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Our blog articles cover a range of topics including infrastructure updates, community stories, new policy and research, safety campaigns, ride reports, upcoming events and much more.

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Alexandra Canal cycleway shelved…
… due to one short missing link It is very disappointing that Transport for NSW has decided not to proceed Read more
From car guy to #CouncillorForActiveTransport
In the run up to the 2024 Council Election, Bicycle NSW is reaching out to candidates to explain how they Read more
Bicycle NSW Uncovers Hidden Toll Rebate
Did you know that if you carry your bicycles on a roof rack then you might as well be driving Read more
Bicycle NSW 2024/25 Budget Review
Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean has dug into the detail of this year’s state budget to understand what is offered Read more
How the Central Coast's BUG began.... Two cycling commuters had a friendly conversation about bike riding on the NSW Central Read more
BOSCH SMART SYSTEM REVIEW
Hiya! I’m the accounts girl at Bicycle NSW and thanks to Bosch eBike Systems and Omafiets I was lucky enough Read more
Bike rider in hi-vis
Enhancing Bike Rider Visibility for Safer Roads Ensuring visibility on the road is crucial for cyclists of all ages and Read more
A creative way to prevent close passes!
Bicycle NSW continues to work hard to raise awareness of Minimum Passing Distance (MPD) legislation. Drivers must give bicycle riders at Read more
Bikes for freedom, independence and connection
EveryBODY eBikes is a very special bike shop that is dedicated to inclusive cycling.  The family-owned business is run by Read more
ILLAWARRA RAMBLERS VICTORIAN RAIL TRAIL ADVENTURE
E-Bikes made it possible to explore over 500 kms in ten rides Last month 25 Illawarra Ramblers took a sixteen Read more
ACTIVE TRAVEL WINS AT WILLOUGHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL
Bicycle NSW volunteer Nicolle Kuppens has found bike riding in Sydney a challenge after many years of everyday cycling in Read more
BUGS Improving Rider Safety
One of the most important goals for Bicycle NSW is to ‘create a better environment for all bicycle riders.’ In working towards Read more
MAKING LOCAL STREETS SAFE FOR BIKES
Protected cycleways that separate bike riders from both vehicles and pedestrians are gold standard facilities. Great examples of these cycleways Read more
Ride Leader Course a huge success!
A fantastic day of Ride Leader training was held on 28th April 2024 at the Sydney Olympic Park.  Nine candidates Read more
SHOALHAVEN BUG RIDE NERRIGA TO MORUYA
In early March Shoalhaven Bicycle User Group (SBUG) members completed an enjoyable multi-day ride combined and ending with a weekend Read more
The first stage of the Tour de Sydney: Looks like it was a fab day
Garry Robinson, founder of BikeTrail.blog, has extended an invitation to ride the Greater Sydney Bike Trail, a 230km loop around Read more
Australia’s best town centres
Recent decades have seen ‘the death of the town centre’ in many western countries. Many factors are at play. These Read more
Cycle Tourism in the South Coast Set to Explode
The Southern Highlands, the Illawarra and the South Coast have all noted increased activity for bike lovers over the summer Read more
Are e-bikes really so expensive?
Not compared to car ownership! At Bicycle NSW, we regularly hear that people are put off buying an e-bike by Read more
Should we ban e-bikes in apartments?
Stories of spectacular fires caused by lithium-ion batteries have sparked fears about the safety of these batteries and the gadgets Read more
Do great places need parking?
Not according to urban planning experts! Australian cities have an abundance of affordable, subsidised and often free homes – but Read more

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