With momentum under way for Stage 1, the Northern Rivers Rail Trail Committee (NRRTC) wants to see this continue for Stage 2 – Bentley to Eltham (32km). Tommy Salmon Photographer Act Of Parliament For Stage 1 Earlier this month, we shared that the act of parliament had passed the Lower House for Stage 1 which…
Over 40 riders joined the 3rd NSW Safe Cycling Ride last weekend for a fun and educating ride. Back in June, we caught up with Gina who is passionate about creating safer cycling. She came up with the idea to help humanise bike riders to encourage vehicles to provide safer distance when they overtake riders.
Over recent months, we’ve seen an increase in people riding bikes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. People turned to bikes as a way of avoiding crowds on public transport and needing to find a new way to exercise due to gyms being closed. Pop-up cycleways and lower speed zones have reduced barriers…
Bike riding is booming! Over the last few months we’ve seen bike sales go through the roof to a point where many stores are running out. With so many extra riders enjoying life on two wheels, we want to share how to overtake a bike rider safely. Minimum Passing Distance In NSW, when drivers overtake a…
Over 10km of pop-up bike lanes have been delivered around Sydney’s CBD in a partnership between Transport for NSW and the City of Sydney. Sydney’s Pop-Up Cycleways A key public health measure, COVID-19 pop-up cycleways are designed to make it easier and safer to ride. Transport for NSW has been implementing changes across the State’s…
Bicycle NSW is excited to announce we’re launching our Safety on Spokes campaign next week. 2 Months of Safety On Spokes This campaign will run over a 2 months covering a range of bike related safety topics from safe passing to the door zone to breaking down the current NSW bike laws. Week 1 –…
Bicycle NSW was pleased to learn that Victorians can anticipate an investment in safer bike riding. Cycling Improvements Minister for Roads and Road Safety the Hon Ben Carroll MP announced a $13 million dollar investment in 100 kilometres of pop-up bike lanes and improved cycling routes. These are to help with COVID-safe travel, similar to…
We highlighted the broken connectivity of the Parramatta Light Rail cycling plan with flying bikes to make a point, but we didn’t stop there. Bicycle NSW is committed to safer light rail design and construction in Parramatta, than we saw in Newcastle or with the Sydney Light Rail. We asked the local member, the Hon.…
Tamworth’s Mountain Bike Park is thriving with the local council estimating a two- to three-fold increase in visitors. With the completion of the Forest Road Cycle Path nearing, it’s expected that these numbers will continue to increase. Jeff Benson from the Tamworth Mountain Bike Park, Mayor Col Murray and Kevin Anderson MP. With a budget of…
Following recent events in the Sutherland Shire, Bicycle NSW is issuing a ‘heads up’ warning to riders. A spate of crashes where riders sustained serious injuries in Sutherland concerned us. We wanted to learn more, and see if there was anything that we could advise or do to help improve rider safety. Observation proved a…