it's been a busy fortnight for Bicycle Network spokespeople, with the fuel crisis prompting many stories and interviews about more people riding in response.
- Petra Stock, Change by Degrees, "The cost of fuel: for Australians who can, it's time to embrace 'green' transport," The Guardian, 28 March.
- Public Affairs Manager Tasmania Alison Hetherington appeared on ABC Radio Hobart Statewide Mornings on 30 March to talk about local bike shops experiencing a rise in demand in response to the fuel crisis. This was duplicated on news broadcasts on LA FM and HO FM.
- CEO Alison McCormack appeared on ABC Alice Springs AM Radio on 31 March to discuss the fuel crisis-led bike boom and what makes it easier to start riding a bike.
- Alison Hetherington appeared on ABC Radio Hobart's Breakfast show on 7 April to discuss the rules for riding an e-bike in Tasmania.
- Alison McCormack appeared on 3AW on 7 April to sing the praises of legal e-bikes.
- The Kingborough Chronicle published an article titled "Active travel surges across Kingborough routes" on 8 April 2026, which contained results from the 2025 Bicycle Network Super Sunday count, showing that walking and cycling trips in the region have jumped 15% in the past year.
- Alison McCormack appeared on ABC Radio Sydney, ABC Radio Adelaide and ABC Illawarra on 8 April to talk e-bikes; and then on ABC Radio Melbourne later on that morning.
- Alison Hetherington opinion piece, "Fuel crisis fuelling an e-bike boom: What to know before you buy," Hobart Mercury, 9 April.
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