Tag Archive for bike riding

Canberra Electric Bike Library Extended

Due to the overwhelming popularity of the Canberra Electric Bike Library, the ACT Government has extended the program for a further two years, with additional opening hours, more e-bikes available and offering opportunities to test ride the bikes at more community events.  ACT Minister for Emissions Reduction, Shane Rattenbury explained that since its opening in…

Making Things Easier for Bendigo Cyclists

Cyclists can soon bring their bicycles when travelling on local bus routes in Bendigo, Castlemaine, and Heathcote, thanks to the extension of the Andrews Labor Government’s Bikes on Buses initiative. Bike racks will be installed on all buses travelling 14 local routes in Bendigo, the Bendigo to Heathcote route and all buses travelling six local…

RACV Calling on Victorians to Maintain Biking Trend

RACV is calling for Victorians to maintain the trend that has seen a boom in bike riding over the last two years, citing benefits for health, daily commuting, and the economy. On the back of significant infrastructure spending and lifestyle changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns, bike-riding is on the rise.…

Bike Stops across Canberra

The ACT Government will join local businesses this spring to launch new innovative ‘Bike Stops’ across Canberra. Bike Stops will allow cyclists to use participating businesses’ facilities to change, refresh or store their gear. Minister for Transport and City Services, Meegan Fitzharris has called on local businesses to register for the Bike Stop program. “This…

New Learn to Ride Centre Opening in Belconnen

The new Belconnen learn to ride centre will open this weekend for young cyclists to practice their skills and learn about road safety. Minister for Road Safety Shane Rattenbury said Belconnen would be a popular site for families, like the new Tuggeranong learn to ride centre at Greenway Park. “It’s important we teach our children…

More Bike Infrastructure needed to Get us on our Bikes

Bicycle Network have demanded that government invest more in bike infrastructure and stem the crippling cost of health care caused by diseases linked to physical inactivity. Bicycle Network’s Chief Executive Officer, Craig Richards said that today’s National Cycling Participation Survey 2015 figures showed the National Cycling Strategy’s vision of doubling bike rider numbers by 2016…