News / Articles - Bike North Inc.

Published On 9/18/2024

As summer approaches here are a few points to consider to make the rides more enjoyable and survivable!

Volunteer Award: Sarah Gillis - Projects & Communications

Published On 9/11/2024

Sarah has been recognised for her contribution across a number of areas of club activities including social media, ClubExpress transition, Constitution update and insurance research.

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Volunteer Award: Andrew Elliston - Rides

Published On 9/4/2024

Andrew has been presented with a Volunteer Award for 2024 for his contribution to Rides at Bike North.

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Volunteer Award: Tony Stanley - Advocacy

Published On 8/27/2024

Bike North’s activities fall within two broad categories: rides and advocacy. It is for his tireless work in advocating for better outcomes for cyclists in North Sydney that Tony Stanley has been recognized for a Bike North Volunteer Award for 2024.

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Volunteer Award: Marc de Silva – Rides & Social Media

Published On 8/20/2024

Marc de Silva has been awarded a Bike North Volunteer Award for 2024. Read about his valued contributions to Bike North.

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Notice of 2024 AGM

Published On 7/24/2024

Bike North's AGM will take place on Sunday 18 August 2024.

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Wider Tyres: The Secret to a Smoother, Faster Ride?

Published On 7/17/2024

This could be the answer to some of your riding problems. Mark de Silva takes a look at the advantages of wider tyres.

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Our fresh new approach to supporting members

Published On 3/4/2024

Our President, Phill Hart, launches the new 2024 website for Bike North to our members

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Secret Dyarubbin River Ride Support by Bike North

Published On 2/1/2024

Bike North members supported a local Foundation and has been thanked by its members.

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Is this a Bike?

Published On 2/1/2024

One of our global roamers has gone all paparazzi in Germany. Here are some fascinating images of bike variations to wet your appetite.

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Volunteer of the Year - Advocacy & IT: David Thomson

Bike North recognises those who go above and beyond in the service of the Club. in 2023, David Thomson is one of two Bike North members recognised as Volunteer of the Year.

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Volunteer of the Year - Rides, Advocacy & Executive Committee: Brian Lynne

Bike North recognises those who go above and beyond in the service of the Club. In 2023, Brian Lynne is one of two Bike North members recognised as Volunteer of the Year.

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Willoughby Draft Cycling Strategy on Exhibition – Is this AMBITIOUS enough

Published On 10/9/2024

The Introduction to this Strategy details the challenges to achieving their vision. Challenges such as limited funding, competition with other road users, the need to balance with on-street parking and the need for retrofitting. Read the full article for further comments on this Draft Strategy

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Willoughby Draft Cycling Strategy - further comments

Published On 10/9/2024

Andrew Nelson, Bike North member and former Willoughby Active and Integrated Transport Advisory Committee Member, highlights some points on the Draft Cycling Strategy

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Willoughby – A Vision for Cycling

Published On 9/25/2024

Willoughby Council has a draft Cycling Strategy and Action Plan on exhibition. Read this article and add your comments to the survey regarding this strategy.

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Speed limits reduced on the Old Pacific Highway 2

Published On 3/26/2024

For the past two years, Hornsby Shire Council , Bike North and the residents of Brooklyn have advocated for reduced speed limits on the Old Pacific Highway between Berowra and Brooklyn. Transport for NSW has taken heed and have now reduced the speed limit from 80kph.

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Ku-ring-gai Family E-bike Trial

Published On 3/4/2024

Bike North’s advocacy team are always on the look-out for opportunities to promote active transport - and cycling in particular - to the community at large. Here is another initiative for support.

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Rubbing out another Bollard

Published On 2/1/2024

Bike North has poorly placed bollards in its sights to improve safety for cyclists. Another bollard has been removed in the Hills area following this danger being raised with Hills Council.

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Hills Shire Bike Plan Adopted

Published On 12/10/2023

At a meeting of The Hills Shire Council on Tuesday 28 November, 2023, a proposal to adopt The Hills Shire Bike Plan was accepted. This plan replaces the 2009 Plan. ike North Advocacy Convenor for The Hills, Brian Lynne, spoke to the motion, pointing out that the Plan was riddled with errors.

