Nicu Calcea, a data reporter at New Statesman Media Group, published a compelling piece for City Monitor, on How Google mapping is ruining your neighbourhood. ‘Rat-running… describes the practice of motorists using minor roads to avoid traffic, tolls and red lights, or to use shortcuts to reach their destination faster….In the US…researchers released a paper…
Evidence is mounting in favour of lowering speed limits to 30 km/h in urban areas to make Aussie streets safer and happier places for children and adults to live and socialise. Everyone benefits when they can take a walk or ride in their neighbourhood. We, also all benefit from healthier, less stressful and more active…
Recently and for the very first time under the NEW Red Cross/BNSW partnership, a First Aid Course was delivered for BUGs in Sydney! The Partnership was especially developed to support the BNSW Ride Leaders Course. First aid training is highly recommended for all our Ride Leaders and riders. “Bicycle NSW and BUG’s have collaborated with…
On the easternmost corner of Britain, something (other than Brexit) is rousing the sleepy seaside village of Suffolk. Famed for its beer, chocolate, Ed Sheeran and Bronze Age archaeology left over from Danish invaders, Suffolk is enjoying an altogether different and far less stressful cultural transformation. From top left: The Sutton Hoo treasure (BBC/UK), E-bike…
Bicycle NSW (BNSW), Advantage Legal and 99 Bikes are very excited to announce a BNSW Members and New Members E-Bike Giveaway! Simply JOIN Bicycle NSW HERE or RENEW your Membership between 1st June to 30th September 2022 and you will automatically go into a draw for your chance to win an E-Bike valued at $3999 rrp.*…
Bicycle NSW (BNSW) is pleased to announce that we are officially launching our NEW membership portal this month. We have been listening to our Members and recently customised the new BNSW member portal to include many of those requests. iMIS has been selected as it meets our Members’ unique needs and helps to support our…
Reducing carbon emissions is a vital part of ensuring the future of our planet. We can help slow climate change by minimising our carbon footprint. This will improve public health and support the planet’s biodiversity. Transport makes a significant contribution to the carbon emissions being released into our atmosphere. By decarbonising our transport, we can…
We advocated for more space for bike riding and our voices are being heard. Bicycle NSW has been joined locally, and has joined with others nationally, in calling for more space for bike riding. COVID-19 pandemic measures have seen more people take to two wheels for exercise, and to travel whilst maintaining physical distance. With…
Bicycle NSW attended a workshop last Tuesday to discuss what’s needed to get to more women and children riding bikes, led by Women4Climate and supported by C40 Cities. The City of Sydney is one of the C40 cities committed to climate action to improve our health and environmental sustainability. C40 produces a range of accessible…
Electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes) have changed the bike riding environment around the world over the last decade. Yet, a common notion that e-bikes are “cheating” often means people overlook them and ultimately do not reap the benefits. A recent paper published in the Transport Research: Interdisciplinary Perspectives Journal investigates the benefits of physical activity of e-bike…