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…
Wednesday 21 February 2018 In Australia, Rail Trails – the conversion of disused railway corridors into shared-use paths for cycling, walking and sometimes horse-riding – are becoming important facets of regional tourism with more than 100 trails across the country ranging in length from 0.5km to over 1000km. The state of Victoria has been a…
Riding in the Summer is a great way to get outdoors and stay active. But, the summer heat can bring some big risks to your health and safety. Here are 5 tips for safe riding this summer. Tip #1 – Sunscreen
Not sure what to pack when going out for a ride? Don’t want to be lugging around a heavy bag? Here are 10 essential items to bring along when on a bike ride, without weighing you down. 1. Backpack
We invite Bicycle NSW Members to make comments and suggestions to the Future Transport 2056 Plan before December 3. The specific bicycle plans can be seen on page 72 – 76 of the Services Infrastructure Plans – images are below.
Back in February this year, Bicycle NSW submitted to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Driver Education, Training and Road Safety, and we were one of three cycling advocacy bodies, alongside Australian Cycle Alliance and AGF, who presented evidence directly to the inquiry. The report from the inquiry is now available to read. It’s pleasing to see…
Announced this morning by the Australian Cycling Promotion Foundation (ACPF), bicycle sales are at decade low. Simultaneously, Australian children are at a peak of inactivity. Are Australian children in an inactivity crisis? The ACPF has called it so. Bike riding in NSW is also in a crisis being the lowest in the country. By encouraging children…
The media has been abuzz lately with talk of dockless bike share coming to Sydney and what it will mean for Sydney. Bicycle NSW is supportive of any new services and facilities that enable more people to choose to ride a bike. While our main focus has been on infrastructure funding and implementation, rider safety,…
Today we are able to deliver our members and friends news from the NSW State Government’s recent budget announcement. Following our advocacy work and relationship we have built liaising both directly with the NSW State Government and with its agencies Transport for NSW and RMS on a number of key projects and developments, Minister Constance has announced…