A line of bicycle riders taken from a distance surrounded by browning grass and small hill in the background. Support Bike Collective’s Cycle Challenge
The Tasmanian Bike Collective is running its Cycle Challenge again this year on Saturday 5 April to raise funds for its bike mechanic program helping at-risk young people.
The challenge is to ride multiple laps of the 2.1km Baskerville Raceway in Old Beach within three hours (10am – 1pm) as an individual or part of a team, fundraising for each lap you complete.
There will be prizes on the day as well as prizes for top fundraisers. Entries are just $20 – get in before 23 March via www.tasbc.com.au/cycle-challenge/home Acton Rd intersection upgrade out for comment
Designs for a new signalised intersection at Acton and South Arm roads that includes on-road bike lanes is open for comment until 28 March.
The upgrade, to be built later this year, is the first step in plans to duplicate South Arm Road between Rokeby and Oakdowns, which will include bike paths. Continuation of bike paths between Oakdowns and Lauderdale is not confirmed.
The designs can be viewed at www.transport.tas.gov.au/roadworks/current_projects/south_road_projects/south_arm_highway_upgrade Satellite image of Acton and South Arm roads intersection with overlay showing new bike lanes, signals and paths. Road safety grants open for application The Road Safety Advisory Council is calling for applications for community road safety grants before 2 May: www.transport.tas.gov.au/road_safety_and_rules/grants_programs/community_road_safety_grants_program These grants can focus on making bike riding safer and include promotions – posters, advertising, stickers. education – […]
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