On December 3, the United Nations International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) we wanted to celebrate a NSW group working in the adaptive cycling space. Freedom Solutions Australia is a leading provider and designer of customised and specialist equipment for people living with disability. Previously known as Technical Aid to the Disabled (TAD), Freedom…
Bicycle NSW’s impact reaches beyond Australia Bicycle NSW exists to represent the interests of the NSW community. And yet, whilst work within our state will always remain the focus, we are part of the broader global conversation about cycling. There is an extensive list of talking points and objectives – from lowering speed limits and…
Bicycle NSW is a Member-funded organisation. The individuals and groups at the heart of the Bicycle NSW community are how we are able to do our work. They are also why we do our work. It is for them that we continue to campaign for a better cycling environment across NSW. Drew Weiss has been…
Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean has a message for parents about to hit the shops with an e-bike at the top of the wishlist. “It is incredibly important that parents do the right thing and only purchase legal e-bikes,” says Peter. “This will help keep their children and the community safe, while enjoying all the…
It is 11 months since Bicycle NSW was finally able to share the detailed designs for the Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway northern access ramp. At the time, construction had just started. Now the ramp is ramping up to open this summer! Last week, the Bicycle NSW team was able to get up close for the…
Our latest Bicycle User Group (BUG) forum took place in October, creating a platform for some of the most passionate cycling advocates in NSW to share their ideas. One of the highlights of the forum was the opportunity to hear from Orange BUG. From running regular rides to local campaigns, Orange BUG is at the…
Will the new ramp shift the demographic? If you cycled across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Thursday 23rd October, you might have seen two members of the Bicycle NSW team. Sarah, our Bike Planner, and Ali, our digital content support, were at the bottom of the infamous Milsons Point steps, scribbling away on sheets of…
That’s a wrap on the 2025 edition of Spring Cycle! We are incredibly proud to have supported the organisation of this event, giving over 4000 riders the chance to enjoy a spectacular day exploring Sydney by bike. With all of the work that the Bicycle NSW team does, it was really rewarding to see so…
Bicycle NSW is a Member-funded organisation. The individuals and groups at the heart of the Bicycle NSW community are how we are able to do our work. They are also why we do our work. It is for them that we continue to campaign for a better cycling environment across NSW. Yvonne Everett is actively…
However, e-bike conversion kits have been derailed Following its proposal for a blanket ban in July, the NSW Government has announced that most e-bikes are still welcome on trains. Only DIY kits that convert regular bikes to e-bikes will be banned from Sydney Trains, NSW Trainlink and Metro services, starting from 1st November 2025. A very positive…