Monthly Archives: August 2011

Meet Rick who rides his Apollo Altitude Mountain Bike from the 90s three times a week. He’s a health policy analyst and project manager who when not working or riding, can be found in his vege garden, running or bushwalking … Continue reading →

This Dutch Gazelle was spotted at a Latrobe second hand store in the north of the state. Its vintage is yet unknown but the operational lights, smooth three gears and very cool back pedal brake made it a bit of … Continue reading →

Sporting a very cool little bike and an even cooler helmet, this rider was crossing the main street in Ulverstone when he caught our attention.

Tasmanian cycling participation is similar to the Australian average. Around 19% of Tasmanian residents ride in a typical week, increasing to 28% in a month and 40% over a year.  Go to the Cycling Resource Centre for more details. More … Continue reading →

The ‘Why Ride’ campaign is a celebration of the reasons why people ride a bike, walk and catch the bus. Everyone has an excuse why they always have to drive a car, yet the benefits of driving are more often … Continue reading →

It was a packed house for the Bicycle Tasmania 2011 AGM at the New Sydney Hotel in Hobart. Special guests included Keith Price from Burnie and Jon Addison on skype from Launceston. In the past Bicycle Tasmania has focused its … Continue reading →

Join Tamar Bicycle User Group for: – a yummy curry dinner – a history of bikes in Tasmania slideshow – There will be a presentation from Bicycle Tasmania – AGM business and elections for committee positions. – Time for socialising … Continue reading →

More fabulous bicycle related photographs from Vietnam courtesy of teacher, photographer and wanderer Emma Swift: http://emmaswift.tumblr.com/

Friday, September 2 · 6:00pm – 9:00pm Spring is in the air, so jump aboard for the ‘First Friday Ride’ as the Bike Ride crew lead you astray around some interesting streets. Leaving at 6pm from the shop (74A Liverpool … Continue reading →

Next ride is 25th September 2011, Ulverstone. See http://www.nwrcgi.org/ for updates.

Meet Stan of Oystercove, 30km south of Hobart. Stan rides almost everyday, either to work as a scientist in Hobart or round the neighborhood with his kids. He enjoys growing and eating his own food, traveling and bushwalking while a … Continue reading →

If this dog could ride a bike she’d be riding this cruiser spotted near Burnie on the North West Coast of Tasmania. This rather elegant machine with custom handle bars can often be seen showing up to bicycle related events … Continue reading →

5.30pm, Launceston Shopping Complex on a Thursday night. One bike outclassing another bike as the rider chats on the phone. Perfect pose.

UTAS and LARC have developed a concept design for their Bicycle Hubs project. Would this design suit you? The Launceston Assistance & research centre have produced an impressive first stage concept design set for their Bicycle Hubs project. The design … Continue reading →

Devonport city council has put paint to the road with its first bike lanes through Ambleside on River Road. Following the release of the Devonport City Cycling Strategy by the Devonport City Council in 2010. The popular recreational route along … Continue reading →

A carpark has been replaced with parking rails for four bikes on Argyle St outside the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. Replacing on street car parking with bike parking is becoming a popular option for busy parts of Melbourne. See … Continue reading →

Work on the missing link between Burnies Northern and Southern Sections of the Coastal Pathway is underway and is expected to be completed by this Summer. Users of the shared pathway are currently faced with a very narrow paved path … Continue reading →

Calling all Bicycle Tasmania members with an eye for detail. The ‘Why Ride’ Campaign is about to begin and we need you to test out the website to iron out any potential glitches. The ‘Why Ride’ campaign will hit the … Continue reading →

Salamanca now has its own shared path on the western side of the new Princes Wharf Shed No.1. This now completes part of the link between the end of the Intercity Cycleway and Battery Point. More work is required between … Continue reading →

A treat for all those who think bicycle culture in developing countries is a beautiful thing. Over the next few E-Newsletters Bicycle Tasmania members will be privy to some fabulous bicycle related photographs from Vietnam courtesy of teacher, photographer and … Continue reading →

People dreamed of human-powered mechanical transport for many years before a practical bicycle was developed. Now the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery has a fantastic display telling the story of the development of the bicycle. Check it out: http://www.qvmag.tas.gov.au/ … Continue reading →

Meet Burnie’s backyard bicycle workshop. Filling the backyard with bicycles seems to be the habit of more than a few Tasmanian’s and it’s a bonus when the resident knows how to fix them. Burnie’s well known ‘Treadly Tech’ enterprise is … Continue reading →

Small wheels and park jumps more your thing? Head to the corner of Murray and Warrick Streets for your BMX specialist in Hobart. Following the lead of Launceston’s High Roller BMX, Hobart now has its first dedicated BMX shop, The … Continue reading →

After much deliberation and heart ache the bike kitchen chef’s have finally achieved the unthinkable and culled a number of cheap and nasty bikes from the backyard. A trailer full of bikes  and a boot full of junk to be … Continue reading →

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Sunday August 21
: Ride the quiet roads near Sorell around Pawleena, Wattle Grove and possibly Forcett. A delightful ride with virtually no traffic but a few hills and some unsealed roads. Contact Ian Terry on 6234 9979 or ianterry@netspace.net.au.

Come one, come all to Bike Ride’s monthly two-wheeled tour of Hobart and her surrounds. Leaving the shop at 6pm and finishing around 7pm somewhere for a refreshing beverage. Nothing too hard. Nothing too serious. This is for everyone. Whatever … Continue reading →

The Hansen Orchards Winter Challenge 2011 is on this Sunday 21st August and will feature a number of Bicycle Tasmania members and a team. Come and say g’day at the Bicycle Tasmania Tent. http://www.endorfun.com.au/winterchallenge/

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