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Jewell Station detour change

From Wednesday 15 May the Jewell Station redevelopment will divert the shared path in Upfield via the western side of the station, through Watson Street.

Tassie Bike News Bites

Short news bites from around Tasmania including buses to Derby, Huon Valley recreational plan, Tasman Bridge accidents, Shredding Betties launch as club and Hobart Council news.

Celebrate volunteer week, visit Mac Point

It’s Volunteer Week on 20–26 May and we’ll be celebrating with a drink and nibbles on Hobart’s waterfront following the Macquarie Point Open Day on Saturday 25 May.

Older riders a growing injury problem

The good news is that older people are riding bikes more to stay active and healthy. The bad news is that they are crashing their way into hospitals at a growing rate.

Drive so that others survive

Drivers are being encouraged to lead the way and make a pledge ‘to drive so that others survive’ as part of National Road Safety Week.
Minimum passing distance

ACT drivers are keeping their distance

Motorists in the ACT are generally giving people who ride bikes enough distance when passing, however compliance decreases on high speed roads and highways.

Driving to work is killing you

Being obese combined with car commuting has been associated with a 32% higher risk of premature death, reports a recent study from British Heart Foundation.