Recommendations and next steps As reported in the recent article Pushing back: E-bike ban on NSW trains, Bicycle NSW was alerted to a quiet proposal to implement a blanket ban e-bikes and other electric mobility devices from public transport a few weeks ago. CEO Peter McLean swiftly relayed our Members’ concerns to the Transport Minister,…
Tracking the rise of cycling in Sydney
Trips grow 7% in a year as more people discover the best way to get around town Bicycle NSW was very excited to join the celebrations for the opening of the Oxford Street West Cycleway in August 2025. City of Sydney has delivered a safe place to ride for the hundreds of bike riders who…
Bicycle NSW responds to e-mobility recommendations
Bicycle NSW welcomes the findings of the Parliamentary Inquiry into the use of e-scooters, e-bikes and related mobility options. The comprehensive 184-page report from the Transport Portfolio Committee can be found here. Or read on for our much briefer analysis! The Inquiry has addressed many concerns about e-mobility. It recognises that the current problems around…
Bike hire in Sydney
Discovering Sydney on two wheels Cycling is one of the best ways to explore a large city like Sydney. You can enjoy some exercise, independent from public transport timetables and the dramas of finding a parking spot, whilst creating an experience that is unique to you. The city’s rapidly improving network of cycling infrastructure will…
The rise of e-bikes
In NSW, e-bikes are continuing to increase in popularity. E-bikes (short for electric bicycles) are bikes that have an inbuilt electric motor providing assistance to the rider in addition to the pedals. Under the Australian Vehicle Standards, e-bikes can be ridden on the road if the motor does not provide more than 250 watts of…
Feeding Change For Bike Riders
Bicycle NSW has advocated openly, and behind the scenes, for safety improvements for food delivery riders. Their issues reflect our Members every day concerns. Unsafe Conditions All bike riders need safer infrastructure that reduces contact with motor vehicles and the risk of injuries. But these workers are more likely to be riding at night, in…
Redfern bike rider fatality
Bicycle NSW wishes to convey its condolences to the family and friends a male rider who was killed this evening when he was hit by a truck driver in Redfern at around 6:40pm on Monday (23/11/2020). Emergency services were called to Chalmers Street and Cleveland Street, Surry Hills to find a food delivery rider had…
Our campaigns
Make a donation to support our advocacy! Changing Gears advocacy plan Supporting e-mobility Active travel to school Build a better Oxford Street Safe speed limits Bollard busting Federal election 2025 Minimum Passing Distance NSW council elections 2024 Rail trails Unboxing bikes on trains NSW state election 2023 Food delivery riders Footpath riding Heavy vehicles Bike…
Big Country, Wider Car Lanes?
As the sixth largest country, Australia has a lot of space. Unfortunately, this also means road engineering guidelines cater for wider cars and not people walking or riding bikes. Compared to the rest of the world, Australian roads are planned around a wider car at 1.9 metres such as a Holden Commodore. For Europe and…
Australia Day 2020
This Australia Day 2020, Bicycle NSW thanks everyone who has risen to the challenges posed by droughts, fires, smoke, storms and heat. The Australia Day weekend in NSW is a time for a break, extra rides, or to hit the road and return home ready to get back to school. This year across the state…