Will you saddle up for the commute on Wednesday 15 October? National Ride To Work Day is Australia’s biggest celebration of commuter riding. It’s an opportunity to encourage new riders to try riding to work and celebrate those who already commute by bike. This year Bicycle NSW is celebrating with a breakfast in Pyrmont. Come…
Recommendations and next steps As reported in the recent article Pushing back: E-bike ban on NSW trains, Bicycle NSW was alerted to a quiet proposal to implement a blanket ban e-bikes and other electric mobility devices from public transport a few weeks ago. CEO Peter McLean swiftly relayed our Members’ concerns to the Transport Minister,…
The very active Bike Leichhardt Touring Group has just completed a 6-day tour of the Northern Rivers for the second time in two years. To encourage more Bicycle NSW friends and Members to make the trip north, Ride Leader Tim Coen has shared his notes about the scenic rides the group did on and around…
On 22nd July, with no warning or consultation, Bicycle NSW learned that the NSW Government was proposing to ban all e-bikes on NSW trains and Sydney Metro from 1st September. An update from Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean “Bicycle NSW quickly swung into action with strong advocacy against a blanket ban,” said Peter. “We strongly…
Bicycle NSW and Bicycle User Group Bike North are working to bust bollards on cycling infrastructure. These pesky steel posts regularly injure bike riders – but they are too often wholly unnecessary. Our article Rethinking bollards on bike paths sets out what the Bicycle NSW and Bike North campaign hopes to achieve. And in the last couple…
Bicycle User Groups (BUGS) are local volunteer groups of bike riders who get together for cycling activities, social rides and advocacy projects in their areas Do you have a Local Bicycle Group? Affiliate with Bicycle NSW! Bicycle NSW is committed to creating a state-wide network of affiliated local Bicycle User Groups (BUG) and other recreational…
Planting the seeds to transform a suburb Bicycle NSW Member Rebecca Fernandez O’Shea moved back to Australia last spring after almost 10 years in Amsterdam. Whilst happy to be home, she is mourning the people-friendly transport approach of the Netherlands. In this great article, Rebecca explains how joining a new ‘bike bus’ has fired up her…
Nestled in the heart of rural NSW, just north of Canberra, Murrumbateman is a hidden gem waiting to be uncovered by cyclists. Located 3 hours from Sydney, this charming town has it all – outdoor adventure, picturesque landscapes, culinary delights and a warm community eager to welcome visitors. Fifteen members of the Bike Leichhardt Touring…
Willoughby City Council sits in the heart of Sydney’s Lower North Shore It takes in the dense, high rise and very well-connected hubs of Chatswood and St Leonards, as well as beautiful pockets of bushland, deep creek corridors and hundreds of much-loved, picture-perfect, tree-lined suburban streets. Getting around Willoughby is not always easy. Divided by…
Thank you for nominating a new Ride Leader candidate for Bicycle NSW’s Training! Complete the form below to start the process. Loading… Next steps We’ll be in touch shortly with the dates, location, and cost – usually around $90pp to cover venue and catering. If possible, if each Ride Leader could bring along a volunteer…