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Pennyfarthing bicycle riders going across the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Bicycle NSW Spring Cycle: A Comprehensive Guide

Spring Cycle is back for 2025 Save the date Sunday, 12 October in your diaries! The Bicycle NSW Spring Cycle is one of the most anticipated cycling events in New South Wales, attracting thousands of participants each year. This event not only promotes cycling as a healthy and sustainable mode of transportation but also serves

Dog sitting in the cargo bike basket

Bike Marrickville’s Famous Chocolate and Fine Food Ride

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.

A town centre under the expressway

Bangkok is Better Than Expected for Bikes!

Would you cycle in Bangkok? Bangkok pulsates with energy and attracts millions of visitors every year. There are historic temples, bustling markets, vibrant street food on every corner, hip bars and glossy shopping malls. However, the city is notorious for its intense traffic congestion, elevated highways and hectic streets dominated by a sea of motorbikes.

Current NCM members at a recent event

Unleashing the Newcastle Cycleways Movement

Advocacy by Bicycle User Groups is incredibly important to getting good outcomes for bike riders. BUG members have deep local knowledge of issues and opportunities in their areas. Their dedication to improving NSW for bike riding multiplies the efforts of Bicycle NSW many times over. Without their help, there is no way our tiny team

An aerial view of the connection to the existing cycleway.

What Should You Pack for a Cycling holiday to Europe?

Europe is an exciting continent for a cycling adventure, filled with breathtaking landscapes, diverse cultures, and unforgettable experiences. To ensure you enjoy every moment of your outdoorsy holiday, packing the right gear and essentials is crucial. In this article, we share some of the key items to pack to ensure that you’re fully prepared for

Sydney to Gong ride participants crossing the finish line

Sydney To Gong

Sydney To Gong The Sydney to Gong Ride is one of NSW’s most iconic cycling events. Since its creation in 1980, the Gong has gained popularity and importance, appealing to thousands of attendees each year. MS Australia is the event organiser who seeks to raise funds and awareness for MS (MS), a chronic disease that

person on mountain bike trail riding a mountain bike

Mountain Bike Trails Near Me

Mountain Bike Trails Near Me Mountain biking provides a thrilling combination of adventure, physical challenge, and the opportunity to be close to nature. Googling ‘mountain bike trails near me’ reveals that Sydney, with its remarkable natural landscapes is a real haven for mountain biking enthusiasts. From the rugged bushland bike trails to the coastal tracks

Garry Robinson and his wife Fran with rental bike

Bicycle Track Sydney

Bicycle Track Sydney If you’re looking for the best bicycle track Sydney has to offer, you’ll be spoilt for choice with the wide range of options out there. From family-friendly rides to more challenging long-distance tracks, there’s a path for every type of rider, regardless of skill level or preference. These tracks are ideal for

Reflections from Melbourne’s Bike Paths: Part Two

The Bicycle NSW tour of some of Melbourne’s best bike paths provided far too many insights for one article. This is the second instalment of reflections on how our southern neighbours are developing a safe and cohesive network. For Part One, head here. Melbourne has some impressive protected roundabouts Moray Street in South Melbourne has

A very Melbourne intersection

Reflections from Melbourne’s Bike Paths: Part One

Bicycle NSW recently visited Melbourne for a long weekend and cycled far and wide across the city. It was fascinating to experience first-hand the different approaches to developing a bike network south of the border. A very Melbourne intersection where the Napier Street route crosses busy Queens Parade in Fitzroy North (Bicycle NSW)  The Capital