What to pack when going out for a bike ride
Not sure what to pack when going out for a ride? Don’t want to be lugging around a heavy bag? Here are 10 essential items to bring along when on a bike ride, without weighing you down. 1. Backpack
10 Routes across NSW this Summer
The New Year is in full swing! It’s time to get out and riding this summer! Riding on the road can be daunting (and boring) for some, why not explore the beautiful scenery that New South Wales has to offer? Great bike tracks are in abundance in the State, and whether you’re up for something…
Comfortable or serious? Which ride suits you?
“The Bobbo”, held on March 25 2018, is widely-recognised as an excellent event which has everything – the great scenery of Ku-ring-gai national park, challenging rides for serious cyclists and comfortable rides for social cyclists. As a Bicycle NSW member you get a 15% discount when you register – and you’ll save even more if…
Future Transport Strategy 2056
We invite Bicycle NSW Members to make comments and suggestions to the Future Transport 2056 Plan before December 3. The specific bicycle plans can be seen on page 72 – 76 of the Services Infrastructure Plans – images are below.
Sydney Harbour Bridge Community Consultations
Nov 23, 2017 Two thousand cyclists pedal over the Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway daily, making it the busiest metropolitan cycle route in Sydney. The 55 steps it takes to get onto the bridge at the Northern end has had a massive impact on cyclists using the bridge. This has been a key advocacy project for…
Sydney Harbour Bridge Update
Sep 20, 2017 Bicycle NSW welcomes the news that the Sydney Harbour Bridge design consultation will soon be open for public feedback. Minister for Roads, Maritime and Freight, The Hon. Melinda Pavey announced over the weekend that the consultation will open for public feedback in November. “The Sydney Harbour Bridge is an international icon and…
Bike Riding in NSW – Decline of Bike Sales
Announced this morning by the Australian Cycling Promotion Foundation (ACPF), bicycle sales are at decade low. Simultaneously, Australian children are at a peak of inactivity. Are Australian children in an inactivity crisis? The ACPF has called it so. Bike riding in NSW is also in a crisis being the lowest in the country. By encouraging children…
Newcastle’s Bike v Car Time Trial
Last Tuesday, a small group of active transport advocates coordinated an independent time trial in Newcastle. Their aim was to access the differences between various modes of transport travelling between the Newcastle campuses of the University of Newcastle. Synchronising their watches at 8:30am they headed off in their different modes of transport – public bus,…
Spring Cycle Is Back for 2022
Bicycle NSW is excited to announce that Spring Cycle is back for 2022! Save the date Sunday, 16 October in your diaries! About Spring Cycle Spring Cycle is the only event that closes lanes of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and dedicates that space to bike riders. By providing a safe place to ride, we see…