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Safer streets to benefit our children

Published On 12/10/2023

Bike North has shown it is ahead of the pack yet again with one of its Strategic Plan goals to encourage more children to ride. Now Transport for NSW are seeking ideas for such activity.

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A momentous day in Parramatta

Published On 11/1/2023

Our Advocacy were present for the long awaited Alfred St Bridge opening on 31 October 2023 by Minister for Transport, Jo Haylen, together with Lord Mayor of Parramatta, Pierre Esber.

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Results of Complaint to Budget Direct Ad

Published On 11/1/2023

Bike North has lodged a complaint with Budget Direct regarding an ad campaign which we see as divisive, dangerous and offensive. Read a summary of the responses.

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Budget Direct’s ad is divisive, dangerous and offensive

Published On 10/21/2023

An offensive ad campaign run by Budget Direct has raised the ire of cyclists. Bike North airs concerns about this campaign.

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Another Hazard Removed!

Brian Lynne has another win with a bollard removal!

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Central West Cycle Trail (CWCT)

Published On 10/15/2024

Malcolm has been wanting to ride the Central West Cycling Trail for a while so he gathered a few cycling buddies, made some plans . . . well, read on for the story. It's a good one!

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Pino Assisted Rides

The 'Pino' is an electric tandem bike of a special design. It connects people who want to ride, with people who can.

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Is Your Body Ready?

Published On 9/4/2024

Before your get out on your bike after a break it is worth checking that your body is ready too!

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The Grand Fondo Experience

Published On 5/14/2024

One of the highlights of any Grand Fondo is the opportunity to explore stunning landscapes and picturesque locales. This article reveals the many reasons why you can enjoy this challenge.

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Century and Double Century

Published On 10/21/2023

Ride Leader Andrew Elliston has notched up not only a century of rides but a double century.

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Rolling with Rhonda

Find out how 'Rhonda' of Ride with GPS can help you navigate your route.

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Cameras to Capture Your Ride - Safety and Memories

Published On 9/10/2024

Recording your ride on a camera can have many benefits not only for remembering the scenery but possibly capturing an incident. Here are some excellent tips for equipment.

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Activ8 Bike Preparation

Published On 8/27/2024

Warm weather, sunny days and a bike that's calling for a ride! But first that bike needs a health check! In preparation for Activ8 or indeed as a regular annual task, here is an checklist and tips to get your bike ready!

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Brains Trust or Can your Brain Trust You?

Published On 5/21/2024

It's essential to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to identify and respond to signs of concussion promptly and effectively, after an incident. This article gives us all some tips for identifying symptoms and important steps to take.

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Stay on Track

Published On 12/10/2023

Bike North uses Ride with GPS to manage its routes and route data and invites all Bike North members to join our free Bike North Ride with GPS club. Here's how to access this resource.

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Come in Spinner

Published On 11/1/2023

The Bike North Coaching Team are keen to provide skills and safety tips to our members. This article gives helpful information about Cadence.

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Anti-door Technology

Published On 8/14/2023

All cyclists fear having a run in with a car door being opened by an unaware driver. New technologies are being rewarded by ANCAP

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Pedals & Cleats

Why use cleats? Which ones?

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Group Riding

Group Riding is Fun! Learn how to do it safely!

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A comparison of average speeds between flatter and steeper rides

Is speed alone a good indicator of power /output?

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Climbing

How to conquer hills!

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Starting and Stopping

Rolling is one thing but we all need to start and stop. Learn how to do it safely!

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Shopping by Bike

Using your bike to go shopping can be fun, but learn a little about etiquette and safety.

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Locking your Bike

You love your bike and would not want to have it stolen. Read on to find out when and how you can secure your bike for peace of mind!

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Bike Fitting

Published On 7/14/2023

Learn how getting the angle right can improve your riding!

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Western Australia's Munda Biddi Trail Part 1

Published On 10/15/2024

The Munda Biddi trail stretches from Mundaring, just outside Perth, to Albany and at just over 1000km is Australia’s longest off road ride. Read Greg's account and advice for some great insight into this wonderful ride.

