Newsroom

for

April 2023

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.
A dirt road extends to a mountain in the distance flanked by wattle trees in bloom and grassy verges with a cloudy sky.

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.

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, [...]