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Newly laid asphalt path with white dividing line stretches around a curve flanked by a black fence on one side.
9 October 2024
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Somerset to Burnie set to open

Burnie Council is planning a community celebration to mark the opening of the Somerset to Burnie section of the Coastal Pathway on Thursday 24 October.

The new 6.5km path follows the old rail line and includes a crossing over the Cam River. It has taken 12 months to build and has included work to protect the little penguin colony and erosion control barriers.

The free BBQ is being held from 10.30am until noon at the playground next to the Somerset Surf Club. Check out our social rides article for details on a group ride to the celebration.

Northern Midlands looking for cycling advocates

The Northern Midlands Council is looking for community members for its Bicycle Advisory Committee, with nominations due by 6 November 2024.

The committee recommends development of bicycle trails and paths, provides feedback on changes to cycling infrastructure, identifies issues with cycling infrastructure, and liaises with other local riders.

An application form for the 18-month role and terms of reference for the committee are available at https://northernmidlands.tas.gov.au/council/council-committees/other#bicycle-advisory-committee.

An artist impress of what the Youl Road shared pathway will look like with cyclists riding along it.
St Johns planning continues

The Tasmanian Government is continuing with its master-planning process of the St Johns property in New Town with a final plan due in mid 2025.

The government has appointed a master planner for the site who will detail how open space, amenity and public access can be upgraded and include principles for future landscaping and traffic management. 

Bicycle Network made a submission to the draft plan, calling on the government to use the redevelopment to connect paths through Lenah Valley and New Town.

https://www.health.tas.gov.au/about/doing-business-us/priority-projects#st-johns-park

Sally’s Ride dines out on champion

Sally’s Ride is expanding its offering this year with the option of a pre-ride dinner on the Saturday night featuring a panel discussion with local champ Richie Porte who is also riding in the 100km classic.

The two-course dinner by Sweetbrew is being held at St Luke's Wellness Hub in Launceston and will be hosted by sports commentator Rick Fontyn.

The ride is on Sunday 24 November with five distance options between 10km and 100km. Tickets for the dinner and ride via www.eventbookings.com/b/organiser/rotary-club-of-central-launceston  

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Bike path to grow longer in Orange

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Digging begins for Canberra’s Garden City cycleway

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

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In a changing climate the shoreline is no sure thing

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Queensland’s big boon for bikes

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