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Monday, 12 July 2010
Wayfinding signage shows the way in Chelsea
Chelsearesidents have been given a new reason leave their cars at home with the installation of directional signage to improve local...Monday, 12 July 2010
National Diabetes Week 2010
Figures released by DiabetesAustraliashow the number of Victorians with type 2 Diabetes has nearly doubled since 2001 reaching 230,0...Thursday, 1 July 2010
Ride safely this Winter
Cycling for transport is a great way to keep active during the cooler months. Stay safe this winter with the following safety tips. ...Friday, 18 June 2010
Moreland City Council - Canning Street Extension (East Brunswick) (LAAP)
The new shared walking and cycling route, linking North Carlton to Coburg, was launched by Member for Brunswick Carlo Carli earlier ...Friday, 18 June 2010
Melbourne Bike Share Cycles into Town
There's now another way to get from A to B following the official opening of Melbourne's first bike share scheme last month. ...Monday, 31 May 2010
Registrations open for Ride to Work 2010
Registrations for Ride to Work 2010 are now open.In its fourth year as a national event, Ride to Work Day 2010 will see ...
Monday, 31 May 2010
Bond Street Bridge Delivers Much Needed Connections
Member for Melton Don Nardella was joined by Moorabool Shire Mayor Pat Toohey, when he visited Bacchus Marsh for the April launch of...Monday, 31 May 2010
New Campaspe Connections Improve Walking and Cycling
A new shared foot bridge has transformed walking and cycling in Echuca.Member for Northern Victoria Candy Broad and Shir...
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
TravelSmart Schools Pedal for Ride2School Day
TravelSmart school students acrossVictoriaturned to pedal power to celebrate Ride2School Day last month.Students from ...
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
New Bridge Links Merri Creek and Capital City Trails
A new pedestrian and cycling bridge and shared pathway, has provided a much needed link between Merri Creek and the popular Capital ...Tuesday, 4 May 2010
New Ashburton Pathway Transforms Walking and Cycling
A new shared pathway linking Gardiners Creek and Anniversary trails has transformed walking and cycling in Ashburton.R...
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Public Bike Hire Scheme to Launch in May
Roads and Ports Minister Tim Pallas has confirmedMelbourne 's public bike hire scheme, Bike Share, is on track to be launched by 31 ...Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Victoria University Launches Bike Hub
VictoriaUniversity is encouraging staff and students to get pedalling with the launch of its Footscray Nicholson Bike Hub. Marsha Th...Thursday, 18 February 2010
Victorians to get ready for a safe climate decade!
Victoria 's Sustainable Living Festival 2010 will show Victorians how to get ready for a ready for a safe climate decade. ...Thursday, 18 February 2010
Advocacy for active transport: advocate and city council perspectives
This OPEN ACCESS article looks at the role of effective advocacy as a tool to increase uptake of active transport in New Zealand . B...Thursday, 18 February 2010
National Ride2School Day 2010
School students across Victoria are gearing up to put their best peddle forward as they celebrate Ride2School Day on 17 March 2010 ....Thursday, 18 February 2010
TravelSmart Maps Make Commuting a Breeze
To encourage Victorians to choose walking and cycling for daily travel, the Department of Transport has been working with councils a...Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Promoting Walking and Cycling to work: lessons from New Zealand
This OPEN ACCESS journal article looking at walking and cycling as transport to work across varying communities across New Zealand and the w...Thursday, 17 September 2009
Workplace Resources from Be Active (SA)
Check out these resources to help make your workplace more active: Download the Checklist of Activity Promotion Environments at Worksites (C...Friday, 11 September 2009
Worksite Health Promotion Resource
From the British Heart Foundation's Health at Work Programme... ways you can make your organisation a health club!Thursday, 10 September 2009
Walktober- be a part of it!
