Kingborough Council is supporting Tasmanian Bike Week, running from 1 to 8 March, by encouraging residents to explore the municipality’s extensive network of shared paths and bike tracks.
Mayor Paula Wriedt said providing safe and connected travel options is a priority for Council, and the Whitewater Creek Track is a standout example.
“The Whitewater Creek Track has safely connected more than 600 homes to Kingborough’s growing shared path network, giving residents healthier and safer ways to move around their neighbourhoods,” Cr Wriedt said.
“It also links up with the Kingborough Sports Precinct and Kingston High School with safer, off‑road access for residents in Spring Farm and Whitewater Estates, and makes for a beautiful ride or walk.
“For a longer ride, you can also combine this track up to the Algona Underpass and onto the Coffee Creek Track, into Peter Murrell Reserve.
“The children’s bike path in Dru Point, Margate is always buzzing with kids riding bikes and scooters.
“It’s the perfect place to learn to ride in a fun and safe environment, featuring stop signs, traffic lights, and intersections.
“The Margate to Snug shared path provides a flat, wide path through a scenic corridor for bikes, prams, walkers, and joggers to enjoy.
“There are plenty of opportunities to explore the surrounding rural and coastal scenery along the way.
“Kingborough is a growing municipality, so the more we can create enjoyable cycling and walking experiences, the more we can encourage people out of their cars and improve traffic and the health and wellbeing of our community,” Cr Wriedt said.
Tasmanian Bike Week features a range of community events and activities throughout the first week of March.
For more information visit https://tasbicyclecouncil.org.au/bike-week/