In spite of extensive advocacy and previous assurances, the construction of the Westconnex Rozelle Interchange will now involve an unsafe detour for bike riders. Rozelle Interchange Problem Bicycle NSW and the Inner West Bicycle Coalition have worked for many months to protect rider safety. This construction project impacts Lilyfield Road, the most heavily trafficked bike…
Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends of a 49-year-old man who died following a head on collision whilst riding his bike last night around 11:10 on Harold Street in Ingleburn. We also share our best wishes for the recovery of the 38-year-old man he was riding with, who has…
This Australia Day 2020, Bicycle NSW thanks everyone who has risen to the challenges posed by droughts, fires, smoke, storms and heat. The Australia Day weekend in NSW is a time for a break, extra rides, or to hit the road and return home ready to get back to school. This year across the state…
Jessica Barker presented a future perspective of transport and bike riding to the City of Sydney as part of a Citizens’ Jury on December 5th, 2019. Jessica is a 23 year old commuter and a road cyclist, who rides to UNSW every weekday along busy Sydney roads. Her childhood memories include travelling to school with…
Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends of the family of a second rider who has died following a collision on Kurrajong Road in Sydney yesterday morning. Around 4:55am on Thursday the 19th of December two men were hit by a vehicle whilst riding their bikes travelling west along Kurrajong…
Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends of a rider who was hit this morning on Kurrajong Road, Richmond and who has died. We also convey our best wishes for the swift recovery of another rider who is in a critical condition in hospital. Around 4:55 this morning two men…
Have Your Say In order to make NSW better for all bicycle riders, we evaluate and comment on plans for state significant infrastructure. This is to help government and developers do a better job of meeting the needs of people who ride bikes. The Sydney Gateway Road Project is one of these. Maintaining or increasing…
Bicycle NSW held the inaugural NSW Bicycle Forum on the 17th of October 2019. The main issues for people riding bikes were discussed by representatives of each of the major parties, Bicycle User Groups, Councils and stakeholders with an interest in bike riding. Bicycle NSW facilitated a discussion of the issues and actions required based…
Cyclist dies in Boambee fatality Bicycle NSW wishes to express its condolences for the friends and family of a woman who died whilst riding her bicycle this morning around 8am. The woman was hit by a truck near Boambee on the NSW North Coast Highway. In spite of the best efforts of paramedics and a…
Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends of a man who died riding his bike at Woonoona. Man dies in bicycle accident in Woonona due to swooping magpie The 76 year old man was riding on an off-road path beside Nicholson Park around 8:15am on Sunday the 15th of September…