In our latest blog post we have a guest entry from Scott Shirbin, who has recently returned to Sydney after several years overseas. His work with institutions, communities and movements navigating transition ‘moves between systems thinking, public design, and storytelling’. Inspired by a formative period in Mexico, Scott shares his vision for a Sydney with…
The M6 Stage 1 project is delivering an underground motorway connection from the major Westconnex interchange at St Peters to President Avenue in Kogarah. There is great bicycle infrastructure! An Active Transport Corridor (ATC) connecting fragmented existing open spaces with approximately 4.1 km of new walking and cycling pathways *** opened in December 2025 *** …
Three interrelated road expansion projects are underway to support the future Western Sydney Aerotropolis and surrounding growth areas: The M12 is a brand new 16km motorway to provide direct access to the new Western Sydney International Airport. The M7 Motorway is being widened, from 2 lanes each way to 3, by constructing additional lanes in…
Sydney Metro is Australia’s biggest public transport project Some sections are already finished, providing fast and efficient transport for Sydneysiders. Over the next 7 years, 26 more stations will open across Sydney’s west, south west and greater west. Sydney Metro North West opened in 2019 and extends south with the Sydney Metro City and Southwest…
The Sydney Metro City and Southwest is a fantastic addition to Sydney’s transport network This incredibly popular project has unlocked some excellent multi-modal options that allow bike riders to make quick and efficient trips across a huge swathe of Sydney by combining cycling with the amazingly fast Metro. The Metro is perfect for ride-on, ride-off…
Planting the seeds to transform a suburb Bicycle NSW Member Rebecca Fernandez O’Shea moved back to Australia last spring after almost 10 years in Amsterdam. Whilst happy to be home, she is mourning the people-friendly transport approach of the Netherlands. In this great article, Rebecca explains how joining a new ‘bike bus’ has fired up her…
Sydney is getting better for bike riding every year With about 1500km of cycleways and recreational trails, there are a lot of options for getting around on two wheels. Whether you’re going to work, getting to school or the shops, gliding past traffic on the way to the beach, or enjoying some exercise, bike is…
How is this for a ride description? Eat your way around the cycleways and backstreets on an almost calorie-neutral bike tour of chocolatiers, gelato manufacturers, specialty shops and patisserie and confectionary wholesalers you never knew existed. For twenty years now, Bike Marrickville has been running its famous Chocolate and Fine Food Ride at Easter time.…
Cycling around Sydney Sydney is a city well known for its outdoorsy culture, and beautiful natural scenery. Some of the most iconic landmarks are best explored by bike, whether you are pedalling across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, looping round the Opera House or cruising through Darling Harbour. Our advocacy work at Bicycle NSW is powered…
Options for transporting your bicycle By car There are many bike racks available to attach to a car tow hitch or bar. It is important to note that you must order an auxiliary number plate if the bike rack obscures your rear plate. You can also buy special attachments for roof racks. Some commercial rental…