And its underway! Commuters who ride across the Sydney Harbour Bridge will have noticed the two large construction compounds at Milsons Point. These are, of course, for the Sydney Harbour Bridge Cycleway northern access ramp. After 4 decades of advocacy, the delivery of this key missing link in the city’s cycling network is getting closer!…
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Continue reading at the publisher's website.Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean has recently spent a very busy week traversing the New England and Mid North Coast regions of NSW. First up was two full days sharing ideas and debating issues with hundreds of fellow councillors at the Local Government NSW Annual Conference in Tamworth. Peter was re-elected in September as an…
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Continue reading at the publisher's website.Right NOW is a great time to get involved in local government advocacy! Across New South Wales, our recently elected councillors are reviewing strategic documents that will influence decision-making about infrastructure delivery over the next four years and beyond. Volunteer content writer Monique Ewen spoke to some councillors to find out how community advocates can…
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Continue reading at the publisher's website.Advocacy by Bicycle User Groups is incredibly important to getting good outcomes for bike riders. BUG members have deep local knowledge of issues and opportunities in their areas. Their dedication to improving NSW for bike riding multiplies the efforts of Bicycle NSW many times over. Without their help, there is no way our tiny team…
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Continue reading at the publisher's website.Europe is an exciting continent for a cycling adventure, filled with breathtaking landscapes, diverse cultures, and unforgettable experiences. To ensure you enjoy every moment of your outdoorsy holiday, packing the right gear and essentials is crucial. In this article, we share some of the key items to pack to ensure that you're fully prepared for…
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Continue reading at the publisher's website.Bike riders, save the date! Transport Mutual Credit Union (TMCU) and Bicycle NSW are coming together to bring you an exciting and free social ride event. This partnership is a great opportunity for cyclists of all levels to meet and, enjoy a leisurely ride, and connect with like-minded people. Let's look at what makes this…
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Continue reading at the publisher's website.The Bicycle NSW tour of some of Melbourne’s best bike paths provided far too many insights for one article. This is the second instalment of reflections on how our southern neighbours are developing a safe and cohesive network. For Part One, head here. Melbourne has some impressive protected roundabouts Moray Street in South Melbourne has…
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Continue reading at the publisher's website.Bicycle NSW recently visited Melbourne for a long weekend and cycled far and wide across the city. It was fascinating to experience first-hand the different approaches to developing a bike network south of the border. A very Melbourne intersection where the Napier Street route crosses busy Queens Parade in Fitzroy North (Bicycle NSW) The Capital…
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Continue reading at the publisher's website.Sydney experienced a cold winter and many of Bicycle User Group Bike North’s 500 members put their bikes away for a few weeks. But by September, it was, as the Beatles song went, ‘Here Comes The Sun’ with temperatures approaching 30 degrees on some days. The Bike North Executive decided to launch a promotion under…
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