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25.01.2022 Believe it or not... new research has found that those who like to pedal can walk more efficiently when they choose to walk, particularly in their latter years Read more: https://bit.ly/2Fm4Sy5

24.01.2022 Peaks Challenge Falls Creek early bird entries close midnight tonight! Sign up now to save on your ticket and go into the draw to win one of five $200 gift vouchers from our friends at Northwave Cycling Australia: https://bit.ly/3pv42l3

24.01.2022 How do you celebrate a great result on the bike? . A Tasmanian farmer celebrated Le Tour de France hero Richie Porte with this epic crop maze! . Many #PeaksChallenge riders will tell you a big feed and a warm drink is celebration enough after a big day in the saddle.... . Let us know how you celebrate below Ruperswood Farm

24.01.2022 More people can now ride to the station at Carrum, Cheltenham and Hampton thanks to new Parkiteers, installed as part of Level Crossing Removal Project works.

24.01.2022 Victoria's new Get Active Victoria campaign should be matched with investment in bike lanes to give people more opportunity to be active each day. Read more: https://bit.ly/35r0o3O

23.01.2022 Join us for our Great Top End Escape online information night. Meet the team and ask any questions about the ride on Wednesday 30th September at 6pm. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3kEEU83 Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge... Tess Leopold See more

23.01.2022 Online retailer Kogan has recalled one of its e-bike models because the battery is faulty and can catch fire. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3msoq3h

23.01.2022 Forks fitted to some of the 2020 Salsa Cutthroat model have been recalled because they can fail Read more: https://bit.ly/38Z8kLr

22.01.2022 As more and more streets transform into people-friendly places or low traffic neighbourhoods, how we communicate these changes is proving just as important as the physical changes themselves.

22.01.2022 Have your local council candidates made their position on bikes clear? If they're not on our list, now's the time to ask. See our list of candidate statements here https://bit.ly/3lEGZlA #LG2020

22.01.2022 What do you think of City of Melbourne's new pop-up lanes so far? We took a few for a test run. It proves that simple bike infrastructure can be rolled out fast to help bike riders pedal easy

22.01.2022 Don't forget to have your say! Our annual members and riding attitudes surveys are closing this Sunday 20th September. Tell us about your riding to be in the running to win awesome prizes!... Members will go into the draw to win a $500 Knog gift voucher. bit.ly/3fZhRCo If you're not a member we would still like to hear from you! Complete our riding attitudes survey and go into the draw to win 1 of 5 Bicycle Network memberships. bit.ly/3fP8LrL

21.01.2022 We're striving for a 15% female participation rate at Peaks Challenge Falls Creek 2021. To help support women who are keen to have a crack at the event but aren't sure where to start we're holding an online women's community information session. Join us at 5:00pm on Tuesday 29 September. ... Register now: https://bit.ly/2FYRYpN See more

21.01.2022 Planning is underway for the new Plenty River Trail through Plenty Gorge in Melbourne’s north with the $20.4M stretching from University Hill in the south through to Doreen in the north. Check it out: https://bit.ly/2JBdNgR

21.01.2022 Ever wanted to know how a pro rider stacks up against Peaks Challenge Falls Creek? Jesse Featonby shares his story of tackling the iconic route back in 2017. Heres a taster from the article The mental milestone of all downhill from here, was quickly diminished with a quick realisation of a lot of climbing back to Falls Creek. Read more

21.01.2022 What makes the NT's Top End one of Australia's most spectacular natural destinations? Come and see for yourself on our brand new bike riding adventure the Great Top End Escape! Tickets selling fast - book now: https://bit.ly/32WNxVl

20.01.2022 Summer riding is nearly here and with it, we bring you new social rides. Join us this summer to help stimulate local communities along the beautiful East Gippsland rail trail! We've planned three social rides in February 2021 led by our legendary WARBYs.... Learn more: https://bit.ly/36l1C0G

20.01.2022 Riders on the Djerring Trail between between Caulfield and Clayton stations face intermittent access restriction over the next month Read more: https://bit.ly/2INGPJT

19.01.2022 The State Government has chipped in a million dollars towards a new section of the Princes Highway Trail through Officer in Melbournes eastern fringes. Read more: https://bit.ly/2GQJNwf

19.01.2022 Riders will be relieved that the narrow and crowded path across the Maribyrnong River on the Raleigh Road Bridge will be widened, and another path will be added! Read more: https://bit.ly/3mX7jYi

19.01.2022 Swooping season is back! Unconfirmed studies show that the average bike rider pedals harder to escape swooping magpies than Le Tour de France sprinters. Check out the active alerts to help you avoid your feathery locals.

18.01.2022 Today on the #GreatVic we would have been riding from Rainbow to Brim. Catch up with today's issue of the Good Oil to read about Brim and the route, meet the famous Bobby and read about a day in the life of a volunteer.

