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Parramatta City Council and Bicycle NSW reinforced their partnership to increase active transport use and support those already using active transport in the Parramatta local government area by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today (22 February 2010). ...more |
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Copenhagen’s Summit of Mayors has give the thumbs up to a new high-tech electrical bicycle wheel that, when in motion, can monitor the bike’s speed, direction and distance travelled, as well as collect data on air pollution and even the proximity of the rider’s friends....more |
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The Sydney Bike Hash has returned and will be meeting monthly on a Sunday in the afternoon somewhere in or around Sydney....more |
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A community information session about the upgrading of the M5 corridor will be held on Saturday 20 February. Meet members of the project team, discuss what is planned in your area and find out how you can get involved in the development and consideration of the project over the next 18 months....more |
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To celebrate 35 Years of Service, TADNSW is putting together a commemorative calendar for 2011 - and we have decided to put a creative slant on it and run an artwork competition. Instead of just putting in nice glossy graphics, we are calling out to our clients to contribute artwork for each month....more |
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What do you get when you cross hi-visibility with cool gear? You get a cheeky little idea called monkeySee!...more |
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Elaena Gardner has just returned from a Churchill Fellowship tour studying the way bicycle advocacy is undertaken in the UK and North America....more |
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Mountain bike riders are concerned about recent closures of parts of the Manly Dam track. "Parts of the shared track around the Dam are not technically approved for bike riding and as such, Council has no choice but to close those stretches of track to riders until the Plan of Management has reviewed bike riding in the park." according to the council's website....more |
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A new brochure produced by RTA provides a code of conduct for cycling safely on our roads....more |
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Bicycling Australia has just produced a fantastic new book Where to Ride – Sydney, featuring 144 great rides throughout the Sydney area – perfect for helping you explore the city and surrounding area by bike. ...more |
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This timeless poem was sent to PushOn by a cycling advocate who had found himself, as he described it, being "seduced into looking more seriously than sensible at carbon-fibre bikes yesterday in a bikeshop, when I don't have equivalent legs"....more |
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Some of Australia’s toughest riders will be taking part in the ultimate cycling event, the Sea 2 Summit Challenge 2010, to help Redkite support children and young people with cancer and their families. ...more |
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ONE SATURDAY MORNING 76 YEARS AGO - July 10, 1869 - Melbourne town was agog with excitement. On every corner sportsmen were making wagers, for on that after- noon at the Melbourne Cricket-ground the Winter Athletics Sport. Meeting was to be held. High- light of the show would be the velocipede racing, something novel in entertainment for the husky colonials. ...more |
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Mt Stromlo in Canberra is the venue for the new Real Bike Insurance MTB Cruise. Part of the Canberra Festival 2010 (6-14 March), this off-road fun ride and race will be held on 6 March with distances of 10, 30, 50 and 80 kms (plus the 100-miler by invitation only)....more |
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Read about Donna's journey cycling through Cambodia with nine other ladies on their quest to raise money for the Oncology Children’s Foundation, while conquering over 500km on the bike… ...more |
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This Ride now part of the calendar for the cycling fraternity will be held on Sunday 7th March 2010 starting and finishing at the Dural Country Club located in the scenic Hills District of Sydney....more |
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While the “RTA Big Ride” might be no longer, and while Bicycle Victoria may have decided to wait until 2012 before they stage the next “Great Escapade” (this time to New Zealand), many of us are left wondering how we can manage a bit of a cycling holiday in the company of like minded pedallers....more |
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After a slow start, the Bikes to East Timor Project was successfully completed, providing a reliable means of transport to for secondary school children in remote areas. Terry Threlfall tells PushOn:...more |
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The Mudgee Bike Muster is back on again at Easter 2010 (April 2-5) and is a real family friendly weekend celebration of recreational cycling in and around the NSW central ranges town of Mudgee....more |
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There’s only one month left to register for the NRMA 500km Gold Medal Challenge which has so far seen over 465 students and teachers register from across 183 schools in NSW. ...more |
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Harbourside Police are warning bike owners to secure their bikes carefully, following an increase in thefts in the Lower North Shore area of Sydney....more |
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The long awaited announcements of the successful projects funded under the $40 million National Bike Paths Project Fund are finally being rolled out around Australia, generating very good media coverage for cycling. ...more |
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Chocolate Milk has been popping up a lot lately as a great recovery drink after strenuous workouts. So we got curious and did some research, studies show that chocolate milk may be as good or better than sports drinks at helping athletes recover from workouts. ...more |
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Following in the tracks of the hugely popular Cycling in the City course is the City’s latest initiative to encourage people to get on their bikes – free Bike Maintenance for Beginners courses....more |
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Do you sometimes travel away from home region with cycling (of any variety) as part of your reason for travel? Do you have an interest in cycle tourism?...more |
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Walk Against Warming is Australia’s biggest community day of action on climate change....more |
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A private members motion, supporting the benefits of getting more Australians active on two wheels was a first for the Australian Parliament and warmly supported by both government and the cross benches....more |
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2008 has seen the largest increase in people cycling with more than 337,000 adults taking up cycling (Exercise, Recreation and Sport Survey 2008)...more |
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Illawarra cyclists paid tribute to Jason Stortz last Saturday, a Kiama traiathlete who was killed riding while riding his bike at Yallah....more |
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The team at Bicycle NSW should be feeling rather pleased with themselves at having reached the finals in two separate sets of awards. ...more |
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From August 1 2009, if you're travelling with a folding bike (subject to size restrictions) you may travel on CityRail trains at peak periods without the need for a ticket for the bike. This is a six-month trial ending on 31 January 2010....more |
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Former Australian Test Cricketer Adam Gilchrist has signed on to support the FREEDOM WHEELS Modified Bike Service for kids with disabilities, for another two years....more |
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Bicycle Victoria will host the first annual Bike Futures conference this October. Bike Futures '09 is dedicated to the people who will transform our communities into bike-friendly, economically thriving and sustainable environments....more |
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BicycleNSW is seeking input from Members and Affiliated Bicycle User Groups for its submission to the Transport Blueprint for NSW...more |
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Cyclists at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation recently received a best practice bicycle parking facility at the ABC’s Ultimo offices. ...more |
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The Mullum Bike Bus will be active in Byron Shire on International Earth Ride Day and enjoying an activity that is good for people, the environment, and the community....more |
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Illawarra Bicycle User Group is currently helping Healthy Cities Illawarra to organise Wollongong’s second Bike Expo. It will be held in Wollongong Mall on Saturday 3rd, October from 10am till 2pm....more |
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I think most of us would agree that the hardest part of changing/repairing a tube is getting the rear wheel back on. Well, thanks to the wonderful Chris, who led the “flat tyre” workshop at the recent Gear Up Girl day, there’s no longer a problem. Let me see if I can explain it…...more |
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As I passed him on the hill, head down and pumping hard, I heard some angry muttering."cheater." I knew what he was talking about. I was on my electric bike and am very aware that these annoy purists like this guy on his ultra light machine. ...more |
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The NRMA 500km Gold Medal Challenge is well and truly underway with over 120 students registering so far from 55 schools across NSW. ...more |
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The 2009 Pengana Goulburn to Citi Cycle Classic to be held on September the 20th will include 120 riders taking part in the Simon Poidevin lead Corporate Charity Challenge. ...more |
