Bicycle Network

The busy bike route that connects the Footscray shopping centre to the Dynon Road trail now has more appropriate speed limits for traffic.

Speed clamp on Footscray route | Bicycle Network The busy bike route that connects the Footscray shopping centre to the Dynon Road Trail now has more appropriate speed limits for traffic.

There are now decades of research into how, where, and why people shop. It shows that while most shopkeepers believe their customers arrive by car, in reality they do not.

Do bikes lanes damage local business? | Bicycle Network Once again shopkeepers are getting measured for their chainmail suits, ready to mount the battlements and wage war against the bike lanes coming to their street.

Yarra Ranges Shire could have a fully planned network of paths and trails across the expanse of territory just to Melbourne’s east if a new proposal comes to fruition.

Yarra Ranges preps new trails plan | Bicycle Network Yarra Ranges Shire could have a fully planned network of paths and trails across the expanse of territory just to Melbourne’s east if a new proposal comes to fruition.

A key route through Point Cook is getting new and improved bike paths and vitally needed road crossings as part of a major intersection upgrade.

New paths at Point Cook intersection upgrade | Bicycle Network A key route through Point Cook is getting new and improved bike paths and vitally needed road crossings as part of a major intersection upgrade.

Bicycle Network and seven other Australian bicycle organisations have called for active transport infrastructure funding to be increased to 10% of federal transport investment.

Bike groups call for National Urban Policy to deliver on active transport | Bicycle Network In a submission to the federal government’s draft National Urban Policy, Bicycle Network and seven other Australian bicycle organisations have called for active transport infrastructure funding to be increased to 10% of federal transport investment.

Stonnington – the city where too much parking is never enough – has set out to rationalise car and bike parking provision across the municipality and wants the community involved.

Help the Stonnington parking review | Bicycle Network Stonnington—the city where too much parking is never enough—has set out to rationalise the car and bike parking provision across the municipality and wants the community involved.

Work on the reinstatement of the North Yarra Main Sewer in Yarraville resumes this week, impacting riders using Somerville Road.

Sewer works resume in Yarraville | Bicycle Network Work on the reinstatement of the North Yarra Main Sewer in Yarraville resumes this week, impacting riders on Somerville Road.

Riders who take their bikes on trains face disruption over the coming weeks, as buses replace trains on several routes around Melbourne.

Train travel disruptions on the way | Bicycle Network Riders who take their bikes on trains face disruption over the coming weeks, as buses replace trains on several routes around Melbourne.

The Swanston Street northbound bike lane will be closed overnight this weekend.

Night closure Swanston Street | Bicycle Network The Swanston Street northbound bike lane will be closed overnight this weekend.

Bendigo is preparing to take a small bite of the Big Apple, drawing inspiration from it’s famous High Line to prepare a people-friendly public space of its own – with big wins for people who ride bikes.

Bendigo's Low Line to place bike path along historic creek bed | Bicycle Network Bendigo is preparing a small bite of the Big Apple, drawing inspiration from it’s famous High Line to prepare a people-friendly public space of its own - with big wins for people who ride bikes.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision that occurred in Mount Waverley on Sunday morning.

Police seeking help with death investigation | Bicycle Network Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal collision that occurred in Mount Waverley on Sunday morning.

The world’s leading health organisation has sounded the alarm on rising physical inactivity rates, as a new study reveals one in three adults aren’t moving their bodies enough.

1 in 3 adults now at risk from insufficient exercise | Bicycle Network The world’s leading health organisation has sounded the alarm on rising physical inactivity rates across the globe, as a new study reveals one in three adults aren’t moving their bodies enough.

Work on the stage 1B of Yarra Valley Trail has pushed through Yering and is heading towards Yarra Glen.

Yarra Valley trail extends north Work on the stage 1B of Yarra Valley Trail has pushed through Yering and is heading towards Yarra Glen.

Our volunteers are our backbone and we are always looking to recruit more to join the cause. If you have some spare time and would like to get involved, we would love to hear from you.

Bicycle Network wants you! | Bicycle Network If you’ve ridden in, cheered on a rider, or passed by during one of Bicycle Network’s events, you’ve probably spotted one of our dedicated, smiling volunteers dressed in signature bright blue shirts.

Female and gender-diverse teenagers face complex challenges when it comes to exercise, and a Bicycle Network program is helping high school students overcome these barriers.

Mind.Body.Pedal back in action helping young girls ride | Bicycle Network Female and gender-diverse teenagers face complex challenges when it comes to exercise, and a Bicycle Network program is continuing to help high-school students overcome these barriers in Melbourne’s west.

