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Bike counters needed in regional areas

Super Sunday walking and bike riding recreational surveys will take place at more than 380 sites Sunday 10 November and volunteers are needed to ensure every journey counts. 
Man wearing a 99 Bikes branded top rides a bicycle along the shared path on Morrison Street in Hobart

99 Bikes sets up in Hobart

A new player in the local bike market has opened its doors in Hobart, providing different options for people who currently ride or want to.

Green light for stage two of Barwon Heads Road

The state government has announced that stage two of the Barwon Heads Road upgrade will be underway by early next year, further extending the new shared path being constructed as part of the project.
Painted bike lane leads towards 40km speed limit sign on Channel Highway in Kingston.

Speed tackled in new strategy

Tasmania’s Road Safety Advisory Council has released a consultation paper on speed management weeks after a road safety conference in Hobart revealed the national road toll is on the way up

Is hard and fast the best exercise method?

While it is definitely proven that riding a bike brings amazing benefits to human health, there has long been a question about whether it is better to exercise a little every day or go for a big burst at the weekend.

A watchful eye on trucks

Authorities have launched a fleet of hi-tech camera vehicles to keep a sharp eye on any wayward truckies, in a move to improve heavy vehicle compliance with various safety, route and vehicle regulations across Australia.

Swanston Street bike lane closure

Northbound bike riders along Swanston Street will find the bike lane closed at Franklin Street from mid-October until mid-November.