Bike Leichhardt

28/08/2026

Momentum Mag throws up another good article, about NY but applies to many cities, including ours.

Momentum Mag

“Toronto, Chicago, Montreal, Vancouver, Los Angeles, NY and dozens of other cities have spent years expanding cycling infrastructure. Some have made good progress. But the work is almost always fragmented, contested and frustratingly slow. A few blocks of protected infrastructure can be followed by a terrifying gap. A major cycling route can become a political football. A safety project can take years to approve even after the danger has been obvious for decades.

Meanwhile, people keep riding because they have places to go and a bicycle is how they choose to get there.

The lesson from cities that have successfully reduced serious traffic injuries is not that crashes can be eliminated through better public-awareness campaigns alone. Safer streets require design, enforcement, vehicle regulation and political commitment. Slower speeds matter. Protected intersections matter. Continuous bike networks matter. So does designing streets around the possibility that people will make mistakes—and ensuring those mistakes do not automatically become fatal.”

27/08/2026

Red carpet treatment on Blackwattle Bay path, diversion around Seawall works. It's a bit soft and bumpy, take it easy. Nice native garden nearby.

24/08/2026

What's needed here, got to tackle the parking issue. Could do this on Lilyfield Rd, Balmain Rd, Darley Rd, Grosvenor St etc where there is a non-residential side.

The liveable, inclusive, prosperous city isn’t a final destination, but a never-ending journey that continually seeks new opportunities for improvement. These before-and-after images of Delft’s Westeringsevest tell that story perfectly.

Ten years ago, valuable public space was dedicated to storing private vehicles. Now, that same corridor has been reimagined as a safe, comfortable and attractive cycling route that serves people of all ages and abilities, while improving the cohesion and directness of the network.

Delft was already one of the world’s most bicycle-friendly cities. Yet rather than settling for “good enough,” the municipality recognised there was still room to do better. That mindset—of continuous refinement rather than complacency—is what distinguishes great cities from good ones. Every street, square, and intersection is an opportunity to make urban life a little safer, healthier, and more accessible for everyone.

Progress isn’t a place you arrive. It’s a path you choose over and over again.

19/08/2026

New bridge proposed over Cooks River at Sugar Rd looks great. 4 m wide, Luxury!, about 3 times wider than the old one.

Send in a big Yes to CBCouncil.

https://haveyoursay.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/karool-avenue-bridge-concept-design?

19/08/2026

This could take off! Print your Passport and find the stamp boxes around Sydney. Might head out myself tomorrow. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1806122820970534&set=a.622035916045903&type=3

Sydney now has its very own free cycling scavenger hunt, with 15 destinations and 15 stamps spread across the city.

Riders can create their own routes and decide how difficult they want to make the challenge. There’s no time limit, and no requirement to visit all 15 locations in one go.

It’s a cool and open-ended way to explore Sydney by bike, and we wanted to find out more about how it came about.

So, we we caught up with creator Josh Kwan about the story behind the challenge, how it works, and what inspired him to create it. 👇🚲

13/08/2026

Petition to stop a car park in middle of Callan Park where the Linen buildings are now, on Supply Rd, halfway down the hill behind Kirkbride. Plenty of parking up the top, could have a drop off point down the bottom for people who need a car to get to the lower oval and waterfront.

https://c.org/cNHBGqfnDz

12/08/2026

Onya PSG, doing a great job. Many people say they won't ride in Sydney traffic, but if you learn cycling skills it's entirely possible.

A great way to really get to know your area. If kids get driven everywhere they are often very surprised at where things are and how you can get around on a bike.

A bike can completely change the way you experience a city.

Today we had the pleasure of riding with students from the University of Sydney , using Lime share bikes to explore Sydney by bike.

Together we looked at more than just where to go. We explored how to choose comfortable routes, navigate different riding environments, position ourselves on the road and make confident decisions while riding around the city.

A big thank you to the University of Sydney Sustainability Team, Lime and the City of Sydney for helping make the ride possible.

Giving people access to a bike is valuable. Giving them the skills and confidence to use that bike to explore their city opens up even more possibilities.

We loved seeing the group discover just how much of Sydney is within reach by bike.

12/08/2026

New 40 sign on Lonsdale St in Lilyfield a bit redundant since the CWL sound wall is about 50 m ahead! Nice paint job though.

11/08/2026

Greenhouse emissions not falling anywhere fast enough. So, buy a bike not an e-car if you really want to do something.