The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you. Showcasing our 2022 collection that has everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration; the evening is unashamedly and utterly, utterly, utterly designed and devised for the…
Sydney is a beautiful city, with amazing parks and playgrounds, fantastic schools, top-notch pools and gyms, and much-loved neighborhood centres. However, in many areas popular destinations are all separated by busy roads, canals and railways. This is a legacy of 70 years of planning that prioritised fast movement over places where people can enjoy lingering.…
When it comes down to finding some fun activities these school holidays, we have got you covered! Kids school holiday activities don’t have to feel like a chore and that’s why we have added a few indoor ideas this winter. Whether you are staying at home or going on a holiday within NSW, there is…
Recently and for the very first time under the NEW Red Cross/BNSW partnership, a First Aid Course was delivered for BUGs in Sydney! The Partnership was especially developed to support the BNSW Ride Leaders Course. First aid training is highly recommended for all our Ride Leaders and riders. “Bicycle NSW and BUG’s have collaborated with…
On the easternmost corner of Britain, something (other than Brexit) is rousing the sleepy seaside village of Suffolk. Famed for its beer, chocolate, Ed Sheeran and Bronze Age archaeology left over from Danish invaders, Suffolk is enjoying an altogether different and far less stressful cultural transformation. From top left: The Sutton Hoo treasure (BBC/UK), E-bike…
In an extraordinary meeting Upper Lachlan Council has withdrawn its support for the Goulburn to Crookwell rail trail. ‘We’re confused and disappointed by this,’ said Peter McLean, CEO of Bicycle NSW. ‘It will deprive local businesses of a proven opportunity with many positive benefits to regional tourism, connecting local transport corridors, health and recreation.’ The…
Bicycle NSW (BNSW), Advantage Legal and 99 Bikes are very excited to announce a BNSW Members and New Members E-Bike Giveaway! Simply JOIN Bicycle NSW HERE or RENEW your Membership between 1st June to 30th September 2022 and you will automatically go into a draw for your chance to win an E-Bike valued at $3999 rrp.*…
Your donation can make an impact The end of the financial year is only a couple of weeks away. Right up until Thursday 30th of June you have the chance to make a fully tax-deductible donation to the Bicycle NSW Environmental Trust, offsetting your tax and helping the Bicycle Family. Bicycle NSW (BNSW) is the…
The top 10 reasons for riding to work is an excellent 5 minute read. Some of the reasons you may have guessed, others will surprise you. Last month the BNSW team did its own back-of-the envelope on how much money you can potentially save by leaving your car at home and riding to work. That’s…
NSW has thousands of potential kms of fabulous, scenic rail trails. The Northern Rivers Rail Trail is near completion. Tumbarumba to Rosewood (21km), Wagga Wagga to Ladysmith (0km), and Batlow to Tumut (0km) hint at possibilities of eco-tourism and active transport. Corridors connect towns and may provide healthy revenue to regional communities. South Australia’s Riesling…