April 2024
Riders through Newport may be disrupted by night-time maintenance works over the next month.
Extension of O’Hea St bike path on the cards
The two-way off-road bike lane through Coburg along O’Hea Street could be extended west across Pascoe Vale, according to a new proposal from the City of Merri-bek.
Merri-bek finalises Harding St Bridge design
The City of Merri-bek is in the final stages of design for the new bridge over the Merri Creek at Harding Street that links the bike networks of Coburg and Preston.
Lending a bike could be the decider
While the e-bike converts are taking over our streets, many people in Tasmania still haven’t ridden one or know much about them.
Exploring Hobart’s outskirts
Most of our social rides this fortnight explore areas outside of Hobart, taking advantage of quieter roads and paths. Please RSVP if you are interested in joining any of the rides this fortnight as our ride leaders will keep you updated if anything changes.
$1.5M Mount Alexander Road upgrade
The Federal Government has funded an upgrade to the troublesome Mount Alexander Road bike route through Travencore.
E-bike replaces car for family
Realising it took the same amount of time to ride to work than to drive was the catalyst Katya Crema needed to ditch the car and embrace an electric cargo bicycle.
Greenline works divert Main Yarra Trail
Preliminary works are underway on the construction of the Greenline linear park along Yarra north-bank, closing the gravel link through Birrarung Marr.
AI could keep an eye on traffic behind
Because we can’t see what is behind us riders tend to fear approaching traffic, even though that might not always be justified.
Victoria St upgrade brings bike benefits
Planning is underway for a redesign Victoria Street, Brunswick, that includes new bike lane alignments with greater separation from traffic.