Bicycle Users Geelong are concerned that resident opposition may cause the council to decide to not implement the plan or to implement a new version that is less safe or of less benefit to cyclists. A petition of 300 signatures from residents and users of Swanston St and surrounds that are against the current plan…
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The City of Greater Geelong is conducting a survey about shared trails in the Geelong region. You can access the survey on the COGG website. (Update: the survey is no longer available) Survey responses can be entered up until March 26th.
The Super Tuesday bike count for 2010 was undertaken on Tuesday March 2nd. A number of count points were included within the Geelong region. Related links: Super Tuesday Bicycle Count 2010 – BV
The City of Greater Geelong has now posted a page for the Swanston Street Bike Route on the Have Your Say section of the COGG website. The maps made available at the public consultation meetings in December can be downloaded from this page. You can also submit your feedback and suggestions or ask a question…
On January 3rd, 2500 cyclists took part in Amy’s Ride in support of support of safer interaction between cyclists and motorists. Participants completed 1km, 27km, 60km or 120km rides starting and finishing at Eastern Park in Geelong. Media coverage can be found on The Geelong Advertiser.
The City of Greater Geelong is planning construction of a bike route along Swanston Street. This route will link the Bellarine Rail Trail with South Geelong Station, Corio Bay and the Barwon River trail.
The Great Victorian Bike Ride concluded in Geelongs Eastern Park on Sunday December 6th after winding its way along the western Victorian coast. The multiday ride included the Great Ocean Road and stops at local towns such as Anglesea and Queenscliff. Related links: Riders coast along nicely in Great Victorian Bike Ride – GA 5…
Bicycle Users Geelong has run a bicycle commuting workshop at the Alcoa Point Henry plant on behalf of Greening Australia. On Wednesday October 14th, Allan Marshall and Mark Boyanton discussed bicycle commuting safety, equipment and maintnenance tips with Alcoa employees attending the workshop.
Wednesday October 14th saw many Geelong residents take part in the 2009 Ride to Work Day. The City of Greater Geelong is put on a breakfast and entertainment for participants at the City Hall Forecourt. The early morning rain may have dissuaded some participants, but plenty of riders still took part. Well done to all…
A new section of road has been completed in Eastern Park to create new possibilities for criterium races. The road links Hearne Parade with the existing Eastern Park circuit. The short steep climb of the link will make for a more challenging course. See the COGG media release for more information.