Mornington Peninsula Shire is working on a new plan for a network of trails around and across the region.
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February 2024
Make room for Moomba
Bike riders planning on travelling through the city over the Labor Day Long weekend should consider alternative routes, as huge crowds are anticipated for Moomba festivities.
Train disruptions on the way around Melbourne
Riders who take their bikes on trains face disruption over the coming weeks, as buses replace trains on several routes around Melbourne.
Docklands bike route update
Next week riders will see several small realignments to the Foostcray Road and Moonee Ponds Creek bike routes, and one big change on the horizon.
Patterson River path upgrade to start
Work will be underway early next month to upgrade the narrow section of the Dandenong Creek Trail as it passes along the Patterson Lakes Marina.
Cargo bikes can cut car use
A new generation of environmentally conscious consumers is prepared to use cargo bikes to replace car trips, and even car ownership, according to recent research.
Kings Park bike path a key route to Perth CBD
A new bike path has opened in Perth to provide riders with a much-needed upgrade on one of the city’s more popular commuter routes.
New study expands the cancer-fighting potential of exercise
A new study has further cemented the role of exercise in reducing cancer risk, by examining the associations with a broad range of cancer types and regular physical activity.
Tassie Bike News Bites
Collins Street is set to get a tactical cycling trial, Launceston looks to cut its transport emissions, Sorell is looking to get active and Kingborough looks to make the Margate Main Street safer.
Works begin on new Grattan Street bike lanes
City of Melbourne contractors, Citywide, move into Grattan Street in Carlton on Monday to start work on the new east-west bike connection along the street.