New South Wales
A highly promising rail trail project in New South Wales has hit a stumbling block and is in need of community support to ensure it moves into the construction phase.
New bike count data shows women embracing e-bikes
Women are almost twice as likely to commute on an e-bike as men, according to new analysis by Bicycle Network.
Bike route builds momentum on fringe of Sydney
A plan to connect a series of towns on Sydney fringe via an off-road bike edging closer to reality, as the local council seeks public input on new draft designs.
Rainforest MTB park opens in Queensland
The first stage of a world-class mountain biking attraction has had it’s official opening, inviting thrill seekers to test their skills in a subtropical rainforest setting in North Queensland.
Torquay to Geelong link on the horizon
Work will soon be underway to investigate a future bike link from Torquay to Geelong.
Let’s embrace Australia’s E-bike Moment with rebates for clean transport
Climate experts and political leaders agree there is an urgent need to clean up the transport sector. E-bikes have arrived as a powerful tool to help them get the job done.
Colorado thinks big with e-bike rebates for all
Colorado has launched the first state-wide e-bike rebate program in the US, allowing all residents to save up to $450 off an e-bike at the point of purchase.
Work underway on protected bike lane into Canberra CBD
Work is set to kick off on new pop-up bike infrastructure through south Canberra, the beginning of a key separated route into the CBD.
Danes head towards helmets
The bike riders of Denmark — once stubbornly helmet-free — have changed their minds and are more and more likely to grab a helmet as they head off each day.
Popular rail trail reaches inland NSW
Another section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail has opened for business, offering users a new stretch of magnificent off-road riding through northern New South Wales.
Velodrome goes electric for the Bicycle Network E-bike Expo
Thousands of people from around Victoria descended on the Brunswick Velodrome on Sunday 7 April, where Bicycle Network’s first E-bike Expo offered test rides of all the latest makes and models in a safe, family-friendly setting.
Help shape bike travel through North Sydney
North Sydney Council is refreshing of its Integrated Cycling Strategy and is seeking ideas from the community to help make bike riding a more appealing mode of transport.
Driver using phone jailed over rider death
A driver using her phone to access social media in the lead-up to a crash with a bike rider has been imprisoned.
Bicycle Network seeks female board member
The board of Bicycle Network is seeking a female director to fill the vacancy created by the expiration of the term of Jennifer Lang.
Climate Council’s plan to halve transport pollution
Transport is Australia’s fastest growing source of emissions, but a new Climate Council report has laid out a clear plan to stem the tide and put the country on track for a sustainable future.
E-bike replaces car for family
Realising it took the same amount of time to ride to work than to drive was the catalyst Katya Crema needed to ditch the car and embrace an electric cargo bicycle.
AI could keep an eye on traffic behind
Because we can’t see what is behind us riders tend to fear approaching traffic, even though that might not always be justified.
The 2024 Great Vic Tasting Trail
As you pedal your way through the picturesque landscapes of Victoria on the Great Vic Bike Ride 2024, indulge your taste buds in the delectable offerings of the region's top cafes and pubs.
Three great reasons to give an e-bike a go
They’re fun, they’re convenient and they’re taking the world by storm. Motivated by all kinds of factors, Australia, thousands of people are now choosing e-bikes as a mode of transport. Will you join the movement?
Man charged over Grenfell fatal
Police have charged 39-year-old Maurice Bopp of Parkes in relation to a hit-run crash in western NSW.
New bicycle helmet safety standard for Australia
The Australian Government will introduce a new helmet standard for the nation’s riders that will accept certain internationally accredited helmets for use locally.
Women benefit more than men from exercise
Women who partake moderate to vigorous exercise can get the same health benefits as men doing the same exercise, but in only half the time.
E-Bike sales boom in Germany
Despite tepid economic conditions in Germany the nations bike sector is humming along, and for the first time, e-bike sales have outstripped those of conventional bicycles.
Spirits high on National Ride2School Day 2024
Australia’s schools were abuzz with sounds of joy, laughter and turning wheels as students around the country embraced National Ride2School Day 2024.
Driver charged over Gippsland fatal
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives have charged a man following a fatal collision in Glengarry on 26 February.
Five reasons to become a Bicycle Network member
Riding a bike is a fantastic way to maintain good health, but like most things in life it doesn't come entirely without risks.
Bicycle Network Member Draw winner gets set for Greece
In the spirit of bike riding and adventure, Bicycle Network members were recently given the chance to enter the draw to win an incredible bike tour through Greece courtesy of our friends at Bike Odyssey.
Sydney Harbour Bridge Ramp edges closer
The Sydney Harbour Bridge Ramp has taken another step forward, with Transport for NSW awarding a $38.9 million contract to construct the long-awaited project.
Work kicks off on Sydney’s Oxford Street Cycleway
Works are now underway on the first stretch of a vital bike route upgrade into Sydney’s CBD.
Get ready for Ride2School Day
National Ride2School Day is fast approaching, but there is still plenty of time to make sure you’re registered and ready to roll on Friday 22 March.
Next stage of Parramatta light rail approved with bike bridge on the way
It is full steam for the second stage of the Parramatta Light Rail project through Sydney’s west, which will deliver a greatly improved travel experience for people who ride bikes.
Exercise not the cure for sugary drinks
Bike riders—especially those who put in some hard training sessions—often reach for a surgery drink to top up the energy reserves. Not so fast!
