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8 November 2023

Anti-lock braking for e-bikes

Bringing a heavy e-bike to a rapid stop on slippery roads can be a nerve-wracking—or worse—experience for riders who have embraced the electric-assist world.
8 November 2023

Riding low on exercise risk list

A major five-year study on sport and physical activity has shown that the risks of serious injury are “astonishingly low”.
A group of women wearing hijabs stand iin a line with their bicycle with the middle women holding a sign saying She Can Ride.
8 November 2023

Tassie Bike News Bites

Bike News Bites features the members movie night in Hobart, Sally's Ride in Launceston, work on the Foreshore Trail and Hobart Council looking for comments on its budget and climate strategy.
A man wearing a bright yellow hlemet and blue top rides on a bi-directional separated bike lane in Peltro Street Glenorchy
8 November 2023

Social rides help others enjoy riding 

Our social rides have a helping flavour this fortnight with the E-bike Coffee Club ride showing people how to get around Glenorchy, ride leader Brian and others helping Alice build confidence at Kangaroo Bay and the Open House Hobart ride getting a Back on your Bike session to get riders ready to roll. 
Cars at a standstill at night on a road with all the lights on and smoggy/foggy conditions.
8 November 2023

Emissions reduction plan targets transport

The Tasmanian Government has released a draft plan to reduce the state’s transport emissions, with an increase in active and public transport as one of its priorities.
8 November 2023

Amsterdam gets ready for low-speed streets

Amsterdam is preparing to join the growing list of locales with default 30km/h speed limits in built-up areas, as evidence continues building around the benefits for all road users.
8 November 2023

Riders embrace Biketober

Biketober is done and dusted and while the riding to work continues for many commuters all over the country, there are figures well worth celebrating from the month-long bike riding challenge.
8 November 2023

Swapping Seats saddles up for truck safety

Mixing with trucks is a regular undertaking for bike riders in Melbourne, but as works ramp up on major infrastructure projects in the west, Bicycle Network will be taking the street to promote safety around heavy vehicles.

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Ride On returns in 2025

Ride On Magazine, Bicycle Network’s much-loved member publication, is making a comeback.

Peaks Challenge to raise funds for Ride2School  

The Peaks Challenge Ride2School fundraiser is on again for this year's epic event on Sunday 9 March.

City of Adelaide looks at lower speed zones

The City of Adelaide will undertake a speed limit review to understand the need for reducing speeds to support business and residents and create a safer city environment.

Construction begins on long-awaited Harbour Bridge bike project

Work on the much-anticipated $38.9 million Sydney Harbour Bridge ramp upgrade has begun.  When completed, the bike lane will link the country's most famous bridge to the bike network in Milsons Point. 

Bicycle Network Membership for riding groups and clubs

Late last year, we launched our Affiliate Membership program, specially designed for cycling groups and clubs.

Bike path to grow longer in Orange

Orange in New South Wales is in line for a nice new stretch of bike path, one that will expand the off-road network and improve access to schools, playgrounds and sports facilities.

Digging begins for Canberra’s Garden City cycleway

Work has kicked off on a key Canberra bike route, setting the wheels in motion for safer and more pleasant journeys through the city’s northern suburbs.

Bike groups call for National Urban Policy to deliver on active transport

In a submission to the federal government’s draft National Urban Policy, Bicycle Network and seven other Australian bicycle organisations have called for active transport infrastructure funding to be increased to 10% of federal transport investment.

In a changing climate the shoreline is no sure thing

Many of our best bike journeys are along coastlines, or up and down the creeks and rivers that meet the sea. These are generally traffic-free routes, scenic, calm and refreshing. But with rising sea levels some of this vital infrastructure is at threat of inundation, erosion and from changes in groundwater chemistry.

Queensland’s big boon for bikes

The Queensland Government has committed to a significant expansion and upgrade of the state’s bike routes, as part of a $315 million investment in paths and infrastructure for active transport over the next four years.

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