August 2020
With rain washing out a couple of our recent social rides we’re crossing our fingers that the next few weekends dry up as we’ve got some great rides coming up, including our monthly Women on Wheels ride on Sunday 6 September celebrating Womens Health Week 7–11 September.
Europe’s pop-up lanes are promising
German climate researchers have assessed that the new bike infrastructure rolled out across Europe has potential to deliver $3B in health benefits each year.
More cycleways to pop-up in Sydney
Sydney's pop-up cycleway scheme rolls on, with Stage 2 plans including over 20 kilometres of new bike lanes across eight council areas.
Great Vic Bike Ride held off for 2020
The Great Vic will sadly not go ahead this year due to COVID-19, however we will be back in 2021 to visit the art silos and Grampians in Western Victoria.
E-bikes spark more riding
A study of the health benefits of e-bikes has found that that although physical exertion is only moderate, people tend to ride more often.
No more slip-sliding away
Riders will be relieved that there is no longer a risk of hitting the deck on the pontoon bridges over the Moonee Ponds Creek in West Melbourne.
Canning approaches completion
The year-long disruption of bike-busy Canning Street during the major M205 water main project is almost wrapped up, with only a few detours remaining.
Life slows down but the cars speed up
With streets notably quieter during lockdown, police have announced an alarming trend in dangerous speeding drivers taking advantage of the extra space.
Park it for the Planet and get quaxing
Have you heard of quaxing? It's the easiest way to reduce your transport carbon emissions and you can start tomorrow on Park if for the Planet day.
NSW streets set for bike-friendly makeovers
The NSW Government has announced a list streets due for temporary transformations as part of their $15 million Streets as Shared Spaces Program.