Hiya! 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…
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…
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…
Protected cycleways that separate bike riders from both vehicles and pedestrians are gold standard facilities. Great examples of these cycleways have been built over the last 15 years in NSW. Many local governments are planning more projects. They are the best solution for busy roads with fast traffic. But it is very difficult to make…
A fantastic day of Ride Leader training was held on 28th April at the Sydney Olympic Park. Nine candidates were put forward for training and these candidates were supported by 30 volunteers from Bicycle User Groups who delivered and coordinated the training exercises with great enthusiasm. Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean welcome participants with Master…
In early March Shoalhaven Bicycle User Group (SBUG) members completed an enjoyable multi-day ride combined and ending with a weekend at Moruya. From Shoalhaven River to Affinity and Beyond! The idea for this trip “came from the challenge to ride a series of continuous days from the mountain plateau of the Shoalhaven River to the…
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