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Apres City of Sydney Spring Cycle

For this year's City of Sydney Spring Cycle there will be a wealth of activities and entertainment welcoming the cyclist as they make their way over the finish line....more
BNSW*; 08 October 2008

Early Birds about to close

Early bird entries for the City of Sydney Spring Cycle, Sunday 19 October 2008, will close on Friday 26 September at 4pm! ...more
BNSW*; 09 September 2008

Gear up Girl Workshop

Registrations for the next Gear up Girl Workshop on Saturday 29 November 2008 are now open and places are filling fast so make sure you get in quickly to avoid disappointment. ...more
BNSW*; 09 September 2008

Volunteering for the City of Sydney Spring Cycle

Looking to give back to the greater Sydney Community and promote healthy living? Then volunteer for the 2008 City of Sydney Spring Cycle. We have many roles still available including; route marshalling, logistics and sign crew....more
BNSW*; 13 August 2008

Iron Man Guy Leech Ambassador of R2S!

Iron Man champion Guy Leech has been announced as the ambassador of the Ride2School program at Kurnell Public School. Over 100 children rode their bikes into school and many more came on their scooters, skateboards and on foot to celebrate Guy’s visit. ...more
BNSW*; 14 July 2008

City of Sydney Spring Cycle 2008

Entries are streaming in for this year's City of Sydney Spring Cycle, on Sunday 19 October. ...more
BNSW*; 14 July 2008

Gear up for the Great Vic Bike Ride with Anaconda

Have you ever thought about escaping everyday life and spending a week in another world? ...more
; 14 July 2008

ANZ banks on cycling

The big bank’s commitment to cycling shows that looking after the health and happiness of staff is good business, reports Toni Jordan...more
; 11 June 2008

Spring Cycle: a Ride for Everyone!

City of Sydney Spring Cycle, Sunday 19 October 2008, now includes new routes from Blacktown and Liverpool!...more
BNSW*; 11 June 2008

Ride2School NSW goes from strength to strength

The number of children choosing to travel to and from school on their bicycles, scooters, skateboards and on foot is increasing throughout NSW. Schools are beginning to reap the benefits of their involvement in the Ride2School program, with students arriving more alert, reduced congestion at pick up / drop of times and having their students work towards achieving the daily recommended physical activity levels. ...more
BNSW*; 11 June 2008

Get in early for 2009 Great Escapade

In 2009 the Great Escapade returns to the South West of Australia. Western Australia here we come! ...more
; 12 May 2008

GUG Volunteer Prize Recipients 2008

Bicycle NSW is delighted to announce the Gear Up Girl Challenge Volunteer Prize Winners for 2008. Fellow volunteers and Bicycle NSW staff nominated the following volunteers for their support and hard work shown to help make the inaugural Gear Up Girl Challenge the success it became....more
BNSW*; 12 May 2008

Spring Cycle, It's Bloomin' Beautiful

The 2008 City of Sydney Spring Cycle gives you even more choice with an added start from Blacktown for those in Sydney's western suburbs......more
BNSW*; 12 May 2008

What a Great Escapade

Well done to all Riders, Volunteers, Staff and Contractors who took part in the 2008 Great Escapade – Blue Mountains to the Hunter Valley. We all had a fantastic time exploring this wonderful region of Australia. ...more
; 16 April 2008

Ride Leader Training

Are you a Bicycle NSW member? Why not complete our Rider Leader Training course ... ...more
BNSW*; 14 April 2008

Back by Popular Demand! Gear Up Girl

Gear Up Girl Workshops are back and ready to Gear Up a new bunch of ladies (and some who have already been involved before!) . The next workshop will be held on Saturday 19th July 2008....more
BNSW*; 14 April 2008

National Ride2School Day 2008

Wednesday 12th March 2008 saw students and teachers across the state and country get onto their bicycles, scooters and skateboards and make their journey to school the healthy, active way. They were all celebrating National Ride2School day and the launch of the Bicycle NSW Ride2School Program. ...more
BNSW*; 19 March 2008

We had a ball

On Saturday 8 March over 850 women celebrated International Women’s Day in true style by getting together on their bikes and taking part in the inaugural Gear up Girl Challenge....more
BNSW*; 17 March 2008

Gear up for the 2008 Great Escapade

Gear up for an autumn bike riding challenge. Travel from Katoomba on an amazing journey through the Blue Mountains, crossing the Great Divide and cycling through the Hunter Valley before pulling up at Newcastle’s sparkling coast. It's all in a day's work on the 2008 Great Escapade in New South Wales. ...more
; 12 February 2008

The Sydney Festival

Bicycle NSW is urging Sydney Siders heading to the Jazz in the Domain this weekend to do their bit by cycling to the event. ...more
BNSW*; 08 January 2008

Miriam and Serena "gear up"

