November 2018
Two recent fatalities in Queensland and Western Australia have yet again highlighted the need for better on-road riding environments.
Vale Jonathan Cantwell
Bicycle Network is saddened by the sudden passing of cyclist and friend Jonathan Cantwell.
Our outback escape hits Lonely Planet’s top five
Central Australia made Lonely Planet's top 5 in their recent list of regions ready for the spotlight. Bicycle Network's event team couldn't agree more!
Bike superhighways – everybody wins in Denmark
The Copenhagen Region is continuing to roll out its cycling superhighway infrastructure to encourage people to take longer commutes, and it's working!
Brisbane’s Ann Street slows down for safety
Brisbane's Ann Street is now enforcing a permanent speed reduction from 60km/h to 40km/h between Creek Street and the Riverside Expressway, as of this week.
Health risk shock for sedentary lifestyle
A study investigating claims that extreme exercise can be bad for the heart found the opposite to be true. Fitness levels directly reduced risk of death
Cargo bikes can solve logistics squeeze
A major investigation in Amsterdam has found that e-cargo bikes can viably reduce logistic squeeze by replacing 10-15% of delivery vehicle movements.
VCAT approves Bay Trail extension
In a recent VCAT judgement, the opponents of Kingston City's plan to continue the popular rail trail south through Mentone to Mordialloc were sent packing.
Greens pledge commuting superhighway
The Victorian Greens have unfolded a $250M plan to boost bike riding, including developments in infrastructure, education, bike tourism and existing laws.
Andrews pledges Northern Trails
The Andrews government has pledged major expansion of the trail network in Melbourne’s north, including a commitment to complete the Plenty River Trail.