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Adding 15 minutes to his normal travel time is a small price to pay for Chris King (General Manager Operations of AB Mauri at Camellia) to come to work at least three times a week from Manly using ferry, Rivercat and bicycle. ...more |
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Some BUGs become so nervous about the possibility of litigation, that they scale back their rides calendar. But providing a ‘risk warning’, as required under law, to the people you invite to join your rides is "easy peasy" and eminently sensible in a caring community, says Phil Johnston....more |
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Sunday 16 August 2009 was an afternoon of talks on safe cycling, a helmet demonstration, road worthiness tests on bikes, cycling games, and the ubiquitous smell of sausages under an unusually blue, warm winter’s day....more |
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PushOn was bemused recently to find that cyclists are refused service at drive-thru facilities of McDonalds. So we contacted the company to ask why....more |
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The number of participants in "bunch" rides is increasing. But are there ways to push hard on a bicycle which are legal and safer that will attract more cyclists on “Convoy Rides”? Phil Johnston considers this controversial question...more |
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Bicycle NSW and NRMA Motoring & Services are encouraging high school students to be more active and aware of the health benefits of cycling with the launch of the NRMA 500km Gold Medal Challenge....more |
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Bike lanes are an effective means of improving safety for motorists and cyclists. However, due to the high cost of installation, bike lanes are not widely available. ...more |
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Bring your tandem to Canberra for Floriade, Canberra’s spring flower festival. for a friendly weekend of tandem riding. ...more |
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Feel like doing an event with a difference? The Spin-a-thon Challenge is a fun team event to raise money for the Oncology Children's Foundation (OCF). ...more |
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Recent floods in northern NSW caused major damage to homes, business and local infrastructure. Also washed away were months of planning for the "The Big River Ride" which had to be cancelled as the course roads were under water....more |
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The Commuting behaviour change program is targeted at increasing the number of people choosing to get on their bikes and ride to and from work. The program engages with workplaces to break down the barriers to more people cycling to and from work more often. ...more |
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To thank bicycle riders for using a sustainable form of transport, the City of Sydney held a free cycling breakfast on World Environment Day – Friday 5 June....more |
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Paul Keegan was determined not to go the way of his father, so he has started the MK CHALLENGE....more |
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As an aid for those looking for a ride, and also for those Ride Coordinators charged with the responsibility of entering rides into the online calendar, Bicycle NSW has provided the following guide......more |
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Last month, Phil Johnston, Muggaccinos BUG, (“Is it time to change the Road Rules?”, PushOn, June 2009 ) argued that with all three tiers of government now beseeching their constituents to try and leave their car in the garage for health and climate change benefits, the RTA Road User Handbook should be amended. Here he takes his argument further....more |
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In 1935, Patricia Hayward's father rode from Narrabri to Lidcome, a journey of 600km. The journey took him less then 3 days and he was riding a Speedwell back pedal bike. At Easter this year, his family remembered his epic ride....more |
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Come and join the Oncology Children’s Foundation and a fantastic group of ladies on a unique adventure across the spectacular countryside of Cambodia. ...more |
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If a Motorist (4 wheel motor vehicle or 2 wheel motor bike) runs a red light, the transgressor, if caught should expect a penalty, because a third party could be seriously injured....more |
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A new bike fleet is providing Aboriginal men with a healthy way to travel around Sydney’s south west. The fleet consists of six bikes and was recently launched at The Hub in Miller....more |
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City of Canada Bay Council advises that the State Government has approved the duplication of the Iron Cove Bridge as part of the Innerwest Bus Way Project. The construction works by the RTA involves a number of Permanent and Temporary Road Closures. The RTA has advised that construction works will commence in May 2009. ...more |
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Tip from Trish Hunt who regularly rides on the M7 cycleway in the evening....more |
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Ride2School program ambassador and Ironman Champion Guy Leech is offering all members of Bicycle NSW a discount at his new online store. Guy has attended events at a number of Ride2School registered schools talking to students about the benefits and importance of leading a healthy lifestyle....more |
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Join the "Inaugural Gear Up Girl ladies only challenge" for an extraordinary journey through the heartland of Cambodia. See its vibrant village life close up and explore the hidden legacy of the Khmers. ...more |
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Testing carried out for the Bicycle Network recommends that bike riders who ride at night purchase the Basta Polaris 5 LED (front light, $39.95) and the NiteRider TL 5.0 (rear light, $14.95). This recommendation is based on the results of an independent and stringent product test for bicycle lights released recently....more |
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Roaring waterfalls, men running over hilltops with butterfly nets, and bustling town markets spilling onto the streets - some of the sights as the 2009 Sulawesi Adventurers pedalled 1200 kilometres around South Sulawesi in January this year. ...more |
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Cycling enthusiasts are reminded that the Annual Yeoval Country Energy Mulga Bill Bike Ride, will be held on July 26 commencing10.30 am sponsored by Darryl Grant Cycles of Orange....more |
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Thanks to the Department of Environment and Climate Change, NSW (DECC), a limited number of DECC Cycling Vouchers, each worth $360 (plus GST), are now available FREE to local councils, community groups and employers in NSW. Vouchers can be used for adult AustCycle training courses, for everyone from beginners to experienced riders. ...more |
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The Federal Government is being urged to allocate two thirds of its transport budget to public transport infrastructure and just a third to roads....more |
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Kim Paul Nguyen is 27 years old and he is riding planet earth. Well, from Brisbane to Copenhagen, so about half of it. Or three-eighths. Kim is encouraging all those adventurous, environmentally conscious and mad enough, to cycle to the UN conference in Copenhagen as well, either with him or finding their own way there. Here, he gives PushOn readers an update on his trip....more |
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It's alarming to learn that young people under the age of 16 are the most frequent offenders when it comes to bicycle helmet use. This becomes even more concerning given that wearing a helmet significantly reduces the risk of severe head injury or death in the event of an accident. ...more |
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Another of the popular Bicycle NSW Ride Leader Training courses will be held on Saturday 23 May....more |
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Students across NSW have been taking part in Ride2School RideSafe workshops supported by the NRMA road safety grants. ...more |
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Russ Webber from North Shore Bicycle Groups has said that it is no longer a matter of whether HarbourLink will be funded, but when....more |
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The Australian Government has published details about the applications and assessment process for funding of bicycle infrastructure under its $40m Cycle Paths Fund, announced as part of its Economic Stimulus package. ...more |
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In 1936, at the age of 18, Patricia Hayward's father rode his Speedwell pushbike from Narrabri to Lidcombe in 2 and a bit days....more |
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Too long to reprint (and anyway, we'd probably get done for plagiarism), but it's a great read: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/nyregion/thecity/08bike.html...more |
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It's less than 4 weeks until Bike Muster 2009 and the folks in Mudgee are looking forward to helping you enjoy spending a few days out and about on the bike in and around their beautiful town....more |
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Welcome to the first contribution by the City of Sydney to PushOn. It’s good to be working with Bicycle NSW to get more people riding their bikes more often. We’ll bring you regular updates on the City’s cycling projects: what we are doing, why and how, as well as tips for cycling in the City....more |
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The first major step in preparing the new Premier's Council for Active Living (PCAL) BikePlan for NSW is now complete, following the release of the in-depth report Cycling in New South Wales: What the data tells us. The question is: How will the Government respond to it?...more |
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The RTA have produced a new handbook designed to keep bicycle riders up to date and encourage more people to take up cycling as a recreational activity and commuting option....more |
