Bicycle Queensland is excited to unveil the updated Her Ride jersey. It has been designed to celebrate the incredible women who make up the Her Ride community. Her Ride is about safety and skills, but also the social connections made when taking part in a Her Ride course. We believe the jerseys are a great way to show you have been part of the Her Ride program.
We love spotting previous Her Ride jerseys out on the roads, paths and trails across Queensland, and with so many new riders joining the program, it felt like the perfect time for a fresh design. The new design has been updated with an eye on visibility, while sticking with a vibrant design to stand out from previous iterations.
The new Her Ride jersey is now available for pre-order at a special launch price of $89 posted (usually $114 posted once stock lands in the BQ Shop).
Made by Bowy, the jersey features a second-skin, performance fit. It is a light weight material with a full length zip – ideal for riding in Queensland conditions. If you prefer a more relaxed fit, we recommend sizing up – but ensure you measure up based on the Bowy size guide (see below), not from previous jerseys you own.
Whether you’re rolling with your local group met at a Her Ride course, tackling a weekend adventure, or commuting on two wheels, we can’t wait to see more Her Ride jerseys out on the roads and trails this year.
Orders close Sunday March 1, 2026. Orders will be posted out approximately 6 weeks after orders close.
Bicycle Queensland CEO Professor Matt Burke and Acting Chair Miles Vass have met with Queensland Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg to discuss the state’s approach to active transport, with a focus on policy settings, project priorities and delivery processes.
Speaking after the meeting, Prof. Burke said the discussion was constructive, partly thanks to the good work of the State Government in late 2025 clamping down on unsafe e-motorbikes, and in setting up a new active transport advisory group to improve communications with the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Policy
In terms of policy priorities, Miles informed the Minister that road safety was the key advocacy and policy priority for Bicycle Queensland this year. The main topic then discussed was the current inquiry into e-mobility, which will be reporting in March. While the Minister must wait until the findings are handed down, Prof. Burke re-iterated that Bicycle Queensland is well-placed to help, where appropriate, on the messaging around of any upcoming changes or with education or training that may be required.
For members and followers, a reminder that BQ has consistently promoted the benefits of compliant e-bikes and the use of e-scooters within current legislation.
‘We’ve been fighting to keep legal e-bike riding safe and secure, to preserve that part of the industry,’ Prof. Burke confirmed. ‘I did thank the Minister for the clamping down on the retailers, and use of illegal motorbikes in Queensland – many shops stopped selling these products.’
Projects
The main infrastructure project discussed was the Logan Faster Rail continuous active transport corridor. As covered last year, the promised continuous bike way along the length of the rail upgrade has been split into disconnected parts. The Minister was surprised to hear that the project team had done no advertising of the bikeway deletion to either the broader bike community or the local community.
‘There’s almost no chance to get the section north from Compton Road to Kuraby re-instated,’ Professor Burke reported. ‘It’s decreasingly likely that we’ll get the all important section from Kingston to Woodridge station re-instated. But the Minister is willing to find something better than what is there at present.’
The Minister suggested there may be a solution that is ‘80% as good’ and BQ are very keen to explore that. The current proposal to rely on the out-of-date bike lanes on Jacaranda Avenue is untenable. TMR run their own heavy vehicle driver training and testing along that route. The bikeway should be how hundreds of school children get to the four schools on or just off the corridor there. They can’t mix with trucks.
‘We’ll keep the pressure on for this project. We’ll work with the Logan Bicycle User Group on options. We’ll alert the local community that the bikeway was deleted. We’ll build support for the bikeway – again’ Prof. Burke confirmed.
Procedures
The Minister has set up a new Queensland Active Transport and Advisory Group (ATAG), replacing the old cycling committee.
‘The previous committee hardly ever met, and had very little input. I was on it whilst at Griffith University,’ confirmed Prof. Burke. ‘We need this new entity to meet more often and to prioritise two-way communication.’
‘I’ve been on a number of committees with TMR over the years. The best use workshops to help formulate policy options and project directions in the Department, whether that’s to change design guidance, change funding rules, test out new innovations, or more.’
Here at BQ we get a sense the Minister is listening and engaged, but that bicycle funding is unlikely to increase in the near future. He and the Queensland Government have both said they will listen to the community. However, there is still much to fight for – and we will have more news in that space shortly, including how you can get involved.
