Small changes to the COVID-19 restrictions for NSW have been made for Christmas. Last Monday we outlined restrictions put in place in NSW to control the COVID-19 outbreak in the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Other states have also imposed restrictions on people entering from Sydney and NSW. Today small modifications were made to the restrictions…
Normally a clean-up is a dreaded chore after Christmas, but we think you’ll share our excitement as we anticipate this one. Part of delivering on our ‘safe home’ policy pillar is ensuring that existing roads and infrastructure are fit for riding on. Potholes, encroaching foliage, gravel, poor line-marking, unsafe grills can all contribute to crashes,…
NSW has experienced another outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, and restrictions have been put in place to stop the spread. Following an outbreak of COVID-19, the Northern Beaches Local Government Area in Sydney has been placed into lockdown from Saturday the 19th until Wednesday the 23rd of December. For Northern Beaches residents, this means similar…
In early 2021 the Sydney Harbour Bridge southern cycleway will be diverted from Upper Fort Street due construction at Fort Street Public School. Diversion Information Over the next two years Fort Street Public School will be upgraded, and in order to protect cyclists a diversion has been put in place during these works. The cycleway…
Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends a male rider who was killed this evening when he was hit by a truck driver in Redfern at around 6:40pm on Monday (23/11/2020). Emergency services were called to Chalmers Street and Cleveland Street, Surry Hills to find a food delivery rider had…
Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends of the 52-year-old man who died in hospital last Friday (13/11/2020) after he was hit riding his bicycle on Springhill Road in Coniston. The collision occurred just before 7am on Tuesday (10/11/2020) causing serious head and chest injuries. In spite of the first…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we are all being asked to make changes to reduce transmission. The Transport Minister has urged people to avoid using public transport. For many this is impossible, but if more people ride bikes and walk, this helps free up space and reduces infection risk for those who need to use…
Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends of a 45-year-old man who died in Westmead Hospital after being hit by a utility whilst riding his bike in the Blue Mountains. Emergency Services were called to the Great Western Highway near Macquarie Road, Springwood at 2.30pm on Saturday 6th June 2020.…
Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends of a man who died in hospital today after he was hit earlier this week whilst riding his bike. We also share our best wishes for the recovery of his riding companion, who was also hit. On Wednesday 15 April 2020 two cyclists…
Bicycle NSW has been working with MP’s on plans to deliver better outcomes for bike riders in NSW We know more people are commuting by bike and riding for exercise. This has made it difficult to ride safely and practice the physical distancing required to stop the spread of COVID-19. We have been ‘pedaling hard’…