July 2024
The streets of inner Sydney are about to become more pleasant and safe for people walking and riding, as the local council prepares a rollout of 40km/h speed limits across the area.
Physical activity could lower MND risk
Moderate physical activity could significantly lower the risk of acquiring Motor Neurone Disease later in life, a new study has found.
We need to move more but our streets aren’t helping
Alison Hetherington from Bicycle Network and Dr Verity Cleland from the University of Tasmania's Menzies Institute for Medical Research wrote an opinion piece for The Mercury newspaper on 10 July 2024 about the importance of active street design.
Hook-turn boxes come to Hobart
The recent cycling treatment upgrades on Hobart’s Argyle Street has prompted the question: “what are those weird white boxes in the intersections?”
Recall: Babboe cargo bikes
All 16 cargo bikes in the range sold by Babboe NV in Australia have been recalled due to a serious fault with the frames.
Bicycle Network wants you!
If you’ve ridden in, cheered on a rider, or passed by during one of Bicycle Network’s events, you’ve probably spotted one of our dedicated, smiling volunteers dressed in signature bright blue shirts.
Using AI to study bike movements in Canberra
Bicycle Network has partnered with the ACT Government to undertake a week-long study for a newly constructed separated bike lane in central Canberra.
Make plumped-up monsters pay
Oversized utes and SUVs have been sneaking around our towns and cities, intent on theft of public property.
Lansdowne bike lane closed . . . briefly
The busy bike route into the city along Lansdowne Street will be closed for a period tomorrow (Friday 5 July) for gas works.
Swanston route re-jigged for station entrance
Riders along La Trobe Street will encounter major construction activity as tram stops are upgraded over the next two months.