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July 2023

Path closure for tree works

Riders along the path on Whitehall Street in Footscray will be impeded for short periods on Friday morning, 4 August, while a tree adjacent to the path is removed.
An asphalt path cuts through a grassy parkland with deciduous trees lined up on the other side, it curves around underneath a bridge where it changes to a concrete path.

Tassie Bike News Bites

New north-west paths, local government grants for open spaces, scramble crossings come to Hobart and residents try to block new shared path at Hawley Beach.
Asphalt off ride path with centre line painted in the foreground with Bowen Bridge crossing over the River Derwent in the background.

Birds and bikes mix in Otago Bay ride

History and nature lovers are catered for in a new ride out to Otago Bay on Thursday 17 August which includes stops at a wrecked barque and bird reserve, and history lovers can get a second dose on the Charles Darwin Trail ride on Saturday 12 August.
Man rides along Collins Street in Hobart with a sandstone building and trees in the background.

$2m Hobart cycling funding rolls out

The Tasmanian Government has announced the first successful projects in its $2 million Better Active Transport in Greater Hobart grant program for local councils.

New Parkiteer at Bulleen Park & Ride

Commuters living in the Bulleen and Balwyn North areas will now be able to use the new Parkiteer secure bike parking at Bulleen Park & Ride. The demand for secure bike parking has extended beyond railway stations, and the Bulleen Parkiteer facility located at the corner of Thompsons Road and Kampman Street is one of [...]