Did you know that if you carry your bicycles on a roof rack then you might as well be driving a truck? This is because your vehicle dimensions then exceed a standard car. And you’re almost certainly going to be classed as a heavy vehicle when you pass through one of Sydney’s tolling points. In…
Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean has dug into the detail of this year’s state budget to understand what is offered for bike riding. And the answer is…. not very much! “The NSW Budget for 2024/25 was handed down on 18th June with a key focus on affordable housing targeted to victims of domestic violence and…
How CCBUG Began…. Two cycling commuters had a friendly conversation about cycling on the NSW Central Coast on a Hornsby train platform in late 2012. Soon after, a handful of Central Coast cyclists got together over coffee to talk about the issues for bicycle users in the region. Following a series of informal gatherings the Central…
Heya! I’m the accounts girl at Bicycle NSW and thanks to Bosch eBike Systems and Omafiets I was lucky enough to road test a Riese and Muller Tinker 2 eBike with the Bosch Smart System. eBikes just continue to get better and better! One of the key things driving this is the development of smart technologies…
Bicycle NSW continues to work hard to raise awareness of Minimum Passing Distance (MPD) legislation. Drivers must give bicycle riders at least one metre space in 60 km/h or under zones and 1.5 metres when the speed limit is above 60km/h. But we know this isn’t routinely happening. We advocate for much more enforcement and there…
Immerse yourself in the landscapes and communities Nothing like the bicycle symbolises freedom and humanity! This amazing two-wheeler means of transportation gifts us with the ability to live sustainably, to explore, to reach unthinkable places. Small group bicycling tours are a good way to experience all of these benefits and a destination intimately. Riding a…
EveryBODY eBikes is a very special bike shop that is dedicated to inclusive cycling. The family-owned business is run by Andrea and Richard Herklots. They are based in Lutwyche, Brisbane, but the EveryBODY eBikes team regularly tours Australia with its range of e-bikes and trikes that can be customised for people with diverse mobility needs.
E-Bikes made it possible to explore over 500 kms in ten rides Last month 25 Illawarra Ramblers took a sixteen day trip through Victoria’s rail trails. Electric bikes were a popular choice as the pedal assist allowed riders to take on much longer and, more interesting rides. Ride leaders are a crucial part of any…
Bicycle NSW volunteer Nicolle Kuppens has found bike riding in Sydney a challenge after many years of everyday cycling in the Netherlands. In particular, she is disappointed that it is so difficult for her children to ride to school. So Nicolle was delighted to learn that her local council, Willoughby on Sydney’s lower north shore,…
One of the most important goals for Bicycle NSW is to ‘create a better environment for all bicycle riders.’ In working towards this objective, rider safety on the roads has been a key focus for our team over many years. Minimum Passing Distance (MPD) legislation was introduced in NSW in 2018 after a long advocacy campaign by Bicycle…