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Date: 10/22/2025
Subject: Bike North Newsletter 22 October 2025
From: Bike North


22 October 2025	Your Bike North NewsLETTER

E-BIKE BAN REVERSED

Following its July proposal for a blanket ban, the NSW Government has announced that most e-bikes are still welcome on trains. Only DIY kits that convert regular bikes to e-bikes will be banned from Sydney Trains and Metro services, starting from 1st November 2025.

As Minster for Transport John Graham said: “The overwhelming message from the consultation was that banning all e-bikes from trains would go too far. Taking out the highest risk e-bikes is a sensible and balanced step.”

This is a huge win for cyclists, including many Bike North members who take their e-bikes by train. Congratulations to Bicycle NSW and their lobbying efforts. Congratulations to all the cyclists who responded to the government's survey. Bike North also contacted local members of parliament. Bike North efforts were led by Tom Rubin.

This isn’t the end of the story - Improved and nationally consistent e-bike definitions and regulations are urgently needed in Australia. Bike North and Bicycle NSW have advocated for the Australian Government to stem the flood of poor quality, over-powered e-bikes and scooters. When member for Mackellar, Dr Sophie Scamps, presented a bill to parliament, which included reinstatement of the EN15194 standard for all e-bikes imported into Australia, this bill was seconded by local MP Nicolette Boele after she had spoken with Bike North's Carolyn New.

Support more walking and cycling in the Road Act

Do you want to see our roads and streets better supporting walking and cycling?

The Road Act 1993 has been under review over the last year and has been recognised as being out of date, particularly in terms of its car centric approach. The latest Roads Act Review is primarily focussed on complex matters relating to the options in approach for the review but there is a section headlined as For the Broader Community. This does offer an opportunity for those of us interested in what the future of roads and streets could look like to complete a simple survey to tell them that walking and cycling is important to you … and/or other areas of your interest. Survey closes on Friday 31 October. Click here

Canberra in Spring 2025

Cycled in Canberra and want to do it again?, or perhaps your first time and not sure of where to ride? Well, BikeNorth can help - from Monday 3rd November through Sunday 9th November there are a number of rides being organised, across Canberra, North, South, East and West, with distances ranging from 30km to 70km, all at an average pave of 17-19 km/h.

All rides are posted on the BikeNorth calendar and open for registrations. Come for one day, or come for 7 - entirely up to you. Dinners will be scheduled (at your own cost), and are entirely optional. There is a rumour that the Gelato Fairly may be making an appearance after riding around Lake Burley Griffin on Friday 7th November.

If you would like more details, please contact Martin Bowesman on 0431 226 704 to discuss.

Norco Scene VLT E-bike for sale $1500

Step through ebike , medium frame, black

Very good condition

Removable battery.

Weighs 17kg without the battery (i.e. can be lifted on to a car bike rack).

We bought the bike second hand but have hardly used it. (Not even a single battery recharge).

I hoped to get my partner interested but without success, so it is now looking for a home.

Contact Jean Cross

0407828471

Have your say with the Bike North Committee

Drop in on a Bike North Committee meeting, find out how your club runs and have your say. From the next meeting - 7:30pm on 4 November you will be able to see the meeting live streamed. You will also be able to participate. Here is the link to the Teams online meeting; Bike North Committee monthly meeting | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams.

XMAS GET_TOGETHER

As the end of the year approaches, let’s take the opportunity to celebrate our cycling wins of 2025, our riding goals for 2026, memories of cycling holidays and more. Join us for a social evening from 6:00pm at West Ryde Hotel on Thursday 4th December. Please register via the BikeNorth calendar.

CHAIN REACTION ARTICLE DEADLINE

Bike North members are keen to hear about your rides and ideas. Send your article to editor@bikenorth.org.au by 1.00pm each Tuesday for publication in our weekly newsletter Chain Reaction or for your article to be added to our News library.
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BICYCLE NSW DISCOUNT

Did you know that membership of Bike North entitles you to a 15% discount on a membership to Bicycle NSW? Use code 15NORTH when you join or renew. Bicycle NSW members receive global, comprehensive (personal accident and public liability) rider insurance and a range of other benefits as well as advocacy and legal support.

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