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Mitchell Price, Ario (left) with Peter Mclean, CEO, Bicycle NSW (Photos: Courtesy Ario)

Revolutionizing Cycling: Bicycle NSW Partners with ARIO

Bicycle NSW, the peak advocacy body for bike riders in New South Wales, has been a driving force in promoting cycling and improving infrastructure across the state since 1976. Their recent partnership with ARIO is a significant step forward in their mission to create a better environment for all bicycle riders. This collaboration brings a host of benefits to

Pennyfarthing bicycle riders going across the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Bicycle NSW Spring Cycle: A Comprehensive Guide

Spring Cycle is back for 2025 Save the date Sunday, 12 October in your diaries! The Bicycle NSW Spring Cycle is one of the most anticipated cycling events in New South Wales, attracting thousands of participants each year. This event not only promotes cycling as a healthy and sustainable mode of transportation but also serves

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Join Bicycle NSW This Valentine’s Day – And Save Big!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and this year, Bicycle NSW is offering a fantastic 25% discount on memberships! There’s no better time to join the cycling community and embark on a journey towards better health, stronger relationships, and a greener environment. In this article, we’ll delve into why you should seize this opportunity,

Dog sitting in the cargo bike basket

Bike Marrickville’s Famous Chocolate and Fine Food Ride

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.

A town centre under the expressway

Bangkok is Better Than Expected for Bikes!

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.

Photo of Francis O’Neil was Head of Advocacy at Bicycle NSW from 2022 until 2024.

Tribute to Francis the Bicycle Advocate

Francis O’Neill was Head of Advocacy at Bicycle NSW from 2022 until 2024.  Our staff and board were devastated learn of Francis’s sudden death on 10th January 2025. Francis suffered a severe stroke and died shortly afterwards at Royal Prince Alfred, surrounded by family and friends. He was only 55. At his funeral in a

Delivery riders waiting for the next job on a busy and narrow footpath

Recommendations From a Food Delivery Rider…

… who is also an urban planning graduate! Food delivery riders work in tough conditions in NSW.  Like all bike riders, they are faced with disconnected bike infrastructure which often provides no option but to mix with traffic.  The dangers are increased by the need to work at night, in poor weather conditions and under

The New Manual for Designing Roads and Streets

For 70 years, planners and engineers have prioritised the movement and storage of private vehicles when designing our roads and streets. Car-dominated streets are so normal that most people in the community can’t imagine things being any other way. But roads and streets are for everyone! And to help designers, planners, state government and local

The McLean family iding bikes

Holiday Vibes Boost Active Travel

We seem to do much more walking and bicycle riding when we’re away from the daily grind.   Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean digs in to the reason why holidays are an excellent time to get on your bike – and how you can keep up holiday routines long after the sand and salt have washed away.

An aerial view of the connection to the existing cycleway.

Final Designs for the Harbour Bridge Ramp

And its underway! Commuters who ride across the Sydney Harbour Bridge will have noticed the two large construction compounds at Milsons Point. These are, of course, for the Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway northern access ramp.  After 4 decades of advocacy, the delivery of this key missing link in the city’s cycling network is getting closer!