Monthly Archives: October 2011

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Theres a few trendy little sub cultures that have developed over the years that involve bicycles. Bike Polo is one that’s probably not been seen much in Hobart. Would you believe that there has been two games this October and … Continue reading →

 Most people wouldn’t get away with riding through Salamanca Market on a gorgeous sunny day but our Rider of the Week #10 manages just fine. While points are lost for a lack of pedal power, she still has wheels and … Continue reading →

If anyone tries to tell you that no one rides bikes in Hobart, advise them to pop along to this intersection at the bottom of Davey St for a hefty dose of reality. With over 200 bike riders passing through … Continue reading →

A Cafe is under construction which will open directly onto one of Hobart’s busiest bike routes. Unfortunately it was granted approval by the now evaporated Sullivans Cove Waterfront Authority so riders may have to think about the benefits (Coffee on … Continue reading →

Know of someone who needs to rent a bike for the day or the week. Seems like MotoAdventure have a bunch of bikes ready to be taken on an adventure. Check them out at: http://www.motoadventure.com.au/electric-bike-hire-hobart/ 

Bike of the Week #14. If you haven’t seen this bike around you probably haven’t been around Hobart for long. This is the bike that, if everyone with a bike followed it’s lead, would make millionaires out of reflective tape … Continue reading →

 Meet a fine gent and Rider of the Week #9. Spotted crossing the bridge at Dunalley on Sunday 23rd October 2011. It’s people like him who are leading Tasmania’s bicycle culture 2.0. Normal clothes, normal bike, a good box on … Continue reading →

Part of Bicycle Tasmania’s job is keeping a positive profile of bike riding in the Media. Paying for advertising might be possible for groups with money to spend, but a much more efficient use of resources is to generate news … Continue reading →

Meet Kathleen from West Hobart. She’s a graphic artist, and works at a printery in Glenorchy. She is also a member of the Bicycle Tasmania Executive. She had a pretty comprehensive bike list: – purpose built commuter & touring bike – … Continue reading →

When you see a line marking truck go by it could just be the sign that the Council might be rolling out some bike lanes near you. This was not quite the case today when this rather odd looking piece … Continue reading →

This old favourite is probably a hit amongst many serial tourers from the Bicycle Tasmania Membership. Details for interested folk can be found here: http://surlybikes.com/bikes/long_haul_trucker. One of the toughest tourers in the business and very laid back cruisy style this engineering … Continue reading →

We bring you rider of the Week #8. A sophisticated traveller with strong legs and a laid back style spotted at Salamanca. Theres a few of these ‘ad-on the back of your bike’ set ups going around but this looks … Continue reading →

A sure sign of more people riding to a work place is the collection of semi permanent bike locks which start appearing at popular bike racks. If you leave your bike in the same location everyday it makes sense to … Continue reading →

MEDIA RELEASE Bicycle Tasmania Election Survey reveals overwhelming support for bicycle facilities •       Over 90% of candidates support new cycle ways •       Sandy Bay Rd Bike Lanes could get a majority vote •       Local government could create significant health savings … Continue reading →

The Hobart Commuter Challenge Results are in and it seems the Bicycle, Bus and Ferry have taken out all the major places when it comes down to cost and time. Read on for all the details:

A new sign has popped up on along Castray Esplanade advertising the beginnings of the new IMAS building. The roof vanished last week and despite the usual ‘up in arms about new things’ brigade having a splash in the media … Continue reading →

One of the interesting developments in Hobart is the ability of business’s to blatantly disregard an obvious demand for bike parking outside their front doors or back passageways by sticking up ‘NO BICYCLE’ parking signs. Why, when there is plenty … Continue reading →

A huge (by Hobart standards) show of support for the bicycling in tweed movement in Hobart on Ride to Work Day 2011.  

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 Make your vote count for improved bicycle facilities in Tasmania this Local Government Election. Read on for the candidates and their support of bicycle facilities.

Do anything, but drive..   http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2011/10/12/3338085.htm?site=hobart  

Bicycle Tasmania has today congratulated the thousands of people in and around Hobart who rode for Ride to Work Day 2011. This year in Tasmania, numbers have significantly increased . Over 1,000 Tasmanians registered for the day with many more … Continue reading →

Find out what happened on the Bellerive and North Hobart legs of the Hobart Commuter challenge with some classic broadcast quality recording from 936 ABC Hobart. http://blogs.abc.net.au/tasmania/2011/10/ten-week-breakfast-challenge-6-ride-to-work-day-commuter-challegne.html  

Thanks to the Mercury Newspaper for this report on the a failed bike lane protest from Hobart City Council Candidate Dean Parry. Great to see a few riders passing by and countering his claims. Please vote on the Mercury website … Continue reading →