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2026 Autumn edition of Ride Leader Training

With a wave of intense humidity behind us, Autumn’s edition of Ride Leader training took place in comparatively beautiful conditions: blue skies, warm temperatures and a cooling breeze for those pedalling around Sydney’s Olympic Park. Once again, participants and volunteers gathered in the morning at the Park’s Educational Centre. This time to assess nine new

For Scott (pictured second from left), cycling is now part of a healthy and sociable routine

Bicycle NSW Member profile: Scott Field

Until recently, Scott could never have imagined saying the words “I love to ride my bicycle.” Scott had experienced years of physical injuries from various workplaces and, as a result, he had slowed down. Activity had become harder and movement had become optional. Gradually life had narrowed down to a familiar routine: evenings spent at

Commuting to work with Amy Nguyen

Amy Nguyen is a Community Lead in the shared office space that Bicycle NSW currently works out of in Sydney. At the start of the year Amy’s commuting habits shifted – a lot. Previously she was combining a twenty minute metro journey with a walk at either end. Now Amy is riding her newly purchased

Bicycle NSW Member profile: d’Arcy Lunn

Bicycle NSW is a Member-funded organisation. The individuals and groups at the heart of the Bicycle NSW community are how we are able to do our work. They are also why we do our work. It is for them that we continue to campaign for a better cycling environment across NSW. d’Arcy Lunn’s initiative, Teaspoons

Cycling together: A partnership with Ehime Prefecture

Bicycle NSW’s impact reaches beyond Australia Bicycle NSW exists to represent the interests of the NSW community. And yet, whilst work within our state will always remain the focus, we are part of the broader global conversation about cycling. There is an extensive list of talking points and objectives – from lowering speed limits and

Bicycle NSW Member Profile: Drew Weiss

Bicycle NSW is a Member-funded organisation. The individuals and groups at the heart of the Bicycle NSW community are how we are able to do our work. They are also why we do our work. It is for them that we continue to campaign for a better cycling environment across NSW. Drew Weiss has been

Spring Cycle 2025: Sydney’s most iconic ride

That’s a wrap on the 2025 edition of Spring Cycle! We are incredibly proud to have supported the organisation of this event, giving over 4000 riders the chance to enjoy a spectacular day exploring Sydney by bike. With all of the work that the Bicycle NSW team does, it was really rewarding to see so

Bicycle NSW Member rides on Coffs forest tracks

Bicycle NSW Member Profile: Yvonne Everett

Bicycle NSW is a Member-funded organisation. The individuals and groups at the heart of the Bicycle NSW community are how we are able to do our work. They are also why we do our work. It is for them that we continue to campaign for a better cycling environment across NSW. Yvonne Everett is actively

Bicycle NSW Bike Planner Sarah Bickford with Carolyn New and David Thomson of Bike North on the upgraded active transport link adjacent to the Warringah Freeway

Our influence and impact

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.

Sarah Bickford and Peter McLean from Bicycle NSW with an e-bike at Central Station

E-bikes are still on track in NSW!

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