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Cycling to and from a train station, ferry wharf or bus interchange helps reduce the impact that cars have on the environment. A secure bicycle locker allows you to combine cycling with public transport, a healthy alternative to being stuck in a car....more |
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Last year I spent some in Tokyo, and I was amazed by the incredible number of bikes and people commuting on them. I'd like to share how it works. ...more |
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Over 100 riders from all over Australia have registered for the Great Australian Bike Ride which starts from Melbourne on 21 March....more |
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Can Sydney learn from New York? New York City's Commissioner of Transportation Janette Sadik-Khan and Professor Peter Newman from Curtin University's Sustainability Policy Institute will speak at a free City of Sydney City Talk on Wednesday 25 March at 6.30 pm at the State Theatre....more |
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Can you help us get better bike facilities in Sydney by counting bikes for two hours?...more |
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National Ride2School Day 2009 sees students and parents all across the state and the country choosing a healthy and sustainable form of transport by walking or riding the school journey. ...more |
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On behalf of Bicycle NSW I would again like to thank all the people who participated in the BikePlan consultation workshops....more |
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There has been a spate of letters to the editor in the Manly Daily recently from disgruntled drivers and concerned cyclists about one of Sydney’s most heavily congested roads, Military Road. ...more |
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The age-old question of BUGs, Bicycle NSW and insurance. Once again we attempt to clarify the situation....more |
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Sydney BodyArt Ride 2009 need volunteers to join their team of Ride Marshals on Sunday the 15th of February. Marshals would be finished by about 1pm. Please contact our Chief Marshal Mr Paul Johnson at sbarhq@yahoo.com.au if you can help out. ...more |
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Sydney has a number of Bicycle Heroes with the City of Sydney, Lead Lease Corporation, Sydney Morning Herald and Transurban lead from the front! Do you know of other Heroes we can add to our list? ...more |
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RIDER SPOKE by BLAST THEORY COMES TO THE ROCKS IN FEBRUARY 2009. Be a part of one of the world’s most unique interactive art projects. ...more |
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Organized by the Rotary Club of Castle Hill this event has long been part of the calendar for the recreational cycling fraternity....more |
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Socceroo legend Johnny Warren and a peloton of over 500 cyclists? Yes that's right... Not two things that are mentioned together all that often but for the past five years a core group of cyclists led by SBS cycling commentator Mike Tomalaris, have made the 96km trek from Loftus to Jamberoo their own....more |
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As another new school year draws near, Australia's only local helmet manufacturer, Rosebank Helmets, has partnered with the national Ride2School program to launch the Rosebank/Ride2School Bike Sheds in Schools program. ...more |
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The upcoming holiday season is a great time to relax with your family and friends, enjoy good company and great food. But why not take the time to catch up with friends and enjoy the summer sun with a bike ride to get ready for the Gear Up Girl Challenge. Training with a buddy or partner is a great way to stay motivated and you can always reward yourself with a coffee when you finish. ...more |
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27 year old social worker and film-maker from Canberra, Kim Nguyen, is attempting an epic overland bicycle journey un-aided across the continents from Brisbane to Copenhagen, raising awareness about the ongoing environmental issues facing the Developing World, in an attempt to help stop Climate Change....more |
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The best way to improve safety is to provide children with lots of opportunities to practice. Ride with your childen regularly, off road first till they feel comfortable handling their bike, stopping, starting, avoiding hazards and doing hand signs and then progress to low traffic roads. ...more |
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In October this year, the Cycling Promotion Fund submitted a proposal to Infrastructure Australia....more |
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Why does the RTA put lightposts, railings, signposts, bus stops, roadworks signs etc in the MIDDLE of the road? ...more |
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What we've all been looking for: a bag that hangs on your bike, but doesn't look like a "bike bag" when you're walking round the street. Check out the "Basil" bags at Gazelle Cycles....more |
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None of us want to think that our outing on a bike would end up requiring paramedic attention. If we take to the roads, though, I guess we have to consider serious accidents as being in the realm of possibility....more |
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The FREEDOM WHEELS® customised bike program gives a new kind of independence to children with disabilities by allowing them to ride a bike for the first time....more |
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To understand the complex needs of cyclists is in itself a challenge and best to categorise cyclists to make it easier to identify their needs. For the purposes of the forthcoming NSW Bike Plan Workshops, cyclists have been categorised into seven basic groups with differing needs....more |
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After years of commuting across the Sydney Harbour bridge and into the city, Russ Webber decided that life would be easier for cyclists if they could bypass the often perilous roads of North Sydney....more |
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With just 12 months of road riding experience, Peter Maguire developed a burning desire to attempt an around-Australia trip, a trip that would give him the opportunity to raise money for the Cerebral Palsy Association through sponsorship on a cents or dollars per kilometre basis....more |
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Simon Williamson is a member of the Ride For Youth cycling group based in Perth. ...more |
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The Cycling Promotion Fund is pleased to announce nominations are now open for the National Bicycling Achievement Awards....more |
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With the proposed removal of the free school bus pass, teachers, parents and students are beginning to look at alternative forms of transport....more |
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Throughout October and November Ride2School NSW will be delivering activities at the Ride2School coach schools across the state. Kurnell Public School was the first school to receive their cycle skill workshop where students gained the skills to ride safely and with confidence to and from school. ...more |
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With only 3 weeks to go, the 2008 City of Sydney Spring Cycle is fast approaching. Rider numbers are up from last year and with the two new rides this year we are still on track to achieve a record breaking 10,000 cyclists!!...more |
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Make sure you enter the 2009 Great Escapad by 31 October to get your bike transported to and from Margaret River for free. That alone will save you $210! ...more |
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New research has confirmed what many cyclists have been saying for some time: as the number of cyclists on our city streets increases, the chance of one being injured in a traffic accident actually falls. ...more |
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More and more schools across NSW are joining the Ride2school revolution! Schools across the state are being inspired by the support of the Ride2School team - hosting Ride2School days, bicycle safety workshops and responsible riding talks for students....more |
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Sydney cyclists can score themselves a free breakfast on Wednesday 15 October from 7am – 9am at Hyde Park South as part of National Ride to Work Day celebrations....more |
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It is very encouraging to see the new cabinet includes ministers with experience and an understanding of bike riding to make this rhetoric a reality. Here’s how some key Ministers are geared up to help... ...more |
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The State Government is calling for community comment on a new NSW Bike Plan to promote and encourage cycling. ...more |
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Western Sydney Cycling Network WSCN is looking for people to help fix bicycles....more |
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Woy Woy Road and the Old Pacific Highway are still closed to cyclists coming from Sydney across Mooney Mooney. ...more |
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The Cycle City Fitz's Challenge2008 is on again on 26 October 2008 in Canberra. ...more |
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Bike grease, sustainability, adventure, and endless peanut-butter sandwiches: Otesha hits the road on a mission to empower youth....more |
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A 97-year-old grandmother travelled 2,400 kilometres by tricyle to watch the Chinese badminton team in action at the Beijing Olympics....more |
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Bike enthusiasts in Byron Shire will celebrate NSW Bike Week this year, pedalling their way to Brunswick Heads by six different routes on Sunday 28 September....more |
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The 2009 Great Escapade - Western Australia has arrived! Entries are open and the offers are sizzling. ...more |
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Want to keep up to date with what’s happening in the world of cycling? Simply subscribe to Bicycle NSW E-news, its free, just follow the prompts from the Bicycle NSW website or click here....more |
