On Sat 23/2/19 at around 6.20am a male and female were hit whilst riding bicycles north along Nelson Bay Road approximately 1km south of the intersection with Salamander Way. The riders allege they were struck from behind by a ute travelling northbound and knocked off their bikes. The driver did not stop. The riders were…
A man riding a bike on the Federal Highway near Sutton, near the NSW border with Canberra, was fatally hit by a pantech truck this morning. Police were called and attended around 8:15 but the man died at the scene. This is the first death of a cyclist in NSW this year, and brings the…
Sometimes road planners and designers neglect to consider bike riders. Recently the Central Coast Spinners wrote to Council to express their concern over a road island. It was installed to protect pedestrians, but it had the unintended consequence of endangering riders. On a group ride, a rider did not see this obstacle and the collision…
Elizabeth Butterworth and Dorina Pojani of the University of Queensland explored why the five largest Australian cities fall so far short of their bike riding potential. Australia’s largest cities, specifically Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide are ideal for cycling. Stable governments, health conscious residents who enjoy being outside, mild climates most of the year…
Bicycle NSW and Minister Pavey announced today that the Minimum Passing Distance is being made permanent. From April 2016, the MPD has been in a trial phase. Since this time, Bicycle NSW has worked with the NSW Government to educate them about the importance of this law and we are thrilled that it being made…
28.3.2018 Following news that the proposed construction of a ramp at the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge has been delayed by two years, Bicycle NSW have been out in force to begin pushing for Minister Pavey to deliver on the much needed ramp, as initially planned. As we posted last week, the proposed…
22.3.2018 Yet again, the proposed ramp at the northern end of Sydney Harbour Bridge – meant to ease the burden of cyclists and meet accessibility needs – has been delayed. Roads Minister Melinda Pavey advised yesterday (21 March 2018, Sydney Morning Herald) that cyclists will have to wait another two years before the state government…