Hobart film night brings members together
Our Bicycle Network film night brought more than 50 members and supporters together in mid November to celebrate our 50-year birthday.
Each guest received a printed version of Ride On magazine which featured articles about the history of the Tasmanian and Victorian operations.
After hearing from CEO Alison McCormack and local staff the gathering watched documentary Lael Rides Around the World about the World Record attempt for fastest ride around the globe.
Bike Collective to open Hobart shop
The Tasmanian Bike Collective is expanding from its school-based workshops to a new shop in Derwent Park.
The Bikes for Good shop will sell new and second-hand bikes and offer servicing, parts and accessories.
The shop at 2 Lampton Avenue overlooks the Intercity Cycleway and will give students the opportunity to expand their work experience into retail. A fundraising drive is underway to complete the fitout: www.givenow.com.au/bikesforgood
New social media group in Launceston
A new Facebook called Better Streets Launceston has formed to help build the community of people wanting improved active transport infrastructure in the city.
Head to www.facebook.com/groups/1533831451194075 if you’d like to join in support for improvements to Launnie’s streets and parks.
Cycling businesses win swag of tourism awards
Cycling businesses have taken out two gold and two silver awards at the recent Tasmanian Tourism Awards, demonstrating the benefits of cycling infrastructure investment in the state.
The Tourism Minister's Young Achiever Award was taken out by Sofia Tsamassiros of Eudaimonia Tamanian Cycling Tours fame and Blue Derby Pods Ride continued their strong reputation, winning gold in the Adventure Tourism Award
Tasmanian Mountain Bike Adventures took out silver for the People's Choice Award, joined by mountain bike transport service Into the Wild which won silver for the New Tourism Product Award.
Help Anne celebrate her 85th birthday
Anne was born in The Netherlands and has always ridden a bicycle but in the last few years her osteoarthritis has stopped her and she really misses the joy of getting around on her bike.
Anne turns 85 next year and a fit relative has promised to ride her around Hobart on a tandem bike during their Easter visit if she can find one.
If you have a tandem bicycle you are willing to lend Anne for 5 days during easter 2026 please send us a message at tasoffice@bicyclenetwork.com.au and we'll get back to you in early December.
The one trail Anne is really looking forward to riding on is the Pipeline Track’s new extension, so a bike suitable for gravel trails would be ideal.
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