There are so many good reasons to walk – it's a safe way to a healthier life, it’s free, it’s a far more sociable way of travelling and you ...Thursday, 3 September 2009
Bicycle Maintenance Courses
Need more confidence in fixing a flat? Is your bike safe? Check out Human Powered Cycles Basic course and gain the skills needed.Wednesday, 26 August 2009
ABC Video and Transcript: Cycling to work on the rise
Cycling is becoming an increasingly popular way to get to work. Last year more bicycles were sold in Australia than cars, and businesses hav...Thursday, 20 August 2009
Move it or lose it! Sitting at work is unhealthy!
A study by an Australian health care insurer and a health/medical research organization called "Stand Up Australia" found that most of the a...Monday, 10 August 2009
Case Study: Moreland City Council Metcard and Bike Loan Scheme
Thanks to Simon Stainsby at Moreland Council for sharing their model. Moreland City Council has a loan scheme to make it cheaper to trav...Thursday, 23 July 2009
New Resource: Walking and Cycling International Literature Review
This report, commissioned by the Department of Transport, presents the findings from an extensive literature review aiming to help professio...Thursday, 9 July 2009
What every woman needs to know to get out and about by bike
Men, we know, are much more likely to cycle as women. Many women never ride a bike at all. Sustrans (the UK's leading sustainable transport ...Thursday, 2 July 2009
NYC New bicycle safety ad
Yesterday, a man opened his car door into me on Swanston St. I am OK and know it could have been much worse. It might also have been prevent...Friday, 26 June 2009
Ride to Work Day- registration now open
Ride to Work Day, Oct. 14th. Registered participants receive regular updates about the event, which include tips and resources to help you ...Thursday, 18 June 2009
Are you visible?
Are you visible? Winter solstice is June 21, but it will still be dark for morning and evening commutes for many more weeks. Are you visi...Thursday, 11 June 2009
In the News: Car use 'costing nation billions'
The Age, June 11, 2009. Car use is costing Australia billions of dollars a year due to pollution, congestion, accidents and rising obesity l...Monday, 1 June 2009
Recommended Resource: TravelSmart Employers Toolkit
Recommended Resource: This TravelSmart employers pack is designed to be used by Australian employers seeking to encourage their staff to tra...Thursday, 28 May 2009
Resource: The benefits of cycling
Are you cycling regularly? Are you enjoying all the benefits? Check out this fact sheet from the Australian Bicycle Council for data and inf...Monday, 11 May 2009
Cycling Infrastructure in Sydney improves
From the Sydney Morning Herald, May 4 2009: Dedicated cycleway opens in the city after months of frustration.The cycle...
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Swanston Street redevelopment consultation
The community is invited to comment on seven design options for the redevelopment of Swanston Street. Your feedback and comments will help M...Wednesday, 25 March 2009
Victorian Cycling Strategy Released
The Victorian Government is taking action on transport, so that Victorians can have the best transport network in Australia – and the most s...Wednesday, 11 March 2009
Get active with the whole family!
The Premier's active families challenge is a program run by the Victorian Government as part of the 'Go for your life' initiative to improve...Wednesday, 4 March 2009
Video Clips from Cycling Promotion Fund
The Cycling Promotion Fund and the Amy Gillett Foundation have launched a series of video clips designed to improve road safetyMonday, 16 February 2009
Media Release - CPF Applauds Greens on $40m for cycling infrastructure
The Cycling Promotion Fund (CPF) warmly welcomed the announcement that among the amendments to the $42 billion stimulus package the Greens s...Thursday, 5 February 2009
Commuter service- The Westgate Punt skipper
The Westgate Punt will be running a commuter service from Monday 9 February to Friday 13 February, to guage the possibility of bringing the ...Thursday, 5 February 2009
Melbourne Summer Cycle
Just a quick shoot out to you all about a ride you might be interested in doing. Sunday 22dn of Feb is the Melbourne Summer Cycle. It is ...Friday, 30 January 2009
Heat Stress- preventing heat stroke
