For riders who live in or travel through Rozelle in Sydney’s Inner West, there are more changes to come. One of the challenges we have faced is the complexity of the Westconnex Rozelle Interchange Project and its impacts. Changes are being made to the detours for riders, but there is some good news. Thanks to…
This week we received a copy of the budget submission prepared by Rail Trails for NSW. Bicycle NSW supports the efforts to transform disused railway tracks into rail trails, because it enables more people to ride, walk and access areas with prams, mobility scooters and wheelchairs. Rail trails also preserve transport corridors for the future,…
Nearly 12 months ago, Tamworth Regional Council announced they’d secured $3.284 million in State Government cycle path funding. So, how have they spent the money over the last year? Completed Work In Tamworth Warral Road – $39,000 – To divert cyclists away from traffic when crossing the Stewart Avenue bridge – 30 metres in length…
Last Friday was a big day for bike riders across NSW with two big events happening. These events saw us deliver on our safe home policy pillar to make riding better across the state. Bicycle NSW safety campaign on SUEZ trucks. SUEZ Safety Campaign In the morning Bicycle NSW CEO, Alistair Ferguson, Communications Manager, Kim…
Mountain bike riders are hearing the calls of the Dungog Common and are showing up in droves. Located in the Upper Hunter, Dungog, a town of just 2,000 people, has been hard at work for many years transforming their town into a bike rider’s paradise. On the western edge of town sits the Dungog Common,…
As one of Sydney’s most precious resources, green spaces are a vital part of our future for exercise, relaxation, rest and community building. In recent times with COVID-19 restrictions putting a halt to gyms and normal sporting activities, our local parks became an even more important part of our day to day lives. 45 per…
COVID-19 restrictions have eased in NSW but with hotspots popping up, Bicycle NSW has a few tips for group riders (whether they are riding with a ‘Bicycle User Group’ or just a social, casual group). Current Public Health Order Currently in NSW the Public Health (COVID-19 Restrictions on Gathering and Movement) Order (No 4) 2020…
Bicycle NSW takes the safety of all bike riders seriously, and lessons learned in Newcastle and central Sydney need to be applied to light rail in Parramatta. You’ve seen in our content ‘how we roll’. We invest in attending meetings, making submissions, developing resources and campaigning to improve infrastructure and safety standards. We ask for…
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we are all being asked to make changes to reduce transmission. The Transport Minister has urged people to avoid using public transport. For many this is impossible, but if more people ride bikes and walk, this helps free up space and reduces infection risk for those who need to use…
Over $270,000 was raised last week for Autism Spectrum Australia through their Ride for autism event. Riders of all ages and fitness levels were called to the challenge to pedal towards a world where no-one on the autism spectrum is left behind. This year Chey joined the challenge as a small way of giving back…