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Off Road Cycling Resources - Trailforks

Published On 9/25/2023

In this part 3 of the Off Road series we take a dive into Trailforks, which is extremely useful for riding gravel and MTB trails.

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Off-Road Cycling Resources - Epic Ride Weather

Published On 9/19/2023

This is the second article in our series of resources to help plan your riding off-road. In Part 1, we looked at AllTrails and the NPWS site. In this article, we find out the changing weather and track conditions for our ride, using Epic Ride Weather.

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Off road cycling resources - AllTrails and the National Parks website

Published On 9/12/2023

Phill Hart, gravel and MTB enthusiast, shares some of his favourite resources when he is planning when and where to ride off road.

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Mountain Biking - an introduction

Mountain biking can take you (to differnt) places! Why not give it a go?

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BN Members ‘Wowed’ by Photography!

Published On 7/10/2024

Members who enjoy snapping photos to record their journeys and destinations had a treat on this first ride for the Wow, Photography Interest Group around the edges of Sydney Harbour

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Snowy Valleys Cycle Challenge 2024

Published On 11/18/2024

An adventurous group of 16 Bike North members and friends signed up for the annual Snowy Valleys Cycle Challenge (SVCC). Several distances are available including 20km,45km,72km,117km and 160km. SVCC has always been a friendly, well run reasonably priced event: a nice spring ride in the Snowy foothills with great scenery.

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Eurobodalla Trails and Tracks

Published On 10/21/2023

The ‘Wallets on Wheels’ crew recently spent a week discovering the trails and tracks around Narooma on the NSW south coast. The six riders, now all progressed to e-MTBs, enabled rides to include some rough fire trails as well as dedicated mountain bike tracks.

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Recce of Orange

Gerritt takes a look around Orange and surrounds, and is pleasantly surprised.

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Tour de Orange 2018

Published On 7/16/2023

So much to see in the West - best by bike!

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A not-so-serious cyclist's guide to Orange

Wine and food made it to this tour!

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The Gilmore Valley Circuit

Close to Tumut, and en-route to Tumbarumba, this loop ride provides scenery galore!

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Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail

A rail trail in Southern NSW

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Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trail (another experience)

Rail Trail fun in the Snowy's

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Riding the Gippsland Rail Trail

This rail trail offers a variety of vistas and experiences across regional Victoria

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Tour de Nowra 2018

Read about the 2018 Tour de Nowra

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Tour de Cowra 2018

Read about the fun had on TdC 2018!

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Tour de Cowra 2016

Relive TdC 2016

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Tour de Cowra 2015

Read about the TDC through the eyes of four first-timers.

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Munda Biddi Part 2

Published On 11/13/2024

Read this wonderful Part 2 account of the Munda Biddi ride in Western Australia with so much valuable information and insights

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Bikes that Ate Amsterdam

Published On 10/30/2024

Having just cycled extensively in the Dutch countryside, the other major cities, and plenty of towns, I say that Dutch cycling works a treat, including for pedestrians. It’s exhilarating to be immersed in a culture where “Bicycles Rule”, where all drivers are sometime cyclists, their families all cycle, etc. And The Netherlands is quite scenic and “livable” (climate aside for a Sydneysider).

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NZ North Island Cycling Tour

Published On 3/13/2024

Before you head across the ditch take a look at the insights of this article into some great rides with tips to make it even more enjoyable.

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Northern Italy Bike North Tour

Published On 10/25/2023

This article focuses on a Northern Italy route – a linear tour from Innsbruck to Verona. The region has many of the elements that make for great easy paced cycle touring.

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Wandering Elbe-side

Published On 10/21/2023

Another inspiring ride in Europe following the Elbe River offers some brilliant sights. Overall impressions: green, forests, ferries, dykes, quiet, sleepy (until the opposite in Hamburg). History.

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Pedalling in London

Published On 9/20/2023

There's no need to take your bike with you now to London with plenty of bike hire options and better conditions for cyclists. Here are some updates for your own London explore by bike.