Monthly Archives: April 2011

It has come to Bicycle Tasmania’s attention that there is a push within Clarence City Council to force bike riders off Clarence St which is a main route for many living on the Easter Shore south of Rosny. Bicycle Tasmania … Continue reading →

A Mercury Newspaper survey of 773 people has revealed that only 65.2% take their cars to work.  ”Another 13 per cent cycle to work or catch public transport. Slightly more than 8 per cent walk. Cyclists who completed the survey … Continue reading →

Spotted close by Liverpool St in Hobart, nice smart new comfortable looking number with a good rack, practical rain guards and a good lock. Just what the Dr would order for the casual and comfortable commute to work.

Hosted in Brisbane, Australia between 18 to 21 September 2011, the Asia-Pacific Cycle Congress (APCC) brings together key cycling experts, researchers and enthusiasts from around the world. The APCC will provide a forum for industry networking, developing technical approaches to … Continue reading →

Does Mountain Bike Orienteering interest you? MTBNav events are held on tracks and roads in the bush and suburbs, and require you to find checkpoints using a provided map to navigate your way around a course on your mountain bike. … Continue reading →

IS travelling into work a hassle or a time you enjoy? Does it cost much? Take the Mercury reader’s survey. Welcome to the first in a series of regular surveys aimed at keeping in touch with our audience. Please take … Continue reading →

Extracts from Gehl Architects reports: http://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/upfiles/lcc/cont/publications/strategies_and_plans/pspl_recommendations_p8198_reduced.pdf http://www.hobartcity.com.au/Hobart/A_City_with_People_in_Mind Hobart’s Recommendations around Cycling Hobart ́s bicycle network ought to be better at inviting more people to ride bikes, especially for short distances within the city centre and to and from neighbouring areas. Hobart … Continue reading →

Planning is underway by the University of Tasmania to improve Bicycle Parking around the Hobart and Launceston Centres. Bicycle Tasmania will be working with the University to ensure high standard facilities are built. School of Architecture students will be contributing … Continue reading →

The investment made by Sport and Recreation into the Trails and Bikeways Grant Program over the last fours years has been a major boost for improving the bike riding opportunities for the people of Tasmania. The impressive list of projects … Continue reading →

Bike of the week goes to this fine Kawasaki number parked in Salamanca. A single speed bike is no mean feat in Hobart, yet this rider has gone one step further and constructed a solid looking back wheel ready for … Continue reading →

Bicycle Tasmania’s Facilities Development Manager is finalising the first draft of a Vision for Bike Riding in Tasmania and would like to know your thoughts. The above photo from Melbourne highlights part of a road network which seems to cater … Continue reading →

If you drive a car regularly and would like to participate please email: tasmanianbicyclecouncil@dier.tas.gov.au and check out the blog discussion: http://blog.ract.com.au/2011/03/09/does-it-matter-what-road-users-think-of-each-other/

Bicycle Tasmania Members who ride along South Arm and Rokeby Road regularly have an opportunity to ensure they are catered for in the road improvements currently in planning and underway between Howrah and Rokeby. For confident riders, a 2m wide … Continue reading →

Riders along Sandy Bay made the most of light refreshments on a rare warm Autumns afternoon at Bicycle Tasmania’s final pitstop for the week. 10 Chains were cleaned and quite a high number of riders stopped to have a drink … Continue reading →

The South Hobart Rivulet Track starts at the Collins St carpark and provides a great off road riding experience for people heading South Hobart way. Our second pit stop this week cleaned 8 Chains and pumped up a few more … Continue reading →

Free Chain Cleaning and Tyre Pressure checks were available on the Bike Track as Bicycle Tasmania began its first round of community pitstops for bicycle users around Hobart. Being one of the busiest bicycle highways in the state it was … Continue reading →

Welcome to Bicycle Tasmania’s new web blog aimed at keeping members up to date with the activities and campaigns most relevant to them.  Bicycle Tasmania’s facilities development manager will be updating this regularly so keep watch closely…