Monthly Archives: May 2011

Meet Louisa who is a geography and politics student at the University of Tasmania. She rides 7km to the UTAS Sandy Bay Campus regularly and also when she’s out and about Hobart. She likes working taking guided tours on Maria … Continue reading →

This bike stood out on a bleak afternoon at Salamanca. While probably not practical for getting home to a hilly suburb its certainly got flair.

Researchers, Professor Andrew Palmer and Ms Peta Hitchens, from the Menzies
 Research Institute Tasmania are inviting you to participate in a research
 study to determine the cycling habits of regular cyclists and the risks and
 costs of cycling accidents in … Continue reading →

The Hobart City Council has recently constructed a new secure bicycle parking facility within the Argyle Street Car Park to complement bicycle parking facilities in the CBD. This new secure bicycle parking facility is intended primarily for CBD workers and … Continue reading →

The North Eastern Advertiser reports that consultants have commenced working on a business plan for conversion of the Tonganah to Legerwood railway line reserve to a rail trail. The Hobart based consultants who have ridden the route are impressed by … Continue reading →

The Department of Infrastructure Energy and Resources has blocked plans for Hobart City Council to install speed humps on Waterworks road. Speed reduction through such traffic calming measures would have increased the comfort of other rd users such as bike … Continue reading →

The University of Tasmania is leading Tasmania in the bike parking world with $105,000 committed to develop a quality secure bike parking facility at the Sandy Bay Campus. This project will involve a partnership with the Launceston Assistance and Research … Continue reading →

Bicycle Tasmania met with the Cycling South and the DIER project manager and consultant working on the South Arm Hwy upgrade at pass rd. Bicycle Tasmania is advocating for a minimum 1.5m verge between the edge line and wire rope … Continue reading →

Even though the days are getting shorter and the weather colder it’s the perfect time to head along to the Hobart Bike Kitchen and give your bike the full treatment with the helping tools and advice of the bike kitchen … Continue reading →

The proposed cycle/walkway along Sandy Bay Rd has not gone away. Alderman Helen Burnett presented a petition with over 2000 signatures to the Hobart City Council in favour of the proposal. Council officers are currently working on recommendations be put … Continue reading →

The RACT recently hosted a focus group for a statewide campaign being developed by the Tasmanian Bicycle Council. The good news is that this campaign almost ready to go with some minor amendments to be made. If you have expertise … Continue reading →

This newly completed section of the Clarence Foreshore Trail is an absolute gem of a track to ride along. While only a small section of the trail, hopefully this standard of path will be the norm for all major public … Continue reading →

Guess who’s riding bikes around Parliament House in Canberra these days? The Federal Police, thats who!

The Brisbane Bike Share is up and running with stations dotted around the city. For now Hobart is focused on creating a supportive environment for people to ride on the road so Bike Share systems for the public won’t be … Continue reading →

The Australian capital seems to have considered bicycle users in a lot of planning and road development. There is a host of excellent off road facilities for riders around the city and drivers seem to be extremely courteous. Even the … Continue reading →

It seems Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads on the Northern New South Wales coast have been considering the needs of bike riders for some time. It seems there is a thriving A to B bicycle culture supported by investment in … Continue reading →

Bicycle Tasmania has recently met with the State Architects office to discuss mutual goals and priorities. The ‘Making Connections’ component of the Sullivan’s Cove Master Plan recognizes the importance of improving cycle connections and implementation of the Regional Arterial Bicycle … Continue reading →

The Heart Foundation has developed a broader approach to health through recognizing the tremendous impact the built environment has on how active people are in there daily lives. Bicycle Tasmania recently met with the Heart Foundation and will no doubt … Continue reading →

The Eastern Shore of Hobart offers some brilliant trails for recreational riders. Some however could do with some improvement and they need your feedback. http://www.ccc.tas.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=1062&c=3964

Concerns have been raised in the Media about the new traffic islands and lane changes just south of the Casino on Sandy Bay Rd. Bicycle users are actually better off with the changes as there is now significant calming of … Continue reading →

Bicycle Tasmania has been advocating for both On Road and Off Road Bicycle Riders with DIER and Cycling South as the planning stages continue. Meetings will be held in the coming weeks to finalised some of the plans.

A workshop was held on the 4th May in Launceston to confirm the priority routes into the city for bicycle commuters. Routes included Invermay Rd, Hobart Rd, the West Tamar Highway, Elphin Rd and a route from Prospect. Bicycle Tasmania’s … Continue reading →

Devonport City Council is putting the finishing touches to an impressive new walk/cycle way into the city and has plans for numerous new developments catering for bicycle riders around the city. http://www.dcc.tas.gov.au/kk

The Treadlightly Envirofest is at the Royal Botanic Gardens on 5th June, 10am to 4pm. As usual Bicycle Tasmania is assisting by providing free and secure valet bike parking. As well as encouraging visitors to ride instead of drive to … Continue reading →

The Journal of the Australasian College of Road Safety has published a letter by Medical Epidemiologist Tim Churches that disproves the paper by Chris Rissel and Alex Voukelatos which concluded that ‘there was a marked decline in head injuries among … Continue reading →

Fashion conscious bike riders can breathe a sigh of relief with a survey finding that flashing lights and reflective anklets or knee straps are the most effective way of being seen at night. http://www.bv.com.au/general/bikes-and-riding/92517/ (Apologies for the product placement).

The 7th Annual RACT Insurance Challenge was a success with 6 hours of high speed racing between Tasmanian and Victorian Teams. See the link below if interested.  http://www.rosny.tased.edu.au/News_and_Events/HPV%20Event/hpvEvent.htm    

Spotted this Scraper bike http://vimeo.com/9702393 in Canberra. Who needs reflective vests when this kind of visibility is spinning beneath you?

Meet Allison, who works for Clarence City Council. Rides: 10km from Taroona to Hobart CBD then catches a bus to Clarence. Likes: her bike baskets, Salamanca on a Friday night, gardening and listening to Ray Charles. Best Bicycle Experience: I had … Continue reading →

Clarence City Council re affirmed Clarence St as a key route for bike riders on the Eastern shore last night with no support for a motion aiming to strike it from strategic planning for bike riders in the area. The … Continue reading →