Bicycle Network is calling for a change to Australia’s bicycle helmet laws.
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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.
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.
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
Bicycle Network is calling for a change to Australia’s bicycle helmet laws that would allow adults to decide whether they should wear a helmet when they’re not riding on the road. In all Australian states and territories (excluding Northern Territory), it is currently mandatory for people to wear a helmet whenever and wherever they ride […]
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.