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April 2023

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Help us advocate for vulnerable road users

Bicycle Network is planning to make a submission to the Inquiry into the impact of road safety behaviours on vulnerable road users and we want to hear the voices of our 50,000-plus members and friends.

Melbourne fires up stalled bike rollout

The City of Melbourne has rebooted its paused bike infrastructure program by announcing proposals for new separated bikes lanes through North Melbourne and Kensington.

Take a look at your council’s budget

Municipalities around the State are now finalising their budgets, the time we discover if they are taking their responsibilities for active transport seriously.

12 Apostles Trail reaches coast

Construction of Stage 1 of the 12 Apostles Trail—from Timboon down to Port Campbell—is approaching completion and riders are already trying it out.
A man rides a bicycle along the Riverbend path with a guitar slung over his back and bag on his handlebars, looking towards the Seaport building on the other side of the river.

Tassie Bike News Bites

Vote for a Launceston bike library and lower city speed limits, support Huon call for more bike paths and let Kingborough Council know if they have the cycling budget right next year.

Ride to New Norfolk to test your legs

A new 80 km route from New Town to New Norfolk is being offered this month, providing more of a test for the legs than many of our usual social rides.
A yellow bike stands on a river bank with two panniers and helmet nearby and a river and bushland in the background.

Bikes booming on Tassie Trail

When the 480 km Tasmanian Trail was first dreamed up back in the 1990s it was by horse riders looking for a multi-day challenge. Fast-forward 26 years and it’s now bicycle riders looking for an adventure to test their gravel and touring bikes who are now the dominant trail user.