it’s been a busy fortnight for Bicycle Network spokespeople, with the fuel crisis prompting many stories and interviews about more people riding in response.<\/p>\n
Petra Stock, Change by Degrees, “The cost of fuel: for Australians who can, it’s time to embrace ‘green’ transport<\/a>,”\u00a0The Guardian, 28 March. Like our articles?<\/p>\n Become a Member and help fund our advocacy work.<\/p>\n
\nPublic Affairs Manager Tasmania Alison Hetherington appeared on ABC Radio Hobart Statewide Mornings on 30 March to talk about local bike shops experiencing a rise in demand in response to the fuel crisis. This was duplicated on news broadcasts on LA FM and HO FM.
\nCEO Alison McCormack appeared on ABC Alice Springs AM Radio on 31 March to discuss the fuel crisis-led bike boom and what makes it easier to start riding a bike.
\nAlison Hetherington appeared on ABC Radio Hobart’s Breakfast show on 7 April to discuss the rules for riding an e-bike in Tasmania<\/a>.
\nAlison McCormack appeared on 3AW on 7 April to sing the praises of legal e-bikes.
\nThe\u00a0Kingborough Chronicle<\/a> published an article titled “Active travel surges across Kingborough routes” on 8 April 2026, which contained results from the 2025 Bicycle Network Super Sunday count, showing that walking and cycling trips in the region have jumped 15% in the past year.
\nAlison McCormack appeared on ABC Radio Sydney, ABC Radio Adelaide and ABC Illawarra on 8 April to talk e-bikes; and then on ABC Radio Melbourne later on that morning.
\nAlison Hetherington opinion piece, “Fuel crisis fuelling an e-bike boom: What to know before you buy,<\/a>” Hobart Mercury, 9 April.<\/p>\n