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Exercise trains your immune system

New research into the function of natural killer cells in the body has found that endurance exercise boosts their efficiency and effectiveness in fighting disease and keeping us biologically young.

Amy Gillett Bikeway Stage 4 complete

A new 5.7-kilometre section of the Amy Gillett Bikeway has opened this month, extending the popular cycling and walking track from Mount Torrens to Birdwood.

Smalls Creek bridge open

Riders in the Sydney suburbs of North Kellyville and Beaumont Hills will welcome the opening of a new 38-metre cycling and walking bridge over Smalls Creek.

Restrictions at Gipps St

Riders along the Main Yarra Trial face detours at the Collins Bridge as final works at the new Gipps Street Ramp near completion.

Riding towards Christmas

The social rides are gaining a festive flavour in coming weeks with a ride and lunch planned for Hobart on 7 December and the TBUG Wednesday morning riders looking towards lunch on 10 December. The volunteer-run social rides are free to join and are organised for members and non-members alike.

Tassie Bike News Bites

Hobart anniversary film night, cycling businesses scoop tourism awards, new Launceston Better Streets group and a plea for a tandem bike feature this edition.