Super Sunday is this Sunday November 10th. What is Super Sunday? It is the coordinated counting of recreational trail users at strategic locations. Volunteers will be counting trail/path users between 9am and 1pm this Sunday, with Bicycle Network Victoria managing the event across many locations in 6 different states and territories. In other words it…
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This Wednesday October 16th is Ride 2 Work Day. Regulars bike commuters and many first time bike commuters will all be riding to work. Bicycle Network Victoria is coordinating the event, but many other organisations and businesses are supporting the day by organizing breakfasts for the participants. The City of Greater Geelong is organising an…
Improvements to the Bellarine Rail Trail have got the go-ahead with the announcement of $300,000 funding from the Victorian State Government and $255,000 from the City of Greater Geelong. The works will include asphalting a 2.5 km section between Drysdale and Geelong, and improvements to the crossing of Jetty Road in Drysdale. Related Links: CoGG…
The State Government has announced that it will provide $466,000 for the building of a pavilion for the Geelong Home for Cycling at the Belmont Criterium Circuit. This is in addition to $934,000 from the City of Greater Geelong. Related links: CoGG Media Release 9/10/2013: Council welcomes funding for new pavilion at cycling criterium track State Government Media…
The northern suburbs of Geelong are a contradiction… The area is blessed with plenty of space, wide roads and nature strips but seriously lack basic infrastructure like bike lanes, footpaths, treed areas and respectable park playgrounds…. Today I rode around the Geelong bay trail, past retiring industrial areas, near elite grammer schooled kids and back…
Drafts of the City of Greater Geelong 2013-2014 budget and 2013-2017 City Plan are available for public comment. Do these documents include enough for bicycle users in the Geelong region? Have your say and send a response to the CoGG. Hurry, written submissions must be received by Tuesday June 11th.
Many bike riders come from near and far to experience the delights of riding the Bellarine Rail Trail, but for those who come from South Geelong train station, finding the trail can be an adventure. To help our tourist friend we’ve made a little map to show you the best way to get to the rail…
A new transport Strategy for the Region is being formed… time for bike riders to share our views on public transport. Go to the website: http://g21transport.com.au, Fill in the survey or post in the forum. What if we had bike racks on buses, like in Canberra?
The annual Super Tuesday bike count is on TOMORROW, Tuesday March 5th. Remember to ride your bike between 7am and 9am tomorrow and BE COUNTED!
The annual Super Tuesday bike count will take place on March 5th.