Our latest Bicycle User Group (BUG) forum took place in October, creating a platform for some of the most passionate cycling advocates in NSW to share their ideas. One of the highlights of the forum was the opportunity to hear from Orange BUG. From running regular rides to local campaigns, Orange BUG is at the…
Will the new ramp shift the demographic? If you cycled across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Thursday 23rd October, you might have seen two members of the Bicycle NSW team. Sarah, our Bike Planner, and Ali, our digital content support, were at the bottom of the infamous Milsons Point steps, scribbling away on sheets of…
Since Bicycle NSW was founded in 1976, we have been dedicated to our mission of “Creating a better environment for all bicycle riders” Bicycle NSW influences critical policy changes, infrastructure improvements and community engagement initiatives that benefit cyclists all across this beautiful state. The advocacy team has never numbered more than two or three people.…
However, e-bike conversion kits have been derailed Following its proposal for a blanket ban in July, the NSW Government has announced that most e-bikes are still welcome on trains. Only DIY kits that convert regular bikes to e-bikes will be banned from Sydney Trains, NSW Trainlink and Metro services, starting from 1st November 2025. A very positive…
Cycling advocates recently had their eyes on London. In an unlikely turn of events, a story about the chaos of industrial action across the city’s Tube network quickly turned into headlines about shared bikes. The strikes caused an unexpected critical mass of bike commuting and shared bikes offered an easy way to saddle up. Market-leader…
A lot of the work we do at Bicycle NSW involves an eye for detail. We’re constantly reading new documents and proposals that inspire us to write submissions and coordinate campaigns to make NSW better for bike riding. As a Member-funded organisation, we’re able to employ full-time staff to ensure that nothing is missed. And…
No helmet, that’ll be $410. But the biggest killer on our roads gets just $149 NSW has the highest fines in the world for not wearing a bicycle helmet. Of course, Bicycle NSW understands that head trauma from a bicycle crash can be significant and wearing a helmet reduces the risk of life-changing injuries. It is important…
Highlights from an inspiring week in Gdansk Velo-city is the European Cyclists Federation’s annual flagship conference. Hosted by a different city each year, the event brings together hundreds of people who believe the bicycle plays a key role in solving many (or most!) of our urban and societal problems. The 2025 edition was held in…
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,…
As discussed in our 2023 article The problem with Local Traffic Committees, active transport advocates have long been frustrated by the process for approving changes to streets in NSW. Even small projects to improve conditions for walking and cycling have faced red tape. So Bicycle NSW is delighted that Transport for NSW has finally delivered significant…