Monthly Archives: December 2011

Bicycle Tasmania is operating the Taste Festival Bicycle Parking once again in Hobart and  with record crowds there should be record bikes parked. With roads closed and not many cars to be seen its a bike riding paradise and a … Continue reading →

While hundreds of cars crawled through Battery Point at a snails pace and more cars jostled for the ‘no’ remaining car park spaces, it was the humble bicycle who could bring its rider and be parked right at the finish … Continue reading →

Sent to us from local Why Ride Campaign celebrity Brendan. Heres to hoping some bike bling snuck into everyones Christmas stockings. Bet theres some research somewhere showing that bike riders have lots of spare cash to spend during the silly … Continue reading →

Check out the latest from bicycle culture blog Copenhagenize: http://www.copenhagenize.com/2011/12/innovative-elevated-cycle-track-in.html

Bike of the week #18 goes to Alex of Burnie who was found in Elizabeth Mall pushing her new bike along proudly. Truth be told that she drew some inspiration from a greener coloured Surly Long Haul Trucker that was … Continue reading →

Spotted a couple of days ago riding through Bicheno, rider of the week #12 and her riding companion were seen again in Hobart a day later coming off the intercity cycleway. Legs of steel perhaps that would put any carbon … Continue reading →

Bicycle Tasmania’s Facilities Development Campaign Plan will be launched at our next meeting: 7pm, 15th December, 2011 The Chapel Room, New Sydney Hotel, 87 Bathurst St, Hobart All Members are welcome to join the committee and also to stay on … Continue reading →

Whats the best vehicle for a joy ride on a Friday night or Saturday morning? A two wheeled machine like this it seems. Found sprawled out on the grass on Marieville Esplanade on Saturday morning 10th December 2011. I you … Continue reading →

If you look closely around Hobart, old school Bicycle Culture is showing its pride and joy to the world. Keep your eye out, its amazing what you see if you look closely… Posted by Liam.C  

The Yarnbombers are at it again. This woollen vine has appeared on the cycleway fence near New Town Station Nursery. A pretty addition to any cyclone fence.

Wise words from the AGE: http://www.theage.com.au/executive-style/fitness/blogs/on-your-bike/the-politics-of-cycling-20111128-1o2xy.html

Anna used bikes a lot in a recent holiday through South East Asia, and loved the freedom it gave her. She is riding more now to get around Hobart, and also developed a taste for riding on quiet rural roads. … Continue reading →