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The Sydney leg of the International Bicycle Film Festival will be held from 1-30 November 2008. Details are still being finalised, but the run-down of events will go something like this…...more |
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The International Bicycle Film Festival celebrates the culture of the bicycle and is held in over 15 cities worldwide including Sydney, Melbourne, Tokyo, New York, LA, Milano and London. In Sydney the festival is hosted by Bike Sydney, a not-for-profit advocacy organisation. The festival is a celebration of bikes through the mediums of film, art and music. ...more |
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Just the thought of having to battle your way through crowds with your bike during peak hour and the added expense of having to buy a child’s ticket for your bike is enough to scare many people off riding to work. Liz Hole from Bicycle NSW reviews the new Dahon. ...more |
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The first Mudgee – Gulgong – Mudgee 65k recreational bike ride is set to take place as an official NSW Bike Week event on Sunday the 28th September 2008. Being staged by local Mudgee community organisation, the Australian Rural Education Centre (AREC), the event will also act as a fundraiser for the Mudgee Education Foundation which provides financial assistance to school leavers....more |
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Representatives of BUGs as well as individual members of Bicycle NSW attended these informative conferences. Board member Greg Krix was at Homebush… ...more |
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From September 17 to 19, Sydney’s premier recreational cycling destination will set the wheels in motion for all things cycling. Now in it's fourth year, the Festival of Cycling offers a wide range of events and activities for all ages and fitness levels. ...more |
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Cyclists accessing the M2 Motorway’s breakdown lane are being reminded to follow the correct procedure when crossing on and off ramps. ...more |
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Come and be inspired by some of the fantastic houses around NSW that will be open to the public over the weekend of September 13th & 14th. ...more |
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Schools across NSW are seeing an increase in the number of students choosing active travel to get to and from school. Students are becoming highly motivated by the Hands Up! surveys and are determined to improve on their results month by month....more |
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New bicycle storage areas at intersections and Hook turns by bicycle riders... what you need to know...more |
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Glass punctures are a thing of the past for Dan the Pushbike Man from the Bicycle Ecology Centre in Newcastle....more |
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Power-assisted bicycles are becoming an increasingly popular way for people to meet their transport needs around the world. Technological progress has resulted in significant changes in the design, quality and performance of power-assisted bicycles. The Cycling Promotion Fund has provided some background information on the issues involved....more |
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A new publication released this month documents the rising cost of motoring and the economic benefits of cycling. Produced by the Cycling Promotion Fund, Economic Benefits of Cycling for Australia brings together the costs and benefits from key areas, including transport, health and environmental sectors. ...more |
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If you’ve recently been involved in a cycling accident, especially if it involved your head, then the University of New South Wales School of Risk and Safety Sciences is interested in talking to you. ...more |
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On August 26th 2000 Steven Bastick fell off his bike whilst preparing for a two day endurance race. He awoke almost 15 weeks later to discover he had suffered a traumatic brain injury. Steve has recently completed a "600 km in 6 days" fundraising ride to support those affected by Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), and to raise awareness of ABI. Now he is is training for the 2012 Olympics in Manchester....more |
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Bicycles for Democracy supports women elected to local and state government in Cambodia primarily aimed at building stronger partnerships between elected women and their constituencies in rural Cambodia. ...more |
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Too many bike shops tell customers that their bike is not worth fixing, the cost being more than a cost of a new bike. What a load of unsustaina-garbage....more |
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Local cycling advocate Bruce Ashley, Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore MP, and Fairfield City Council were among the diverse cycling champions honoured at the fifth Annual Bicycling Achievement Awards....more |
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After riding in last year’s Silver City Bush Treadlers Bilby Dare John Holstein and his mate Jock Aitken visited Silverton near Broken Hill, location of some of the Mad Max Movies and whilst there, we discovered some interesting bicycles in one of the local shops....more |
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Phillip Du Moulin from Summer Hill, has used his photographic skills to describe riding conditions in bike lanes in Sydney...more |
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Cyberspace and the media buzzed for a while this month when the Cycling Promotion Fund released the report: Cycling: Getting Australia Moving. Widely talked about was the finding that cycling is already saving Australian governments over $200 million in direct health costs. But there is a lot more in this report which was commissioned by the Federal Health Department 12 months ago. ...more |
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This product is so clever you’ll wonder why it wasn’t developed long ago! The new WeeRide sits in front of you so you can see and communicate with your baby at all times. And baby gets a great view of the trip too....more |
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In the build-up to the 2008 Beijing Olympics, when many voices resound in celebration of a prosperous and rapidly westernising China, there is also an opportunity to reflect on a China of years gone by when the bicycle was the main mode of transport. ...more |
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If you are looking for a reason to visit Brisbane at the end of August, now you have one -- Cycology....more |
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Two useful resources for cyclists have been updated and are available for riders and those lobbying for better facilites....more |
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Climate Action Coogee has initiated plans for a Climate Ride to Canberra Parliament House culminating on September 1 to support the Climate Protection Bill, drafted in late 2007 by climate action groups around Australia. ...more |
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The 2nd annual Newcastle Sustainable bike culture love-in happens again at the 2008 STOMP Bike Corral!...more |
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If you're in Canberra or visiting soon, the re-opening of the Royal Danish Embassy includes a cycling themed exhibition entitled "Dreams on Wheels: Danish Cycling Culture for Urban Sustainability"...more |
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Two NSW schools involved with the Ride2School program have been ranked in the top 20 across the country for students’ choosing to travel via active transport! ...more |
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Bicycle NSW Chief Operating Officer Liz Hole had the opportunity recently to talk to new member Mark Ferguson, better known in his role as Channel 9 News presenter. ...more |
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Over 2000 students through the state are now carrying out key safety checks on their bicycles thanks to visits from the Bicycle NSW Ride2School team during the Great Escapade....more |
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Bicycle NSW is proud to announce and support National Volunteers Week held on during 12th till the 18th of May 2008. This year’s theme being “Volunteers Change Our World”. ...more |
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On Saturday 24 May, you can join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. How can you help? Or view the video...more |
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Building on the success of National Ride to Work day in 2007, Bicycle NSW is delighted to announce the launch of Earth Ride (TM) 2008....more |
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Daniel Endicott went "as bare as he dared" and recall some of the highlights from this year's World Naked Bike Ride in Newcastle....more |
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The Rotary Club of Bathurst Daybreak and Cycling NSW have joined forces over the past 3 years to develop a major sporting and recreational cycling event for Rural NSW....more |
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The Mudgee Bike Muster promises to be a great weekend of family friendly cycling activities in and around the historic Central West Township of Mudgee....more |
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Oil reached $100/barrel in Singapore recently. How long before it reaches $200 or $300? We don't know, but Peak Oil will arrive soon; when world oil production starts its geologically-determined decline while demand continues to rise....more |
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We knew we looked and felt younger -- but new research indicates that cyclists, and others who are physically active, actually are younger biologically....more |
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The Mayor of London recently announced the most ambitious programme to transform walking and cycling in London’s history. The package of measures will create a new network of quick, simple, and safe routes for cyclists and pedestrians that will change the profile and priority of walking and cycling on London's streets....more |
