Bicycle group at a crossroads as it faces an uphill battle to decide its direction
Cycling's popularity has led to divisions in its leading advocacy group. One Wednesday evening in late November members of the state's peak cycling body, Bicycle NSW, assembled for their general meeting at Y Hotel Hyde Park. The gathering was no ordinary AGM for Bicycle NSW. Typically, the organisation has struggled to attract new people to run for board positions. But this year nine men and women were contesting positions. And the agenda for the meeting included four resolutions, backed by more than 50 signatories, that directly challenged the authority of the board and watered down its power in favour of the membership. The ...
Cargo Bike Splash Hit
BikeSydney's Cargo Bike Picnic, held at Sydney Park on 4 December was a damp but popular event. More than 60 cargo bike riders braved wintery temperatures and squally winds to celebrate load carrying bicycles in all their glory and variety. Bikewise brought along their popular bbq bike and Cheeky Transport their blender bike for fruity flavoured beverages. The Watershed had all of the bikes from the bike library ready and available for people to try out and take for a quick spin. Thanks to Nick Bonich for the images. And big thanks to City of Sydney and the Watershed for their support of ...
Cargo Bike Picnic and Family Friendly Ride
BIKESydney, The Watershed and City of Sydney have teamed up to roll out Sydney's first Cargo Bike Picnic on Sun Dec 4. A family friendly ride from Centennial Park will deliver you to Sydney Park. Or just rock on down to the park and join us for a day loaded with fun! PICNIC Try out cargo bikes + trailers Talk to Sydney cargo bike users Free bike maps + ride guides Music by Dj Ollo, games + prizes 11am-3pm, CARES Centre, Sydney Park BYO picnic, rugs and rug rats RIDE Meet at 11 am at Centennial Park, (Robertson Rd entrance) Finish at Sydney Park for the picnic A back-street, bike-lane ride- ...
2011 Spring Cycle – Sun 16 October
Looking for a family-friendly ride through the most picturesque parts of Sydney city on roads closed to traffic? Join the Spring Cycle which happens on Sunday 16 October. But you need to register soon.
Free Bike Parking at Goulburn Street Parking Station
From Tuesday 2 August 2011, the Goulburn Street Parking Station will have free secure bike parking. Swipe cards providing permanent access, 24 hours a day, to 28 securely caged spaces on the ground level are available on payment of a $20 deposit. Casual users can visit Daniel Cresswell on site and get a temporary pin number (valid for 24 hours) any time they need secure parking – for example, when seeing a show at the Capital Theatre, having noodles in Chinatown or going to the cinema. City of Sydney has installed more than 100 new bike parking locations this year and are continuously ...
City West Cycle Link: a once in a lifetime opportunity ACT NOW
The City West Cycle Link (CWCL) will make cycling from the inner west to the CBD accessible to all. A flat, completely off-road cycleway, linking the GreenWay, Bay Run and Cooks River cycle paths to the Anzac Bridge and the city’s “green lane” cycleways. A chance to make riding a bicycle from the inner west to the CBD more enticing to families and new riders by avoiding the traffic, “car... [Read more]
Bicycle group at a crossroads as it faces an uphill battle to decide its direction
Cycling’s popularity has led to divisions in its leading advocacy group. One Wednesday evening in late November members of the state’s peak cycling body, Bicycle NSW, assembled for their general meeting at Y Hotel Hyde Park. The gathering was no ordinary AGM for Bicycle NSW. Typically, the organisation has struggled to attract new people to run for board positions. But this year nine men... [Read more]
Cargo Bike Splash Hit
BikeSydney’s Cargo Bike Picnic, held at Sydney Park on 4 December was a damp but popular event. More than 60 cargo bike riders braved wintery temperatures and squally winds to celebrate load carrying bicycles in all their glory and variety. Bikewise brought along their popular bbq bike and Cheeky Transport their blender bike for fruity flavoured beverages. The Watershed had all of the bikes... [Read more]
Cargo Bike Picnic and Family Friendly Ride
BIKESydney, The Watershed and City of Sydney have teamed up to roll out Sydney’s first Cargo Bike Picnic on Sun Dec 4. A family friendly ride from Centennial Park will deliver you to Sydney Park. Or just rock on down to the park and join us for a day loaded with fun! PICNIC Try out cargo bikes + trailers Talk to Sydney cargo bike users Free bike maps + ride guides Music by Dj Ollo, games +... [Read more]
2011 Spring Cycle – Sun 16 October
Looking for a family-friendly ride through the most picturesque parts of Sydney city on roads closed to traffic? Join the Spring Cycle which happens on Sunday 16 October. But you need to register soon. Read More →
Free Bike Parking at Goulburn Street Parking Station
From Tuesday 2 August 2011, the Goulburn Street Parking Station will have free secure bike parking. Swipe cards providing permanent access, 24 hours a day, to 28 securely caged spaces on the ground level are available on payment of a $20 deposit. Casual users can visit Daniel Cresswell on site and get a temporary pin number (valid for 24 hours) any time they need secure parking – for example, when... [Read more]
