Parramatta Light Rail Investigation Works – Foreshore shared paths

As part of Parramatta Light Rail investigations we have been advised there will be some ground testing on the foreshore shared paths either side of Parramatta River. Investigation works will take place on Waratah Street Melrose Park on the north side, and near Louise Savage Pathway on the south side. The path will be locally narrowed, but there will be … Read More

Prize Winners announced for Design Competition

Bumper stickers and posters with positive messages for cycling road safety Prize winners were presented today by the NSW Minister for Transport and Roads, The Hon. Andrew Constance, MP. The ceremony at Parliament House provided a showcase for talented young designers from across the state. Prizes totalling four thousand dollars were handed out to eleven entrants of the Design Competition. … Read More

20,000kms in Under 200 Days

One of Bike North’s newer members who joined the club in late 2018 suffers from a chronic and debilitating rare blood cancer known as Myelofibrosis (MF). About 18 months ago, Steven commenced cycling when a newer medication regime allowed him to once again become more active. In fact, Steven has witnessed a significant molecular reversal in his bone marrow, which … Read More

How can you contribute to Bike North?

As usual the Bike North Annual General Meeting will be held in August (Sunday 18 August this year).  This is the occasion to elect a new Executive to manage Bike North’s affairs for the following 12 months.  We do have some defined roles (President, Secretary and Treasurer) which are specifically mentioned in our Constitution but we can be flexible in … Read More

A comparison of average speeds between flatter and steeper rides

By Bike North Member John Constandopoulos I have often heard riders refer to their average speed to determine how well they did on a particular ride and I wondered how good of an indicator average speed by itself is without taking into consideration the elevation gain? So I tried to investigate this by looking at the various elements that make … Read More

Adderton Rd Underpass is a reality!

The NSW Government has confirmed that the Active Transport Link (ATL) along the Parramatta Light Rail from Carlingford to Camellia and over James Ruse Drive will be continuous. This includes an underpass at Adderton Rd. Full details are yet to be released. Bike North is in contact with Parramatta Light Rail and will release details as they come to hand.

#FixMyRoadShoulder

Following on from highly engaging Bicycle NSW initiative #FixMyBathPath, Bike North is pushing for good maintenance of road shoulders across northern Sydney with #FixMyRoadShoulder. If you have any examples of issues on road shoulders, particularly poor maintenance, debris remaining oo long after storms etc., please send high resolution images to communications@bikenorth.org.au, post to our Facebook page.

Autumn Classics Weekend – Bundanoon

After a few years exploring Canberra, the Autumn Classics Weekend for 2019 will be in the Southern Highlands – with Bundanoon as the accommodation base and the starting point for the rides. Ride details on the Calendar May 23-26. Thu 23rd May: Bundanoon Taster Fri 24th May: Bundanoon Wingello Wander Sat 25th May: Bundanoon Highland Fling Sun 26: Bundanoon Lookouts … Read More

Muggaccinos 3rd Tour de French Alps in Sept 2019

Invitation to Bike North riders to join Muggaccinos 3rd Tour de French Alps in Sept 2019 –  3 Base Camps – Three flight tickets purchased thus far The below URL evidences that Muggaccinos has provided two cycle trips to the French Alps and one trip to the Italian Alps where the ‘all up costs’ are low, because – 1.    flight … Read More