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Local councils are the level of government that impacts most directly on most cyclists. The new BUG Wiki website (http://bug.blinddog.org/) has lots of advice about how you can influence your Council, through its Management Plan, its Traffic Committee and its annual Budget. In this article we look at the Council Management Plan....more |
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The Australian Bicycle Council has created a new information hub - "The Cycling Resource Centre"....more |
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Construction on a 3.2 km separated cycle way connecting Woolloomooloo with Zetland is expected to commence later this year. City transport planners have drawn inspiration from leading bicycle cities such as New York, Copenhagen, Amsterdam and Paris, and adapted them to Sydney. ...more |
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On Saturday 9th February over 100 ladies attended the fabulous Gear Up Girl Cycling breakfast and workshops. This exciting initiative is aimed at gearing up females in the lead up to the Gear Up Girl Challenge on Saturday 8th March - International Women's Day. ...more |
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In its 13th year, the Bella Vista Tour de Hills Bicycle Classic, organised by the Rotary Club of Castle Hill, has added a new dimension to its ride. Riders can now get their sponsors to donate online. The Rotary club has entered into a partnership with EverydayHero.com.au to make raising extra funds for local charities easier and fun. Each rider can build his or her own “Hero Page” complete with “thermometer” to allow family and friends to pledge their support by making a donation online. It is easy, free and fun. ...more |
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Australia is experiencing its biggest bicycle boom in the nation’s history, with figures released today showing a record 1.47 million bicycles sold in 2007 – outselling cars for the 8th consecutive year....more |
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An email from Bicylce NSW member Stephanie Wood Spencer has raised the issue about who is responsible for maintenance of shared paths and cycleways....more |
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Plans are afoot within City of Sydney Council to transform the centre of Sydney into a more bicycle and pedestrian friendly environment. The plans, developed by acclaimed international planner Professor Jan Gehl from Copenhagen, are available on the City of Sydney website at http://www.sydneymedia.com.au/html/3449-the-gehl-report--a-blueprint-for-greener-more-vital-connected-cbd.asp?orig=Home ...more |
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...And be in the draw to win a great cycling holiday! Do you want to • Enjoy Australia’s most exciting sustainable arts and music festival? • Reduce your carbon footprint? • Be in the running to win a fantastic 10 day cycling holiday courtesy of Adventure Collective? • Get an extra day’s camping FREE? • Experience the fun of cycling on the Central Coast? • Meet lots of people?...more |
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Santa might be delivering the bike, streamers and all - but it will be up to you to teach your child to ride safely and confidently. Get rid of the training wheels, take off the pedals, lower the seat and they'll be riding in no time!(This method also works for teenagers and adults.) ...more |
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The Bicycling Achievement Awards were established in 2002 by the Cycling Promotion Fund to recognise innovation and achievement and to inspire others. Nominations are now open for the 2007 Awards....more |
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The International Bicycle Film Festival arrives in Sydney this year with a gridlock-free program of films, art and gigs made by, for, and about cyclists....more |
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Will you participate in the 2008 PEDAL AGAINST POVERTY? By riding your bike you’ll be having fun, keeping fit, protecting the nvironment and helping poor communities here and overseas!...more |
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The first meeting of the BUG Council was held on 30 October and what a great roll up of BUG representatives! Chair of this new committee, Andrew Dodds, says he is really excited by the obvious interest from BUGs around NSW. ...more |
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Cadel Evans, who earlier this year came 2nd in the Tour de France, has been nominated as a finalist in the inaugural Sports Performer of the Year Awards being staged by The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald....more |
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You won't have to worry about getting a ticket for running a red light in the German town of Bohmte any more -- the town is abolishing all its road signs and traffic regulations....more |
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Departing on Saturday 3rd November 2007, Craig Durkee and Ross Donnan will ride from Melbourne to Sydney in 3 days on their trusty pushbikes. Their aim is to raise money for the Starlight Children’s Foundation. ...more |
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The Australian Rotary Health Research Fund is a not-for-profit organisation supported by the Rotary Clubs in Australia. It is proposing to hold a bike ride around Australia commencing early 2009....more |
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At its August meeting the Board of Bicycle NSW ratified the formation of a BUGs Advisory Council (BAC) as a formal Board sub-committee. Initial members of this committee from the Bicycle NSW Board are vice-president Andrew Dodds and director John Holstein. Members of affiliated BUGs across NSW are encouraged to join the BUGs Advisory Council (BAC). ...more |
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The inaugural A.C.C. Byron Bay Mission Tour will take place over the October Long Weekend 2007, 29 September -1 October...more |
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The Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust (Trust) has invested over $600,000 in the largest improvement project ever seen at Queens Park. The works included repairs to an existing footpath, improved access and refurbishment of the existing amenities block, a new fence around the playground with an accessible entrance and construction of a shared pathway linking the northern side of the park to the southern side forming part of Regional Cycle Route 23. ...more |
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The Mulga Bill Festival at Cumnock and Yeoval on the weekend of saturday 28th and Sunday 29th of July, attracted many people from the Central west and further afield. ...more |
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The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) is offering small grants of up to $5,000 to small regional and rural communities. Grants are for projects that contribute to social and community welfare, economic development, environmental, health, education or cultural areas. ...more |
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A new bike website "guttermonkey.org" was released this month in Sydney, to help people all over the world find riders they might like to ride with, and routes they can follow safely, using all the valuable knowledge that's trapped inside the brains of experienced bike riders everywhere....more |
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The Board exists to represent the ownership of BNSW, just as a business board represents its shareholders. We provide governance to BNSW, represent it to the community and take the ultimate legal authority for it....more |
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The cream of ’s top professional teams are entering the Goulburn to Citi Cycle Classic to be held Sunday, September 23, 2007....more |
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Blind cancer survivor, Deb Warren is in training as she prepares for the ‘Ride of Her Life’; a 750km kilometer tandem bike ride from Armidale to Bundanoon in November 2007- a fundraising initiative for the Petrea King Quest for Life Centre, an organisation that helps people like herself face cancer and other trauma. ...more |
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Cycling Connecting Communities is an exciting new project which aims to promote cycling in the Fairfield and Liverpool areas and increase usage of the extensive network of off-road cycleways. ...more |
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Want to get rid of those spare bike parts and daggy old helmets taking up space in the garage? Sick of looking at that pile of rusting bike locks and lights? Why not donate them to the 2007 This Is Not Art Bike Corral? ...more |
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It was a perfect Paris moment: the rain cleared, the sky filled with blue, and I was flying across town on a bicycle, past the Louvre,ong the Seine, through a public garden and up a cobbled market street....more |
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The composer Elgar was a cyclist whose energetic touring helped produce a masterpiece, wrote Roger Covell in the Sydney Morning Herald recently (SMH, 25.07.07)...more |
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Sydney’s premier recreational cycling destination will set the wheels in motion for all things cycling. The Festival of Cycling offers a wide range of events and activities for all ages and fitness levels. So grab your bike and gear up for a weekend of pedal power at Sydney Olympic Park. ...more |
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The Ride for Life is an established cycle event that has become a feature cycling event in NSW and has now raised in excess of $150,000 for the Prince of Wales Oncology Department. ...more |
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Live Green is a vibrant, new event for the City that demonstrates how we can all learn to live green. Find out about how to make simple changes for a greener life. Great bands & DJs, organic and locally grown food, children's activities, free seminars, workshops, demonstration kitchen, stalls and more!|...more |
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Do you know someone that might like a little extra help on their bike, or some support to give it a go. The Cycling Promotion Fund have put together a summary of what's on offer around Sydney from July to November. ...more |
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Richard Dahl is Bicycle NSW's "new IT guy". As an adult he rides to reduce his environmental footprint, because its quicker, more fun and easier to park than a car in the city and "because I love to exercise outdoors". ...more |
