Bicycle NSW is excited to announce we’re launching our Safety on Spokes campaign next week. 2 Months of Safety On Spokes This campaign will run over a 2 months covering a range of bike related safety topics from safe passing to the door zone to breaking down the current NSW bike laws. Week 1 –…
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…
Bicycle NSW greatly benefitted from the engineering expertise of the late Ray Rice OAM. Ray was our CEO from 2015-16 and an invaluable Advocacy Consultant between 2017 and 2020.
Policy Framework Our mission at Bicycle NSW is to create a better environment for all bicycle riders. We are guided by three policy themes. 1. Build it for everyone We call on government to build cycling infrastructure that meets everybody’s needs. Our vision includes: • An 8 year old child riding independently to school…
Shared paths Shared paths are for pedestrian, bike rider, skateboard, scooter etc. use. The idea is to share the space equally and provide mutual respect to others using the path. On a shared path bike riders are advised to: Keep left, unless overtaking (similar to road use) When overtaking try and provide one metre of…
When riding a bike on roads and public paths in New South Wales, you must adhere to specific road rules to ensure safety and harmony on the roads. These rules apply regardless of the type of bike you are riding, including permitted e-bikes. Cyclists are required to wear an approved helmet, use bike lanes where…
Bicycle NSW is proud to support and advocate for bicycle riding on NSW footpaths. Update July 2018 NSW Government announced that the footpath riding age would increase to 15. This is fantastic news for children. This will encourage them to continue to cycle. However it now means NSW differs from most other states in Australia…
Bicycle NSW is a member-based association established as a not-for-profit community organisation in 1976. Our Members receive global, comprehensive (personal accident and public liability) rider insurance and a range of other benefits as well as advocacy and legal support. Bicycle NSW is governed through a Member-elected volunteer Board. Bicycle NSW is affiliated with more…