Bicycle NSW

08/10/2026

Yay to daylight saving!

Anyone else enjoying a ride home in the sunshine?



And who is looking forward to riding on the main deck of the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday?

It’s not too late to sign up for Spring Cycle 2026!

08/10/2026

Help us make the most of a $100,000 triple match from BLACKMORES for Lifeline.

This Sunday, thousands of riders will come together for Spring Cycle, taking on the 10km City Ride or 50km Classic Ride and to raise vital funds for Lifeline along the way.

Every donation to Spring Cycle helps support Lifeline’s crisis support and su***de prevention services, helping ensure no one has to face their toughest moments alone.

Right now, BLACKMORES is TRIPLING donations made in support of Spring Cycle, until the $100,000 matching pool runs out! Donate or share today to make your contribution count three times.

👉 https://www.springcycle.com.au/sponsor

08/10/2026

Getting to Spring Cycle.

There are lots of ways to travel to Spring Cycle. See the best routes for you and your family, road closures and traffic updates to prepare your route.

https://transportnsw.info/events/2026/10/spring-cycle

https://bicyclensw.org.au/leaving-parramatta-park-after-spring-cycle-2026/

07/10/2026

***A really important opportunity to have your say***

Consultation on the Chatswood to St Leonards Active Way closes tomorrow, 9th October, at 11.59pm!

Willoughby City Council's exciting plans for streetscape upgrades on Hampden Road, Artarmon and Herbert Street, St Leonards include a 2.4km separated bicycle path.

This is a very significant regional Strategic Cycleway Corridor.

Funded by the Get NSW Active Program, Stage 1 will hopefully be underway in 2027.

There are some parking impacts so council really needs to hear that the community is behind the project.

Please head to the Have Your Say page to check out the plans, the amazing before-and-after images, and the fly-through video - and then leave supportive feedback!

👉 https://www.haveyoursaywilloughby.com.au/chatswood-st-leonards-active-way

You can fill in a quick survey, or send an email to: [email protected]

Thank you for advocating for bikes. Consultation is a numbers game and every positive voice makes a difference!

Bike North Willoughby City Council Mayor Tanya Taylor Tim James MP

06/10/2026

Just one week to go till National Ride to Work Day 2026!

Have you made a plan to cycle on Wednesday 14th? You don't have to go to work to join in!

If you riding from or through the Inner West, come and join Bicycle NSW on the Balmain Bike Bus.

We will start in Balmain at 8am and pick riders up at several stops on the way to NSW Parliament, where we have been invited to a ☕☕morning tea☕☕ hosted by the Parliamentary Friends of Active Transport.

This is a great opportunity to chat to MPs about what would convince you to choose to travel more often by bike or foot!

The Parliamentary Friends of Active Transport is chaired by Kobi Shetty MP and Marjorie O’Neill MP.

Sign up here for the Balmain Bike Bus:
👉 https://events.humanitix.com/ride-to-work-day-group-ride-with-balmain-bike-bus

If your group is riding in from a different direction, come and meet us behind NSW Parliament at 9.10am for a group photo before morning tea.

There are other rides and events in other parts of NSW. Check out the listings here:
👉 https://bicyclensw.org.au/get-set-to-celebrate-ride-to-work-day-2026/

And wherever you are on the day, don't forget to play Ride to Work Day Bingo for a chance to win a $100 voucher from BikesOnline AUS!!
👉 https://bicyclensw.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-ride-to-work-bingo.png

Sustainable Transport for the Inner West Climate-Change Balmain-Rozelle

👉 https://events.humanitix.com/ride-to-work-day-group-ride-with-balmain-bike-bus

Ride with us on Ride to work day - Wednesday Oct 14th We'll be joining the Balmain Bike Bus to ride from Balmain to NSW Parliament House.

04/10/2026

Another October long weekend and another chance to ride a big loop from Lake Mac to Newcastle.

Last year a digital map was requested - so here it is!
https://ridewithgps.com/trips/417582763

The trip was similar, via the fantastic rails trails (Glendale to Wallsend, and Fernleigh Track) and the buzzing Throsby Creek path. This time, the R1 route was used to get from central Newcastle to the Fernleigh at Adamstown. The start point was Booragul, served by trains, rather than Toronto to avoid a scary stretch of highway at Fennell Bay.

The newly expanded Newcastle Art Gallery was an essential stop. Not to be missed!

Newcastle Cycleways Movement Lake Macquarie City Council City of Newcastle

02/10/2026

It has been a week of juggling multiple deadlines and priorities before closing the computers and switching off the phones for the long weekend.

Over the last few days we:

- Published a blog article on the new Sydney Plan. The highlight for active transport is a commitment to deliver a network of Blue-Green Grid corridors.

- Prepared for a panel discussion at the upcoming Roads and Traffic AU Expo at the ICC in Sydney.

- Continued stakeholder discussions with advocacy colleagues, including Rail Trails Australia and Healthy Cities Australia, to gather feedback, ideas and support for the Changing Gears strategic advocacy plan.

