Bike riding offers physical health benefits for all stages of life including improving heart health, reducing the risk of cancer and lowering obesity. However, currently more than 50% of people over the age of 60 are not physically active enough for good health. We’re keen to convince you to start riding to enjoy the physical…
Bike riding has so many physical health benefits but that’s not all! Cycling regularly can help to boost your mental health, improve your memory and enhance your brain power. Mental Health Benefits Bike riding can offer help in boosting your mental health. Unfortunately in Australia, 10-15% of seniors are thought to have anxiety or depression,…
Most of the roads in NSW are controlled by Councils, but plans to accelerate development, whilst reducing their budgets, and pushing greater responsibility for road safety onto them, are bad news for bike riders. Council Resources Many NSW Councils have lots of roads to maintain, demands to increase active transport infrastructure, and modest budgets to…
The NSW Government knows how to solve cycling safety issues and get more people riding, now it’s time for the back-pedalling to stop. Promises Aren’t The Same As A Final Product Bicycle NSW regularly shares announcements of funding, new infrastructure, and new government policy, anticipating positive change for riders in NSW. Unfortunately announcing pop-up cycleways…
Stage 1 of the New England Rail Trail is (almost) a go after recently receiving nearly $9 million in funding. Currently the major hold up is that an act of NSW parliament is required to close the rail corridor and transfer ownership from Transport NSW to Crown Lands. About the New England Rail Trail The…
New upgrades to Parramatta Park will see the majority of vehicles removed from within the Park’s core in order to provide more space for people to safely walk and cycle, and reduce conflict between different modes of transport. Proposed Upgrade The proposed upgrade, called the “People’s Loop” will remove cars from much of the existing…
More mountain bike trails are on the way across NSW after a number of projects successfully secured funding from the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, including Narooma, Eden and Taree. Funding When the fires hit NSW in 2019/2020 it was devastating with many lives and communities impacted. The Australian and NSW governments co-funded a $4.5…
During Australia’s first national lockdown in April 2020, national physical activity participation rates increased by 8% from the previous month. The recent AusPlay report tracks these rates across Australia with some interesting results due to COVID. Adults v Children Over the pandemic, adults became more physically active on purpose. Comparing 2019 to 2020, adult participation…
Riding in a group is an exciting experience and can lead to some amazing adventures! St George BUG has come up with some helpful hints to ensure everyone remains safe and has a fun time. Equipment Your bicycle should be in good working order, with tyres pumped and chain oiled. Do not ride if your…
St George Bicycle User Group is a community group that promotes cycling in the Hurstville, Kogarah and Rockdale areas. Recently, not only have they been enjoying each other’s company on rides, they’ve been visiting some amazing places. The knowledgeable St George BUG group after tour of ANSTO before COVID-19 Restrictions. Riding With St George BUG…