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Major detours for Koonung Trail

As work to upgrade the Eastern Freeway continues to move further in the outbound direction, more disruptions and detours are emerging for bike riders along the Koonung Trail.

Streets People Love campaign looks ahead

More than 370 candidates made pledges on the Streets People Love website in the Victorian 2024 local government elections and the group, supported by Bicycle Network, raised $1275 in campaign donations.

Bike policies in City of Melbourne mayoral race

Most bike riding enthusiasts have probably been keeping an eye on the promises of City of Melbourne mayoral candidates, but we thought a snapshot of what they all say they stand for might be helpful. Voting closes tomorrow, Friday 25 October, at 5pm.

Bellarine EV and e-bike expo

Wondering whether your next car should be electric? Considering buying an e-bike? Would you like to learn more about sustainable transport choices?  

Minor disruption on Scotchmans Creek Trail

Riders on the Scotchmans Creek Trail through Mount Waverley will need to be alert to upcoming works to reconstruct the spillway at the retarding basin beside the trail.

More activity centres to boost housing

The state government will expand its activity centre housing program and has identified another 25 precincts for denser development around railway stations.

End of era on 40th Great Vic Bike Ride  

The smiles were as huge as the front wheels when eight penny farthing riders rode their bikes around Albert Park Lake to celebrate 40 years of the Great Vic Bike Ride – and the end of an era.

A first for adult e-bike training

Bicycle Network has partnered with urban mobility company RideKola and social enterprise GoodCycles to deliver a part of their Equitable Commute Pilot project in Melbourne.

Thousands join Ride2Work Day in 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.