For the team at Bicycle NSW, 2008 is well and truly underway, with hundreds of entries for the two upcoming Gear Up Girl events rolling in! To celebrate this response we are profiling two fabulous ladies who have signed up for both the Workshop and the Challenge, and perhaps to inspire other women who still just thinking about joining in. ...more
BNSW*; 08 January 2008

Gear Up Girl Challenge

Entries are now open! Gear up and take part in NSW’s first all women’s cycling event. Saturday 8 March 2008 is International Women’s Day and what better way to celebrate than to join with women of all ages and abilities and take part in a unique all women’s cycle ride. Choose either the 15km route around Sydney Olympic Park or the 55km route from Cronulla to the finish line at Sydney Olympic Park. To register and for more information go to www.gearupgirl.com.au Get in early to receive a free Gear Up Girl helmet from Netti (conditions apply). Why not invite a friend to join you on the day?...more
BNSW*; 17 December 2007

International Women’s Day 8 March 2008.

Following the success and popularity of Bicycle NSW’s Gear Up Girl women’s cycling breakfast and workshops held in 2006 and 2007, Bicycle NSW has seen the overwhelming demand to provide a cycling event opportunity with accessible options for women of all ages and abilities. ...more
BNSW*; 13 November 2007

Sam's Sensational Snooze Option

On your Great Escapade you can enjoy riding during the day and a bed at night - check out the Sam's Sensational Snooze Accommodation Option. ...more
BNSW*; 13 November 2007

Susan's Great Escapade

It is not uncommon to see parent-child teams riding in any of the Big Rides or Great Rides. Not only is it a great way to spend quality time together but it is also a fantastic way to encourage children to keep fit and have fun in the mean time. Susan Walker agrees. Susan and her son Harrison have signed up for the 2008 Great Escapade 5 day ride, the Grape Escapade, through the Hunter Valley in New South Wales. Diana Hrasko, a regular volunteer, talked to Susan about her thoughts on riding....more
; 08 October 2007

It was a huge success!!

Bicycle NSW is thrilled to report that the August Gear Up Girl was a fantastic event! Over 100 keen and enthusiastic women enjoyed a delicious breakfast, prizes, guest speakers and workshops and it looks like everyone went home learning a thing or two! ...more
BNSW*; 11 September 2007

Watch out for runners

The 26th Annual World Airline Road Race as they pass through the area around Darling Harbour. ...more
PushOn; 11 September 2007

Ralph will be back in 2008

Ralph Hughes is regular volunteer with Bicycle New South Wales and the Big Rides. He has been a member of the Eco team since 2001 and a team leader of that same team since 2003. At 67, he is retired but still gets involved with a small handyman business that keeps him occupied. ...more
BNSW*; 11 September 2007

Women Get Pedalling

“Gear up Girl” is Bicycle NSW’s answer to the growing number of women interested in cycling and with State Minister for Women Verity Firth MP and Christina Harlamb Senior Electorate Officer participating it is certainly considered a valuable event. Held on Saturday August 18th at Sydney Olympic Park, Gear Up Girl is a women’s breakfast and cycling clinic that aims to introduce women to cycling in a fun and relaxed environment....more
BNSW*; 07 August 2007

City of Sydney Spring Cycle Update

We are very excited to announce entries have opened for the 2007 City of Sydney Spring Cycle and registrations are streaming in! ...more
BNSW*; 11 July 2007

Getting Together

Bicycle NSW and Bicycle Victoria will be working together to make the Great Escapade a fantastic experience, full of fun and adventures, memorable riding, amazing places and wonderful people. ...more
BNSW*; 11 July 2007

Getting the Girls on Bikes!

In the lead up to the 2007 Spring Cycle, Bicycle NSW are putting on a Women's Breakfast Workshop to entice more ladies to join us on the Spring Cycle. "Gear Up Girl" is being held on Saturday 18 August from 8:00am-12:00pm at the Waterview Convention Centre, Sydney Olympic Park. ...more
BNSW*; 10 July 2007

The Spring cycle is on again!

This once a year event offers riders of all ages and abilties the opportunity to join together on the streets of Sydney and ride from St Leonards Park in North Sydney, across the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, free of traffic! ...more
BNSW*; 12 June 2007

Gear up Girl

Due to popular demand from last year, Bicycle NSW is thrilled to be able to take this opportunity to provide the ‘Gear Up Girl’ morning again to encourage women to set goals, and enter the Spring Cycle, on October 21. With route options ranging from 15km to 50km - the event has something for everybody! ...more
BNSW*; 12 June 2007

City of Sydney Spring Cycle 2007

On Sunday 21 October, cycling will take centre stage in Sydney. Much of the traffic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge will stop, and be replaced by up to 10,000 cyclists as they take part in the 13th Annual Spring Cycle. Together with the Festival of Cycling, the City of Sydney Spring Cycle will expose thousands of people to the cycling community. ...more
BNSW*; 11 June 2007

