Noosa is adopting a new Cycling and Walking Strategy in a bid to address future congestion issues, reduce emissions and increase the uptake of active travel in the shire.
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Pedalling through life cuts health costs in later life
Researchers have found that people who regularly use their leisure time for physical activity, such as bike riding, spend considerably less on health care later in life.
Grab a mate and ride for Men’s Health Week
Bicycle Network is calling on Australian men to catch up with a mate and go for a pedal for Men’s Health Week kicks off (14-20 June).
Lockdown opportunity closes Collins St
The current COVID lockdown has provided an opportunity for the City of Melbourne to accelerate its Collins Street drainage project.
Both exercise and diet matter
For years debate has pitted healthy lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise against one another in a battle of relative importance. Turns out they work best together!
CHAIN: A new training program for riders with disability
The University of Melbourne is looking for Victorian based health professionals, teachers and cycling coaches to test the feasibility of a new online training program.
Exercise can fight COVID
A major new study has found that physical activity, such as regular bike riding, is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself against the COVID-19 virus.
A case to keep pop-ups
A new study of European city's temporary bike lanes has found that if you build it, they will bike; and predicts that if you keep it, they will continue to bike.
Muscle up for a healthy heart, especially females
A new study has found that people with higher levels of muscle mass are less likely to die from heart disease, with important implications for women’s health.
Stay positive on pop-ups and keep people pedalling
Bicycle Network CEO Craig Richards has written about the need to keep people pedalling with pop-up bike lanes.