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July 2020

27 July 2020

Launceston to improve transport options

The state government and greater Launceston councils have banded together to produce a transport vision for the area and the good news is that cycling is front and centre.
24 July 2020

Walmer Street switchback setback

The dreaded switchback ramp at the Walmer Street Bridge in Richmond—thought to be condemned to history—has been born again to continue its curse of the bike riders along Melbourne’s Main Yarra Trail.
10 years of peaks
24 July 2020

Hill hunting in the ‘burbs

For those missing the mountains during lockdown, we're compiling a list of local hills in Melbourne. What hill do you have a love/hate relationship with?
20 July 2020

Should I wear a mask when riding?

There are exceptions to mask and face cover rules for people riding bikes, however you always need to carry one and should cover up when possible.
16 July 2020

Final designs for new Upfield trail

With the shutdown of the Upfield line for the elevated rail project just weeks away, final designs have been released for the new stations and the bike trail that will link them.
30km speed limit
16 July 2020

Manly drops and gives us 30

The trip across the harbour to Manly on a ferry has always been peaceful, but now your arrival will match that, with a new speed limit of 30km/h.
16 July 2020

The wheels keep turning

John Fuller is about to turn 70 and his goal is to become the oldest ever Around the Bay participant. Here's his bike story.

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Bicycle Network Membership for riding groups and clubs

Late last year, we launched our Affiliate Membership program, specially designed for cycling groups and clubs.

Bling utes cheat taxpayers

Big, black, bling, blocking out the sun and your view of the road. Giant utes: you can’t help but notice them, and that's the idea, of course.

Bike path to grow longer in Orange

Orange in New South Wales is in line for a nice new stretch of bike path, one that will expand the off-road network and improve access to schools, playgrounds and sports facilities.

Digging begins for Canberra’s Garden City cycleway

Work has kicked off on a key Canberra bike route, setting the wheels in motion for safer and more pleasant journeys through the city’s northern suburbs.

Bike groups call for National Urban Policy to deliver on active transport

In a submission to the federal government’s draft National Urban Policy, Bicycle Network and seven other Australian bicycle organisations have called for active transport infrastructure funding to be increased to 10% of federal transport investment.

In a changing climate the shoreline is no sure thing

Many of our best bike journeys are along coastlines, or up and down the creeks and rivers that meet the sea. These are generally traffic-free routes, scenic, calm and refreshing. But with rising sea levels some of this vital infrastructure is at threat of inundation, erosion and from changes in groundwater chemistry.

Queensland’s big boon for bikes

The Queensland Government has committed to a significant expansion and upgrade of the state’s bike routes, as part of a $315 million investment in paths and infrastructure for active transport over the next four years.

Help more students share the Great Vic experience

The Great Vic Bike Ride is the ultimate school camp, but some students find it more challenging than others to join us.

Back to the drawing board at Caulfield

The future of the vital strategic cycling corridor connection to Caulfield Station has again entered the zone of uncertainty with the City of Glen Eira rejecting options for an alternative route that the council itself had proposed.

Know how to manage your device batteries

Fire safety authorities are becoming increasingly concerned at the risk lithium-ion batteries are posing to our health.

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