Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends a male rider who died after he fell from his bike and was hit by a car around 7am on Saturday 17 April. A group of men were riding in a group along Quakers Road when a 55-year-old male rider fell from his…
A brand new mountain bike network might be on the way for Lithgow, if their draft strategy is approved. Lithgow City Council has its sights on developing the network as a way to economic benefits of tourism within the region. About Hassans Walls The strategy puts the 780-hectare Hassans Walls Reserve as the centre location…
Adamstown and Murrays Beach, in the central coast, will soon be connected via a 27km shared path, thanks to the work of Lake Macquarie Council. About The Project The council has started construction of the 1.6km of a 3m-wide shared pathway from Awabakal Avenue at Blacksmiths to Hilda Street at Belmont South. This crucial connection…
Over 20,000 people have visited the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail since it opened in April 2020, and the whole region is thriving. Tourists have flocked to the area to soak up the lovely scenery, with many staying multiple nights and spending money in the local stores. To really highlight the economic benefits of the…
Regular exercise can lower your risk of heart disease, a fact many Australia’s don’t know. In a recent Heart Foundation survey, 65% of people knew this information but concerningly two thirds said they do not meet Australian physical activity guidelines (30 minutes of moderate physical activity five or more days a week). Single Leading Cause…
The NSW Government is preparing a new road safety strategy, and we want to ensure your needs are included. Total Road Fatality The 2012-2021 Road Safety Plan for NSW set a “..State Priority Target to reduce road fatalities by 30% by 2021 (from 2008–10 levels).” So how did it perform? The total average fatality rate…
Team Bicycle NSW has been pedalling hard for all bike riders, so whether it’s resources or road safety, we think there’s something for everyone. Advocacy Guide Kirra Zhigunov our Graphic Designer, and Kim Lavender our Communications Manager have been hard at work updating Ray’s Corner – our Engineering for Bicycles page to make this advocacy…
E-bikes enable people to carry heavy loads, travel further and tackle steep hills, but they require some extra care and maintenance. Recent E-bike Accidents Last Friday seven people escaped a serious fire in a terrace home which fire authorities determined was started by an electrical bicycle charger left charging overnight. It took six fire trucks…
Bike riders we need you to speak up and have your say whenever bike infrastructure is built that helps you. Hint – all bike infrastructure helps reduce road and transport congestion, carbon pollution, health costs and saves the public purse – it all helps. Opportunities To Share Your Thoughts We share opportunities to ‘have your…
Transport for NSW has shared a range of new resources and policies which, if followed, will make NSW better for all bicycle riders. Ensuring People Comply We understand if another announcement of policies and plans inspires more cynicism than trust. But we think they can be made to work for you. In our submissions and…