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August 2020

Womens Health good reason to go for a ride

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.