Huge progress for Sydney as a connected cycling city Bicycle NSW staff and Board Members were amongst the crowd, catching up with all the familiar faces that make up the wider advocacy community. So many people who helped get this project over the line were there: Bicycle User Group leaders, former and current ministers, mayors…
Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean has a message for parents about to hit the shops with an e-bike at the top of the wishlist. “It is incredibly important that parents do the right thing and only purchase legal e-bikes,” says Peter. “This will help keep their children and the community safe, while enjoying all the…
Since Bicycle NSW was founded in 1976, we have been dedicated to our mission of “Creating a better environment for all bicycle riders” Bicycle NSW influences critical policy changes, infrastructure improvements and community engagement initiatives that benefit cyclists all across this beautiful state. The advocacy team has never numbered more than two or three people.…
However, e-bike conversion kits have been derailed Following its proposal for a blanket ban in July, the NSW Government has announced that most e-bikes are still welcome on trains. Only DIY kits that convert regular bikes to e-bikes will be banned from Sydney Trains, NSW Trainlink and Metro services, starting from 1st November 2025. A very positive…
No helmet, that’ll be $410. But the biggest killer on our roads gets just $149 NSW has the highest fines in the world for not wearing a bicycle helmet. Of course, Bicycle NSW understands that head trauma from a bicycle crash can be significant and wearing a helmet reduces the risk of life-changing injuries. It is important…
Recommendations and next steps As reported in the recent article Pushing back: E-bike ban on NSW trains, Bicycle NSW was alerted to a quiet proposal to implement a blanket ban e-bikes and other electric mobility devices from public transport a few weeks ago. CEO Peter McLean swiftly relayed our Members’ concerns to the Transport Minister,…
On 22nd July, with no warning or consultation, Bicycle NSW learned that the NSW Government was proposing to ban all e-bikes on NSW trains and Sydney Metro from 1st September. An update from Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean “Bicycle NSW quickly swung into action with strong advocacy against a blanket ban,” said Peter. “We strongly…
Bicycle NSW is the leading voice for bicycle riders in NSW. Our small but highly effective team is dedicated to making our state safer, more accessible, and more bike-friendly – for everyone. Bicycle NSW’s advocacy influences critical policy changes, infrastructure improvements, and community engagement initiatives that benefit cyclists all across this beautiful state. We are…
Bicycle NSW is the leading voice for bicycle riders in NSW. Our small but highly effective team is dedicated to making our state safer, more accessible, and more bike-friendly – for everyone. Bicycle NSW’s advocacy influences critical policy changes, infrastructure improvements, and community engagement initiatives that benefit cyclists all across this beautiful state. We are…
Bicycle NSW’s election campaign focuses on 5 things the Australian Government can do to support a just transition to sustainable transport. A significant chunk of funding for transport and roads is allocated to the states by the Australian Government. Vehicle and fuel taxes and rebates are managed centrally, and imports are controlled at a national level.…