18.01.2022 With our 16-week Peaks Challenge Falls Creek training programs kicking-off next week, Dr. Stephen Lane will be going live this Sunday evening to answer all your questions. Head to the Bicycle Network Facebook page at 7pm AEST to tune in. Check out the training programs here: https://bit.ly/2GRTJpy

18.01.2022 What's that one road you dream of riding when lockdown is over and borders have reopened? Everyone has that one stretch of road they wish they could ride right now. Has Le Tour de France got you craving an overseas favourite or are you missing a local treasure a little closer to home? Our GM of Commercial, Glen Janetzki shares the road he can't wait to ride: https://bit.ly/2RyVFFh... Share yours below

17.01.2022 The extension of the North East Recreation Trail is closer to fruition with the announcement of renewed Australian Government funding, supporting job creation and tourism in Tasmania. Read more: https://bit.ly/3mdm9tS

17.01.2022 Get ready to ride, eat, drink, repeat! Victorian streets will be transformed to be more people and bike friendly this summer with a state government COVID relief package.

17.01.2022 Environmental advocacy group Clean State have called for WA state government stimulus plans to including making room for bikes on peak-hour trains in Perth and a twelve-fold extension to new bike paths Read more: https://bit.ly/35rADk2

17.01.2022 Happy Holidays to our beloved bike riding community

16.01.2022 A former landfill site in Belrose is being transformed into a world-class mountain bike facility, expected to attract riders from around the country and the globe. The project could be operational as early as Christmas this year, free for riders of all abilities to enjoy Who's going to give this beauty a go?

16.01.2022 Cresting the back of ‘Falls’ and realising all the training and lonely kilometres on the road had paid off. All of those self doubts were gone I was going to make it. 2016 Peaks Finisher Make your Peaks Challenge Falls Creek 2021 your year. Early bird entries close Sunday 29 November: https://bit.ly/3pv42l3... #Thisispeaks

16.01.2022 Whether it's for exercise, transport or work, more people riding bikes makes our streets safer for everyone. We cannot ignore the voices and experiences of people who deliver food by bicycle.

15.01.2022 No mid-year Europe plans... don't worry we've got you covered! 2021 is the year to holiday in Aus and what better place than the NT's Top End. You can now book online for the Great Top End Escape, but you’d better be quick, less than 30 tickets remain.... A trip of a lifetime awaits... Book now: https://bit.ly/3r6F7Vw

14.01.2022 We can almost hear the beautiful harmony of rubber rolling on the road and freewheels spinning up to 50 people can now ride in a group together in Victoria. Are you planning a bunchie this week?

14.01.2022 Who loves loop day on the Great Vic? No need to pack up your tent so enjoy a sleep in or put the feet up with today's copy of the Good Oil. There's a special inside for olive lovers plus hear from some of our longest serving vollies: https://bit.ly/3lkCFa6... #GVBR

14.01.2022 Time is ticking... Bike Parking's 40% off sale ends midnight tonight! Grab one of our Ned Kelly or Mona Lisa powdered black bike racks today while stocks last. Shop now: https://bit.ly/3m7KeSp

13.01.2022 The RoyalBaby Jenny G-4, Mermaid G-3, Space No.1, BMX Freestyle and Bull Dozer RB-23 childrens bicycles have been recalled due to backward brakes Read more: https://bit.ly/3k6Izvg

13.01.2022 A short section of St Kilda Road will be closed to traffic tomorrow (Tuesday), but people on bikes still have access. Motor vehicles will be diverted via Kings Way but bikes will be able to continue along St Kilda Road as far as the worksite before needing to stop and walk your bike a short distance around the construction.

12.01.2022 The word is out across the continent: Bike-cations are the new vacations. Let's hope this catches on Down Under Read more: https://bit.ly/35ordFR

12.01.2022 Looking for some insider tips and practical on-route training in preparation for Peaks Challenge Falls Creek 2021? Our brand-new training camp with wave leaders Stephen Lane and Alison McCormack is coming in February to help you conquer all 4000m of climbing across the 235km course! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3knu4TS

11.01.2022 Tram works on Bridge Road and at the connecting Hawthorn Bridge over the Yarra will disrupt riders until mid-January. Find out more

11.01.2022 A massive congratulations to Tasmanian Richie Porte who raced the time trial of his life and pedalled his way on to the podium at Le Tour de France.

11.01.2022 "The finishers jersey makes it all real, I completed Peaks Challenge and no one can take that away" Peaks Finisher; Cyril Dixon Check out the new Peaks Challenge Falls Creek 2021 sub-10 and finisher jerseys!

