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Looking forward to holiday rides

We don’t publish In the Loop in January, so here’s a heads- up of the social rides that have been schedule so far for next year. Keep your eye on the Events Page as ride leaders may add more rides when they are inspired by the weather on top of those already locked in.

New Gipps Street link is open

Riders along the beautiful Main Yarra Trail can at last continue through Abbotsford without encountering any steps, formally ending Bicycle Network’s longest-running battle.

NSW max e-bike power reduced to 250W

The New South Wales Government has moved to reduce the maximum legal power output of e-bikes to 250 watts, bringing the state back in line with all other Australian jurisdictions.

Victoria launches safety campaign for gig riders

Riders around Melbourne are often amazed at some of the antics of food delivery riders as they race to sign over tasty morsels to their ravenous customers: "Don’t they know the road rules,” we curse to no one in particular.

Thinking of buying an e-bike for Christmas?

Although there is much uncertainty around the future regulation of e-bikes this should not deter you from getting out your credit card this holiday season if you have recognised that this rapidly advancing, two-wheeled transport solution meets your needs.