Do you live on Connolly Avenue in Coburg? Or maybe you have to travel along it or across it regulalry? Take a look at the plans Merri-bek have to make it safer for people moving around and give your feedback. conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/connolly-ave

Worried about how the proposed e-bike ban will affect you, your friends or family? Make sure you register for the Bicycle Network online panel discussion! 📆 : Monday 1 September 2025 ⏰: 6:00 – 7:00pm (AEST)  PS: it’s NOT Members only! bicyclenetwork.cmail19.com/t/y-e-qtuhji...

🚴 Critical Mass returns 5.30pm Friday 29 August 2025 ... aligning with Melbourne's *changeable* spring weather, so check BoM radar and then make the call whether you’re riding with us 🎂 Celebrating our 30th birthday in Nov 2025! 💡Meet State Library forecourt, Melbourne CBD. 🌐 criticalmass.melbourne

Do you live on Connolly Avenue in Coburg? Or maybe you have to travel along it or across it regulalry? Take a look at the plans Merri-bek City Council have to make it safer for people moving around. conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/connolly-ave

Who will be kicked off the train when the proposed ban on people travelling with e-bikes occurs? brunswickvoice.com.au/local-riders...

City of Yarra are doing some additional works along the Ottery reserve ramp adjacent to the Merri Creek Path which will result in the closure of the Merri-creek trail for a short period of time, from the 25th of August hopefully for only 3 days.

The global phenomenon of “bikelash” has become one of the biggest barriers to implementing interventions that make our streets more liveable, accessible and sustainable. So how do we best manage it as advocates for change? Here are eight strategies we recently presented at the Velo-city Conference.🧵

Going multimodal today, via bike -> train -> bike so I have to dress appropriately. Stop the ban of ebikes on trains or I'll be late to all my meetings. @wtyppod.bsky.social @thewaroncars.bsky.social @ptua.org.au

We've heard from so many people that will have their transport accessibility diminished by the proposed e-bike ban. E-bike + train is often what allows people to use public transport; because of failures in PT reach, gaps in the cycling network, disabilities, age or medical conditions.

The Age reporting on the proposed ban on people travelling on e-bikes. www.theage.com.au/national/vic...

None of Elizabeth Street saga needed to occur if Yarra councillors followed due process etc but here we are. What you can do now: send a email to Melissa Horne MP, Roads Minister & Gabrielle Williams MP, Public and Public and Active Transport Minister /2 www.yarrabug.org/yarra-for-sa...

'Councillors at the City of Yarra will next week again attempt to thrash out the future of the bike corridor on Elizabeth Street through Richmond North.' 🙄 /1 bicyclenetwork.com.au/newsroom/202...

An investigation into the ginormouse utes and others making our streets more dangerous from @julianoshea.bsky.social youtu.be/YaSPBdt19qQ

The DTP want to ban ALL e-bikes from trains. If you wanted to ensure that only the shittiest & most dangerous unregistered motorbikes are on trains this is the perfect way to do it while also penalising the elderly & disabled riding perfectly legal e-bikes. engage.vic.gov.au/public-trans...

John Englart's family are inviting everyone who knew John to celebrate his life - Monday July 28, 12 noon to 4pm at St Mark's Church Hall in Fawkner. #JohnEnglart #couchpeloton #merribek #climatejustice #ChihuahuasforClimateAction

Devastating news today discovering that @takvera.bsky.social has passed away. John was a loved Merri-bek community activist and will leave an enormous hole in our local community. I got to know him through @merri-bekbug.bsky.social and shared several rides with him and Juliet and Indiana Jones.

People who use the Upfield route through Coburg will notice that the shared zone on Batman Avenue has been completed. New lighting, 20kph speed limits and more signals to drivers advising they share the space with pedestrians and riders. www.instagram.com/reel/DMEwr_o...

Do you use the Brunswick East Shimmy near Fleming Park in Brunswick? Construction has started on permanent shared zones either side of the park and will impact riders as they travel through, for a couple of months. Traffic controllers will be on site so follow directions when required!

Yesterday's @yarrabike.bsky.social Radio Show is online! In this episode we chatted about TAC, the no-fault transport insurance we have in Victoria, and when it does, or doesn't cover you, when you're on a bike. www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

There is nothing worse than riding to your destination and not being able to find anywhere to lock up your bike. Use this handy map and drop a pin to tell Merri-bek Council where you would like to find more bike hoops. conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/bicycle-park...

Join us tonight at Coburg RSL 7pm in the front bar. We'll have updates on Council's Streets for People Plan engagement, Munro-Harding Streets project, Albert Street corridor project and Batman Avenue project. Craft beers, order food in or BYO, friendly people. Come and say hi!

After a miserable week the sun came out for a glorious mornings riding for our Wheel Sisters in Fawkner.

The results are in. The vast majority of Londoners and major businesses back our exciting plans for Oxford Street, so I'm pleased to confirm that we will now be moving ahead as quickly as possible.

Sign the petition and support the granting of a long 'community' lease in Batman Park, Northcote, VIC to WeCycle, who provide bikes to people in need. www.openpetition.org/au/petition/...?

The idea that bike lanes are in conflict with these things is just so stupid. Workers and customers all get to the city by bike, deliveries already happen by bike (ubereats anybody?)

