We seem to do much more walking and bicycle riding when we’re away from the daily grind. Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean digs in to the reason why holidays are an excellent time to get on your bike – and how you can keep up holiday routines long after the sand and salt have washed away.
Bollards are a scourge on shared paths across New South Wales. Although sometimes warranted to reduce the risk of vehicles damaging an asset, many bollards are unnecessary. And all bollards present a hazard to cyclists, particularly in the dark. Bicycle NSW Members are frequently hurt by bollards. Bollards discriminate against those with diverse mobility requirements,…
And its underway! Commuters who ride across the Sydney Harbour Bridge will have noticed the two large construction compounds at Milsons Point. These are, of course, for the Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway northern access ramp. After 4 decades of advocacy, the delivery of this key missing link in the city’s cycling network is getting closer!…
membership offers more than just peace of mind while riding! Cycling is excellent for staying healthy. Yet it is not without its risks, as is the case with many activities in life. Should an accident occur while cycling, proper support is crucial to lessen the consequences for both you and your family. Bicycle NSW Members enjoy…
Right NOW is a great time to get involved in local government advocacy! Across New South Wales, our recently elected councillors are reviewing strategic documents that will influence decision-making about infrastructure delivery over the next four years and beyond. Volunteer content writer Monique Ewen spoke to some councillors to find out how community advocates can…
Advocacy by Bicycle User Groups is incredibly important to getting good outcomes for bike riders. BUG members have deep local knowledge of issues and opportunities in their areas. Their dedication to improving NSW for bike riding multiplies the efforts of Bicycle NSW many times over. Without their help, there is no way our tiny team…
The Bicycle NSW tour of some of Melbourne’s best bike paths provided far too many insights for one article. This is the second instalment of reflections on how our southern neighbours are developing a safe and cohesive network. For Part One, head here. Melbourne has some impressive protected roundabouts Moray Street in South Melbourne has…
First up, huge thanks to all of our Bicycle User Group volunteers who have made the Bicycle NSW Council Election campaign such a resounding success. We were so pleased that 111 of our 200 candidates (56%) who pledged to be a #CouncillorForActiveTransport were elected into office. The clear mandate for active transport was not a…
Bicycle NSW recently visited Melbourne for a long weekend and cycled far and wide across the city. It was fascinating to experience first-hand the different approaches to developing a bike network south of the border. A very Melbourne intersection where the Napier Street route crosses busy Queens Parade in Fitzroy North (Bicycle NSW) The Capital…
The northern access ramp for the Sydney Harbour Bridge cycleway is finally on site! It has taken four decades of advocacy from Bicycle NSW, Bike North and countless community members. The days of hauling your bike up 55 steps from Milsons Point should be over by the end of 2025. However, the southern side provides…