Newsroom

for

September 2022

Writing to candidates this federal election

Writing to local candidates

Contacting your local candidates this federal election will help strengthen the voice for people who ride bikes in Australia.

Open Streets kicks off in Term 3

Over three Fridays in September Bicycle Network held its first Open Streets trials of the year at Moreland Primary School, as part of Moreland City Council’s Ride and Stride Project.

Input needed from inner west riders

The City of Maribyrnong is looking to strengthen its focus on bike riding in Melbourne's inner west and it wants to know your priorities for a better riding environment.

Exercise makes hearts healthy

A major new study has further strengthened the evidence that physical activity such as bike riding reduces the incidence of heart attack and stroke.

Helping riders of all abilities gain freedom

Disability assistive technology provider TADTas is helping more people to get riding through the Freedom Wheels program, bringing adapted bikes into the state to provide different levels of physical support according to individual needs.

Tassie Bike News Bites

Hobart gets creative with its bike parking, TasWater works on the Intercity Cycleway, Burnie's pump track gets grand opening and north-west riders lobby for sign removal to solve pinchpoint.

Get moving in spring with a social ride

The social rides this fortnight are a great mix of longer and shorter rides and include a practice run around the route for the Cygnet Cycling Festival’s family ride on 5 November.