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Milan Katenbrink from Germany is spending some time at Bicycle NSW as our new marketing intern....more |
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The Australasian College of Road Safety’s 2007 conference (to be hold at Parliament House Theatrette, Maquarie Street Sydney on 2-3 August 2007) is focused on “Infants, Children and Young People, and Road Safety”, reflecting the inaugural 2007 UN Global Road Safety Week theme. ...more |
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Bike Buses enable more people to convert to zero-emission commuting, but how do we make them more widely available?...more |
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Attention all mountain bikers and recreational cyclists. Bike riding heaven is available at 'Mogendoura Farm'. ...more |
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Sustainable House Day is happening this year over the weekend of September 8th & 9th*. A number of households around Australia will open their doors to the public to show what their owners are trying to do to live more sustainable lives. “This could be an opportunity for BUGs to organise rides visiting one or more of the open houses.” says Rob Kemp, a member of CAMWEST (Cyclists' Action Movement WEST) and coordinator of the 2007 NSW Sustainable House Day coordinator. “There’s a lot of potential for fantastic rides.”...more |
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Managing director of Body Torque, Felicity Dales, is riding 1100 km on 2 wheels in 9 days... and she's starting to wonder if she's "lost her mind"....more |
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The Cycling Promotion Fund believes that BUGs do a great job promoting and supporting cycling in their localities and workplaces and are undertaking a survey to get a clearer understanding of BUGs in Australia....more |
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In November, 2007 Deb Warren will ride a tandem bike from Armidale to Bundanoon over 9 days. That’s more than 700 km... and Deb is both blind and a cancer survivor! To top it al off, she's never ridden a bike in her life....more |
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"My local council recently applied to the RTA for funding to install cycle lanes on one of our roads here. From what our road safety officer (who prepared the Bike Plan), the application may have involved funding mainly for signage." Dorothy Robinson recently wrote on BFA-Oz. "However, the RTA refused the application. So they are now going to construct a glorified footpath that will serve as a 2-way cycle-path on one side of the road."...more |
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The Newcastle Community Bike Library is run by volunteers to provide safe, sustainable, and healthy transport for the community. ...more |
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Sydney Water have announced the temporary closure of the Thackeray aqueduct and footbridge....more |
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The City of Sydney continue their great work in promoting cycling, and to show their support on June 5th they put on two simultaneous breakfasts, one at Union Square Pyrmont and another at Hyde Park South. ...more |
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CANC3 (Cycle Against the Nuclear Cycle III) is a bicycle campaign aims to raise awareness about the nuclear industry in Australia by cycling along the South and East coasts of Australia, educating local communities and high school students about the nuclear fuel chain. ...more |
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Central Coast cyclists are already making plans for Bike Week 2007, with plans to showcase cycling at the Henry Kendall Museum at West Gosford and a special cycling display at Woy Woy Library....more |
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Transfield Services on behalf of RTA will be carrying some improvement works on Gen San Martin Drive commencing on Tuesday 12 Jun for approx 6 days (should finish Tuesday 19 June (weather permitting), working weekdays only....more |
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On Saturday, 19 May, starting at 10 am from Hyde Park, Sydney cyclists will join a worldwide bicycle rally to raise awareness that cyclists, pedestrians and motorists all share the road....more |
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While certain segments of the cycling market have grown in the past few years, Shimano is well aware that overall levels of participation have remained largely stagnant with fewer newcomers being introduced to the activity than it (and the rest of the industry) would like. Shimano has already launched its innovative Coasting group to help bring more of the mainstream population into the cycling world, and now continues its efforts by sponsoring a YouTube video contest....more |
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Described as "a unique residential housing project which brings ecologically sustainable living into urban Sydney", the proposed Illabunda Village development at Winston Hills holds great potentail for encouraging greater cycling participation. ...more |
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No-one would argue with the suggestion that every area in NSW could benefit from improved cycling infrastructure and promotion of the benefits of cycling. But sourcing funding is always a huge hurdle to overcome. Here are a few possibilities...more |
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Magical forest scenery and spectacular coastal views ... that’s how it was promoted and that’s exactly what we all enjoyed. ...more |
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Bicycle NSW is happy to see people with a special interest in cycling as members of the new NSW Parliament. Especially worthy of congratulations are those supporters of cycling who have been elevated to the new Government’s Ministry....more |
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Many people these days go to great lengths to ensure they use reuseable “green” bags for their weekly grocery shopping. But a report from the Australian Environment and Heritage Protection Council indicates that it might be more worthwhile to simply ride your bike instead....more |
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Following the success of the 2006 Ride Leader Training Courses, Bicycle NSW has planned another course for 2007. ...more |
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By completing the 2007 Big Ride Survey you'll help us understand what you most enjoyed about the experience and the areas we can improve on for the future....more |
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Lane Cove bike shop, Renegade Cycles, has taken out first place in the 2006 Sydney Sustainable Cities Awards, Economic section which celebrates the greatest cost savings in resource consumption....more |
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"It is interesting to note the abundance of opinions lately about cyclists and their errant behaviour. Before I launch into a counter-attack on this subject let me state clearly that I am a dedicated cyclist but a responsible one. In my daily regime of commuting or social riding I have no problems adhering to the traffic rules." RJ Chan's response to "A greener world awaits those who dodge the bicycles" by Bruce Hulbert. SMH 15 March 2007 Response by ...more |
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A NSW Liberal Government will make cycling a viable transportation option in NSW, Liberal Candidate for Balmain and Coalition cycling spokesperson Peter Shmigel said today. ...more |
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According to Chris Virtue, cyclists have reason to be horribly confused about the state of play regarding the use of hand-held mobile phones in cars. While the RTA is responsible for the rules, the Police Force (no longer a Service) is responsible for those enforcing them. ...more |
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TerraCare was created as an information centre where mtbers can find out what their local park or club is doing on their local trails what is happening with their local trails and when and where maintenance is being carried out. TerraCare advertise trail days on behalf of clubs and parks managers, arrange for volunteers if required and provide lunch among other things. ...more |
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Make the community voice heard! NOW is your time to make your vote count....more |
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This time of year is notorious for breaking those New Year’s resolution’s that you never achieve, so what about committing to something that you will stick to for the long-term that’s for a good cause too?...more |
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Popular bike route mapping site Bikely.com continues to get even better with more functionality being added all the time. ...more |
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A Bicycle NSW volunteer for 16 years, David "Debbie" Anderberg is looking forward to yet another Big Ride this year....more |
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Bicycle NSW would like to welcome Jordana Meade, the newest addition to the Marketing Team, as Marketing Intern for the next 3 months. ...more |
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This year's Valentine's Day was green and environmentally friendly, as the City of Sydney (www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au) held a community focused Environmental Expo at Martin Place. Bicycle NSW were pleased to be invited to join other environmentally focused organisations such as WWF, ACF and Sydney Water....more |
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On Tuesday 20th February Bicycle NSW, in association with City Bike Depot (www.citybikedepot.com.au, 305 Kent Street, Sydney) and Lynette Chiang (www.galfromdownunder.com), hosted a fun packed night showcasing two of Lynette's unique films shot straight from the handlebars of her bike on nothing more than a simple digital camera. ...more |
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There may be a day while you are riding your bike. A motorist passes you, and calls out, "Get off the f%!@ing road!" You may be puzzled. What do these words mean? ...more |
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At the 28th February 2007 Board Meeting, following the resignation of Robert Hamilton, the Board appointed Jenny Burn as President until the 2007 AGM. ...more |
