Kingborough MTB Park closing
The Kingborough Mountain Bike Park will go from Sunday 31 May to allow construction of the Tasmanian Devils training facilities.
Construction on the site will last about two years and new mountain bike trails and pump track will be rebuilt as part of the new facilities.
Council staff are exploring options for a temporary pump track at an alternative location to provide an interim riding facility during construction.
Launceston considers bikes in Cameron Street
The City of Launceston has called for designs for Cameron Street that include street trees, improved footpaths, cycleways, traffic and “public realm” upgrades.
The advertisement for the work mentions the desirability of housing markets in the street and connecting Royal Park, Civic Square and City Park.
The opportunity for businesses to tender for the work closes on 15 June.
What do you think of the North East Rail Trail?
Rotary Scottsdale is surveying users of the 26 km rail trail between Scottsdale and Billycock Hill to help shape its future management.
The survey asks about your rail trail experience, what you used the trail for, how you heard about the trail, and any suggestions for making it more enjoyable: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/C6T92VR
And speaking of the trail, the Run and Ride festival dates have been set for this year so mark your calendar for riding on Sunday 20 September: https://www.railtrailrunride.com.au/
Swansea–Freycinet bicycle crossing
A new ferry service has sprung up to carry riders and bikes across the Swan River between Swanwick and Dolphin Sands, eliminating a chunk of highway riding from many east coast adventures.
The boat can take up to 10 people and will also carry bikes, cost $35 per person.
Phone Josh from SK Vessels on 0417 326 253 to make a booking.
Hobart maintenance workshops extended
Eudaimonia Cycling Tours and Giant Hobart are opening their bike maintenance workshops to the public, with the next session scheduled for 9 June.
Book through the website: tasmaniancyclingtours.com/workshops
Macquarie St works in May
State Roads are working at night to repair and resurface Macquarie Street in Hobart between Barrack and Harrington streets, starting on Wednesday 6 May.
Most riders shouldn’t be affected with work happening between 7.30 pm and 5.30 am, but beware of the works as the road surface may be uneven until it’s all due to finish on Tuesday 19 May.
Main image: Kingborough Council
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