Bicycle Queensland has expressed deep concern following the deaths of an eight-year-old on the Sunshine Coast and a teenager on the Gold Coast in the past week. Both children were killed while riding electric motorbikes. There are many of these devices that are being sold as “e-bikes” throughout Queensland and Australia – however the majority do not meet Australia’s legal pedal-assist standards.
BQ CEO Professor Matt Burke said the incidents highlight a growing safety crisis.
“The recent deaths while children are using illegal e-motorbikes on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast have been pretty concerning,” he said. “Bicycle Queensland was advocating for appropriate regulation enforcement over a year ago, having written to the Transport Minister earlier this year. Since then we have made our submissions and presented to the Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry into e-mobility, as have many of our members.
The inquiry is due to report by 30 March 2026. In the meantime, communities are concerned about the safety not just of e-motorbike riders, but pedestrians and other road or shared path users.
“Bicycle Queensland is strongly against these electric motorbikes and has been from the start,” Professor Burke said. “It’s going to take a bit of time with the Queensland government inquiry to finish. It’s meant to report in March next year and then it’ll take time for the government response to come through. So, it could be many, many months before we see all the changes we’d like to see.”
Professor Burke said the bigger issue lies with federal importation rules.
“The worst news is that the Federal government, who created this mess by deregulating importation rules, are showing absolutely no indication that they want to do anything about this and re-regulate – that’s really, really unfortunate.” Bicycle Queensland has lobbied the relevant Ministers, the Hon. Catherine King and Tony Burke, and our friends at the national cycling lobby – We Ride Australia – have been working hard, but without much success thus far.
Bicycle Queensland wholeheartedly support the sale and use of e-bikes that do meet Queensland regulations. Half of our staff own and ride legal e-bikes. The Qld Government provided rebates to encourage their take-up as recently as September 2024. The adoption of legal e-bikes has been great for cycle commuting, for uptake of recreational cycling and growth in cycle tourism.
In the meantime, Prof. Burke has urged Queenslanders to prioritise safety and legality when buying e-mobility devices this Christmas. Just because you can buy the device, it doesn’t mean it meets the required standards.
“If you’re talking to your friends, to your family, whoever it is, can you just tell people don’t buy your kids an illegal motorbike for Christmas?” he said. “It’s quite likely, after the inquiry – maybe even beforehand – that people will have these vehicles impounded.”
Bicycle Queensland is calling for:
Federal action to restore import regulations and stop illegal e-motorbikes entering Australia;
Immediate state measures to enforce current laws and raise public awareness; and
Community education so parents understand what constitutes a legal, safe e-bike.
BQ encourages anyone looking for e-bikes that are legal, fun to ride and safe to visit their local reputable bike shop and ask their advice. The Bicycle Queensland website has links to reputable bike storesthat will help you know what is and isn’t legal and help you find an e-bike that meets the rules. There are great mountain e-bikes, gravel e-bikes and commuting e-bikes that are legal, a lot of fun to ride and worth considering.
Bicycle Queensland has welcomed the introduction of theRoad Vehicle Standards Amendment (Safer E-Bikes) Bill 2025 by Dr Sophie Scamps MP in Parliament on Monday September 1. The bill calls for the reinstatement of the EN15194 standard for imported e-bikes in Australia, matching one of the requests Bicycle Queensland has made through our submission to the Queensland Government’s Inquiry into E-mobility.
BQ Interim CEO Liana Heath stated that the bill is an important step towards improving safety for riders and restoring public and user confidence in the rapidly growing e-mobility sector.
“Bicycle Queensland has long advocated for clear, enforceable standards for e-bikes,” she said. “Our members want to know that the bike they purchase is safe, compliant, and fit for use on Australian roads and paths. We support Dr Scamps’ national efforts to address the growing issue of high-powered, unsafe imports that pose a risk to riders and the community.”
BQ’s Director of Advocacy Andrew Demack said the bill reflects the concerns raised by Bicycle Queensland in its letter to Queensland Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg earlier this year, as well as its submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into e-mobility.
“The absence of a clear national standard has left consumers and retailers exposed to dangerous and illegal products,” Andrew Demack said.“Reinstating EN15194 will provide certainty and support legitimate suppliers all via an existing, recognised global standard. EN15194 places limits on continuous power, speed limits and battery safety. It addresses many of the current device concerns around e-mobility.’
Bicycle Queensland’s position paper on high-powered e-bikes highlighted the urgent need for harmonised rules across jurisdictions and for better education around the legal definition of an e-bike.
