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July 2024
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.
Winter social ride slowdown
This fortnight sees a an understandable slow down in rides on offer as we settle into the coldest months of the year, but we’ve still got a few corkers to get you out and moving including the beautiful Ranelagh ride and workouts up Mount Nelson and Huon Road.
Speed clamps on Footscray routes
The busy bike route that connects the Footscray shopping centre to the Dynon Road Trail now has more appropriate speed limits for traffic.
Sewer works resume in Yarraville
Work on the reinstatement of the North Yarra Main Sewer in Yarraville resumes this week, impacting riders on Somerville Road.
Pop-ups lanes go permanent
Some of the more successful pop-up bike lanes that mushroomed across inner Melbourne’s sombre COVID-era streets will be converted into permanent facilities.
Yarra Ranges preps new trails plan
Yarra Ranges Shire could have a fully planned network of paths and trails across the expanse of territory just to Melbourne’s east if a new proposal comes to fruition.
Police seek help with death investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision that occurred in Mount Waverley on Sunday morning.
Do bikes lanes damage local business?
Once again shopkeepers are getting measured for their chainmail suits, ready to mount the battlements and wage war against the bike lanes coming to their street.
Rail trail link to complete coastal connection
Plans for a recreational trail linking Woolamai and Nyora are inching along, and they could mean great things for bike riders far beyond the two localities southeast of Melbourne.