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Windsor get a cycling bridge

The RTA's $3 million cycling bridge across South Creek into Windsor was opened to traffic on Friday 12 June....more
23 June 2009

Big River Ride rained out

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
23 June 2009

Smart Commuting

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
23 June 2009

City says thanks

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
22 June 2009

How do you measure up?

Tracey Evans from Rylstone Hospital used grant money from the current health program Australian Better Health Initiative – How do you measure up? to conduct a Bike Day at the hospital on Sunday, 14th June. ...more
22 June 2009

News from the Board – June 2009

The hardworking events team at Bicycle NSW are doing a fantastic job, preparing and planning for the City of Sydney Spring Cycle. The date moved to Sunday 27th September to coincide with NSW Bike Week....more
22 June 2009

No to "Greenwash" bike paths

Hunter Development Corporation has ignored the advice of local bicycle advocates and used its proposed cycleway in the rail corridor as leverage for getting the green tick of approval. No local bicycle advocate groups wanted the removal of the rail to the city to provide yet another unsafe cyclepath. ...more
22 June 2009

MK Challenge

Paul Keegan was determined not to go the way of his father, so he has started the MK CHALLENGE....more
22 June 2009

A Boering Ride

Back in May, Kempsey Recreational Cyclists rode 40 km to Nouvelle & Graham Butcher's Boer Goat Stud down Maria River Rd. for afternoon tea and info on how they came to have such a passion....more
22 June 2009

Rides grades

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
22 June 2009

Dubbo heads to Coona

A group of Dubbo riders travelled to Coonabarabran for the Warrumbungle Wheelers' yearly ride from Coonabarabran out to the Warrumbungle National Park. ...more
22 June 2009

Problems with RTA Handbook

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
22 June 2009

A Family Convoy

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
22 June 2009

Get ready for City of Sydney Spring Cycle

Forget about the cold and get ready for Spring by entering the 2009 City of Sydney Spring Cycle! ...more
22 June 2009

Gear Up Girl Workshop

Want to learn how to change a flat tyre or master your gears and brakes? Then come and join us for the Gear up Girl Workshop on Saturday 18th of July. Hear Paralympic Cyclist, Janie Armstrong share her story as our exciting guest speaker. For more information visit www.gearupgirl.com.au and click on workshop ...more
22 June 2009

Cambodia Cycling Challenge

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
22 June 2009

Change road rules to enable increased cycling

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
20 May 2009

Miller Bike Fleets wins Award

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
20 May 2009

Roads closed in Canada Bay

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
20 May 2009

Using the back of a bus

Thumbs up to Christchurch NZ for using buses to promote cycle safety and the share the road message....more
20 May 2009

Cycleway over Minnamurra River

Thumbs up to Kiama Council for providing a safe shared use crossing over Minnamurra River Bridge and the signage guiding cyclists to Kiama. The path on the bridge has removed another black spot on the Coastal cycle path in the Illawarra....more
20 May 2009

Lighting tip

Tip from Trish Hunt who regularly rides on the M7 cycleway in the evening....more
20 May 2009

Flying Doctor Fundraiser

Silver City Bush Treadlers Inc. are leaving from Yunta S.A. (2 hours drive from Broken Hill N.S.W-.4 hour drive from Adelaide) 26th July cycling through sheep stations to Morgan (on the Murray River) Burra,-Clare,-Booleroo Centre,-Quorn,-Hawker,-Wilpena Pound,- through sheep stations back to Yunta....more
20 May 2009

City of Sydney Spring Cycle

Get your friends and family together because the City of Sydney Spring Cycle is on Sunday September 27, 2009! Now in its 15th year, come and join us for Sydney’s premier recreational cycling event. ...more
20 May 2009

Discounts for Bicycle NSW Members

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
20 May 2009

Huon Hill ride and bbq

The new Group Albury Wodonga Pedal Power is getting underway with a small , but growing, core of riders meeting every Saturday morning for local rides. ...more
20 May 2009

MudBUG Activities

There plenty of cycling in Mudgee... Over Easter the Australian Rural Education Centre - AREC - again hosted Bikemuster. Thumbs up for our local council, The Mid-Western Regional Council has published a draft twenty year Mudgee Bike Plan (MudBUG has made a substantial submission). Lastly, the BUG conducted a four day ride out of Mudgee in late April and found that the tiny town of Binnaway as a great base for cycling activities. ...more
20 May 2009

News from the Board – May 2009

This year’s AGM and Board election is the first that will be held according to the constitution adopted by the members at our 2008 AGM. ...more
20 May 2009

Cycling injuries

Toukley & District Cycle Club was in Canberra for a week’s riding holiday. On their first day’s outing, one of their members, Jean Parsons, had a bad mishap. She's back on the bike after four month recuperation [well done, Jean! Ed.] and now she shares her thoughts on her experience....more
20 May 2009

DUB BUG’s Weekend Adventure

The Dorrigo Urunga Bellingen Bicycle Users Group have several rides a year with an overnight stay and a ride back home the next day. Our latest adventure (it is always an adventure of some kind ) was to ride from Urunga to Grafton a distance of 230km over the 2 days. ...more
20 May 2009

Gear Up Girl Grape Tour

A small but keen group of ladies joined the inaugural Gear Up Girl Grape Tour on 16-17 May in the Southern Highlands. ...more
20 May 2009

Fernleigh Track. Thanks and keep it going…

It’s great to hear that work will very soon be starting start on Stage 3 of the Fernleigh Track. Congratulations to local Company Site Worx Civil Contracting on gaining the contract to build an additional 4km of cycleway from Whitebridge to Redhead. ...more
20 May 2009

Join the girls in Cambodia

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
20 May 2009