Highlights from an inspiring week in Gdansk Velo-city is the European Cyclists Federation’s annual flagship conference. Hosted by a different city each year, the event brings together hundreds of people who believe the bicycle plays a key role in solving many (or most!) of our urban and societal problems. The 2025 edition was held in…
The very active Bike Leichhardt Touring Group has just completed a 6-day tour of the Northern Rivers for the second time in two years. To encourage more Bicycle NSW friends and Members to make the trip north, Ride Leader Tim Coen has shared his notes about the scenic rides the group did on and around…
At Bicycle NSW, our work benefits from listening to all our Members’ experiences – from those that have supported advocacy efforts for multiple decades, to those who have only recently begun to cycle. And fresh perspectives are always helpful. In this piece we hear from Ali Macleod, a passionate cyclist who is new to Sydney.…
In our latest blog post we have a guest entry from Scott Shirbin, who has recently returned to Sydney after several years overseas. His work with institutions, communities and movements navigating transition ‘moves between systems thinking, public design, and storytelling’. Inspired by a formative period in Mexico, Scott shares his vision for a Sydney with…
Join us at the Spring Cycle on Sunday 12th October The excitement is palpable! Join thousands of riders for a celebration of cycling that starts in North Sydney and continues across the Sydney Harbour Bridge main deck and on to the festival-style atmosphere at the finish-line. The Spring Cycle provides a unique opportunity to travel…
Planting the seeds to transform a suburb Bicycle NSW Member Rebecca Fernandez O’Shea moved back to Australia last spring after almost 10 years in Amsterdam. Whilst happy to be home, she is mourning the people-friendly transport approach of the Netherlands. In this great article, Rebecca explains how joining a new ‘bike bus’ has fired up her…
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…
Sydney is getting better for bike riding every year With about 1500km of cycleways and recreational trails, there are a lot of options for getting around on two wheels. Whether you’re going to work, getting to school or the shops, gliding past traffic on the way to the beach, or enjoying some exercise, bike is…
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.…
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.…