The City of Melbourne has released draft designs for better bike lanes in Queensberry Street just north of the CBD.

Queensberry Street upgrade plan launched | Bicycle Network The City of Melbourne has released draft designs for better bike lanes in Queensberry Street just north of the CBD as the thoroughfare is stripped of the now surplus traffic lanes added for the duration of Metro Tunnel Project.

The City of Stuttgart in Germany is pioneering a social rental concept for cargo bikes based on the user’s capacity to pay.

Cargo bikes for social rental | Bicycle Network The City of Stuttgart in Germany is pioneering new social rental concept for cargo bikes that is based on the user’s capacity to pay.

Major works begin tonight on La Trobe Street in the Melbourne CBD, which will close the bike lane in both directions over the coming fortnight. Read more and check out the detour options here:

Major tram works for La Trobe Street | Bicycle Network Riders along La Trobe Street will encounter major construction activity as tram stops are upgraded over the next two months.

The city of Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie on Montreal calculates that as average vehicle sizes have gone from medium to enlarged, it has lost more than 4000 parking spots.

Now, the price of residential parking permits is based on the weight of the vehicles.

Make plumped-up monsters pay | Bicycle Network Oversized utes and SUVs have been sneaking around our towns and cities, intent on theft of public property.

Bicycle Network has partnered with the ACT Government to undertake a week-long study for a new separated bike lane in central Canberra.

Using AI to study bike movements in Canberra | Bicycle Network Bicycle Network has partnered with the ACT Government to undertake a week-long study for a newly constructed separated bike lane in central Canberra.

All 16 cargo bikes in the range sold by Babboe NV in Australia have been recalled due to a serious fault with the frames. Riders should stop using the product immediately. More information:

Recall: Babboe cargo bikes | Bicycle Network All 16 cargo bikes in the range sold by Babboe NV in Australia have been recalled due to a serious fault with the frames.

Riders along La Trobe Street will encounter major construction activity as tram stops are upgraded over the next two months.

Major tram works for La Trobe Street | Bicycle Network Riders along La Trobe Street will encounter major construction activity as tram stops are upgraded over the next two months.

The next stage of works at the Swanston Street entrance to State Library Station is underway with new arrangements for pedestrians, bikes and vehicles.

Swanston route re-jigged for station entrance | Bicycle Network Riders along La Trobe Street will encounter major construction activity as tram stops are upgraded over the next two months.

City of Melbourne contractors will move into Arden Street in North Melbourne next Tuesday to begin construction of new bike lanes along the 3km street.

Work starts on new Arden Street bike lanes | Bicycle Network City of Melbourne contractors will move into Arden Street, North Melbourne, next Tuesday to begin construction of new bike lanes along the 3km street.

The final leg of the Great Southern Rail Trail is complete and offers riders a spectacular and continuous journey through the rolling hills and scenic farmlands of southern Gippsland.

Great Southern Rail Trail complete | Bicycle Network The final leg of the Great Southern Rail Trail is now in place, offering riders a spectacular and continuous journey through the rolling hills and scenic farmlands of southern Gippsland.

A two-way protected bike lane has opened in Canberra and marks a key milestone along an important route servicing riders headed for the CBD.

Bikeway pops up in Canberra A new two-way protected bike lane has opened for business in Canberra, marking a key milestone in upgrades to a major route servicing riders heading north into the CBD.

Coastal connectivity is on the improve for bike riders in north Perth, who can now cruise down to the water on a new shared path.

Perth bike path offers cruisy trips to the coast | Bicycle Network Coastal connectivity is on the improve for bike riders in north Perth, who can now cruise down to harbour on a freshly finished shared path.

The City of Parramatta has endorsed a new bike plan, earmarking nearly 20km of bike paths for delivery by 2027.

Parramatta says yes to new bike plan | Bicycle Network The City of Parramatta has endorsed a new bike plan, earmarking nearly 20km of new bike paths for delivery by 2027.

Major changes will be made to key bike routes into the Melbourne CBD in the coming days.

Footscray Road route opens; Creek trail detour | Bicycle Network Major changes will be made to key bike routes into the city in the coming days.

Designs have been released for the elevated rail tracks and new station at Mordialloc scheduled to be constructed next year and opened in 2026.

Designs released for new Mordialloc Station precinct | Bicycle Network Designs have been released for the elevated rail tracks and new station at Mordialloc scheduled to be constructed next year and opened in 2026.