Big Bike Film Night hits 3 Tassie screens
The Big Bike Film Night is back in Tasmania in August, with screenings in Hobart, Launceston and St Helens to deliver 2.5 hours of delight to bike enthusiasts.
This year’s short films include gravel riding, Cycling Without Age, climate lessons in cycling to the ski fields, New Zealand mountain biking, riders with disabilities venturing through the Scottish Highlands, and Pakistani cycling culture.
Screenings from 7pm at the Stanley Burbury Theatre in Hobart, the Star Theatre in Launceston and Easy Tiger Cinema in St Helens on 14, 15 and 16 August respectively.
Book tickets via https://bigbikefilmnight.nz/buy-tickets/big-bike-film-night-australia/ and go into the running for a Nga Haerenga / Great Ride package in New Zealand.
Collins Street feedback open
The City of Hobart is looking for initial feedback on its Collins Street trial, one month after the installation of the first stage between Molle and Harrington streets before 13 July.
Fill out the survey to let the council know what you do and don't like about the bike lanes at https://yoursay.hobartcity.com.au/transforming-collins-street/surveys/one-month-post-installation-survey
or attend the drop-in session outside 188 Collins Street on Thursday 10 July between 3pm and 6pm.
You can also email the team before 13 July at communityengagement@hobartcity.com.au
Keep on top of election promises for bikes
Bicycle Network has emailled candidates and parties in the state election to ask if they support the continuation of grant funding to help councils build active transport infrastructure.
We're adding the replies as they come in, so please check our webpage before voting at https://bicyclenetwork.com.au/our-advocacy/votebike2025/
Bridgewater Bridge works not affecting shared path
The Bridgewater Bridge project is detouring traffic from the Lyell Highway onto the old bridge but this won’t affect access to the shared path over the new bridge.
The shared path leading up to the new bridge is still under construction, so follow the detour signs on the footpath to get to the bridge path.
Explore Kingborough with new trails booklet
Kingborough Council has released a new booklet detailing maps and descriptions of all the trails it manages.
You can pick up your free copy of the Tracks & Trails booklet at the council offices at 15 Channel Highway in Kingston, or post offices, libraries and some cafes in the region.
