Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends of Greg Prerau who died following a crash reported on Mona Vale Road in Pymble. Initial reports were that a man in his 60’s had crashed, and was taken to hospital with serious head injuries. Police are investigating the crash. Whilst the cause…
Bicycle NSW is pleased to share the results of our ongoing work with NSW Police in this internal education video. Members regularly tell us about incidents of close passing in the road environment. We have seen many photographs and videos highlighting the problems. Some riders have fitted cameras to their bikes and helmets to record…
In November 2019, we encouraged bike riders to #RideTheBush to support our struggling regional communities through the drought. Now, after a tough summer of fires and floods we’re calling for riders to again #RideTheBush. We have highlighted rides in some parts of NSW such as Mudgee/Gulgong, Wagga Wagga, Albury and the South Coast. Stay tuned…
As the lungs of Sydney’s West, the Western Sydney Parklands hosts 5,280 hectares of parks, bushland, farmland and walking and bike riding trails. Running 27km north to south through 3 council areas, there are over 60km of walking and riding paths to explore. Now, they’re calling for you to Get Back on Track and join them…
Bikes are required to be fitted with a bell or warning device, but when should you ring it? What Do The Bike Riders and Pedestrians Think? Discussion of bike bells can get heated, whether you ride a bike or walk. Common rider complaints include police fines for not having one fitted and bells startling pedestrians…
Seeing teal? February is ovarian cancer month. Australian women have a 1 in 84 chance of being diagnosed with Ovarian cancer, and only 46% of those diagnosed survive. In 2019 1,046 women died of the disease and it made up 2.3% of all cancers diagnosed in women in 2019. Signs and Diagnosing Ovarian Cancer Part…
After a catastrophic summer of fire, and now floods, many communities are struggling to survive and rebuild. Our affiliated Bicycle User Group on the South Coast, EuroBUG, has been hit hard by the fires, but is now encouraging people to return to the area. “State Forests and National Parks are closed. Many roads still have…
Although invented in Europe, bicycles became so popular in China it became the world’s bike riding capital. John Kempt Starly developed the first device that looked like the bicycle we use today, called the ‘Safety Bicycle’ in the 1870’s. It featured spoked wheels of nearly equal size, gears, and a chain drive. Prior to this,…
The next few days are an opportunity to celebrate love and kindness. Valentine’s Day has its origins in the 6th century B.C. pagan Lupercalia celebration which was adopted into the Christian context as a celebration of St Valentine – a Roman priest who conducted secret marriages in defiance of Roman Emperor Claudius II. These days…
Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends of the 16 year old boy who died yesterday when he was hit by a car around 6pm. He was riding his bicycle along Wattle Road near Benson Avenue, Shellharbour. In spite of the best efforts of paramedics at the scene and staff…