Garry Robinson, founder of BikeTrail.blog, has extended an invitation to ride the Greater Sydney Bike Trail, a 230km loop around the outer edges of the metropolitan Sydney area that pieces together some of his favourite paths. ‘Why not ride around Sydney?” asks Garry. “The two big loops I developed will hopefully inspire you to explore…
Bicycle NSW recently made the trip to the site of Western Sydney International (WSI) to learn more about what is happening in the area. And very importantly – to understand if the multiple projects underway are delivering the very best outcomes for active transport. Visit the airport site on two wheels – a recommended day…
The best commute! As all Bicycle NSW friends and Members know, using a bike to get to work has a multitude of benefits. It’s healthy, and cheap, and reliable, and – of course – fun. What’s more, a bike commute can take the scenic route and show off the best corners of the city. So…
A fantastic challenge! Looking for a spring cycling adventure close to home? Check out the 230km Greater Sydney Bike Trail from BikeTrail.blog. After spending a couple of years learning all the shared paths in Sydney, Garry Robinson, the founder of BikeTrail.blog, was soaking up bike culture at every opportunity. “One evening I listened to some…
The fantastic resources on BikeTrail.blog are no longer a Sydney secret! This treasure trove of maps, photos, ride ideas and route descriptions has become indispensable for bike riders planning trips for both recreation and transport in Sydney – and beyond. The blog and its famous maps are the brainchild of Eastern Suburbs resident and BIKEast…
“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where Nature may heal and cheer and give strength to body and soul alike.” These are the wise words of environmentalist and philosopher John Muir who campaigned to establish Yosemite National Park in the 1890s. More than a century later, over…
Bicycle NSW has celebrated the opening of the new active transport link (ATL) shared user path alongside the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 1 tracks. All the fences came down for a ‘soft launch’ on 31st May. The advocacy team enjoyed a ride along the full length of the ATL from Tramway Avenue in Parramatta to…
By Graham Marshall I started to ride to work in the city on a casual basis when I first moved to North Ryde about ten years ago. I was encouraged by the excellent bike path along Epping Road which made it seem safe and a good way to get extra exercise. After a while, I…
And why I love it! Environmentalist, Bicycle NSW friend and Arup transport planner Ed Forrester first decided to try cycling from Manly to Sydney’s CBD on National Ride to Work day last October. Previously, he had thought that the ride was unachievable. Firstly due to a lack of safe infrastructure on congested roads, but also…
Bicycle NSW has recently made submissions about two masterplans in the Cumberland area that propose new and upgraded active transport along green corridors – the Duck River Parklands and the Prospect Pipeline. Both corridors form key elements of Sydney’s Green Grid, a long-term vision for an interconnected network of open spaces across the city to encourage…