With more bikes, roads are safer
For some years now road safety experts have been observing a phenomenon whereby cities that have lots of bikes have better safety. Not just for bikes, but for all road users.
Recall: Cannondale MTB weld fail
Cannondale has recalled a range of mountain/jump bikes because the frames are missing a critical weld that may result in frames tubes breaking apart.
Cargo bikes can cut car use
A new generation of environmentally conscious consumers is prepared to use cargo bikes to replace car trips, and even car ownership, according to recent research.
New study expands the cancer-fighting potential of exercise
A new study has further cemented the role of exercise in reducing cancer risk, by examining the associations with a broad range of cancer types and regular physical activity.
Adelaide aims to triple bike trips in fight against climate change
Adelaide is escalating its efforts to build a more climate-resilient city and it sees bikes as key to this vision.
We need you! Count bikes and raise money on Super Tuesday
Bicycle Network is gearing up for its largest Super Tuesday ever on 5 March and is in need of helping hands to help shape a more bike-friendly Australia.
Albury and Wodonga team up for healthy transport
The border cities of Albury and Wodonga have teamed up to create new transport strategy that treats the two adjacent cities as one transport network.
Local advocates bring e-bike rebates to life in Adelaide
Sometimes making political change can take years of lobbying and campaigning. Or sometimes it’s just a matter of asking the right questions of the right people, at the right time.
Recreational riding on the rise, Super Sunday numbers reveal
Recreational riding is on the up in Australia, data from Bicycle Network’s Super Sunday bike counts has revealed.
SUV owners to pay $30 an hour to park in Paris
The City of Paris has entrenched its stance on the role of large vehicles in the capital, voting in favour of creating special parking fees for SUVs.
Designs on show for rail trail into Sydney’s Olympic Park
A project to revive an abandoned corridor through western Sydney is starting to show exciting progress, as the local council shares draft designs for rail trail dedicated to walking and bike riding.
Share your thoughts on Australia’s new fuel efficiency standards
The Federal Government has released proposed settings for strong fuel efficiency standards, a long-awaited policy shift that will be instrumental in cleaning up the transportation sector.
Nab your spot for Super Tuesday bike counts
Registrations are now open for Bicycle Network’s Super Tuesday bike counts on 5 March, where hundreds of volunteers will take to intersections during the morning peak to collect vital data on active commuting.
A letter from our CEO
Happy 2024 to our loyal members and subscribers. As we embark on a new year, I wanted to share a couple of key milestones on the 2024 Bicycle Network calendar, and some news about our organisation.
Rising cost of car ownership outpaces inflation
Australians are spending an increasingly large portion of their household budgets on owning and operating cars, new economic modelling from the nation’s peak motoring body shows.
Exercise makes your brain bigger
It’s true! Riding your bike builds volume in key areas of the brain for memory and learning, contributing to a better life as you age.
London triples its public e-bike fleet as popularity surges
Transport for London making e-bikes one of the easiest ways to get around town through a large expansion of its public e-bike share scheme, from 600 to 2000.
The Dutch switch on new super solar bike paths
Riding a bike is in itself and environmentally-friendly activity, but the Dutch are looking to level up its eco-credentials with expansive new bike paths that generate electricity from the sun.
NSW spends $10m to get kids walking and riding to school
The NSW Government has announced a new program to make it easier to for kids to ride, walk and scoot to skate to school.
Clearing up Victoria’s largest landslip in 40 years
Landslips come in all shapes and sizes, but for the Falls Creek community and in fact the whole of Victoria, they don’t come much bigger than the mass of material that swept across Bogong High Plains Road in late 2022.
Big and blunt: the cars that threaten life
New research from the US has established that the trend toward cars and SUVs that are fashionably high at the front has resulted in a climb in deaths and serious injuries.
Bike boost in London with 20% increase since pandemic
From cutting into air pollution to giving rise to hybrid work, the pandemic reshaped many aspects of urban life and in London, it looks like one of its legacies may be a sustained uptake in bike riding.
Wheels turn on adventure trail through Queensland tropics
A first-of-a-kind eco-tourism project is taking shape in northern Queensland, soon to offer bike riding adventurers a spectacular journey through Wet Tropics World Heritage Area between Palm Cove and Port Douglas.
38 bike models skewered by recall
In a massive safety recall Product Safety Australia has recalled 38 bike models including from Avanti, Malvern Star, Raleigh and Diamond Back.
BikeSpot shines a light on the safest places to ride
An expansive mapping project to uncover Australia's most safe and unsafe places to ride has been met with huge interesting from the bike riding community, revealing valuable insights on infrastructure around the country.
Spot sculptures and scar trees on the Great Victorian Rail Trail
Whether you've visited before or it's still on the to-do list, new features on the Great Victorian Rail Trail create even more impetus to get out and explore this magnificent route through the Victorian high country.
Gravity MTB park plunges riders into the garden of Eden
A world-class mountain bike park has opened for business in NSW, taking thrillseekers from 300-metre peaks to the spectacular forested foothills of the Sapphire Coast.
Register now for National Ride2School Day 2024
Registrations are now open for Bicycle Network's National Ride2School Day 2024, where hundreds of thousands of kids around the country are expected to ride, scoot, skate and walk to class.