Although Private Members’ Bills often struggle to receive the backing of the Government of the day, they play an important role in highlighting issues and pressuring all parties to work towards solutions. Bicycle Queensland encourages members and the wider cycling community to stay informed and support efforts to improve e-bike safety nationwide.
Bicycle Queensland’s return to multi-day events on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is here! From July 4-6, riders will be joining Bicycle Queensland and the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Association for a 3-day, 161km ride from Yarraman to Wulkuraka. Here are the essential details for those who have signed up – you’ll also find this in your inbox, and via the Y2W 2025 Rider Sheet.
Y2W rider briefing
You can download the Y2w packlist here, or watch the outline online.
Make sure your bike is ready to go – serviced before the event, and you have your basic spares packed and ready. If you have a shed of lovely bikes to rbing and are on the fence with what to take – here’s some advice from Mike.
If you have any further questions, please contact BQinfo@BQ.org.au.
Bicycle Queensland has welcomed the Crisafulli Government’s announcement of a Parliamentary Inquiry into the safety of personal mobility devices (PMDs), including e-scooters and e-bikes, across Queensland, following Minister Brent Mickelberg’s support of BQ’s position statement on high powered e-bikes.
The inquiry will examine the benefits and risks of e-mobility devices, evaluate existing laws and enforcement, and explore improvements in public education, importation rules, and safety regulation.
With the use of e-mobility devices rapidly increasing as more Queenslanders seek affordable, sustainable, and accessible ways to travel, Bicycle Queensland says the time is right for a comprehensive review that distinguishes between legal, safe devices and high-powered illegal alternatives.
Bicycle Queensland CEO Alton Twine said the organisation would make a formal submission to the inquiry, focused on improving safety outcomes while protecting the role of compliant e-bikes and e-scooters in the state’s transport future, which matches the position paper put forward in early 2025.
“We strongly support this inquiry as an important step toward safer, smarter mobility,” Mr Twine said.
“It’s vital that compliant e-bikes and e-scooters remain recognised as legitimate and safe transport options—and that we urgently address the risks posed by high-powered, throttle-controlled devices that don’t meet Australian standards.”
The Queensland Government highlighted a 112% increase in injuries involving PMD riders, passengers and pedestrians from 2021 to 2024, and eight fatalities in the last year alone. Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg, noted widespread public concern about illegal devices, under-regulation, and enforcement gaps—issues Bicycle Queensland has consistently raised.
“Queenslanders deserve clear, enforceable rules and a public education campaign to help people understand which devices are legal and safe, and which aren’t,” Mr Twine said.
“We want to see a future where people can confidently choose e-mobility to get to work, school, or the train station—but that future depends on getting the regulations right, keeping shared paths and public spaces safe for everyone – and making sure they are continued to be built. This is a chance to build a balanced, inclusive and future-focused e-mobility framework for Queensland,” Mr Twine said.
E-bikes and e-mobility are getting people moving.
Besides the increase in injuries involving PMD riders, the national road toll is also rising for the first time since the 1970s, despite advancements in vehicle safety and road infrastructure. This paradox underscores the need to focus on human behaviour—how we drive, ride, and walk in our communities.
Mandatory swimming education has been successful in reducing drowning incidents around Australia, and Bicycle Queensland believes that early and consistent road safety education as part of the national primary and secondary school curriculum can cultivate responsible behaviours among future road users – and put downward pressure on a rising road toll.
By instilling road safety principles from a young age, we can nurture a culture of mindfulness and responsibility, ultimately reducing accidents and saving lives.
Bicycle Queensland encourages members and stakeholders to engage with the inquiry process when submissions open, and will continue to represent the interests of everyday riders as the conversation evolves.
Bicycle Queensland welcomes today’s announcement of the results of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games 100 Day Review.
The announcement of the 63,000 seat major venue at Victoria Park gives real impetus to the creation of a wide, well-let and signposted walking and cycling link from the Brisbane CBD to this main stadium. This important connection also needs to link to the Valley, and the announcement of a new $650M aquatic centre at the existing Centenary Pool at Spring Hill in close proximity to the main venue reinforces the need for this vital link that includes both venues.
The current tired, old, narrow and inadequate path that goes behind the Grammar schools towards Victoria Park has needed significant upgrading for some time now, and the Games should see the creation of a world-class active travel corridor through this space and beyond into the Valley, creating a much-needed connection as a lasting legacy.
The 100 Day Review lists 9 critical transport programs to implement, including active travel and accessibility aligned to the Games Master Plan, acknowledging the need for more sustainable transport options and also acknowledging that existing transport infrastructure is insufficient to meet the Games transport requirements.
