they park
Bicycle Network Tasmania is providing free bicycle valet parking at the Taste of Tasmania, offering the chance to win a day’s electric bike hire for two from Cranke.
Calls for a special passing distance policing unit
Bicycle Network is calling for the introduction of a special police unit to enforce the safe passing of people who ride bikes on the road.
Beat the fuel price rises – ride a bike
High fuel prices mixed with better weather could be the catalyst some people need to switch to a bike to get to work and study.
Peddle power now faster and easier
Bicycle Network Tasmania is giving Hobartians the chance to discover more about electric bicycles at its E-bike Expo on Sunday 18 November at the Regatta Grounds.
Change Australia’s helmet laws and let people decide
Bicycle Network is calling for a change to Australia’s bicycle helmet laws.
Bikes blast through in commuter challenge
The trusty bicycle won the day in this morning’s Ride2Work Day Commuter Challenge from Derwent Park to Mawsons Place in Hobart.
Hobart council candidates ready to ride
Hobart council candidates will ride the city’s street this Sunday 30 September to learn how to improve conditions for bicycle riders.
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.
Police lay charges over oil traps
Some slick work by Victoria Police has resulted in a Werribee man being charged over a number of oil spills on the Dynon Road bike path last year.
TAC loophole set to close
People who ride bikes in Victoria are set to have an extended right to TAC compensation under new legislation introduced to State Parliament.
Two-wheeled-wonder celebrated on World Bicycle Day
To mark World Bicycle Day, Bicycle Network is launching a range of Tasmanian ride guides, holding a ride in Hobart and running a social media competition.
Bicycle volunteers kick off week with what they love
Bicycle Network Tasmania will celebrate its volunteers with a social ride and thank you lunch tomorrow at the Waterside Pavilion in Hobart
Separate bicycles from cars for genuine road safety
In Road Safety Week, the best approach for improving safety for bicycle riders is to separate them from vehicle traffic.
Gear-to-peer the next big roller in the sharing economy
Quipmo, the next frontier in the sharing economy, will give Australians access to bicycles and gear anywhere at any time.
Bike Week a reminder of bike benefits
Tasmanian Bike Week, 3–11 March, is the chance to get on a bicycle and remind yourself of why it’s one of the easiest, cheapest, healthiest and most enjoyable ways to get around.
Ride2School promise boon for health, safety
The Liberal Party’s commitment today to fund three years of the Bicycle Network Ride2School program in conjunction with the RACT’s road awareness program will give young Tasmanians the skills they need to stay safer while riding.
Liberals’ new bicycle grants good first step
The Liberals promised $2 million bicycle infrastructure grants program is a welcome first step, but ongoing funding is needed.
NSW can’t wait 40 years to get people moving
Bicycle Network has called on Transport for NSW to fast-track its Future Transport Strategy 2056 to address the state's health and congestion crisis.
Long term Bicycle Network member passes away
Bicycle Network it deeply saddened by the passing of bike rider Ronald Spargo who died during the Audax Sydney-Melbourne Alpine 1200 this week.
Bicycle Network lifts the lid on helmet survey
A survey of almost 20,000 people has found that nearly two-thirds don’t believe you should have to wear a helmet every time you ride a bike in Australia.
Say no to rego, it’s not going to happen
A fatal crash yesterday caused a member of the public to call for bike registration. Registration would not have made a difference, and it never will.
Police charges show one case doesn’t fit all
Charges laid against drivers from separate tragic and sickening crashes in Victoria show that sometimes the police need to take different approaches.
More than just commuting
Both Bicycle Network and Bosch eBike Systems share a common goal: encouraging everyday Australians to jump on their bikes and get active.
Barneson Boulevard set for bike-friendly make-over
One of Darwin’s key boulevards is set to be transformed into a vibrant place for people with the addition of an on-road, separated bike path.
Birds, bees and bikes – ring in spring with a Ride2Work
Spring has finally arrived – it’s time to get the bike out of the garage and get ready for Bicycle Network’s National Ride2Work Day on Wednesday 18 October.
Yarra City Council pioneers 30km/h local streets
The City of Yarra will become the first Victorian council to introduce a 30 km/h speed limit for local road users, a development welcomed by Bicycle Network.
Get on your bike and be counted at Super Tuesday North
Thousands of bike riders in the Northern Territory and Queensland will have their movements recorded and reported tomorrow as part of Bicycle Network’s Super Tuesday North, the country’s biggest visual bike count. More than 180 volunteers have put their hand up to help count people who ride bikes as they make their way to work [...]
Report highlights need for national Ride2School program
Figures released today on children’s bike sales and active travel rates have highlighted the need for a federally funded national Ride2School program.
Watagans hosts gritty new cycling event
Bicycle Network’s Gravel Grit, the newest event on Australia’s cycling calendar, is coming to the Watagans National Park on the New South Wales Central Coast next month.
Crash report: riding a bike is safer than sitting on a chair
New data into the causes of bike crashes has revealed that a person riding a bike has a 0.003% chance of being involved in a crash on any given day.