Tasmania
The City of Hobart has launched its next local area mobility plan, this time covering the hilly West Hobart and Mt Stuart suburbs.
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.
Tassie Bike News Bites
The Collins St petition is on its way to council, Devonport volunteers bike repairs, a new bike-loving councillor for Hobart and Scottsdale bike park work begins in this edition of Bike News Bites.
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.
Tasman Hwy study looking for your ideas
The Tasmanian Government is continuing its road corridor studies around the state, with the 390km Tasman Highway between Sorell and Launceston the latest out for public comment.
April rides provide varied choices
There’s something for everyone in this fortnight’s rides, with trips on country roads out of Brighton, Sorell and Wynyard, as well as short Hobart rides to get to know other e-bike riders and enjoy a coffee.
Wait for it … separated cycleways have arrived
After a wait of several years, Hobart’s first city centre separated bike lane has been installed on Campbell Street.
Latrobe Council looks at cycling connections
Latrobe Council has released a draft plan to improve its town centre which includes cycling connections between the Coastal Pathway and Wild Mersey mountain bike trails.
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.
Tassie Bike News Bites
North East Rail Trail hits funding road block, Kingborough Council releases draft budget, a new Transport Minister and scramble crossing biking etiquette are in this Bike News Bites.
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.
Lending a bike could be the decider
While the e-bike converts are taking over our streets, many people in Tasmania still haven’t ridden one or know much about them.
Exploring Hobart’s outskirts
Most of our social rides this fortnight explore areas outside of Hobart, taking advantage of quieter roads and paths. Please RSVP if you are interested in joining any of the rides this fortnight as our ride leaders will keep you updated if anything changes.
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.
Tassie Bike News Bites
Ride2School Day, new paths in Kingston, a short extension of the Coastal Pathway in Latrobe and longer extension to Stanley. and Devonport looking for input into its cycling strategy feature in this Bike News Bites.
Bream Creek provides perfect setting for escape
Our new Bream Creek Escape ride offers some of Tasmania’s best – rolling hills, wineries, farmers market, coastal views and starting and ending at the beach.
Should you worry about battery safety?
The safety of lithium ion batteries has been in the news recently, with a fire in the southern suburb of Electrona and Hobart landlord banning e-bike charging.
April a quieter month for rides
Our social ride leaders are easing into April with fewer rides but still of their usual high quality, and this is the last week of the Launceston twilight rides now that daylight savings is finishing.
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.
Election promises slow to roll out
The Tasmanian election is happening next Saturday 23 March but we still don’t have the complete view of what’s being proposed to make it easier to ride a bicycle.
Autumn rides mix city and country
Following the flurry of rides for Bike Week, this fortnight’s calendar is a more relaxed offering of city and country rides of medium length.
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.
Tassie Bike News Bites
Bike Week wraps up, Hobart and Launceston look for open space inspiration and the Collins Street petition gains momentum.
Catching up with new Coastal Pathway sections
The much anticipated new eastern sections of the Coastal Pathway are the latest additions to our self-guided Ambassador routes.
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.
Tassie Bike News Bites
Collins Street is set to get a tactical cycling trial, Launceston looks to cut its transport emissions, Sorell is looking to get active and Kingborough looks to make the Margate Main Street safer.
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.
Bike Week the social rides focus
Bike Week starts tomorrow and we’ve got several social rides around the state to help celebrate the humble treadlie and all the joy it brings to old and young alike. All social rides get listed at https://ridewithgps.com/organizations/2014-bicycle-network-tasmania/events
Help us get cycling on the election agenda
The Tasmanian election has been called for 23 March, so bike advocates have less than one month to get better bike infrastructure on candidate’s agendas. Bicycle Network has set up a webpage that details our main asks of candidates.We’ve added candidate contact details for each electorate and a report card on what parties promised at [...]
Keeping bikes safe against rising thefts
A surge in post-Christmas bike thefts seems like a new tradition in Tasmania, so how do you keep your new and old bikes protected from theft?
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.