Given the regional distribution of Games venues across south-east Queensland and beyond, it is not surprising there is a heavy emphasis in the report’s critical transport program on public transport improvements. Nevertheless there are three important elements noted for improving active travel:
1. Expand inner-city and venue active travel corridors 2. Illuminate and shade inner city paths 3. Create bike and micromobility venue parking
Encouragingly, the report notes “A program of active travel infrastructure and facility upgrades needs to be co-ordinated, planned and prioritised across Queensland to ensure all venues, transit hubs and live sites can be adequately serviced by active travel needs”. This is great to hear.
BQ believes that the planned inner-city and venue expansion of active transport corridors should be complemented by an investment program across government of improved cross-city corridors that link to these essential new Games corridors, providing the opportunity for the public to ride all the way from home or hotel to venues. The rise of e-mobility supports this with longer journeys being easily undertaken, and the very welcome announcement of bike and micromobility parking at venues will be a key enabler for these trips.
“It is encouraging to hear that the review has listened to feedback,” said Bicycle Queensland CEO Alton Twine “but now the real work begins to plan and active the critical infrastructure to enable a successful Games and legacy”.
BQ looks forward to working with the Queensland Government on shaping the outcomes of this 100 Day Review to build great infrastructure for a successful 2032 Games and for the future of all Queenslanders.
Earlier in February it was revealed that Brisbane City Council had decided on the final route for Stage 5 of the North Brisbane Bikeway. This is an important link connecting the CBD with Brisbane’s northern suburbs. The consultation process has taken many years, and Bicycle Queensland has been involved throughout the consultation, along with the Bicycle User Groups (BUGs) in the area.
A concept design was released in 2021, connecting Kedron Brook bikeway via Dickson and Jackson streets.
‘Bicycle Queensland and the Bicycle User Groups (BUGs) have always been keen for the route to continue along Dickson Street and cross through Eagle Junction before going down Jackson Street to Kedron Brook bike way,’ explained Andrew Demack, BQ’s Director of Advocacy. The Community Working Group and local councillor, Cr Julia Dixon, did raise concerns about the Price Street to Kedron Brook route. There were also two petitions from the community, opposing a safe and direct active transport link on the proposed route. The Kent road concept from 2018 has been chosen as the preferred option.
‘The new plan that has been announced goes via Price Street, Kent Street, Park Road and on to Brooke Road,’ said Andrew Demack once the news was announced. ‘So it zig-zags towards Kedron Brook bikeway. It’s really good because it goes past a school, so this link enables more kids to ride to school. It is not as direct as the original alignment that BQ and the Bicycle User Groups have been calling for. We really think that the direct alignment is the most useful transport alignment.’
As it stands, Dickson street is a direct connection – but not suitable for all users as it stands.
‘A very confident rider could ride along Dickson street as it is, but it is a door zone and unpleasant for most people. The fact that the separated bike way stops 500m before Eagle Junction is a real barrier for people.’
‘The newly announced changes are good for school transport, but this isn’t the best transport outcome,’ Andrew Demack continued. ‘Bicycle Queensland would like to see the best transport outcome to be what is finally built. This proposed link remains a good link from the high-quality North Brisbane bikeway to the Kedron Brook bikeway that includes access to a school. However this is not the solution that delivers a high-quality link through Eagle Junction to Kedron Brook bikeway.’
Bicycle Queensland’s CEO Alton Twine wrote to Cr Ryan Murphy to express how Bicycle Queensland, the Bicycle User Groups, and over 12000 BQ members felt about the decision.
Cr Murphy acknowledged the difficulties for the 5th stage of the North Brisbane bikeway – from concept through to construction.
‘As Transport Chair, I carefully reviewed each of the proposed alignments and found that they had their own technical strengths and weaknesses, as well as differing levels of support within the community. No option was perfect.’
It seems that despite the results of the community consultation, at the end of the day the decision has been made according to “broader concerns” raised by Local State MP Tim Nicholls and local Councillor Dixon, as noted in the response to petitioners provided by BCC. We are not sure what these concerns actually are.
‘I understand that some of your members will likely be disappointed in this outcome. However, it’s important that Council listens to community stakeholders, and makes adjustments when required, as we have here.’
‘This alignment will strike a balance that will allow cyclists to traverse the North Brisbane Bikeway in its entirety, while minimising negative impacts on the local community.’
If you have feedback, we encourage you to write to the local councillor, Cr Julia Dixon: hamilton.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au
