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E-bike Safety Tips

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

Fight For What You Love

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 Bike Rider Resources

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

Celebrating 1 Year of the Tumbarumba To Rosewood Rail Trail

The first anniversary of Tumbarumba to Rosewood is just around the corner, and we’re excited. Since opening, thousands of people have used the rail trail and the local economy is booming as a result. NSW Rail Trail Forum  To celebrate, there will be a forum on Friday, 9 April at the Tumbarumba Bowling Club to

Budget Questions For Bike Riders 2020-21

Bike riders want to know where funding will be allocated to make their journeys better. Budget Estimates On Thursday, 25 February hundreds of detailed questions were asked during Budget Estimates, and provided on notice, covering many of the issues that are important to you.  It’s not every day we’d recommend reading the transcript from NSW

Lake Macquarie To Double Their Cycling Infrastructure

Lake Macquarie Council have released their draft Walking, Cycling and Better Streets Strategy which outlines their process to achieve safer and more convenient streets for all road users. Current Bike Network Currently the council has 105km of traffic separate cycling infrastructure and seeks to increase this to 254km as part of their Principle Bike Network

COVID-19 Update For Bike Riders

The COVID-19 vaccine roll out has begun across NSW, however it’s still too soon to ease basic safety measures. Current Health Restrictions  Since the COVID-19 outbreak over the Christmas period, the NSW Government has slowly started to roll back restrictions.  Currently, all community sporting activities are allowed.  A COVID-19 Safety Plan is needed for any

Celebrating Happiness On A Bike During March

International Day of Happiness is coming up on March 20 and this year we’re celebrating for all of March! We love bike riding for so many reasons and we’d love to hear why you love riding too! Whether it’s the enjoyment of being out in the fresh air, the thrill on going downhill, spending time

Cycling In The Glenbrook Tunnel

Cycling in the Glenbrook Tunnel might be one step closer after the NSW Government and local council announced funding last week. About the Glenbrook Tunnel The 660 metre tunnel was constructed in 1891 to bypass the Lapstone Zig Zag and make it easier for trains to reach the Blue Mountains. It was closed in 1913,