Getting around Sydney City is no easy task, especially when you’re out to see all the amazing things it has to offer. But no fear, OFO is here! The new bike share company has expanded all across Sydney’s CBD, a perfect alternative to driving, while saving you the hassle of looking after your own bike.…
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
The New Year is in full swing! It’s time to get out and riding this summer! Riding on the road can be daunting (and boring) for some, why not explore the beautiful scenery that New South Wales has to offer? Great bike tracks are in abundance in the State, and whether you’re up for something…
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.
Around 10,000 cyclist took over the streets of Sydney on Sunday, October 15. The riders came together to cycle over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, past the Opera House and through the City, in Sydney’s largest display of cycling advocacy. From Inner Sydney out to the West, riders rediscovered the joys of cycling in the Spring…
As part of improving connectivity and celebrating the Parramatta River, the City of Parramatta is designing a new world class pedestrian and cyclist bridge over the Parramatta River at Alfred Street, Rosehill. We are inviting you to provide feedback and comments on the concept design by Saturday 28 October 2017. Community support for the project…
The Parramatta Light Rail EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) has been released. It can be viewed here, and will be on exhibition until Monday 23 October 2017. There are thousands of pages within this document and not all of the proposals are going to benefit bike riders. Bicycle NSW Advocacy Manager, Ray Rice, has made a submission on…
Our southern Bicycle User Groups alerted us last October to a tragedy on the Illawarra roads however it has taken some time for the legal system to bring the driver in question to trial. With great relief, last Wednesday the driver faced court and pleaded guilty to “a charge of negligent driving occasioning death”. Our…
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…
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,…