10.01.2022 Looking for something fun to do over the holidays? A $2 million mountain bike park has opened at Belrose's Bare Creek on Sydney’s northern beaches, welcoming riders of all ages and skill levels. Check out the video here: https://bit.ly/3msYbtF

09.01.2022 The Fairfield pipe bridge will be closed from 9:00am to 3:00pm during the next few days as work is done to improve the bridge surface. More info is available here

09.01.2022 Have your questions answered at our Great Top End Escape information night. We're here to help you have an amazing holiday experience in the Northern Territories Top End! Join us on Wednesday 30 September at 6:00pm.... Learn more: https://bit.ly/2EBJVPy See more

09.01.2022 City of Melbourne's pop-up lane roll out continues with these beauties on Exhibition Street. The new separated bike lanes are sure to be an improvement for commuters and encourage more people to ride into the city. Stage two upgrades between Bourke and La Trobe streets are set to start in 2021. Read more about the project here: https://bit.ly/2JjFP0m

09.01.2022 The bike lane trials on Elizabeth Street, Richmond and Park Street, Fitzroy/Collingwood are under threat. We're calling on local members to show their support for the trials before Tuesday night's Yarra City Council meeting. If you support these initiatives which make it easier to ride, please send a short, supportive email to Yarra Councillors at [email protected]. You can also register to make a verbal submission to the agenda items.... Specifically, Bicycle Network supports: Item 11.1 Elizabeth Street bicycle lane - we support Option 1, to retain the trial for the full planned duration of 12 months. Item 11.2 Park Street bicycle projects - we support the recommendation to continue the current trial in Section A, between St Georges and Nicholson.

07.01.2022 The #GreatVic was due to drop into Horsham today after a 108km ride from Brim. Check out today's edition of the Good Oil to find out about the insider info about Horsham and plan your own ride near home.

06.01.2022 We're seeking expressions of interest to enhance the skills and diversity of its Board of Directors. Applications close Friday 27 November. You can learn more about our Board, constitution and charter on our website: https://bit.ly/330tAwx

06.01.2022 Bike riding lowering transport emissions isn't exactly new news... but an interesting new study in Europe highlighted how a small change can make a big different with just one less car trip and one more bicycle trip a day decreasing lifecycle CO2 emissions from transport by a whopping 67%. Read more: https://bit.ly/2RiTe9u

06.01.2022 Work is starting on new separated bike lanes through North Melbourne that will create a fresh link to the City Read more: https://bit.ly/3bMfiCS

05.01.2022 While we're absolutely missing riding together IRL, that doesn't mean you can't get some early #Peaks2021 training in the legs with Team Bicycle Network. We've got some upcoming virtual training rides on @gozwift to help keep your training on track. Don't forget to register your interest, meet-ups are capped at 100 riders. Learn more: https://bit.ly/32Zhjcp

05.01.2022 The Tour de France is heating up! To celebrate we're having a massive two-for-one sale on our Ned Kelly bike racks. Get in quick, offer ends midnight this Sunday! Get offer: https://bit.ly/3c8tXsd

05.01.2022 Yarra City Council has decided to continue it's 12-month trial of improved bike lanes on Elizabeth and Park Streets, giving people more opportunity to ride as we work through COVID-19.

05.01.2022 Have you been missing the Great Vic this week? We've got some exciting news coming tomorrow... Tune in here at 5pm for a big announcement.

04.01.2022 Currently in Victoria, you can get your bike serviced if you ride to work, to the shops or the doctor, but not if you are riding for recreation. With more people riding than ever, it's important that this anomaly is fixed.

04.01.2022 City of Melbourne has started work on the reconfiguration of Little Streets' in the CBD to make them more accessible, safe and attractive to people on bike and on foot. Read more: https://bit.ly/33kyT9p

03.01.2022 An Aussie on the podium at Le Tour de France! Another massive congratulations to Richie Porte. What a ride! We've loved tuning in for all the action from the world's oldest and most prestigious bike race. What's been your favourite tour moment? Tell us below. #LeTour #couchpeleton

03.01.2022 The Ride2School team are encouraging everyone to write a personalised letter to family and friends, sharing what has made you smile recently. Then jump on the bike and get your 60 minutes of physical activity by delivering that letter to their door or a postbox near you! Learn more: https://bit.ly/303AGzb... #Ride2School #ActiveSmiles

02.01.2022 The Newcrest Orange Challenge will return on Sunday 12 September 2021, avoiding a clash a with another cycling event in March.

01.01.2022 Harley Davidson has unveiled the first four models from their new e-bike spinoff company Serial 1, and as perhaps expected, they look great and cost plenty! Who wants to take on of these for a spin?

01.01.2022 Work on a vital new connection on Moonee Ponds Creek Trail linking Essendon to Brunswick West is set to start early next year. Read more: https://bit.ly/3kLMBcf

01.01.2022 Good news! Repairs can now be made to any type of bike for people who live in Melbourne, not just bikes that are used for essential transport. Check out our guide with information about how to get your bike repaired during lockdown.