BIKEast

Thank you Waverley Council for running bike courses for the community!

Nervous about riding on our roads? 🚲

Join our City Cycling Course this June and build real confidence riding in traffic. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn how to position yourself on the road, choose safer routes, and navigate intersections with confidence - all in real riding conditions.

📍 Margaret Whitlam Recreation Centre
🗓 Saturday 6 June, 12.30–4.30pm

Spots are limited, so book your place through the link below.

https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-city-cycling-course-june

HAVE YOUR SAY 📝
Waverley Council's Bondi Junction Vision and Master Plan project is out now.

In principle, we support the Bike Network ideas specified on Page 39
An additional North/South link connecting to Birrell St.
All key routes should be protected and/or utilising quiet streets. Birrell to be separated.

HOW? Before Wed 24 June -
a) Complete online survey about what you value and want to see changed
b) Visit pop-up stalls at Oxford Street Mall near the train station entrance to share feedback:
Monday 15 June from 3pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 18 June 10:30am - 12pm
c) Come along to a community information workshop to explore the plan and ask questions:
Thursday 11 June, drop in any time from 5pm - 7pm
Boot Factory - Ground Floor, Spring Street, Bondi Junction
Saturday 13 June, drop in any time from 11am - 1pm
Mill Hill - Community Centre Hall, Spring Street, Bondi Junction
d) Provide your details in the survey to stay up to date and be alerted to further opportunities for input
https://haveyoursay.waverley.nsw.gov.au/bondi-junction-vision-and-master-plan

Great news from We Ride Australia working in Canberra -

"Infrastructure and Transport Minister Catherine King is changing the game for walking and cycling and has ‘front-loaded’ the $500m program to maximise its impact in the first three years.

$90.2 million has been allocated for 2026-27,
$75.3 million has been allocated for 2027-28 and
$68.8 million the year after.
Individual state and territory allocations follow accepted COAG funding conventions with the larger states receiving larger shares of the funding."

https://www.weride.org.au/policy-planning/500m-fund-front-loaded-for-max-impact/

Can't tell the difference between Option 1 and 2?
Waverley Council Have your say: Hall Street, O'Brien Street and Glenayr Avenue (Bondi Beach)

Both options have merit and needs a more direct connection to Cox Ave.
Option 2 has a better transition from Glenyre with a wider, broader plaza area.

Consultation closes 26 May 2026
https://haveyoursay.waverley.nsw.gov.au/bondi-latm/hall-street-obrien-street-and-glenayr-avenue

Great to see the BIKEast team in person including a bonus demo of the nifty Tailfin carbon pannier rack and a discussion of whether the beautiful photo from the Emu Trail tree is dead or deciduous.

Great to see the BIKEast team in person including a bonus demo of the nifty Tailfin carbon pannier rack and a discussion of whether the beautiful photo from the Emu Trail tree is dead or deciduous.

It might still be 👕 weather but 🍁 has arrived on the Bourke St cycleway

Thank you Sarah at Bicycle NSW for speaking up - that removing the protected lanes could deter cyclists – particularly families and older riders who may feel unsafe on busy roads.

Council data shows bike usage on Moore Park Road has increased by 89 per cent since 2023, while Fitzroy Street has had a 74 per cent rise. On peak days more than 900 riders use each route.

While the council originally planned to remove the temporary lanes once the final stage of the delayed Oxford Street cycleway is completed, it now argues the Moore Park Road and Fitzroy Street routes serve distinct functions by connecting drivers to Surry Hills and Central Station, and that removal would “outweigh any benefits”.

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/these-controversial-pop-up-sydney-cycleways-are-here-to-stay-20260422-p5zq22.html

City of Sydney Guided Ride: Green Square to Coogee Beach
Sun 6 Sep
10am-1pm

Please note: completion of the Cycling in the City course is required for all participants before attending this guided ride.

Guided Ride: Green Square to Coogee Beach Get tickets on Humanitix - Guided Ride: Green Square to Coogee Beach hosted by City of Sydney - Cycling. Green Square Library, 355 Botany Rd, Zetland NSW 2017, Australia. Sunday 6th September 2026. Find event information.

A free event in Randwick - as part of April Falls month - from our friends at Falls Prevention Alliance Australia
To increase awareness and help you learn practical ways to assess falls risk and improve balance, stay active, and reduce risk of falls.

🗓️ 29 April 2026
🕐 2:30-4pm

Falls Prevention Alliance Australia is excited to be part of this free event at the UNSW Health Translation Hub as part of April Falls Month. We’re looking forward to meeting community members, sharing practical advice, and connecting you with the latest in falls prevention.

Falls are one of the most common causes of injury for older people. The good news? Many are preventable. This event is all about giving you the tools and confidence to reduce your risk of falls.

✨ What you can expect:
• Balance and movement assessments and demonstrations
• Simple, practical tips to prevent falls at home and in your community
• Information booths from researchers and health organisations
• Friendly, accessible activities for all fitness levels
• A chance to ask questions and connect with experts

👥 Who should attend:
• People aged 50+
• Older adults and carers
• Family members supporting loved ones
• Anyone interested in staying active and independent

Come say hello to the Falls Prevention Alliance Australia team! We’d love to meet you and support you to move with confidence 💙

🗓️ 29 April 2026
🕐 2:30-4pm AEST
📍UNSW Health Translation Hub
🎟️Register for free: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/april-falls-2026-lets-talk-about-falls-tickets-1986859656718