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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.

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Bicycle NSW and Advantage Legal celebrating Xmas 2024

Our Key Partners

Bicycle NSW, the peak advocacy body for bike riders in New South Wales since 1976, collaborates with a range of key partners to promote cycling and improve infrastructure across the state. These partnerships are crucial in achieving our mission of creating a better environment for all bicycle riders. Here’s a closer look at some of

A coffee stop at Sawtell where Peter (right) met members of Dorrigo Urunga Bellingen BUG (DUBBUG) and Coffs BUG (Image: Bicycle NSW)

Bicycle NSW on Tour in Regional NSW

Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean has recently spent a very busy week traversing the New England and Mid North Coast regions of NSW. First up was two full days sharing ideas and debating issues with hundreds of fellow councillors at the Local Government NSW Annual Conference in Tamworth. Peter was re-elected in September as an

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

Sydney to Gong ride participants crossing the finish line

Sydney To Gong

Sydney To Gong The Sydney to Gong Ride is one of NSW’s most iconic cycling events. Since its creation in 1980, the Gong has gained popularity and importance, appealing to thousands of attendees each year. MS Australia is the event organiser who seeks to raise funds and awareness for MS (MS), a chronic disease that

Willoughby councillor Michelle Chuang

Post-Election Wrap: The Power of Local Advocacy

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

The Mascot Out and Back group ride on Saturday 14th September

How Bike North Activ8-ed September

Sydney experienced a cold winter and many of Bicycle User Group Bike North’s 500 members put their bikes away for a few weeks. But by September, it was, as the Beatles song went, ‘Here Comes The Sun’ with temperatures approaching 30 degrees on some days. The Bike North Executive decided to launch a promotion under

A concept for a separated cycleway connecting the southern end of the Harbour Bridge cycleway with Kent Street

Campaign Ramps Up on the South Side of the Bridge

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