What we’ve been up to

Wednesday 8 September: Shared Path Markings video launched

We’re experimenting with how we can use video to demonstrate, illustrate and inspire. Today we launched the first BIKESydney video which calls for feedback on the City of Sydney’s new shared path markings.  It was released on our own website, Sydney Cyclist and Facebook.

Tuesday 7 September: Green Ups

This month’s Green Ups celebrated cycling – and marked the unofficial opening of the Union Street cycleway in Pyrmont (an important part of the city’ bike network).

David Borella, BIKESydney Vice President, spoke at the gathering of 200+ people about  the challenges, desire for and joy of bike infrastructure.  Great talk – David!

BIKESydney also ran the bicycle valet parking sponsored by the City of Sydney. Julian Somosi marshalled the bile corral and Abhi, Seed, Elaena braved the bitingly cold wind and bad jokes to park about 180 bikes. Lots of happy folk!

Saturday 4 September: Shared Path Ride

The City of Sydney is trialling a new approach to signage on shared paths (paths shared by bike riders and pedestrians). After a late morning coffee and muffin we checked them out (in the rain) and gathered feedback to be sent to the City of Sydney. The new designs could eventually be rolled out across NSW.

Friday 3 September: Newtown Bike Library Launch

Elaena Gardner, David Borella and Paul Boundy attended the opening of the Netown Bike Library. BIKESydney is partnering with the Watershed on this exciting project which will allow people to borrow cargo bikes and a range of trailers at a very reasonable price.  If you’ve ever wanted to try out a Gazelle Cabby – here’s your chance.

Thursday 2 September, 2010: Meeting with Bicycle NSW

Elaena Gardner met with Omar Kahlif (Bicycle NSW CEO), Jenny Burn (Bicycle NSW President) and Jenni Gormley (Push On Editor) to discuss opportunities for the ongoing professional development of bicycle advocates.  More about this later but a conference later next year is looking likely.