We know tonight’s lifting of lockdown rules, and next week’s allowances for outdoor gatherings in parts of NSW have left you with questions. Understandably, members are already asking us when group rides can resume. Does the reduction in restrictions in some Local Government Areas (LGAs) in rural and regional NSW mean that group rides are…
For some parts of NSW, lockdown rules will lift on Friday the 10th of September. Restrictions are easing for parts of NSW Due to the currently low number of COVID-19 cases, some Local Government Areas (LGAs) in rural and regional NSW will come out of lockdown tomorrow, but many others will not. A full list…
This week is Women’s Health Week and this year’s theme is movement. Across NSW bike riding is one way women and girls can stay active and travel to work, education, the shops and appointments in a COVID-safe way. Juggling home-schooling, work, and all the current restrictions, can make it hard for some women to squeeze…
After years of declining bike riding participation numbers, 2021 has proven to be a year of change with an increase of 9% across Australia. About The Survey The Cycling Participation Survey is a bi-annual report that shows cycling trends across Australia. In 2021, they added walking into the survey in order to gather more…
Blue Mountains City Council Mayor, Mark Greenhill, has recently taken up cycling after a health scare. Here at Bicycle NSW we know all about the benefits of riding, but we wanted to touch base with Mark for his perspective. “At the end of the black summer fires, I noticed I was getting a bit breathless…
Today’s announcement provided more time to exercise for people living in the LGA’s of concern. We are still awaiting amendments to the regulatory framework to reflect the changes, but the Premier has announced that from tomorrow, 3 September, people from the LGA’s of concern will no longer be limited to one hour of exercise per…
The City of Sydney has released the results from their 2021 active transport survey with some exciting results for bike riders. New Infrastructure Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, the City of Sydney has opened a number of pop-up cycleways along with a new two-way cycleway along Saunders and Miller Streets in Pyrmont, completing a safe bike…
Bayside Council has recently opened new bike lanes connecting Rocky Point Road in Sans Souci to Dolls Point Beach. This comes just one year after elected councillors decided to reject excellent plans by council staff, and Transport for NSW funding for a pop-up cycleway in the same area. New Sans Souci Cycleway. Photo Credit: Bayside…
How’s Dad doing? Does he need cheering up or some extra motivation? For Dads who are used to the gym, playing sports, or heading out for a ride with friends, COVID-19 restrictions can be lonely. Whilst riding alone or with one friend has been allowed, your Dad has probably ridden all the streets he can…
With COVID-19 numbers growing, the measures have changed again so we have an update and a challenge for riders. Lockdown Extension for Rural and Regional NSW For riders living outside Greater Sydney, the lockdown measures have been extended until Friday 10 September. In communities where case numbers are low, or cases have not been confirmed,…