Not so many years ago, Bicycle NSW and over 30 councils worked incredibly hard to map a network of connected bike infrastructure for Greater Sydney. The resulting Principal Bicycle Network, or PBN, was intended to be a blueprint for the delivery of all the cycleways Transport for NSW committed to in Future Transport Strategy 2056.…
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Continue reading at the publisher's website.The NSW Productivity and Equality Commission has rejected mandatory e-bike insurance Bicycle NSW is very pleased that the Commission agrees with our position that insurance is not the key to safer streets. A newly published review of insurance options found that education and enforcement are much more important than compulsory insurance to address genuine community…
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Continue reading at the publisher's website.A vision for an iconic 40km walk, ride or run Earlier this year, Bicycle NSW asked the NSW bicycle community to nominate top priorities for a strategic pipeline of visionary projects. The idea of a continuous path around beautiful Lake Illawarra came up a few times! Our interest piqued, Bicycle NSW’s Bike Planner Sarah spent a…
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Continue reading at the publisher's website.And what is needed to make a difference As discussed in the recent blog article A half billion dollar win for walking and riding!, Bicycle NSW is extremely pleased that the Australian Government has made an ongoing commitment to a National Active Transport Fund. $500 million over 10 years was allocated in the 2026/27 Budget…
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Continue reading at the publisher's website.Fresh air, exercise and front-row runway views From paths along waterways to parkland loops, Sydney Airport’s surrounds are full of surprisingly scenic cycleways. And the bonus? They offer a front-row seat to the busiest airspace in Australia so you can watch aircraft taking off, landing or passing overhead. Bicycle NSW has collaborated with the Sydney…
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Continue reading at the publisher's website.Join us at the Spring Cycle on Sunday 11th October The excitement is palpable! Join thousands of riders for a celebration of cycling that starts in North Sydney and continues across the Sydney Harbour Bridge main deck and on to the festival-style atmosphere at the finish sites. The Spring Cycle provides a unique opportunity to…
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Continue reading at the publisher's website.A major survey of Bicycle NSW Members Here’s what we learned and what we’re doing to increase insurance benefits. More than 800 Bicycle NSW Members took part in our 2026 Membership Survey, sharing what matters most to them and helping shape the future of cycling advocacy across New South Wales. Thank you to everyone who…
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Continue reading at the publisher's website.John Hawkins, a Bicycle NSW Board Member since 2021, was inspired by our recent series of #BicycleNSWCommutes social posts to share his own bike commute story. May 2026 marked twenty years since John first clipped in and rode to work. From the scenic trip through the Lower North Shore that bookends most workdays, to tackling…
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Continue reading at the publisher's website.Originally posted Sep 2025, updated in June 2026 If you are working in transport, planning and the built environment industry and are keen to expand your knowledge of providing high quality active transport facilities, there are two courses for you in NSW! Designing for Pedestrians and Bicycle Riders UNSW Cycleway Design short course Designing for…
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Continue reading at the publisher's website.Bicycle NSW is 50 years young in 2026, and we are looking ahead to our next decade of making NSW better for bike riding As part of the anniversary celebrations, we have embarked on a serious task – developing a strategic advocacy plan for ‘A Cycle-friendly NSW’. 'A Cycle-friendly NSW' is a compelling business case…
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