Monthly Archives: September 2011

Member of the Week goes to Anna. She’s just signed up to Bicycle Tasmania and she was a cycle angel last year at Hobart’s Ride to Work Day. She’s a 4th year Medical Student at the North West Regional Hospital … Continue reading →

 Shiny, cruisy, probably not the best mountain climber but an all round respectable looking bicycle I’d say. Spotted at Cornelian Bay on the weekend just gone.

The Mill Café and Catch Restaurant on Morrison St were so sick of there being too many bikes parked in their courtyard that they brought in some new bike racks. Interesting style and very functional. http://citymillcafe.com.au/

The resultant bicycle facilities from the Kingston Bypass are eventuating with a concrete shared path now linking from the Antarctic Division across to the Fork in the Road and around to the new Algona Rd underpass. This forms part of … Continue reading →

HCC BIKE Commuters ask you to Find your old waistcoats,  flat caps and floral skirts and ride to work in the proper style. Gentlemen and ladies will assemble with classic bikes Tandems and delivery bicycles are especially invited Wearing your antique … Continue reading →

Hobart’s eastern shores has a web of biking and walking trails through the suburbs, along the river, and especially in the many hill top bush reserves. Now in its third year, the MTBNav Metro event leads participants to the great … Continue reading →

Clarence Council constructs safer route to school http://www.cyclingsouth.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=66&utm_source=Cycling+South+Newsletter&utm_campaign=5905207bc4-Newsletter_64_September_20119_12_2011&utm_medium=email Hobart’s North South MTB Track makes progress http://www.hobartcity.com.au/Recreation/Bushland/North-South_Track?utm_source=Cycling+South+Newsletter&utm_campaign=5905207bc4-Newsletter_64_September_20119_12_2011&utm_medium=email Helpers wanted for Ride to Work Day Breakfast 2011 Email: info@cyclingsouth.org.au Survey finds community support for more cycling infrastructure in Southern Tasmania http://www.themercury.com.au/article/2011/09/05/259061_tasmania-news.html?utm_source=Cycling+South+Newsletter&utm_campaign=5905207bc4-Newsletter_64_September_20119_12_2011&utm_medium=email Tips … Continue reading →

Cyclists survey on new Rail Trail. The Goulburn River High Country Rail Trail, one of Australia’s longest rail trails, is expected to open in early December 2011. Cyclists are invited to undertake a ten minute survey about this trail, located … Continue reading →

Bicycle Traveler is an international magazine on bicycle touring. It’s full of entertaining stories and inspiring photography which will have you dreaming over new destinations, as well as information over cycling gear. New issues will appear on a regular basis. … Continue reading →

Two Tasmanian’s are out to promote the ability in disability by biking across the 1100km ‘Friendship Highway’ from Lhasa, Tibet to Kathmandu, Nepal. Carol Hurst and Paul Pritchard will attempt a 36-day trek across this epic highway by riding tricycles. … Continue reading →

The ABC POOL website wants your help in celebrating all things cycling around Ride To Work Day by sharing your images and creative work. You could win some funky prizes and your contributions could also be seen and heard on … Continue reading →

Meet Keith who commutes on his bike. Meet Shirley, a Librarian who rides to work. Meet Kate, an exercise physiologist. Meet William who’d rather ride than get a lift in mum’s car. Bicycle Tasmania in collaboration with the Tamar Bicycle … Continue reading →

        Candidate responses are available at the following link: http://bicycletasmaniablog.org/2011/10/10/candidate-responses-to-bicycle-tasmanias-2011-local-government-election-survey/  Following the announcement of candidates for the 2011 Local Government Elections Bicycle Tasmania has started contacting candidates and requesting their response to our Election Survey. Members will … Continue reading →

 Meet the gorgeous rider of the week number six. Fresh from a visit to Hobart and on the way home on the bike track, enjoying the fresh air and a great view but not in danger of jumping out. Better … Continue reading →

Meet Brendan, who rides in his suit to work. Meet Persia, a hospitality worker who rides her bike to work from New Town. Meet Judith, a painter who rides over the Tasman Bridge from Rosny. Meet Andrew, Betina and Hugo … Continue reading →

The temporary bike storage cage on the Brooker Roundabout is proving a hit with riders. We can look forward with some excitement to the permanent bike parking facility they have planned once stage two of the works are complete.

Caution is advised when passing ZERO Davey over the next couple of weeks as construction work continues on a new coffee shop. Yep, you heard it, the Sullivans Waterfront Authority in a final stand of defiance against all things appropriate, … Continue reading →

 Its been a busy week for the WHY RIDE Promoters (www.whyride.com.au) who’ve been roaming the state in an effort to get mass participation in the campaign. Quiet streets, universities, cafe strips, hospitals, highways and bridges. You name it, we’ve been … Continue reading →

Meet Talbot, a new member of only a few days. He’s an engineering student at the University of Tasmania who rides between Rose Bay and Sandy Bay over the Tasman Bridge regularly. Talbot enjoys mountainbiking, bushwalking and drinking tea.

Bicycle Tasmania Members are Encouraged to Attend. Campaign launch for http://www.whyride.com.au including a METRO BUS featuring Hobart identities who will be interviewed by the Media. The Why ride campaign is gaining momentum with over 100 riders having signed up in … Continue reading →

  The $150,000 from the Tasmanian State Government which was initially committed to a feasibility study into a Hobart to Smithton Bike Trail has been redirected to look at smaller projects. This is a positive step for the state government … Continue reading →

Jump on your bike, get on skates, or just on foot. Show the people power that is needed to move the world beyond fossil fuels. Our bicycle ride will begin around 10am at  Cornelian Bay and end at Mawson Place in … Continue reading →

Hobart’s eastern shore has lots of great places to get out on your bike, from riverside paths to rugged mountain bike challenges. Entrants to this annual team event range from the gentle fun-day-out riders through to hardcore multi-sport athletes. Come … Continue reading →

More photos from Photographer Emma Swift in Vietnam.

Article from Jan Garrard It has long been recognised that urban planning and transport policies in Australia encourage car use and discourage cycling and walking. But what has been less well-recognised is that our road safety policies and practices are … Continue reading →

Bicycle Tasmania recently met with representatives from the Launceston Bike Committee and the council to discuss the recent developments around their bike network. Below is a the pictorial evidence of where the Launceston Bicycle Network has got to prior to … Continue reading →

 While the glittering new bike shops might make you think that carbon fibre and tight lycra are the norm for riders in Launceston, the streets of the city reveal a different picture. 

The Tasmanian Bicycle Council has now been represented on the newly formed Tasmanian Road Safety Advisory Council for 1 year. Bicycle Tasmania is the largest member group. The council was formed to replace the Road Safety Taskforce and Road Safety … Continue reading →