It is very important everyone is drinking enough water as dehydration in these conditions is very common and can cause some serious health p...Thursday, 8 January 2009
'Go for your life' Infoline
Looking for a physical activity opportunities or information?Tuesday, 23 December 2008
In the news- Pedal powering Thornbury
A CYCLING shop with a charity spin-off providing bikes for homeless, unemployed and other disadvantaged people opens in Thornbury in Decembe...Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Austin Health Cycle Challenge 2008
Austin Health organised a month long workplace cycle challenge to encourage staff health and fitness and the uptake of active transport to w...Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Australians are driving their way to obesity
A STUDY has found that while Australia is one of the world's fattest nations, we cycle and walk an average 555km a year, burning 90,000 kilo...Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Getting the wheels in motion
THE Federal Government has signalled that an injection of investment in Australia's infrastructure may be an effective way of boosting a slo...Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Women – Exercise helps menopause symptoms
Spanish researchers have shown that physical exercise can dramatically reduce the symptoms of menopause.Thursday, 13 November 2008
MEDIA RELEASE-from cycling promotion, Making everyday Ride to Work Day
Making everyday Ride to Work Day is the key message of the Cycling Promotion Fund’s $800m submission to Infrastructure Australia released todayThursday, 13 November 2008
2008 Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards
As many of us realise, making Australia more bicycle friendly requires action, commitment, innovation, vision and persistence.Thursday, 13 November 2008
Department of Transport- Launching Bike Cage
On National Ride to Work Day, the ribbon was cut on the Department of Transport’s (DOT) brand new bike cage.Thursday, 13 November 2008
Great Victorian Bike Ride
Great Victorian Bike Ride- 29 November - 7 December 2008Thursday, 13 November 2008
City census has numbers booming
The number of people riding into to the city in the mornings has increased by 43 per cent in the last year accoding to the City of Melbourne...Tuesday, 11 November 2008
Commuting by bicycle
The Cycle Promotion Fund website has produced a tipsheet with some information on the benefits of riding your bike to school, work or play. ...Saturday, 11 October 2008
Top Ten Places to Ride
Bicycle Victoria's members have rated their top ten bike path rides in Melbourne!Wednesday, 8 October 2008
Sustainability Victoria Transit mode race
Sustainability Victoria (SV) organised a transit mode race (between walking, cycling, tram, train, fleet car and taxi) was held on Wednesday...Wednesday, 8 October 2008
Green Travel Week- Moonee Valley City Council
Green Travel Week is an initiative focusing on sustainable modes of transport for a week in October.Wednesday, 8 October 2008
Healthy Recipe Choices
Would you like to choose a recipe for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert!Wednesday, 8 October 2008
Latest Cycling News
Are you interested in the latest cycling news from around the world?Wednesday, 17 September 2008
'Come and Try' Track Clinic
CycleSport Victoria is hosting track cycling clinics all day at the DISC International Velodrome. Come and give it a go!Friday, 5 September 2008
The importance of Water
Water is a very important nutrient for the human body, roughly 55-75% of our body is made up of water.Friday, 5 September 2008
Cycling Events
Enjoy the personal challenge cycling events can offerFriday, 5 September 2008
Reducing Stress through physical activity
Stressed! Exercise can help! Common theme of coming home from work tired and not wanting to do physical activity.Friday, 5 September 2008
Australian Physical Activity Guidelines
Did you know there are recommended Australian Physical Activity guidelines?Monday, 18 August 2008
Castlemaine festival of the wheel
Castlemaine's annual festival of the wheel (FOW) is set to roll on the weekend of October 25-26, with an extensive program of events -- stim...Tuesday, 12 August 2008
The Importance of Goal Setting
Goal setting can be a motivating tool that assists you to have clear, defined targets to achieve.Goals provide a visio...
