Representatives of Bicycle NSW, the Amy Gillett Foundation, the Motorbike Council of NSW and BIKEast joined with Sydney Buses staff at Randwick Bus Depot to share safety messages Saturday, December 15. The absence of separated bike infrastructure in most of NSW, means riders sticking to the left end up cycling in bus lanes and often…
Rat Pack Cycling Club started with a group of time poor parents, and caters to adult riders wanting to share a laugh and work up a sweat without committing to a gran fondo every weekend. It’s their focus on family that sets them apart. They regularly hold post ride BBQ’s for the families of their…
The NSW Government has drafted a transport plan designed to address mobility needs as people age as part of the Future Transport 2056 framework. Bicycle NSW is pleased to see government planning for more inclusive transport and has made a submission calling for safe, separated infrastructure of a quality that makes bike riding accessible for…
After giving up work, David’s friend offered him a spare bike and the riding adventures began. “Six months later, I went and bought my own bike, which I’m still riding on today,” David told us. He joined his local group, and rides with them two days a week throughout the Albury area. “There are…
Teaching a child how to ride can be life changing and open up a lot of doors for them. Remember, children learn by example so they may need you to show them how to do things first. Read our steps below on how to teach them, or download an information sheet. 1.The Bike Our bike…
Police ask families to discuss driving with older relatives, but travelling by car may be endangering older drivers and undermining their health and independence. NSW findings show that drivers over 70 are over-represented in the numbers of people seriously hurt or killed on the road. There is evidence that older drivers are more likely to…
Bicycle NSW Board member and former Vice President Alan Coutts will retire at the 2018 Annual General Meeting at the completion of his term. Bicycle NSW thanks him for his distinguished service over the past three years. Bicycle NSW President, Jon Leighton, RMS, Stephen Head, Former Minister Duncan Gay, Bicycle NSW Vice-President, Alan Coutts and…
On her 50th Birthday, Cheryl was fitter than she had even been in her life thanks to bike riding. Like many of us, Cheryl rode her bike as a child and stopped when her knees hit the handlebars. At 48, she saw and responded to an ad in the local paper calling for riders of…
Congratulations on deciding to get the child in your life riding. Choosing the right bike can be daunting. How do you strike the right balance between safety and fun? Read our tips to buying a child’s first bike, or download an information sheet. 1. Bike Style Choosing the style of a child’s first bike depends on…
Bicycle NSW is making it easier for everyone to understand the road rules that apply to bike riding with a visual Bicycle Laws Handy Reference pocket guide. Most people start riding bikes long before they are old enough to get a driving licence. Some rules are easy to work out, others have changed…