Media Releases
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 [...]
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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.
Bikes should be part of the plan
Bicycle Network will be calling for bike parking to be mandated in new apartment buildings and workplaces in its submission to the government’s five-year review of the statewide planning process. “The State Planning Provisions take us backwards when it comes to helping people to ride a bicycle for transport,” Tasmanian Public Affairs Manager Alison Hetherington [...]
Media Release: Algona Road works should include shared path
A safe shared path should be central to the proposed Algona Road works and not shoved off to some future time, Bicycle Network’s Tasmanian spokesperson Alison Hetherington said today.
Speeding bike riders put through the wringer
A flaw in the system has led Bicycle Network to assist 16 members in wading through complicated legal proceedings and avoiding exorbitant fines after being caught breaking the speed limit on their bicycles.
Can I still ride my bike outdoors?
Bicycle Network has advice about when, where and who you can ride with during coronavirus restrictions. Advice was last updated on Monday 16 August 2021.
Stolen bikes on the rise
The number of bikes stolen in Victoria is skyrocketing, with reported thefts increasing by 81.2 per cent since 2011.
Quarter Two – member report
Here’s a quick summary on what we got up to in quarter two and how we’re tracking as we work to make it easier for everyone to ride.
Government gives $1.47m to NE Rail Trail
The extension of the North East Recreation Trail is closer to fruition with the announcement of renewed Australian Government funding of $1.47 million.