Tuesday, 12 August 2008
Austin Health Walking Challenge
How many times can your organisation walk around the world? Austin Health employees walked around the world 4.6 times in one month d...Monday, 28 July 2008
Ride 4 the Environment Mornington Peninsula
Ride 4 the Environment - Mornington Peninsula is the first exciting major event of the Sport 4 the Environment program, in what is an excell...Monday, 21 July 2008
New goal setting feature available
WalkSmart/CycleSmart's goals system allows you to set minimum targets for your walking and cycling. To add a goal, go to the "Your progress"...Thursday, 10 July 2008
Launch of Cycling: Getting Australia Moving
The Cycling: Getting Australia Moving report was launched in Canberra today, in conjunction with the presentation of the National Bi...Tuesday, 8 July 2008
Good and Bad Fats: What you need to know
Facts, resources from the Heart FoundationMonday, 30 June 2008
New Management WalkSmart/CycleSmart
Kinect Australia has been appointed by the Department of Transport to manage and further develop the WalkSmart and CycleSmart progra...Tuesday, 3 June 2008
Take the opportunity to cycle Eastlink
To celebrate the opening of Victoria's largest road project, a community open day will be held on Sunday 15 June 2008...Tuesday, 6 May 2008
Pedals on the Path
Interested in exploring the bike paths of Hobsons Bay for a good cause?'Pedals on the Path' is a youth t...
Thursday, 10 April 2008
Festival of Cycling at Albert Park
The Festival of Cycling is a new event combining competitive team and individual cycling events within Albert Park Reserve with fun,...Tuesday, 25 March 2008
Cyclovia for Moreland 2008
Cyclovia Moreland is on again!Although Cyclovia (pronounced 'Sik-lov-ia') might seem new for Australi...
Wednesday, 5 March 2008
National Ride to School Day 2008
Next Wednesday, the 12th of March, is Ride 2 School day.This success...
Friday, 22 February 2008
Data Entry Essentials
The [CycleSmart] Daily Emails help many users remember to enter their kilometres, but they are not the only way to enter your data. ...Friday, 15 February 2008
Bikes on public transport
Minister for Public Transport, Lynne Kosky announced on the 15th of February that the ban of bikes on trains during peak hours would...Friday, 8 February 2008
Cycle to support people with MS
The Melbourne Summer Cycle is an iconic event that helps to raise vital funds for people living with multiple sclerosis. It's on Sun...Wednesday, 6 February 2008
Super Tuesday Bike Count on 4th of March
On 4 March 2008, between 7 and 9am Australia's largest bike count will be taking place on the streets and bike paths of inner Melbou...Friday, 1 February 2008
Sustainable Living Festival
The Sustainable Living Festival is on again from the 15th to the 17th of February at Melbourne's Federation Square. The free festiva...Friday, 25 January 2008
New Website
We'd like to thank our CycleSmart users for your patience during the transition to the new website. We've been working hard to fix t...Wednesday, 9 January 2008
Bikes on trains
While bicycles are no longer permitted on peak hour trains in Zone 1, it is still possible - and encouraged - to combine cycling and public...Friday, 4 January 2008
RRRadio for bike nuts
Tune into 3RRR 102.7FM Melbourne community radio every Tuesday evening this summer from 7 to 8 for 'Along for the ride' - a radio show bring...Wednesday, 19 December 2007
Spread the Christmas Cheer!
The Sacred Heart Mission Community Cycle is on this Saturday, 22nd of December. It's a bike...Wednesday, 5 December 2007
Bicycle Film Festival 2007
The seventh annual Bicycle Film Festival is a celebration of bicycl...Wednesday, 21 November 2007
New, improved CycleSmart coming soon.....
In a few weeks time CycleSmart will undergo its first major upgrade since inception. It's an exciting time and the changes will see the Cycl...Friday, 15 September 2006
New features
CycleSmart has added some new features both to ease management of your statistics and also to add more depth to the information you get ...Friday, 2 June 2006
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
World Environment is being held on the 5 June which provides a great opportunity to encourage people do their bit for the environment by get...Wednesday, 22 March 2006
Gearing Up For Winter
The end of daylight savings this Sunday 2nd April means that you might be riding home in the dark. So this week is the perfect time to buy s...Tuesday, 14 March 2006
Getting Around at the Games
Tomorrow is the start of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games! What better way to get around the city during this busy time than on a bike....Monday, 27 February 2006
Remember to pump up your tyres
If you have been riding to work and you are feeling a bit sluggish - check your tyre pressure. Chances are your tyres are a bit flat. Tyres ...Tuesday, 14 February 2006
Connecting Cycling Melbourne - Free Event
Connecting Cycling Melbourne - Health & Culture in Planning for Bicycles is a free 1 day event featuring speakers from a variety of fields. ...Monday, 6 February 2006
A useful website....
