Over the past six months Bicycle NSW, with support from the Roads and Maritime Services, have been holding free, community-based safe cycling workshops to Western and South Western Sydney residents.

The debate over Shane Warne's comments on bicycles  is a reminder that all road users , be they cyclists, motorists or pedestrians should obey the road rules and be courteous to other road users, according to Bicycle NSW, the peak Bicycle Group in New South Wales.

Yesterday marked another day of celebration for cycling in Australia with the commencement of the Tour Down Under in Adelaide, this year involving Australia's first World Pro Team in Green Edge.

The Board of Bicycle New South Wales is pleased to announce the appointment of Alex Unwin as the new Chief Executive Officer of BNSW, the peak bicycling organisation in New South Wales.

Alex has unrivalled experience and understanding of the sector and his knowledge of BNSW is second to none, having previously served as CEO from 2005 to 2010. Alex will commence his term as CEO from February allowing BNSW to seamlessly move forward.

The Bourke Road separated cycleway, from Wyndam Street to Gardeners Road, Alexandria, opened in March 2010, after community consultation.

The City of Sydney is committed to creating a safe and connected cycling network in the city, to provide more transport options, free up seats on public transport, and reduce congestion for those who need to drive.

Now in stock! The Limited Edition Fluid Breeze Helmet features the artwork created by Ben Hibberd, overall winner of the 2011 Helmet Artwork Design Competition. The colourful, attractive design stands out from the crowd and suits males and females of all ages (comes in small, medium and large). With free postage and a discounted price for Bicycle NSW members head to the online store to get yours today. PLUS - receive a free high-vis sports bag with every helmet purchased (while stocks last).

Cyclists and pedestrian safety on Hannell Street at Wickham will be improved as Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) move forward with plans to upgrade the existing shared path crossing.

"RMS is providing $275,000 to upgrade the existing crossing near Throsby Creek," Member for Newcastle, Tim Owen AM MP said.

"This project will improve safety at this busy location and encourage more people to safely use the shared path.

In October 2010 the City of Sydney consulted on a proposed extension of the Kent Street separated cycleway from Druitt to Liverpool Streets.

They are working to balance the needs of all road users, and have now developed two designs to extend the cycleway. Safety is paramount during the design process.

The Bicycle NSW Annual Report 2010-11 is now available. Click here for the pdf version or click on the image below to view the Annual Report on YUDU

Bicycle NSW is conducting its annual membership survey to further improve the services we provide to our Members across the state.

The purpose of the membership survey is to find out your reasons for cycling, better understand what you value in your Bicycle NSW membership and further improve the Bicycle NSW website.

Complete the survey and win! All members completing the survey will enter a prize draw to win a $99 voucher towards your next membership renewal (applies to all membership types).