May 2022
A major redevelopment of the Box Hill Central shopping centre will clear the way for desperately needed new bike connections through the precinct.
New recycling scheme gets pumping
The Victorian Government is moving towards the introduction of a container deposit scheme. The empty beer bottle that ends up as glass shards in your tyre will be worth ten cents for recycling.
Tassie Bike News Bites
Councils working to remove barriers on paths, build new paths and ask your opinion on widening existing paths are all in this edition of Bike News Bites, along with our latest Back on your Bike sessions in Devonport.
UK to fund ‘golden age’ for bikes
More than $355 million has been allocated to bikes and pedestrian improvements across England in the latest budget.
‘Leave cars at home’, says Ford
Ford Europe has just launched a new campaign call Park the Car. Yes, they want you to leave the car parked at home in the garage at least one day a week.
Giving roads the right look
A new study suggests that the ‘open road' look results in higher speeds and more crashes.
New Parkiteer at Merinda Park Station
The latest Parkiteer secure bike parking cage is now open at the newly rebuilt Merinda Park station.
Lane departure warnings may finally be mandated in trucks
The Australian Government looks to introduce new regulations to mandate lane department warning systems in all new heavy vehicles.
Celebrate winter with a warming ride
As we head into the winter months there are still plenty of social rides being organised to keep you warm, including a Christmas in June. celebration.
Vivente Bikes to roll out from Tasmania
While many bike manufacturers head to Asia for cost efficiencies, founder and managing director of Vivente Bikes, Noel McFarlane, has decided it makes more economic sense for him to move operations to his north-west Tasmanian farm.