Pedal Power ACT

01/09/2026

We thought it was about time we’d reintroduce ourselves 👋

We’re Pedal Power, a community for people who ride and everyone who wants a safer, healthier and more sustainable Canberra.

You don’t need a fancy bike, a Strava account or even to call yourself “a cyclist”. You might ride to work, uni or the shops, head out with friends on the weekend, train on the road or be thinking about riding for the first time. However you ride, there’s a place for you here.

We advocate for safer streets and better bike connections, help people build their skills, organise social rides and programs, bring the community together and give our members added peace of mind through bike riding insurance.

We also know individual choices alone won’t solve climate change. That’s why we push for infrastructure that makes sustainable transport a safe, practical and realistic choice for more people.

Because better streets and more transport choices benefit everyone, whether or not they ride.

If you’re new here, welcome to Pedal Power 🚲

Follow along, get involved or become a member: https://www.pedalpower.org.au/membership

31/08/2026

The belco owl gets it 👀

Helmet? On. Bike? Ready. Spring? Here.

And while you’re covering your head, you may as well cover the rest of you too.
Pedal Power membership = insurance cover while you ride.

Be like the big beautiful owl. Cover yourself this spring. 💙

31/08/2026

📰 Read the latest NewsWheel – 28 August

This edition covers Canberra’s push towards one million kilometres, the next stage of the Kingston Cycleway, the ACT Household Travel Survey, more affordable cargo bikes, volunteer opportunities and Janice’s inspiring ride for dementia research.

Plus, find upcoming rides, programs and events from across Canberra’s cycling community.

🔗 Read the full edition here:

Your Pedal Power membership includes worldwide cycling insurance and helps support our advocacy work across Canberra. Receiving NewsWheel doesn't necessarily mean your membership is current, so it's worth logging in to TidyHQ to check your status or renew.

30/08/2026

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆? 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁.
The 2026 ACT and Queanbeyan-Palerang Household Travel Survey begins today, Monday 31 August.

If your household is randomly selected, remember to record every bike trip on your assigned day, including short rides to the shops, school, work or a bus stop.

These everyday journeys help show how many people rely on bikes and why Canberra needs safe, connected cycling infrastructure.

The survey is not open to the public, so you cannot register independently, but if it reaches your household, make your rides count.

🔗 Read more: https://www.pedalpower.org.au/news/act-travel-survey

30/08/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO! 🚲

Want to feel more confident maintaining your bike and handling common problems yourself? Join us next Sunday, 6 September, for a practical, hands-on bike maintenance workshop.

🔧 Beginner Workshop | 10 am–1 pm
Learn tyre care, chain maintenance, basic adjustments, puncture repairs and more.

🔧 Intermediate Workshop | 2–5 pm
Build your skills in bike fit, replacing parts, hydraulic brakes, wheel truing and more.

Book one workshop or complete both and receive 10% off automatically at checkout.

Spaces are limited so don’t miss out. Secure your place today:
https://events.humanitix.com/maintenance-sept6

29/08/2026

The Pedal Power community remains shocked and deeply saddened by the recent crash on Gungahlin Drive, which led to the death of one person riding a bike and left others injured.

Everyone who is entitled to use our roads should be able to do so safely, and feel safe, regardless of who they are or how they travel. This applies to every road user, including people riding bikes on roads with higher speed limits.

That right to safety does not depend on the type, quality or condition of someone’s bike. Nor should unsupported speculation about the riders’ behaviour, lights or equipment form part of this discussion, particularly where it risks implying that those who were struck may have been responsible. People riding bikes are legitimate road users, and it is simply not acceptable for them to be hit from behind.

A comprehensive investigation into this tragedy should consider every relevant factor, including driver behaviour, vehicle roadworthiness, compliance with road rules and whether the design and condition of the road contributed to the crash. The role of infrastructure must be taken seriously when investigating fatal and serious crashes if we are to prevent them from happening again.

Pedal Power will continue advocating for everyone entitled to use our roads to be able to do so safely and efficiently. We will keep working with the community, government and other stakeholders to achieve lasting improvements, reduce the likelihood of another tragedy and preserve the important role of bicycles in the ACT’s transport system.

We all deserve to be safe on our roads.

27/08/2026

Take your Bike Maintenance skills to the next level! 🚲🔧

Whether you’re learning the basics or ready to tackle more advanced repairs, our hands-on workshops on Sunday 6 September will help you better understand and care for your bike.

⚙️ Beginner Bike Maintenance | 10 am–1 pm
Learn how to pump your tyres correctly, clean and lubricate your chain, recognise signs of wear, make quick gear and brake adjustments, and fix a puncture.

⚙️ Intermediate Bike Maintenance | 2–5 pm
Dive deeper into bike fit, replacing parts, headsets, hubs, bottom brackets, hydraulic brake maintenance and wheel truing.

Bring your bike, some snacks and plenty of questions!

Book both workshops and receive 10% off, automatically applied at checkout. Spaces are limited, so secure your place today: https://events.humanitix.com/maintenance-sept6

27/08/2026

This is not acceptable.

The current arrangement at the Northbourne Avenue slip-lane crossing outside ABC Canberra creates a serious hazard for people riding and walking.

Safety and accessibility must be built in from the outset, not addressed only after the community complains. The site must be made safe immediately, and the responsible agencies need to explain how this was allowed to happen.

Thank you Thomas Emerson for raising it.

27/08/2026

Pedal Power ACT is devastated by the death of a rider following a crash involving a driver and three people riding bicycles on Gungahlin Drive this morning.
Our deepest condolences go to the family and friends of the person who died. We are also thinking of the two injured riders, the driver, the emergency services personnel who responded and everyone affected. We sincerely hope for the best possible outcome for those still receiving care.
This tragedy will be deeply felt across Canberra, particularly within our close-knit cycling community. Everyone deserves to get home safely, regardless of how they travel.

24/08/2026

Your birth month has chosen your next Canberra ride 🚲

Which one did you get? Before heading out, check current conditions, choose trails suited to your experience & plan your complete route.

Happy cycling!!