Kiama Bicycle User Group (KBUG) is again proudly participating in NSW Seniors Festival (‘Seniors Week’ 25 March to 3 April 2022) by organising a local ride on 29 March. “The group is particularly excited and has put together a package to entice prospective participants to, as the theme for the week suggests, ReConnect”, said Warren…
Bicycle User Group (BUG) Presidents and Master Ride Leaders shared their experiences using the new Bicycle NSW Ride Leader Course, in a recent Zoom hook-up. The devolved course was launched in April 2021. BUGs have been training new Ride Leaders in anticipation of increasing community interest in joining rides, with the arrival of summer and…
Bicycle NSW is excited to announce that Mike Tomalaris has joined us as our Ambassador for the next 3 years. Mike has supported the growth of and interest in cycling for the past 30 years in his role at SBS, commentating on the Tour de France. He is also a keen recreational bicycle rider. Our…
Bicycle NSW is pleased to introduce our new CEO, Peter McLean. Peter joins us with extensive experience as a CEO at other Not for Profits and peak bodies, including Keep Australia Beautiful and Can Too Foundation. In those fields he has driven outcomes which positively impact the environment and communities, working with governments to gain their support for key initiatives…
On Saturday, 20th November, 140 cyclists and volunteer crew rode 155kms in the 6th Bondi2Berry Ride to Remember, to raise awareness and research funding to cure dementia. The Bondi2Berry Ride started at the North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club, rode out of Sydney’s eastern suburbs and through parts of the Royal National Park to Wollongong. …
Summer is here and we are celebrating! Bicycle NSW is therefore excited to launch Roll On Summer! After a second year of winter lockdowns and restrictions, we are looking forward to a summer of riding our bikes and sharing the fun, spirit, freedom and joy of riding. “There are so many reasons why the team…
Objections to safe cycling infrastructure on Oxford Street ignore the history of roads. Bicycle NSW has prepared a submission on the proposed Oxford Street Cycleway, and we look forward to its construction. Unfortunately, a handful of people have voiced objections, claiming bike infrastructure could threaten the historic nature of parts of Oxford Street. Historic images…
We are pleased to share the response received by the Hon. Alex Greenwich MP when he stood up for bike riders. Alex has a long history of advocacy for bike riders. From infrastructure funding and bike racks to legislative change to improve rider safety, Alex has spoken up consistently for positive change. Bicycle NSW has…
With the announcement that Sydney’s Inner West Light Rail line needs to close for up to 18 months, bike riders have offered another solution. As people return to face to face education and work, people who depend on the Inner West Light Rail will be dreading up to 18 months of crowded replacement buses, or…
It was our great pleasure to attend the launch of another Cycling Without Age Trishaw. In spite of COVID-19 challenges Cycling Without Age is expanding. The Hon. Matt Thistlethwaite MP, Federal Member for Kingsford Smith, helped BIKEast secure the $17,000 necessary to purchase another trishaw to expand the program. BIKEast is an affiliate chapter of…