- Attended our monthly catch up meeting with senior staff from the Transport for NSW Active Transport team for an update on the Strategic Cycleway Corridors and the revisions to the NSW Cycleway Design Toolbox.

- Joined the Inner Sydney Heatwave Scenario workshop hosted by our friends at Sweltering Cities. It is very clear that actions to reduce the impact of heat will also make our towns and cities better for walking and cycling.

- Hosted a webinar for nearly 30 officers from councils that are part of the Bicycle NSW Council Membership Program.. We presented the Active Transport Strategy Checklist and shared news from around NSW. More about the program here:
👉 https://bicyclensw.org.au/bicycle-nsw-local-council-memberships/

- Updated everyone who has signed the Oxford Street East petition on the project’s progress. More support, both silent and vocal, is always helpful. If you haven't already, please sign the petition, and then share the link with your friends and neighbours:
👉 https://www.change.org/p/build-the-oxford-street-east-cycleway

- Got our stalls ready to welcome you at the Spring Cycle 10km and 50km finish sites! We got our green T-Shirts in so you can spot us. Yvonne is pictured here, sporting our new look, whilst holding an exciting prize! Come and find us at either Pirrama Park, Pyrmont or Parramatta Park for your chance to win.

Spring Cycle is just 9 days away! Register now for a chance to support Lifeline and be a part of this iconic Sydney ride:
👉 https://www.springcycle.com.au/

Want to hear more about what we do? Become a Member and receive our regular Member-only e-newsletters. You will also support our advocacy work and ride easy, covered by comprehensive insurance:
👉 https://bicyclensw.org.au/bnsw-membership/

29/09/2026

It’s your last chance to enjoy 25% off Spring Cycle!
Don't miss out on one of Sydney's most iconic rides, at a discounted price.
Register by 30 September at:
👉 https://www.springcycle.com.au/

27/09/2026

*** An Oxford Street East update ***

Thank you to everyone who has joined our campaign to build a better Oxford Street!
👉 https://bicyclensw.org.au/build-a-better-oxford-street/

Progress has been very slow but planning work continues for the upgrade of Oxford Street between Taylor Square and Centennial Gates.

The Public Domain and Activation Strategy was finally published in November 2025 with new images and plans of key public space upgrades. The strategy has strong actions to revitalise the street and create a future Oxford Street that is better for everyone.
👉 https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/revitalising-oxford-street

A design team has now been selected after a lengthy tender process and detailed design is underway. Both consultants are very experienced with designing cycleway projects in central Sydney. and we are confident that the project is in good hands.

Funding for construction has not yet been confirmed. However, the REF is expected to be on public exhibition by the end of 2026.

Of course, change is always hard and some residents and businesses are very anxious about the cycleway. There are concerns about parking, access and disruption during construction and the project team is working vey hard to minimise any negative impacts.

Some detractors continue to use misinformation and false claims in an attempt to stall the project. Resident groups have joined forces as the 'Paddington Project' to oppose the cycleway using disingenuous and flawed arguments. You may have seen the leaflets.

Bicycle NSW has worked closely with local Bicycle User Group BIKEast to develop positive sentiment so that decision-makers can confidently move forward with the project. Much of the advocacy work is not seen publicly, but it aims to prevent the noisy minority voice cutting through.

*** How you can help ***

If you haven't already, please sign the petition, and then share the link with your friends and neighbours:
👉 https://www.change.org/p/build-a-better-oxford-street

Send a letter or email to the Transport for NSW project team, the Transport Minister and local MPs to say how important the cycleway is for your family.
👉 Head here for email addresses https://www.change.org/p/build-a-better-oxford-street/u/35355151

Join the on-ground campaign activities organised by BIKEast. Volunteers are needed to help with door-knocking and leafleting. If you can get involved, please contact the team:
👉 https://www.bikeast.org.au/contact/

*** Thank so much for advocating for bikes ***

BIKEast City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore Transport for NSW John Graham Alex Greenwich Kobi Shetty MP Marjorie O’Neill - Member for Coogee Kellie Sloane MP - NSW Liberal Leader

27/09/2026

Some very interesting new rules for drivers in Spain!

From 1st October, drivers will need to:

- Travel at least 𝟮𝟬 𝗸𝗺/𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁 while passing a cyclist on interurban roads. On a 90 km/h road, that means overtaking at no more than 70km/h.

- Leave at least 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀 between their vehicle and a cyclist travelling ahead in the same lane.

- Move completely into the adjoining lane on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

More details here:
👉https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19RC1R5eQJ/

The rules clarify that minimum passing distance remains 𝟭.𝟱 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀, and that bike riders are entitled to ride in the centre of their lane rather than being forced close to the kerb.

In addition, 30 km/h has the default speed limit on single-lane urban roads in Spain since 2021.

Would these changes help improve safety in NSW?

Transport for NSW NSW Road Safety - NSW GOV Jenny Aitchison MP John Graham