Last month, a group of volunteer bike riders celebrated finishing their task of riding and mapping out the Central West Cycle (CWC) Trail. The 400km CWCT makes its way through the rolling landscape of woodlands and wheatlands of the Central West of NSW, the land of the indigenous Wiradjuri nation. Cornerstones of the trail include…
School holidays are almost here! With the COVID-19 pandemic limiting travel options this year, we’ve got 5 ideas to entertain your kids with a bike. 1. Go for a ride Bike riding can be a great way to get some fresh air and help the kids expel some energy. With many communities struggling right now,…
Next Monday (June 29) the future of bike riding in Wollongong will be voted on by the local council. COVID-19 Pandemic has created an unprecedented time and there have been calls across the state for more infrastructure and support for bike riding. Firstly, as a way to exercise when many gyms and sporting activities were…
Over the long weekend, it was as if a mass evacuation order had been given for Sydney. Excitingly, many of these people fleeing the confines of Sydney were heading out to see what NSW had to offer for bike riders. Our #RideTheBush campaign encouraged riders to support regional NSW through drought, then bushfires. Now, we…
Since May 18, Parramatta Park has created a section solely for pedestrians and bike riders. Named “The People’s Loop”, it’s aimed at providing a space where COVID-19 physical distancing restrictions can be followed without also having to watch out for motor vehicles. This project has been in discussion since 2015 as numbers within the park…
As the lungs of Sydney’s West, the Western Sydney Parklands hosts 5,280 hectares of parks, bushland, farmland and walking and bike riding trails. Running 27km north to south through 3 council areas, there are over 60km of walking and riding paths to explore. Now, they’re calling for you to Get Back on Track and join them…
After a catastrophic summer of fire, and now floods, many communities are struggling to survive and rebuild. Our affiliated Bicycle User Group on the South Coast, EuroBUG, has been hit hard by the fires, but is now encouraging people to return to the area. “State Forests and National Parks are closed. Many roads still have…
On the banks of the Murray River, Albury has beautiful natural scenery and a lively town centre for everyone to enjoy. You can easily “state jump” between NSW and Victoria in Albury, as the river divides the two states. Wodonga, on the other side of the river also offers many places to see and explore.…
As NSW’s largest inland city, Wagga Wagga has heaps of things to explore by bike! From a ride around Lake Albert to exploring the banks of the Murrumbidgee River or the local art gallery and prestigious Margaret Carnegie Print Collection, there is lots of to do in Wagga Wagga. Wagga Wagga is known as the…
Idyllic views, outstanding vineyards and historical buildings – the Mudgee region has lots to offer this holiday season! Settlement began in mid 19th century and many of the historical buildings are still standing for you to explore. During the gold rush, the region’s population skyrocketed cementing the area as a regional hotspot. Over summer, we’re…