Brisbane bike riders have gathered in mass to protest pending state government legislation that would require a driver’s licence to ride an e-bike and a 10km/h speed limit on shared paths.
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More Sydney schools mandate e-bike number plates
More schools are introducing mandatory programs for students who ride e-bikes to school. Students must complete an online test to receive the number plate for their e-bike.
Campbelltown bushland link in works
A new 2.2-kilometre east–west cycleway will link central Campbelltown with the picturesque bushland of Smiths Creek Reserve and the Georges River.
Specialized e-bike recall
Specialized has recalled its Turbo Como SL e-bike models because of a fork fault.
Hillarys Cycle Network completion in view
Work has begun on the final section of the Hillarys Cycle Network Shared Path expansion, which will complete a continuous shared path from Hillarys Boat Harbour to Burns Beach.
The dark creeps back
Riders will lose an hour of daylight every evening from Easter Sunday when daylight savings goes on annual leave until October.
Energy crisis and cost of living boost the two-wheeled alternative
With unleaded petrol sitting around $2.40 a litre in many parts of the country, and diesel pushing $3.00, a hot topic at local bike shops across Australia is the two-wheeled travel alternative.
Queensland moves to license e-scooter and e-bike riders
On footpaths, speed limits for e-devices will be reduced to 10km/h, and a new offence will make it illegal to ride near pedestrians without due care.
M12 Cycleway: Riding Western Sydney’s new Emu Track
Sydney's M12 Motorway shared path known as the Emu Track has recently opened to riders. Bicycle Network rode the trail over the weekend - here’s what we found.
Member magazine: From Pedal Power to Ride On
The next edition of the Bicycle Network member magazine is coming soon -here's a look back at the first 50 years of the magazine.