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Photo of Francis O’Neil was Head of Advocacy at Bicycle NSW from 2022 until 2024.

Tribute to Francis the Bicycle Advocate

Francis O’Neill was Head of Advocacy at Bicycle NSW from 2022 until 2024.  Our staff and board were devastated learn of Francis’s sudden death on 10th January 2025. Francis suffered a severe stroke and died shortly afterwards at Royal Prince Alfred, surrounded by family and friends. He was only 55. At his funeral in a

Delivery riders waiting for the next job on a busy and narrow footpath

Recommendations From a Food Delivery Rider…

… who is also an urban planning graduate! Food delivery riders work in tough conditions in NSW.  Like all bike riders, they are faced with disconnected bike infrastructure which often provides no option but to mix with traffic.  The dangers are increased by the need to work at night, in poor weather conditions and under

The New Manual for Designing Roads and Streets

For 70 years, planners and engineers have prioritised the movement and storage of private vehicles when designing our roads and streets. Car-dominated streets are so normal that most people in the community can’t imagine things being any other way. But roads and streets are for everyone! And to help designers, planners, state government and local

The McLean family iding bikes

Holiday Vibes Boost Active Travel

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.

Man cycling past a bollard on a bridge

Bollard Busting

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,

An aerial view of the connection to the existing cycleway.

Final Designs for the Harbour Bridge Ramp

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!

Top Benefits of Becoming a Bicycle NSW Member

 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

Some of the state’s councillors at the Local Government Conference in Tamworth, November 2024. Many were brand new to the job of representing their communities and full of enthusiasm! (Image: Jess Whittaker)

How to Influence Councils for Better Active Transport

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

Current NCM members at a recent event

Unleashing the Newcastle Cycleways Movement

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

Reflections from Melbourne’s Bike Paths: Part Two

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