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A woman wearing casual clothes waits at the lights on her bike while a road cyclist rides in front of her and traffic also waits at the lights.

Hobart bike plan & state budget news

May saw the Hobart City Council approve a new bike plan and the Tasmanian Budget was handed down, confirming the walk back of active transport funding, while this month you have the chance to comment on the Collins street trial.

Hobart rides in all compass directions

This fortnight’s rides in Hobart include one northern, one eastern, one western and one southern option while in the north the regular quick-pace TBUG Wednesday morning rides are being supplemented by a slower, shorter northern suburbs ride.

‘Bike’ by name only

With more and more throttle-only e-bikes around, it's time to start calling them what they are ... e-motorcycles

Maidstone Street closure

Maidstone Street will be closed to traffic between Jordan Close and north of the Maidstone Street level crossing each night from 8pm to 6am from Tuesday 16 June until Thursday 18 June 2026.

Cube cranks recalled

Six models of 2026 Cube e-bikes have been recalled because the cranks can fail in use.

Swanston Street bike lane closure

Installation of new underground power cables in Swanston Street in the city centre will close the bike lane overnight on several occasions during June.