Cycling
Bike riders were asked to dismount for 100m. Now they plan to protest in the casino’s driveway
The Star argues it has created new public spaces for all to enjoy – but others argue this riverside CBD space along Brisbane’s busiest bike route didn’t need “activation”.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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From river to road: Why the new Kangaroo Point Bridge has no Riverwalk
The Kangaroo Point Bridge opens this weekend, but those hoping for a riverside route from Brisbane’s east into the CBD will be left waiting.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
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Catcalls, aggression, male domination: Why women aren’t cycling
Women are avoiding riding bikes because Victoria’s transport networks are set up for the needs and safety perceptions of confident, physically fit men.
- by Cara Waters
Victoria’s epic cycling holiday starts, but its future is uncertain
For the 40th year, thousands of hobby riders are heading off on the Great Victoria Bike Ride. But the beloved event is under pressure.
- by Rachael Dexter
Why the blueprint for this Brisbane street could fix congestion
Dedicated bus lanes and removing car parks are part of a scheme to fix this major congested Brisbane street. An expert says the model should be copied across the city.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Built for Sydney 2000, this Olympic venue’s future is in doubt
Australia’s peak body for cycling has accused the NSW government of leaving athletes in limbo over the Dunc Gray Velodrome in Sydney’s south west.
- by Chris Barrett
Londoners don’t have to. Should Sydneysiders need a helmet to ride?
Police are issuing almost half the number of fines for cycling without a helmet as they did five years ago. If Sydney wants more cyclists, should adults need one to ride?
- by Mary Ward
‘Lost too soon’: How two green lights and a bus’s blind spot led to tragedy
A council planning manager had told the court all governments were constrained by budgets. “But we are dealing with human lives,” a coroner countered.
- by Cloe Read
Anger, confusion after ‘mind-boggling human error’ triggers epic cycling race debacle
Things took a turn for the worse when a text message started flashing up on the phones of excited participants.
- by Nigel Gladstone
British Olympic legend reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Six-time Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist Sir Chris Hoy has been informed he has two to four years left to live.
- by Liz Perkins
Want to get cycles and scooters off CBD footpaths? A solution was around in 1995
Share the footpath or set out on an epic adventure? This city journey is more complicated than it looks.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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