May 2026
Just a few minutes of getting out of breath each day — such as by pushing hard uphill on your bike — can dramatically cut your risk of eight major diseases, including heart disease, dementia and diabetes.
Call for 5% of transport budget to support bikes
Bicycle Network is calling for 5% of the Victorian transport budget to be dedicated to developing the Strategic Cycling Corridors across Greater Melbourne and the regions.
Tour Down Under announce major changes for 2027 event
In the most significant development to the race program in the event’s 26-year history, the TDU will be the first WorldTour stage race to run the same-day format.
Inner suburbs to get more homes, and bike riders
The state government has moved the focus of its campaign for more housing availability to the inner suburbs, places where many of the new residents will choose bikes as their transport preference.
Driven to distraction: The increasing size of screens
Numerous international studies have found that screen-based distraction can impair driver reaction times more severely than driving over the legal alcohol limit.
Brisbane City Council respond to pending e-mobility legislation
The BCC has responded to the QLD Govt's proposed e-mobility legislation and says compliant riders are not the source of safety concerns.
Brunswick Tram Depot works closures
Bike riders will be affected in the coming weeks by continuing works to relocate and upgrade underground services around the Brunswick Tram Depot.
United Energy Around the Bay 2026 launched
Australia’s biggest one-day bike ride returns on Sunday 18 October 2026, bringing families, first-timers, workplaces and cycling legends together for Melbourne’s most iconic ride.
Seaford consultation open
The Victorian Government is seeking public feedback on designs for the new rail bridges and elevated station that will be built at Seaford following the removal of two level crossings at Armstrongs Road and Station Street.
Access changes around Sunshine Station
With preliminary works ramping up for the $4 billion Stage 1 of Airport Rail, there will be impacts in the precinct around and bike routes to Sunshine Station.

