Over the last 12 months, Bicycle NSW has supported the Western Sydney Health Alliance with a pilot Active Travel to Schools project. In a collective effort to better understand the barriers to walking and riding to school, the project team worked with kids, parents and staff at 6 primary schools in 6 Western Sydney council…
With a wave of intense humidity behind us, Autumn’s edition of Ride Leader training took place in comparatively beautiful conditions: blue skies, warm temperatures and a cooling breeze for those pedalling around Sydney’s Olympic Park. Once again, participants and volunteers gathered in the morning at the Park’s Educational Centre. This time to assess nine new…
Until recently, Scott could never have imagined saying the words “I love to ride my bicycle.” Scott had experienced years of physical injuries from various workplaces and, as a result, he had slowed down. Activity had become harder and movement had become optional. Gradually life had narrowed down to a familiar routine: evenings spent at…
Is cycling a beginner-friendly activity? We often hear from the community that, despite the promises of flexibility and freedom, getting started with cycling is more complicated than it should be. Even if you do have some experience, a pause on your cycling journey also has some consequences: a bike with two deflated tyres, fitness levels…
On December 3, the United Nations International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) we wanted to celebrate a NSW group working in the adaptive cycling space. Freedom Solutions Australia is a leading provider and designer of customised and specialist equipment for people living with disability. Previously known as Technical Aid to the Disabled (TAD), Freedom…
Bicycle NSW is a Member-funded organisation. The individuals and groups at the heart of the Bicycle NSW community are how we are able to do our work. They are also why we do our work. It is for them that we continue to campaign for a better cycling environment across NSW. Drew Weiss has been…
That’s a wrap on the 2025 edition of Spring Cycle! We are incredibly proud to have supported the organisation of this event, giving over 4000 riders the chance to enjoy a spectacular day exploring Sydney by bike. With all of the work that the Bicycle NSW team does, it was really rewarding to see so…
Bicycle NSW is a Member-funded organisation. The individuals and groups at the heart of the Bicycle NSW community are how we are able to do our work. They are also why we do our work. It is for them that we continue to campaign for a better cycling environment across NSW. Yvonne Everett is actively…
Pedal towards a safer future on National Ride to School Day National Ride to School Day is a powerful reminder of cycling’s role in fostering healthy habits, reducing traffic congestion, and building sustainable communities. But it is not just a day for students to grab their bikes. It’s an important movement advocating for safer roads…
In the run up to the annual NSW Budget, advocacy organisations of all shapes and sizes submit proposals to the treasurer for a slice of the pie. Transport for NSW knows that active transport is essential for enabling population growth, improving physical and mental health, maximising access to opportunities, and driving down emissions and road…