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July 2021

West coast positions itself as MTB hotspot

The first of the new Queenstown mountain bike trails open to the public this month as the council seeks public feedback before 30 July on a plan to link the region’s towns with more trails.

Tassie Bike News Bites

New and improved paths dominate this Bike News Bites at Penguin, Rosny and kunanyi/Mt Wellington, along with KBUG's first meeting and ride leader training in Devonport.
E-bikes more popular than electric vehicles

E-bikes more popular than e-vehicles

The pace of the move to electric cars is going at the speed of a snail, while the growth in e-bikes is going like a rocket. The market is pointing us in the right direction.
Paris speed limits reduced

Paris goes totally slow

Paris will soon become even more welcoming to bikes as the city authorities extend the 30km/h speed limit to the whole city.
Riders primed for Amazon

Riders primed for Amazon

Online shopping giant Amazon is so keen on bike commuting that it will pay riders to deliver themselves to work on their bikes.
Pipeline trail upgrade planned

Pipeline trail upgrade planned

The Federation Trail through Brooklyn will be enhanced as planning begins for the next stage of the Greening the Pipeline project. Have your say.
Preston laneway closure

Preston laneway closure

A laneway near Bell Station sometimes used by riders for local access will be closed until late next year.

Test yourself on the bike this month

We’ve got a few testing rides coming up this month with the 40 km ride out to Granton, the hilly Knocklofty Kneetrembler and scenic Kangaroo Bay to Droughty Point: stay strong, ride long!