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Get involved in putting cycling on the map. Visit: www.vote4cycling.com.au and spread the word....more |
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You're invited to the Aussie premiere of two bicycle adventure films shot from the handlebars of bicycle adventurette and author of The Handsomest Man in Cuba (Random House Australia), Lynette Chiang, aka The Galfromdownunder. ...more |
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Scientists who warned us for ages about climate change were ignored and derided. Now, droughts, hotter temperatures and melting glaciers are showing the warnings should have been heeded earlier and action taken. Other scientists have warned us about Peak Oil for years, and they have been similarly dismissed, probably just as unwisely. ...more |
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The SharkBike Australia Day ride to enjoy Sutherland Shire “Opera on the Beach” at Cronulla, was a great opportunity to test out the new Orikaso Fold Flat Picnic Set....more |
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On Saturday 3rd March, 2007, departing from Sydney's Luna Park, the team of six cyclists, six sea kayakers and eight experienced land crew personnel take on over 2000km of ocean and roads between Sydney and Brisbane. ...more |
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Make a date with the environment this Valentine's Day at the City of Sydney's free Environment Expo in Martin Place - find out everything you need to know about helping the environment at the Environment Expo, featuring exhibitions and demonstrations from environmental organisations. ...more |
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Growing older is something that happens to all of us – but ageing doesn’t have to mean doing less. As part of the annual NSW Seniors Week activities, BUGs around NSW have organised a variety of rides especially aimed at encouraging older people to take up cycling (details here). ...more |
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The Oncology Children’s Foundation “Answer to Cancer” Cycle Challenge Vietnam Tour 2007 is taking place between 4th – 16th April 2007. If you have been following our previous tours (Vietnam, 2005; Sri Lanka 2006) you would be aware that they have been a wonderful success and certainly life changing experiences....more |
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Following the success of the bicycle parking at the Domain concerts, City of Sydney will provide FREE bicycle parking at Belmore Park on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th February. Cyclists will need to bring their own bike lock or chain. ...more |
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It's that time of year again: time to start thinking about the annual Ride of Silence. http://www.rideofsilence.org...more |
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You still have time to help with research into cycle tourism. The Sustainable Tourism Cooperative Research Centre (STCRC), on behalf of the South Australian Tourism Commission, is currently conducting research into cycle tourism and is asking people who have been on a cycle tourism holidays, or are planning one, to complete an online survey. ...more |
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Construction has begun on a major recreational trail that will open up public access to the entire 27-kilometre length of the Western Sydney Parklands, Planning Minister Frank Sartor announced recently....more |
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While we cyclists might all be well aware that our favourite activity can help control our weight, this fact seems to escape our political leaders who seem determined to spend money on roads rather than cycling facilities. These latest figures on the costs of obesity in Australia ($21 billion!!) may help in your lobbying efforts....more |
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The cycling community has expressed great concern at the proposed changes to the Hills M2 Motorway, announced on Friday 12th January, which removes the current cycleway on the key carriageway westbound between Lane Cove Road and Beecroft Road, from the end of January 2007. ...more |
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Bicycles have extended their sales lead over cars for 2006, with Australian bike sales hitting a new record of almost 1.3 million while car sales declined from the previous year....more |
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Bec Gibson has recently been appointed Entertainment Coordinator for the 2007 NSW Big Ride....more |
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Very few of the events and other activities run by Bicycle NSW could happen without the generous contribution of labour and skills from our team of volunteers. One of these is Molly Wager....more |
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A recent crackdown on carbon emissions to be announced by the European Commission this may see "gas-guzzling" sports cars, four-wheel-drives and people carriers priced off the road within five years.(SMH, 13.01.07)...more |
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Bicycle NSW are pleased to welcome to the team, David Ernest as Marketing Campaign Manager. He's not only a passionate cyclist; he's also a bushwalker and keen surfer....more |
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Cycling requires a ‘whole of government’ approach and Bicycle NSW has been advocating for some time that to be effective, the NSW Government needs to adopt this thinking. In the lead up to 2007 State Election, and beyond, Bicycle NSW has produced a document outlining its policy expectations has of government in relation to cycling....more |
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A bike lane that is completely separated from motor vehicles is guaranteed to be used by a wider range of people more often than an on road lane. If you are looking for an important liveable streets issue to work on in 2007, this short video is worth watching....more |
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All you need is a bicycle and a bicycle powered musical idea -- and you can take part in the Pursuit Project 2007. Call Jon Rose on 04 0509 9445 to get involved - and please don't leave it till the last moment....more |
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The City of Sydney is encouraging people to cycle to the Sydney Festival’s Jazz and Symphony in the Domain concerts this year for a hassle free and healthy transport option. For the first time, free bike racks will be provided at both concerts, courtesy of the City of Sydney....more |
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The last weekend in March 2007 - that is Friday 30th, Saturday 31st and Sunday 1st April, 2007 - is to be a great weekend in the twin towns of Forster/Tuncurry. That weekend will be the celebration of the Great Lakes Baby Boomers Bash. If you were born between 1946 and 1960, then you're invited to come and participate in a 1950s and 1960s nostalgia weekend with the music, cars and events of that era....more |
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Another 30 members of Bicycle NSW are now "skilled up" to lead group rides in a safe and enjoyable way having attended Bicycle NSW Ride Leader Training Courses at Olympic Park and Kiama in December....more |
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Look out they're back again! The barely clad cyclists of the Sydney Body Art Ride will once again be taking to the streets in all their painted splendour to promote bicycle commuting, public art and healthy, sustainable living and you can join them! ...more |
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The Bicycle Federation of Australia has released a draft “Cycling Paths to Recovery” Program and is seeking response from cycling organisations and their members. ...more |
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Would you like to help with research into cycle tourism? And have the opportunity to win one of 3 great prizes at the same time? ...more |
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What would possess a teenager who has just finished school to ride from Brisbane to Melbourne after completing year 12? Maybe he missed his lift for schoolies you may think? But no, Josh Moorman is cycling for life. The life that may be saved if people registered to donate their organs and tissue....more |
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Can't ride on the 2007 NSW Big Ride but still looking for an awesome experience? Join the Volunteer Team for the 2007 NSW Big Ride - and enjoy the thrill of helping 1,000 cyclists make this fantastic nine day journey. Positions include marshals, catering, camp set up, luggage, massage, activities - plus more! Check out the Volunteer Page on the Big Ride website www.bigride.com.au for more information or call Donna on 02 9218 5411. ...more |
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Strathfield Town Hall on Thursday 16th November was the setting for a seminar on Active Transport and Green Finance, the fifth in a series of six seminars organized by the Australian Conservation Foundation’s GreenHome program. ...more |
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A current NRMA survey asks respondents to select whether they Agree or Disagree with the statement (Question N): “Cyclists need to be separated from motorised traffic, particularly on high speed roads.” This is a poorly worded and ambiguous question, which will do little to inform the NRMA of their members’ opinions on providing facilities for cyclists. Cyclists need to give careful thought to their answers!...more |
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Over 80 women turned up at Renegade Cycles on the evening of 9 November to celebrate Wine Women & Wheels™. ...more |
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Sydney BUG members and council staff from metropolitan and country councils recently participated in two Sydney-based training seminars organised by the Bicycle Federation on the use and application of the Bikeability Toolkit. ...more |
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Last Saturday's (November 4) WALK AGAINST WARMING was a demonstration of popular support for governments to act. The event drew a young crowd, especially children who had made their own posters for the event. ...more |
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Bicycle User Groups, cycling advocates and other interested parties in Sydney are invited to respond to the draft SubRegional Strategies for each of the 10 SubRegions of Sydney Metropolitan area. ...more |
