Newsroom

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February 2019

10 years of peaks

Craig Hobart – Peeling the Onion

Craig's inspiring story from Peaks Challenge Falls Creek 2013 describes being broken but never beaten, and finding another gear when your mates have your back.

Ride2School Golden Wheel goes west

Warrnambool West Primary School has received Bicycle Network's Ride2School Golden Wheel for having the best active travel rate in Victoria.
NSW Future Transport Strategy

NSW Labor commits millions for bikes

Labor have committed to spend $412 million on infrastructure that makes it easier to ride and walk if the party wins the NSW State Election next month.
Distracted-driving

Bike riders spot distracted drivers

A survey by Bicycle Network has found out just how often bike riders are spotting distracted driving and the impact it is having on riding.
dutch reach

How the Dutch Reach could have stopped a dooring

A disturbing video emerged this week of two riders being doored on Port Road in Adelaide.  The incident captured on helmet cam, clearly shows the driver opening his car door into the path of oncoming riders who are subsequently thrown from their bikes. Both riders were taken to hospital with leg and shoulder injuries. We [...]

South Kensington bike route changes

Riders will face temporary changes to their route within the Lloyd Street business estate near South Kensington station from this weekend.

Capital City Trail upgrade—smooooth!

The City of Yarra is upgrading the rather bumpy section of the Capital City Trail between St Georges Road and Bennett Street, and detours are in place.