Pedal Power ACT

26/06/2026

This EOFY, give a Canberran the chance to ride! 💛

Not everyone has the same opportunity to get on a bike. For some, the cost of a bike or cycling program can be a barrier. For others, it can be access to the right equipment or support.

That's why Pedal Power runs programs like:
🔧 Bike Library – providing free bike loans to anyone in the community who needs a bike
🚲 Pedal It Forward – helping children, adults and families access cycling programs they might otherwise miss out on.
🚴 Fitability – creating opportunities for people with disability to enjoy all the benefits of cycling through our tandem program.

Every donation helps open the door for someone to learn, ride, connect with their community and experience the simple joy of being on a bike.

To everyone who has already donated, thank you. Your support is helping make cycling more accessible, inclusive and welcoming for people across Canberra.

If you're able to give before June 30, we'd be incredibly grateful for your support.
You can donate here: https://asf.org.au/campaigns/pedal-power-act

Because everyone deserves the chance to ride.

25/06/2026

World Cup host cities ranked by bike access? Now we're talking.

As the 2026 World Cup continues, cycling publication Momentum Magazine has ranked all 16 tournament stadiums based on how easy they are to reach by bike.

The results show that cities with safe, connected cycling networks make it easier for thousands of people to get to major events without adding to traffic congestion. Vancouver, Toronto and Seattle topped the rankings thanks to their strong cycling infrastructure and connections to public transport.

It's a reminder that good cycling infrastructure isn't just about the daily commute. It helps people get to work, school, shops, community events and even some of the world's biggest sporting events.

Imagine being able to ride safely to a World Cup match, lock up your bike and head straight into the stadium.

🔗 Read the full story here: https://momentummag.com/ranking-every-2026-fifa-world-cup-stadium-by-bike-access/

Meanwhile, the Socceroos are back in action against Paraguay at 12pm today in a crucial Group D clash. Go Socceroos! 💚💛

The 2026 FIFA World Cup could be one of the largest sporting events in history. For the first time, the tournament will be hosted by three countries—Canada, the United States, and Mexico—with matches spread across 16 stadiums and millions of expected visitors. Most discussions about transportati...

24/06/2026

Canberra mountain biking is ridiculously good. 🚵

See you on the trails.

23/06/2026

𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁

From the proposed Woden to Civic Bikeway and North Curtin development plans to improved connections around Southlands and the Coombs Active Travel Bridge, a number of important active travel projects continue to progress across Murrumbidgee.

Our local advocates have been engaging with government agencies, developers and elected representatives to ensure the needs of people riding, walking and wheeling are represented as projects move through planning, consultation and delivery.

🔗 Read the full update here: https://www.pedalpower.org.au/news/murrumbidgee-update26 to learn more about what's happening across the electorate and the advocacy work helping create a safer, better-connected active travel network across Canberra's south-west.

22/06/2026

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀! 🚲
Our 10:30–11:15 AM session is now sold out, with only a few places remaining in the 9:30–10:15 AM session.

If your child is starting to learn to ride and isn't yet riding independently, this is a great opportunity to build their confidence in a safe, supportive environment.

Designed for children aged 3–8 years, Big Skills for Small Bikes is a practical, hands-on program that helps parents and carers support their child's early riding journey, whether they're using a balance bike or just beginning with pedals. There's nothing quite like the moment it all clicks, and they realise they can ride! ✨🚴

🗓 Monday 6 July – Friday 10 July
🕤 9:30–10:15 AM
📍 Lyneham High School

Places are nearly gone, so now's the time to book if you've been thinking about it.

🎟 Secure your spot: https://events.humanitix.com/bssb-6-10-july26

💛 Need support with cost? Subsidised places may be available through our Pedal It Forward program, because every child deserves the chance to ride.

22/06/2026

Is Wagga Wagga overtaking Canberra as Australia's cycling capital?

That's the bold claim being made by some riders in Wagga following the opening of the new Forest Hill cycling link, which connects residents to jobs, schools, cafes and recreation via a growing network of safe cycling infrastructure.

While Canberra still leads the country with one of Australia's most extensive cycling networks, Wagga's success highlights an important lesson: when governments invest in connected, safe and direct cycling routes, people ride.

The question isn't whether Wagga has overtaken Canberra yet. It's whether Canberra is doing enough to stay ahead.

What do you think? Has Canberra earned its cycling capital title, or do we need to be moving faster on missing links across the network?

🔗 Read more here:

Canberra has long been regarded as one of Australia's best cities for cycling, with an extensive network of bike paths…

22/06/2026

𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮?
The Bike Library is seeking 1–2 new Volunteer Coordinators to help support one of Pedal Power's most valued community programs.

Based at Margaret Hendry School in Taylor, the Bike Library provides free bike loans to people who need them most. Donated bikes are refurbished by volunteers and shared with community members, helping improve access to affordable transport, recreation and cycling opportunities while keeping bikes out of landfill.

We're looking for friendly, organised people who enjoy helping others and working as part of a team. Coordinators assist with bike loans, volunteer records and keeping Bike Library sessions running smoothly.

🕒 Tuesdays, 10am–1pm (plus the first Saturday of each month, 10am–12pm)
📍 Margaret Hendry School, Taylor

If you speak Hindi, Tamil, Bengali, Punjabi, Urdu or Arabic, we'd especially love to hear from you. These language skills are a valuable asset in helping us support our diverse community.

Interested? Email [email protected] to express your interest.

Help keep the wheels turning for a program that makes cycling more accessible for everyone. 💛

22/06/2026

Brisbane Airport has shown what it looks like when active travel is taken seriously.

Its newly approved 2026 Master Plan includes a separated terminal bikeway, secure bike parking, end-of-trip facilities, active transport counters and new cycling connections into the airport precinct.

Canberra should be paying attention.

Canberra Airport is one of the ACT's largest employment centres and a major destination for business, tourism and freight. Hundreds of people travel to and from the airport every day, yet cycling access remains an afterthought. While Canberra has an extensive path network, the final connections into the airport precinct are indirect, uncomfortable and in some places simply missing.

If we are serious about reducing congestion, improving transport choice and making cycling a practical option for more people, the airport needs to be part of the conversation.

Secure bike parking, end-of-trip facilities for staff, clear wayfinding and safe, direct cycling connections to the terminal aren't radical ideas. They're the sort of infrastructure that should be expected at a major transport hub.

Brisbane Airport's plan demonstrates what can be achieved when cycling is considered from the outset. We'd love to see Canberra Airport take a similar approach and work with the government and the community to make riding to the airport a realistic option for more people.

Recently releasing a 20-year master plan, Brisbane Airport say active transport is a critical element of their long-term vision.

20/06/2026

Some photos from our recent social rides 🚲

Pedal Power members can join a range of social rides each week, meet fellow riders, and enjoy cycling in a supportive group no matter how you ride.

Interested in joining? Find upcoming rides and connect with ride leaders through the Stack Team App 💛

18/06/2026

We're Hiring! 🚲

Looking for a flexible part-time role with a purpose? Pedal Power is seeking a Program Support Officer (10 hours per week) to help support our cycling programs, membership services and community initiatives.

This is a great opportunity for a university student or early-career professional looking to build experience in program administration, customer service and community engagement while helping make Canberra a more bike-friendly city.

📍 Canberra
⏰ 10 hours per week
📅 Applications close Sunday 28 June

Learn more and apply: https://www.pedalpower.org.au/news/pso