October 2024
As every year, Ride2Work Day was celebrated on Wednesday 16th October all around the country. Here’s a close up of the activations Bicycle Network ran in Victoria and Tasmania.
Parkiteer opens its 150th facility
Bicycle Network this week opened the 150th Victorian Parkiteer facility at Parkdale Station. The facility has 26-bike parking spaces and is well-monitored with the station's network of CCTV cameras.
Notice of 49th annual general meeting
Bicycle Network’s 2024 Annual General Meeting will take place at its head office, Level 4, 246 Bourke Street Melbourne, in person and virtually via Zoom, from 5pm on Wednesday 30 October.
Electrifying Hobart rides from energy expo
The Australian Electrical Vehicle Association’s annual conference and expo is being held in Hobart on 1–3 November and our ride leaders are running an e-bike ride each of the three days from the waterfront’s Princess Wharf No 1.
Wheel sisters program helps more women learn to ride
Bike counters needed in regional areas
Super Sunday walking and bike riding recreational surveys will take place at more than 380 sites Sunday 10 November and volunteers are needed to ensure every journey counts.
Think tank calls for more active transport funds
The Australia Institute has released a report into active transport that calls for 10% of federal road funding to go to cycling, scooting and walking.
99 Bikes sets up in Hobart
A new player in the local bike market has opened its doors in Hobart, providing different options for people who currently ride or want to.
Three years at zero alcohol
Drink driving offenders in Victoria now face three years mandatory alcohol-free driving once their licence is returned. The tough new penalties came into force last week.
Green light for stage two of Barwon Heads Road
The state government has announced that stage two of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade will be underway by early next year, further extending the new shared path being constructed as part of the project.