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The Cycling Promotion Fund established the Bicycling Achievement Awards in 2002 to recognise achievement and foster innovation in advancing cycling. The scope and quality of nominations has increased considerably - a real testimony to the excellent work happening around Australia to advance cycling....more |
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This year’s Bicycle NSW Annual General Meeting held on Saturday 4th November in Sydney, was well attended by over 50 Bicycle NSW Members. Furthermore, for the first time in some years, there were more nominations for the Board than positions available!...more |
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On Saturday the 24th February 2007 the organisers of the Grafton to Inverell Cycling Classic will run the first Grafton to Inverell CycloSportif Challenge offering $5000.00 in prizes to be drawn by random draws [this could increase depending on the final line up]....more |
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The recently held NSW Local Government Conference in the Blue Mountains was the first to include a cycling information stand amongst the trade stalls, thanks to the Cycling Promotion Fund and half funded by the City of Sydney. ...more |
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Would you like to assist the prospective ride leaders by being an 'actor' for the Bicycle NSW Ride Leader Training Sessions? This involves role-playing certain situations (e.g.being an injured rider) to enable the assessment of trainee ride leaders, to see how they deal with & manage situations. ...more |
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The Health Promotion Service of Sydney South West has just been awarded funding from the NSW Health Department for a three-year project to promote the use of new cycling infrastructure in Western Sydney. ...more |
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Ever thought of experiencing New Years Eve with 6000 other people, 12 stages of music with music acts including famous blues, roots, dub, reggae, world, music, rock acts and so on all within the confines of the lush setting of Glenworth Valley(home of the largest horseriding farm in Australia) on the doorstep of Sydney and the Central Coast. This venue offers a river to cool off and also places to cycle within the confines of this venue. ...more |
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Scott McPherson has recently been appointed as Bicycle NSW's Head of Marketing and Membership. Find out more about him......more |
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Two-wheeled transportation will take over Sydney, Australia as the Sixth Annual Bicycle Film Festival rolls into town. The Bicycle Film Festival (BFF) kicks off on October 27, 2006 with screenings at the University of Sydney, Bosch Lecture Theatre 2, Western Ave, Camperdown (close to Carillon Ave). ...more |
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Keen to organise and lead rides? Want to do it better? Bicycle NSW Ride Leader Workshops are scheduled for December this year and are open to all Bicycle NSW members. Saturday December 2 Sydney Olympic Park - NSW metro Saturday/Sunday December 9/10 Kiama - NSW regional Places are limited. To book and for further info please email Donna Little at Bicycle NSW at dlittle@bicyclensw.org.au...more |
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In France, Cyclocity (christened Vélo’v by the greater Lyons area), has enjoyed unprecedented success since its début in Lyons in May 2005. The system’s 60,000 subscribers – who hire bicycles up to 28,000 times per day – have already covered 10 million kilometers in the space of 15 months, averaging a daily total of 40,000 kilometers - equal to the circumference of the Earth at the equator. On 18th September Cyclocity was launched in Brussells. Plans are progressing for implementation in Australia....more |
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Get along to Renegade Cycles on the evening of Thursday 9 November for a celebration of women and cycling. Commonwealth Games gold medal winner Natalie Bates (who is currently racing in Europe) and Australian Senior Track and Paralympics gold medalist Janelle Lindsay will be star attractions on the evening. “I am very keen [to] be there” says Natalie, as is Janelle....more |
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I write this having just signed off on the final accounts for Bicycle NSW for the June 2006 year for inclusion in the Annual report and presentation to members at the November 4th AGM. The Annual report will be mailed to all members with their November/December issue of Australian Cyclist, and key among the highlight achievements for the year is the significant improvement in our financial performance. Worthy of note are the key drivers of the turnaround in our financial performance:...more |
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NSW Southern Highlands Cycling Club President Richard Vollebregt will leave Perth at 7:00am on the 13th of October with his support team in an attempt to break the 4000km trans Australia world record of 9 days, 23 hours and 25 minutes set by Japanese cyclist Tomio Uranyu in 1992....more |
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On the sunny morning of Wednesday 4th October, did you notice how many more cycling commuters there were on the NSW roads? On Ride To Work Day, a fantastic number of commuters left their cars at home, avoided the crowded buses and trains and gave riding to work a go....more |
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The inaugural Pedal Power "Sydney to Canberra Bike Ride" (abbreviated to SCBR) will take place from November 29 to December 1, 2006. ...more |
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Bicycle NSW has appointed a new "Head of Advocacy". Meet Kate Marley......more |
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State Parliament’s Staysafe Committee and the NSW Police are confused and inaccurate in their recent attacks on mopeds – and do not even know the regulations governing them – according to Australia’s bicycle industry....more |
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The Bikeability Toolkit is a useful resource which can help community groups such as BUGs campaign for better bicycle facilities in their area. The toolkit can be downloaded from the Australian Greenhouse Office web site at www.travelsmart.gov.au/bikeability. The Bicycle Federation of Australia is running a free half-day training seminar in Sydney on 28 October to present the toolkit and train bicycle user groups and community organisations in its practical use ....more |
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The yearly Netti sale is coming up, where you can pick up quality cycle clothing at amazing discounts. This year, the first hour of the sale will be open to Bicycle NSW members only. So if you're a member, you get access to the best bargains before the crowds arrive! ...more |
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The Amy Gillett Foundation today began screening a television commercial highlighting the issue of understanding between cyclists and motorists on the road. ...more |
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Saturday 4th November -- put it in your diary now for the next "Walk against Warming". Last year's International Day of Climate Action - December 3, 2005 - timed to co-incide with climate talks in Montreal was a huge success with thousands of people hitting the streets all over the world. The focus of the day was the refusal of Australia and the US to ratify the Kyoto protocol and commit to serious greenhouse gas reductions. Australia had events in major cities and regional centers. ...more |
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Peats Ridge Festival is an annual not for profit music & arts festival promoting sustainable living. In its third year, this event will have in excess of 6000 people captive(!) in the beautiful wilderness of Glenworth Valley, an hour north of Sydney, for 4 days in December this year (29 Dec to 1 Jan). ...more |
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Drivers pass closer when overtaking cyclists wearing helmets than when overtaking bare-headed cyclists, increasing the risk of a collision, research British research has found. ...more |
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The City of Sydney will be hosting a Cycle Expo as part of 2006 NSW Bike Week. The City’s Cycling Festival will take place on Wednesday 27th September from 11am – 2pm. ...more |
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This coming Sunday 17th September at 1.30pm (repeated 8pm the following Sunday) ABC Streetstories will look at cycling in Sydney. It takes a lot of nerve to cycle in Sydney - but for those who do, it often becomes a passion. ...more |
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Since Bikely launched in late May 2006, the response from keen cyclists around the world has been nothing short of overwhelming. The Bikely community have mapped out nearly 4000 routes from 32 different countries, comprising half a million waypoints! Now a bunch of new features have just gone live on the site....more |
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It was a sell-out event on Saturday 19 August as over 80 keen women attended the Gear Up Girl Women’s Breakfast and Cycling Clinic at Sydney Olympic Park....more |
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Two of the big events of the BNSW calendar are fast approaching: Portfolio Partners Spring Cycle (PPSC and the Annual General Meeting (AGM)....more |
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The weather may have been cold and wet but pedapod’s pedal-powered passenger tricycles looked warm and sunny wrapped in Jetstar’s bright orange promotional message. Jetstar’s sponsorship enabled people in the Sydney and Melbourne CBD to enjoy free rides in pedapods for one week at the end of July. ...more |
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The success of the Goulburn to Sydney Cycle Classic last year has seen the 2006 event, which will be held on September 24, elevated to national status by the cycling fraternity....more |
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Sydney media took to cycling in mid July. In the same week that saw the Ami Gillett Foundation community announcements on television, there were three positive feature articles about cycling. The NSW Government decision to destroy the William Street cycle paths, also received radio coverage in peak times....more |
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Last updated
29-Jan-2007