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 proud to announce that our long term cycling advocate and Bicycle NSW Member, Adrian Boss has been awarded the Order of Australia Medal for his outstanding service to the community in delivering cycling programs. Adrian Boss (far right) at the Cycling Without Age Trishaw Launch 2021 A lifelong rider, Adrian Boss epitomises…
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…
Bicycle NSW is launching the Bike Promise 2021 campaign to help show the people standing for election how important bike riding issues are to the community. Sadly, we have seen that even when Transport for NSW funding is provided for safe cycling infrastructure, one Councillor or a few loud opponents in the community, can prevent…
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 runs an affiliate chapter of…
For bicycle tourism to work well, riders need to be able to reach destinations with their bike. A new independent campaign called Bikes on NSW TrainLink is calling for your support. We encourage contacting your MP by letter, email or social media message and ask them to support roll-on roll-off bike storage on trains. You…
CAMWEST Bicycle User Group is inviting you to sample their self-guided rides on the Ride With GPS (RWGPS) platform. A selection of great Western Sydney cycling paths on the CAMWEST Self-Guided Rides. Photos by Rob Kemp. As we return to riding, it’s great to explore new areas and routes. However, it can be challenging to…
Once again the COVID-19 measures have changed. New areas subject to ‘stay at home’ orders The Byron, Tweed and Kempsey Local Government Areas (LGAs) will enter a 7 day lockdown, beginning at 5pm. Friends bubble for children Today has also brought good news for many families with children, with the announcement of a ‘friends bubble’. …
The COVID-19 pandemic may have disrupted rides, but Cycling Without Age continues to provide inclusive opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to get some fresh air and connect with the outside world. Bicycle NSW has been pleased to report on the successful expansion of the Cycling Without Age program, where volunteers pedal trishaws…