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One of Bicycle NSW's three policy pillars is Safe Home

Safe riding is essential for all cyclists to ensure their safety and the safety of others on the road. Bicycle NSW provides valuable resources and guidelines to help cyclists ride safely. Key tips include wearing a properly fitted helmet, using bike lanes where available, and following road rules such as stopping at red lights and giving hand signals when turning. It's also important to plan your route, use lights and reflective clothing in low light conditions, and regularly maintain your bike.

Stay informed and ride safely!

(Note March 2025: the introduction to this new topic page is still being finalised. In the meantime, dive into the articles and blog posts about Safe Riding)

Advice on Different Riding Environments

Also campaigning on Heavy vehicles.

A Meter Matters

Safety on Spokes

Don't forget to head to our resources on NSW Road Rules for Bicycles to brush up your knowledge on the law.

Archive of articles about our campaigns for safety over the years. add link

Helping You Make it Home Safely

Support For Safer Road Rules

Alex Greenwich MP, Member for Sydney, has written to the government to support our calls...

Fact Check: Bike Rider Registration and Licensing

A favourite catch-cry of the anti-bike lobby is that bicycle riders don’t deserve to be...

Safer Roundabouts For Bike Riders

Roundabouts in NSW present hazards to bike riders, but it would be simple to make...

Bike Riding When It’s Flooding

We’re in for a wet summer but with a few safety precautions, you can still...

Stopping Distances For Cars, Motorbikes and Bikes

When we think about travelling on a motorbike or bicycle we usually focus on the...
Approaching a roundabout

Indication Of Intent And Sudden Change

On the road we indicate intent, and depend on cooperation to change lane, turn and...

Look Back For Bikes

Any rider who has ridden on the road knows the danger posed by the opening...

What Makes Heavy Vehicles Safer?

Heavy vehicles transport goods, people and equipment, but operating them can present challenges when it...

How Can Riders Help With Safe Passing?

NSW drivers have been required since 2018 to provide 1m/1.5m space when passing a bike...