If you have more questions than you seem to find answers, then look up womenscycli...Monday, 6 February 2006
Want a challenge??
Melbourne Bicycle Touring Club's MAD Ride (Melbourne Autumn Daytour) is on again in 2006 - our 24th, in fact! Circle Sunday 23 April...Monday, 23 January 2006
New Year Resolutions?
I think this week is the first week back from leave for many people working in the city as it seemed much busier today. Now is the pe...Tuesday, 22 November 2005
Melbourne's cycling trails 1
Melbourne is home to many great paths and trails for cyclists to explore. Over the next few months we will highlight many of these trails, s...Friday, 11 November 2005
Upcoming events
Need a little extra motivation to get out there are start cycling? Now that the warmer weather is upon us, Melbourne will play host t...Thursday, 13 October 2005
Ride to Work Day
Its been over a week since Ride to Work Day and I hope you are all still very enthusiastic about cycling! The weather has been fabulous and ...Thursday, 22 September 2005
Ride to Work Day
Dont forget Ride to Work Day on Wednesday the 5th October! Enjoy a free breakfast at Federation Square in Melbourne, or if this is too far f...Brisbane Bicycle Hire Scheme approved
Brisbane cyclists will be able to access free bicycles at 150 locations from St Lucia to Newstead in Australia’s first bike hire scheme, Lor...Bicycles outsell cars in Australia - sales top 1.4 million
From The Cycling Promotion Fund Media release -Why not try the EastLink Trail?
The EastLink Trail provides access for cyclists and pedestrians to the area surrounding EastLink, the EastLink Environment, which includes e...Bicycle radio program: Along for the Ride - Every Tuesday on 3RRR
Along for the Ride - Every Tuesday on 3RRR ****************************************** The Triple R podcast is live-to-air for the summer m...Cycling Promotion Fund Media Release
January 6, 2009. Bicycles outsell cars in Australia - sales top 1.4 millionEvent: Holden High Country Cycle Challenge
No Traffic. No Stop Lights. No Excuses! Just 230 kilometres of open road, stunning views and great fun. Welcome to the Holden High Country...Bike Cage News Releases from the Premier
BRUMBY GOVERNMENT DELIVERS MORE CAR SPACES AND BIKE CAGES FOR SEAFORD AND CHELSEA STATIONS BIKE CAGE PROGRAM EXPANDED TO ANOTHER 10 STATI...Sustainability Victoria's Salary Advance Bicycle Purchasing Policy
Sustainability Victoria's Salary Advance Bicycle Purchasing PolicyEvent: Marysville - Lake Mountain Fire Relief Ride, May 2, 2009
All Australians are aware of the tragic occurance on February 7, 2009, now forever known as 'Black Saturday.’Workout at Work
It is important to take frequent breaks from sitting and new research is finding that sedentary time is a risk factor for diabetes and other...Helmet donations requested
The Asylum Seekers Resource Centre Material Aid team is currently trying to source bicycle helmets.Dutch study: Cycling reduces absenteeism at the workplace
In February 2009, TNO, a Dutch contract research organisation, published research directly studying the relation between commuting by bicycl...Victorians to get ready for a safe climate decade!
Victoria's Sustainable Living Festival 2010 will show Victorians how to get ready for a ready for a safe climate decade. ...Registrations open for Ride to Work 2010
Registrations for Ride to Work 2010 are now open.In its fourth year as a national event, Ride to Work Day 2010 will see ...
Registrations open for Ride to Work 2010
Registrations for Ride to Work 2010 are now open.In its fourth year as a national event, Ride to Work Day 2010 will see ...
