Media Releases
We need to move more but our streets aren’t helping
Alison Hetherington from Bicycle Network and Dr Verity Cleland from the University of Tasmania's Menzies Institute for Medical Research wrote an opinion piece for The Mercury newspaper on 10 July 2024 about the importance of active street design.
Active transport grants help the choice to ride
Bicycle Network has welcomed the Tasmanian Government’s announcement today of active transport grant recipients across the state. “Safer cycle paths to get people to work, school, shops and services are essential if we are going to give people transport choices,” Tasmanian spokesperson Alison Hetherington said. “We know more people would ride for transport if there [...]
Ride2Work Day classes on offer for businesses
Bicycle Network is urging Tasmanian businesses to take advantage of free Ride2Work sessions being offered in the lead up to Ride2Work Day on Wednesday 18 October.
Newcrest Orange Challenge set for spectacular return
The Newcrest Orange Challenge is set to return to the majestic tablelands of New South Wales and the pieces are locked in place for a stellar springtime event.
Getting Launceston ready to ride this summer
Bicycle Network and the Tamar Bicycle Users Group are teaming up to get more people back on their bikes for summer and fulfil those new year resolutions.
Community partnership helps Support School students to get riding
A partnership between Reclink Australia and Bicycle Network and funding from MyState Foundation has seen the delivery of bike education to students at the Southern Support School in Howrah.
New website useful tool to combat bike theft
Media Release30 November 2022 Bicycle Network has welcomed the new Tasmanian Police and Crimestoppers Bikelinc website as another tool to help Tasmanian bike owners combat theft. “Finding your bike has been stolen is gut-wrenching, especially if you rely on it to get around,” Bicycle Network spokesperson Alison Hetherington said. “Bikes aren’t just another possession, for [...]
Getting stung by rising fuel prices? Ride a bike to work!
For some it's a no-brainer, for others it's an exciting opportunity with massive pay-offs.
Sharing the road a message worth promoting
The government’s new road safety campaign promoting care for people riding bicycles is a welcome step in promoting the message of sharing our roads.