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Greens call for more Federal funding for active travel

The ACT Greens want the Commonwealth to commit 20 per cent of the roads budget to active transport, as the ACT Government has done.

Australia’s toughest bike event this weekend

The Fitz Challenge, one of Australia's toughest bike events, and certainly the toughest hill climb, will be held in Canberra this weekend.

Wheels within wheels: Labor politicians want a bike-friendly city

Labor politicians want to make Canberra bike-friendlier, with a petition to fund cycling, and a report on how women can ride more.

Local man cycles the extra mile for children with cancer

Mark Knowles was never your average lycra-wearing cyclist, nor did he set out to be a community activist, but that changed when he heard about the Great Cycle Challenge, raising funds for the Children's Medical Research Institute.

Southside residents want Sulwood bike path on northern side

The ACT Government say their proposed new bicycle path along Sulwood Drive will make active travel easier for Southside dwellers – but some neighbours aren’t happy with its location.

Aussie Reid breaks own world record in cycling gold

Amanda Reid has broken her own world record to win Australia's third track cycling Paralympic gold medal.

ACT records eighth road fatality for 2021 after bicycle collision

A man has died following a bicycle collision on Tuesday in Tuggeranong, bringing the total number of road deaths in the ACT in 2021 to eight.

Snowy Mountains tourism swapping skis for pedals

Best known as Australia's winter wonderland, the Snowy Mountains region has set its post-COVID sights on becoming the nation's premier cycling and biking destination.

‘Her Way’ is the bike path, Labor MLA believes

The light rail disruption could be an opportunity for southside women to get fitter. Labor MLA Dr Marisa Paterson is launching Her Way.

Why Canberra women enjoy cycling

Labor MLA Marisa Paterson wants more women to ride bikes to work. Canberra Daily talked to some keen women cyclists and bike organisations.

Australia win bronze in men’s team pursuit

Australia have won a gutsy bronze medal in the men's team pursuit as the event climaxed with more drama at the Olympic velodrome after three tumultuous days.

Aussie men’s team sprint miss cycling bronze

The Australian men's team sprinters missed out on the bronze medal as the drama continued at Izu Velodrome on day two of Olympic track cycling.

Aussie track cyclists aim for more Tokyo gold

Spurred by their "kick in the arse" at last year's world championships, Sam Welsford and his fellow Australian team pursuiters have a point to prove.

Third Park and Ride for Gungahlin in the works

The ACT Government hopes the new facility will help to encourage Canberrans back onto public transport.

Road repairs make commuting safer for cyclists

Repairs to Northbourne Avenue have made commuting safer for cyclists, says Canberra man Simon Farnbach, who rides to town most days a week.

Brothers ride 4,000km to support Integra Service Dogs

The pair set off from Fremantle WA on 1 April for Sydney, to support Integra’s work in providing assistance dogs to veterans and first responders.

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