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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…

Riders stop in the Inner West on Ride to Work Day 2022

Ride to Work Day 2025 is coming up!

Will you saddle up for the commute on Wednesday 15 October? National Ride To Work Day is Australia’s biggest celebration of commuter riding. It’s an opportunity to encourage new riders to try riding to work and celebrate those who already commute by bike. This year Bicycle NSW is celebrating with a breakfast in Pyrmont. Come…

Cyclist waits at an intersection next to a bicycle path

Incorrect fine: Not riding in a bicycle lane

Have you been incorrectly fined for not riding in a bicycle lane? Some Members and friends of Bicycle NSW got in touch after they were fined for ‘not riding in bicycle lane’. “We naturally looked into this issue,” said Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean. “After speaking with the riders, we were able to help get…

Bicycle NSW team members on Castlereagh Street

Bicycle NSW achievements for 2025

Make your donation go further this End of Financial Year Once again, we have been busy. Our small team continues to work tirelessly to make NSW better for bicycle riding. Meeting with governments, organising community campaigns, writing detailed submissions, keeping track of major infrastructure projects – the work of Bicycle NSW never stops. It is…

Bike Leichhardt riders in club jerseys

Discovering Murrumbateman: a bike rider’s paradise

Nestled in the heart of rural NSW, just north of Canberra, Murrumbateman is a hidden gem waiting to be uncovered by cyclists. Located 3 hours from Sydney, this charming town has it all – outdoor adventure, picturesque landscapes, culinary delights and a warm community eager to welcome visitors. Fifteen members of the Bike Leichhardt Touring…

Johnson’s Ladies’ Walking Machine

Women’s journey to freedom on two wheels

Celebrate Mother’s Day by exploring how bicycles have empowered women throughout history The bicycle has long been more than just a mode of transportation – it has been a symbol of freedom, empowerment, and social change for women across the world. From the late 19th century to today, bicycles have played a crucial role in…

Bicycle NSW Local Council Memberships

An invitation to join Bicycle NSW as a NSW Council Member Local Governments are the biggest asset managers of active transport infrastructure. They also care for the non-tangible assets of movement and place which create better spaces to live, work, play and visit. The team at Bicycle NSW has significant experience in local government, transport…