October 2021
National Ride2Work Day on Wednesday 10 November is the perfect time to rethink how you get to your place of work or study. See what we've got planned.
Tassie Bike News Bites
This edition's Bike News Bites examines a new crossing over the Channel Hwy, new path in Kingston and road resurfacing in Glenorchy as well as the Dial Range management plan, Labor supporting Derwent Valley rail funding and Augusta Rd petition.
Have your say on central Hobart plan approach
Release of the joint state–local government plan for central Hobart is still several months away but in the meantime a discussion paper will be released on 26 October outlining the approach to the plan and you can have your say.
Cygnet, Gunns Plains & Hobart rides
The coming fortnight has the usual array of interesting Hobart rides as well as a scenic loop out of Cygnet and through Gunns Plains, both with some decent hill climbs.
City chills pop-up rage
The panicky and fevered reaction against the pop-up bike lanes and on-street dining initiatives that spread across Melbourne during COVID times can be safely cured, according to a report to the City of Melbourne.
Is this the worst Hobart roundabout to cross?
The government is calling for comments on how the Mornington roundabout in Hobart could be improved for cycling, walking, public transport and driving.
Do I really need standalone bike insurance?
Do you know the differences between home & contents and standalone insurance when it comes to covering your bike? We've put together this piece to explore some of the differences between the two.
The world is divided on riding in bad weather
New research out of Queensland suggests that some international cities are more open to the idea of riding in the rain than others.
Arden precinct plan firms up
Planning is nearing completion on the new bike-friendly precinct to be developed above and around the new underground Metro station in North Melbourne.
Mornington Trail on track for completion
A major effort is underway to banish the missing links on the Bay Trail along the Mornington Peninsula.