Bicycle NSW, like many organisations, is making changes to protect the health of our staff, Members and the wider community. COVID-19 Update The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) now prohibits non-essential gatherings of groups of 500 people or more, requires 14 day self isolation for anyone arriving from overseas, and recommends reconsidering non-essential overseas travel. …
Bicycle NSW is beginning a series of articles and graphics to explain road and cycleway principles that apply to bike riding. We encourage members, BUGs, Councils, road managers and anyone interested in bike riding to share our work. Principles: Designing Drainage for Bike Paths We begin with drainage. Cycleways, bike lanes, shared paths and road…
In April 2020, NSW will have a new rail trail open to explore and enjoy. After nearly 2 decades of hard work by the Riverina Highlands Rail Trails Inc. team, the 21km Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail will officially be opened on April 3, 2020 at 11:30am in Tumbarumba. What Is A Rail Trail? A…
Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends of Greg Prerau who died following a crash reported on Mona Vale Road in Pymble. Initial reports were that a man in his 60’s had crashed, and was taken to hospital with serious head injuries. Police are investigating the crash. Whilst the cause…
Bicycle NSW is pleased to share the results of our ongoing work with NSW Police in this internal education video. Members regularly tell us about incidents of close passing in the road environment. We have seen many photographs and videos highlighting the problems. Some riders have fitted cameras to their bikes and helmets to record…
In November 2019, we encouraged bike riders to #RideTheBush to support our struggling regional communities through the drought. Now, after a tough summer of fires and floods we’re calling for riders to again #RideTheBush. We have highlighted rides in some parts of NSW such as Mudgee/Gulgong, Wagga Wagga, Albury and the South Coast. Stay tuned…
As the lungs of Sydney’s West, the Western Sydney Parklands hosts 5,280 hectares of parks, bushland, farmland and walking and bike riding trails. Running 27km north to south through 3 council areas, there are over 60km of walking and riding paths to explore. Now, they’re calling for you to Get Back on Track and join them…
In spite of extensive advocacy and previous assurances, the construction of the Westconnex Rozelle Interchange will now involve an unsafe detour for bike riders. Rozelle Interchange Problem Bicycle NSW and the Inner West Bicycle Coalition have worked for many months to protect rider safety. This construction project impacts Lilyfield Road, the most heavily trafficked bike…
Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends of a 49-year-old man who died following a head on collision whilst riding his bike last night around 11:10 on Harold Street in Ingleburn. We also share our best wishes for the recovery of the 38-year-old man he was riding with, who has…
Bikes are required to be fitted with a bell or warning device, but when should you ring it? What Do The Bike Riders and Pedestrians Think? Discussion of bike bells can get heated, whether you ride a bike or walk. Common rider complaints include police fines for not having one fitted and bells startling pedestrians…