1466 submissions to City of Melbourne draft budget, 94% about bikes lanes. CoM has slashed the funding necessary to build the planned bike network by 2030. www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/angry-cyclists-accuse-city-of-melbourne-lord-mayor-of-peddling-spin-on-bike-lanes-20250613-p5m778.html

From today’s The Age, cycling a better protector against dementia. www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/he...

#cycling as everyday transport (especially for those who use a #cargobike) #DecadeOfTheCargobike

Support @yarrabike.bsky.social Radio 🎙️🚴and celebrate everything @3crmelbourne.bsky.social stands with Your Station, Your Voice during 2025 Radiothon! You can donate right here ⬇️ www.givenow.com.au/cr/yarrabugr...

Have you taken a look at Merri-bek's proposed share e-bike trial yet? Make sure you give Council your feedback! conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/bike-share-t...

New! @3crmelbourne.bsky.social #podcast: City of Melbourne bike lane budget slashed, Val and @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social talk to @nikdow.bsky.social about City of Melbourne draft budget showing a huge cut to funding + @criticalmassmelb.bsky.social Big City Lights www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

We're expecting some very high tides again today, which means the Moonee Ponds trail might be flooded this afternoon @bikewest.org @merri-bekbug.bsky.social

Community Meeting Saturday May 31st at 10:30am at North Carlton Railway House to discuss safety for those living and travelling on Ewing Street. Come and share your stories about using your bike in and around Ewing Street. Its an important part of getting around by bike and could be a LOT better!

Critical Mass is coming up on Friday! Leaving the State Library at 5:30 and highlighting the CBD before finishing in Fitzroy. The theme is BIG CITY LIGHTS so bring ALL of your lights!

A gorgeous morning exploring the Westbreen and Moonee Ponds Creeks with Council staff and finding out all about their projects managing stormwater, growing habitat and creating spaces people want to linger. How good was the sun!

Have you had your say on Merri-bek's Streets For People Plan? It outlines priority projects to make moving around Merri-bek safer and easier for everyone, including people on foot and on bikes. Consultation closes tomorrow! conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/streets-peop...

New! @3crmelbourne.bsky.social podcast: City of Melbourne bike lanes slashed and the NEW Great Vic Bike Ride! Val and @postcardsfromnorth.bsky.social are joined in the studio by Alison McCormack CEO of Bicycle Network www.3cr.org.au/yarrabug/epi...

One of the things I'm kind of fascinated by atm is the right-wing press's deliberate ignoring of the facts on air quality improvement. This from the Spectator last week poses it as a matter of opinion whether or not the air in our LTNs has improved. BUT THERES ACTUAL DATA. IT HAS www.oxonair.uk

Brunswick Voice on the 30km trial in Coburg & Brunswick. Note: Clarke claims 30km speed limits not raised during council election campaign. We asked ALL candidates whether they would support resuming 30km trials in Merri-bek in our Streets People Love survey. brunswickvoice.com.au/30kmh-speed-...

Very last days to have your say on the Draft Streets For People Plan. What do you want the streets you use to move around to look like? Make sure yo do the survey! conversations.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/streets-peop...

The extension of the Upfield path from Sages Road to the Ring Road path work is due to start in July. Keep in mind that since the state government first funded and promised this project in 2018, the date has shifted many times and the project scope has shrank considerably so 🤞🏼

It’s confirmed. The City of Melbourne have only $1.5M for bike lanes in the budget. Meanwhile they have found $2M for Christmas decorations. participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au/budget-2025-...

“Tell me what you care about and I’ll tell you the answer is less cars." JUST PUBLISHED! Our latest podcast episode, which features the magnificent @ianwalker.bsky.social. There's a lot to go at in this one. The psychology of transport is endlessly fascinating. Have a listen 🔊

For Mothers Day Anvita asked her son to take her for a ride along Westbreen Creek. Only a few weeks ago, Anvita had never ridden a bike! The Wheel Sisters program in Merri-bek is teaching women to ride & making dreams come true while creating opportunities for connection. Happy Mothers Day Anvita!

The City of Melbourne look to have slashed the budget for building bike lanes from $4M in the forward budget to just $1.5M. youtu.be/5LqVmO3dQAE

What does Mum *really* want for Mother's Day? Maybe it’s a place in one of Council's Bike Maintenance Workshops with Bike it Better? And if Mum doesn’t want to do the workshop maybe she wants YOU to do it and pledge a year’s free maintenance? www.eventbrite.com.au/cc/bike-main...?

Not dissimilar to the situation here in Aus.

Does your Merri-bek school have a bike bus? Check out the local schools at the link below and find all the info you need to start one at your school with help from Merri-bek Council. zerocarbonmerri-bek.org.au/bike-bus/

🌃 Announcing ... Critical Mass Big City Lights! 📌5.30pm, Friday 30th May 2025, State Library, Melbourne CBD. 🚴 Route: CBD - Fitzroy 💡Themes: It's dark. Bring your lights. All of them 💯 Image credit + inspiration: technochic 🌐 criticalmass.melbourne

We invited Melbourne Bicycle Touring Club to tell us all about their excellent program of day rides on bike paths, exploring the countryside & of course, their multi-day tours. Why don't you join us? 7pm Wednesday May 28th All the details & RSVP at this link www.eventbrite.com.au/e/exploring-...