NSW leading the Way on National Ride to Work Day

Great news! Bicycle NSW and the ABC local Radio will join forces at the 75th Anniversary celebration on the 1st July at ABC HQ Ultimo from 10am to 4pm. 50,000 people are expected and we will be there to promote Ride to Work day. ...more
BNSW*; 11 June 2007

Spring Cycle 2007 Updates

Grab your pen and diary because Sunday 21 October marks the date of the 13th Annual Spring Cycle! Join 10,000 of your closest neighbours and bike across the Harbour Bridge in Sydney's premier recreational cycling event of the year. Once you've completed your ride, enjoy the exciting celebrations of the Festival of Cycling in Olympic Park. ...more
BNSW*; 09 May 2007

Bowra Bike Bash

The Bowra Bike Bash is held annually as part of the "Back To Bowra" festival in Nambucca Shire....more
NAMBUG; 06 March 2007

New Concept Bicycling Event for Bathurst

On the 14th and 15th of April 2007 the Bathurst Cycling Club (BCC), Rotary Club of Bathurst Daybreak will be combining forces to conduct a unique bicycling weekend extravaganza that brings cyclists of all codes together. ...more
BADBUG; 06 March 2007

City of Sydney Spring Cycle - Sunday 21 October.

Plans are well underway for this exciting event which will form part of the Fesitval of Cycling at Sydney Olympic Park. ...more
BNSW*; 06 March 2007

NSW Big Ride 2007 - News!

All Big Ride entries have now closed!! Bicycle NSW are very excited to announce that we have over 1060 riders registered from all around the globe! ...more
BNSW*; 06 March 2007

Spring Cycle 2007

Sydney's premier cycling event the annual Spring Cycle will again form part of the fantastic Festival of Cycling at Sydney Olympic Park in October 2007. Options from 5km to 50km mean there is something for everyone. ...more
BNSW*; 05 February 2007

Big Ride Approaching

The NSW Big Ride 2007 is fast approaching and time is running out to sign up before the $100 Late Registration Fee takes effect on Saturday 17 February! Entry also closes on Friday 2nd March so hurry or you risk missing out! ...more
BNSW*; 05 February 2007

Volunteer Profile - Faye Clegg

Faye Clegg is another of our valuable Bicycle NSW volunteers....more
BNSW*; 05 February 2007

Save Money and Sign Up Now!

The start of the NSW Big Ride on 17 March is fast approaching so we want to remind you that it is not too late to sign up and save! The route starts and finishes in Taree, and winds through Tuncurry-Forster, Bulahdelah, Gloucester, Wingham, Wauchope and Port Macquarie, past magnificent coastline and through spectacular forest. With a 9-day/500km and two 4-day/250km options to choose from, there's something for everyone! ...more
BNSW*; 16 January 2007

NSW Big Ride Welcomes New Event Director

The team at Bicycle NSW are very excited to welcome Michael Bridge as the new Event Director for the 2007 NSW Big Ride, taking place in the beautiful NSW mid-North Coast area from 17-25 March....more
BNSW*; 04 December 2006

Great Ride heads for its twelfth year

The Bella Vista Tour de Hills Bicycle Classic is heading for its twelfth year when riders from all over New South Wales gather at the Dural Country Club for the starter’s flag. Entry forms are now available. ...more
PushOn; 29 November 2006

What a great day for a bike ride!

This year's Portfolio Partners Spring Cycle held on Sunday 22 October, began a little wetter than hoped, however fortunately the weather quickly improved to provide ideal cycling conditions. Around 7,500 cyclists embarked on the journey from North Sydney to the finish line on the Olympic Boulevard at Sydney Olympic Park. ...more
BNSW*; 07 November 2006

Cycle to Break the Cycle

Cycling with a difference, Cycle to Break the Cycle, aims to raise awareness of a serious, but largely hidden issue, domestic violence....more
BNSW*; 06 November 2006

Sydney Body Art Ride Exhibition

The 2006 Sydney Body Art Ride exhibition (6pm Wednesday 13th September) comprises the best artistic photographs of our event and slide show of some of the best event photos....more
BNSW*; 11 September 2006

Have a Heart, Portfolio Partners Spring Cycle

Be part of the cycling ‘revolution’ - get out there on two wheels and keep your heart healthy. As the Charity Partner for Bicycle NSW, the Heart Foundation encourages you all to keep active to live a long and healthy life to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease....more
BNSW*; 25 August 2006

Festival of Cycling at Sydney Olympic Park

On 21 and 22 October, Sydney’s premier recreational cycling destination will set the wheels in motion for all things cycling. So grab your bike and gear up for a weekend of pedal power for all ages and fitness levels at Sydney Olympic Park. ...more
PushOn; 23 August 2006

National Ride to Work Day - 4 October 2006

Wednesday 4 October is Ride to Work Day, when people all over Australia are encouraged to give riding to work a go. ...more
BNSW*; 23 August 2006

Portfolio Partners Spring Cycle

We are looking forward to another great day out in Sydney on October 22....more
BNSW*; 23 August 2006

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