April 2023
A woman has been arrested following a hit and run involving a bike rider in Noble Park last week.
Car parks converted into colourful public space for Balaclava
Rows of underused parking spaces have come to life as a vibrant pop-up park in Balaclava.
Key Richmond bike lanes here to stay
The trial of the separated bike lanes along Elizabeth Street in Richmond has received the stamp of community approval and the temporary structures look set to be upgraded to a permanent facility.
Maribyrnong River Trail detours
Improvement works are underway on the Maribyrnong River Trail near Highpoint West and bike riders will be detoured to the trail on the other side of the river.
The baker’s half dozen
The popularity of gravel bikes and gravel riding opens the door to routes in the Bega Valley that aren’t possible on a road bike, and require too much highway time to be fun on a MTB.
Country rides continue through April
Our social ride leaders are continue to get out of town to enjoy autumn via the bike, and the north-west riders are heading out of Wynyard for this month’s ride.
Planning policies back bike parking and paths
The state government has lodged its draft Tasmanian Planning Policies, which place a greater emphasis on improving active transport routes and end of trip facilities.
Sharper focus on Gardiners Creek riding environment
Bicycle Network has joined forces with 15 other organisations focused on protecting and improving the amenity and the environmental and cultural values of the Gardiners Creek catchment. The catchment plays host to several the key bike routes through Melbourne’s East, including the Gardiners Creek and Scotchmans Creek trails. Like many of Melbourne’s popular trail corridors, [...]
New research shines a light on gendered barriers to bike riding
A significant gender imbalance persists in Australia’s bike community, and new research digs into some of the underlying reasons.
Wider New York bike lanes create space for passing
As New York sees a broader mix of e-micromobility vehicles hit the streets, it is taking a fresh outlook on the design of its bike lanes.