Now is a good time to consider joining Bicycle NSW. They have a new CEO and are taking a more active part in promoting the interests of members.
Bicycle NSW is the peak State body representing non racing cyclists. bIke Leichhardt is affiliated with Bicycle NSW and they provide us with assistance and resources, plus benefits like insurance for ride leaders. Members of BNSW also get accident, loss of income and 3rd party public liability cover. All riders should consider getting insurance as even a small crash can be expensive, either from damage to yourself or someone else’s property.
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BNSW have lowered their membership prices, so if you want to get good insurance and support BNSW, now is a good time to join or renew.
An article on their website points out that Public Liability cover is very important, after a court case in ACT found a cyclist negligent for not seeing a piece of timber on the road and causing another cyclist riding with him to crash. http://bicyclensw.org.au/news-from-bicycle-nsw/?postid=46029
Memberships for Bike Leichhardt For 2015 can also be paid now or in January.