In a world-first study, Monash University researchers have found that 92% of young Victorian women, aged 18-29, are interested in riding a bike
What’s Stopping Young Women from Riding bikes
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Increased Bike Travel in Sydney
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Record numbers of Sydneysiders are choosing to travel into the city on two wheels, with recorded bike trips in some locations up to six times higher than in 2010. Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore attributed the increase to the expansion of cycling infrastructure throughout the city. “Since 2007 we have delivered 25 kilometres of safe,…
Stromlo Forrest Park’s Criterium Track Extension
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Canberra’s cyclists will soon have more space for training and racing, with construction kicking off on an extension to Stromlo Forrest Park’s criterium cycling track. “The extension through to Uriarra Road will give event cyclists unrestricted access to the criterium circuit, which is already a very popular training and racing facility,” Special Minister of State…
Canberra’s Electric Bike Library Continues
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Canberrans will have another year to trial electric bikes and accessories for free, to help them make the switch to zero emissions transport and take real action on climate change. Since launching in September 2020, 82% of people who have borrowed a bike from the Electric Bike Library have said they see themselves purchasing an…
Ride2School Day Reaching 100 Extra Schools Across Victoria
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The Andrews Labor Government is encouraging more students to cycle to school safely with Ride2School Day (March 13) reaching more than 100 additional schools across the state. Minister for Roads, Road Safety and the TAC Jaala Pulford visited a North Melbourne Primary School as part of Ride2School Day to see how students plan their journey…
Bike Stops across Canberra
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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…
More Bike Infrastructure needed to Get us on our Bikes
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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…