The Super Tuesday Bike Count in 2019 for the Inner West shows a 42% increase in morning commuter cycling over figures for 2018. Bike Leichhardt, Bike Marrickville and Ashfield Bicycle Group all volunteer to do the counts, along with other
AGM 2019
The Bike Leichhardt Annual General Meeting will be held at the Polish Club in ASHFIELD, 73 Norton St, starting at 6PM on Thursday 12th Dec, upstairs room. Followed by dinner and drinks in the club. This event is only for
Bicycle NSW Forum
Bicycle NSW has developed a Forum for Bike Groups affiliated with it. They hope it will allow discussion of common problems and interests. If you want to sign up please email us on info@bikeleichhardt.org and we will send you the
NSW State Elections 2019
State Elections are on 24 March, 2019. As usual, bike groups are asking parties what they will do for cycling. The Liberals have shown little interest in promoting cycling over the last 4 years, and savagely increased fines for riding
Lilyfield Rd Cycleway
More photos… See comments at end for latest updates on this project. The project was “shelved” in March 2018, and reported to the Councils Internal Ombudsman by the Mayor for investigation in Nov,2018, but a new consultant looks like being
Bay Run Upgrades
After a long delay in 2016 when a company selected to do the work went bankrupt, the “waste land” section of the Bay Run along the Haberfield section next to the City West Link is finished. Cyclists have a separate
Callan Park
As noted in the Page on Callan Park (under Campaigns and Issues)the State Government has sat on the Masterplan prepared by Leichhardt Council in 2010-11. A number of bicycle routes and facilities were proposed through and alongside Callan Park, notably
Marlborough Great Taste Tour 2017
Report from John Ross on the Bike Leichhardt tour of the Marlborough region in February 2017. This was a good scenic trip for ten BL tourers, with a couple of challenges along the way. Monday 13/2: The 70 km from
New Jersey
Interested in a Bike Leichhardt jersey? We are talking to a designer and maker, Body Torque, about a new jersey. Looking to get them designed and made up in next few months. They will retain the red, white and green
Council Corner
What’s happening at the Inner West Council in relation to bicycle planning and infrastructure. The recent amalgamation of the three Inner West Councils could be good for better, integrated transport planning. More staff, bigger budget, fewer boundary issues (like Parramatta