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Bee Safe Buzzy Bee

A program of community education to raise public awareness of the dangers associated with illegal parking in school zones.
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Cycling

Cycling is an easy way to get around, improve your fitness and incorporate exercise into your daily lifestyle. Cycling for transport provides exercise that is more likely to be sustained than structured exercise programs. Waverley Council supports and encourages cycling as a recreational activity and as a mode of transportation. Council’s vision is that Waverley will be recognised as a ‘bicycle friendly’ area by cyclists, motorists, residents and visitors. Council is currently working on a number of activities to encourage more people to take up cycling in the local area. For more information please contact Council’s Sustainable Transport Officer on 9369 8000.

Cycling Map

The Cycling in Waverley & Woollahra offers existing and proposed recommended routes through the eastern suburbs. It also features five specific local trips suitable for leisurely family outings or fitness training

Download a Cycling in Woollahra &Waverley maps (1.7MB) or by contacting the Sustainable Transport Officer on 9369 8000.

More detailed ride descriptions

Ride 1: Bondi Beach to Rose Bay
Ride 2: Paddington to Darling Point
Ride 3: Centennial Park to Bronte
Ride 4: A grand tour of Sydney’s East
Ride 5: Sydney Olympics Road Circuit

Cycling Workshops

Council runs a program of free cycling skill and bike maintenance workshops to encourage safe use of bikes. Cycling skill workshops aim to improve the cycling skills of the less confident, those who haven’t ridden for a while or recreational riders who would like to start commuting. Council runs two cycling skill courses and a beginner level bike maintenance course.

Back on Your Bike

Haven’t ridden for a while and feeling a bit rusty? Is your bike gathering dust in the garage? Get some confidence back by learning new skills and enjoy your bike again. Get some exercise and discover Sydney’s new cycleways. Learn how to check your bike and even take the front wheel off to fit it in the car. Improve your manoeuvring and braking skills. Enjoy a cycleway ride with a group. Please bring your helmet and a roadworthy bicycle with gears.

Commute By Bike

Commute by bike instead of the car. Save time, money and the environment. This course will teach you the skills to ride on the road confidently. You will learn how to choose safe roads to commute to work, to shop or to visit friends and family. Please bring your helmet and a roadworthy bicycle with gears.

Bike Maintenance

The bike maintenance workshop compliment the cycling skills workshops to assist you to get back on your bike. Learn how to care for your bicycle including general cleaning of the bike, brake and gear adjustments and chain maintenance. Please bring your own bike if you have one.

2012 Bike Maintenance Workshop Schedule (Feb to June)

Day of Week	Date	Time	Status
Wednesday	22 February	6:30-8:30pm	Completed
Wednesday	21 March	6:30-8:30pm	Completed
Wednesday	18 April	6:30-8:30pm	Completed
Wednesday	23 May	6:30-8:30pm	Taking bookings
Wednesday	20 June	6:30-8:30pm	Taking bookings

2012 Cycling Skills Workshop Schedule (Feb to June)

Workshop	Day	Date	Time	Status
Back on your bike	Saturday	18 February	8am - 11am	Completed
Commute by bike	Saturday	25 February	9am - 11am	Completed
Back on your bike	Saturday	31 March	10am - 1pm	Completed
Commute by bike	Saturday	14 April	10am - 1pm	Completed
Back on your bike	Saturday	12 May	10am - 1pm	Completed
Commute by bike	Saturday	19 May	10am - 1pm	Completed
Back on your bike	Saturday	23 June	10am-1pm	Taking bookings
Commute by bike	Saturday	30 June	10am - 1pm	Taking bookings

To register in these courses or for further information please contact Council's Sustainable Transport Officer on 9369 8206 or email environment@waverley.nsw.gov.au. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.

For more information about other environmental workshops and events see environmental workshops and events.

Bike Racks

Bike Parking

A convenient bike rack is essential for a cyclist’s ease of travel and security when visiting our local commercial centres. If you notice a shortage of bike racks in your area make a bike rack request to Waverley Council’s Technical Services Department. Anyone can request a bike rack, but priority is given to those locations that will benefit a large number of users.

Increasing bike racks in our local village centres not only benefits cyclists but also pedestrians by reducing the number of bikes that are tied to street signs or store fronts. Bike racks are good for local businesses too, allowing bicycle-riding shoppers to browse without worrying about their bikes.

Bike Lockers

Bike lockers are available in Bondi Junction in Syd Einfeld car park. These can be rented through the Ministry of Transport for periods of 3 months or longer.

Local Bike User Groups

Want more riding or training information? The best place to find out more about cycling for transport, fun, fitness or sport is to join a local bicycle user group (BUG), such as BIKEast or a sports/racing club such as Sydney Cycling Club

For details of BUGs or riding groups throughout NSW, phone Bicycle NSW on (02) 9218 5400
For information on racing clubs call Cycling NSW on (02) 9738 5850

Upcoming Cycling Events 2012

Bike Safety Day in Mall

Waverley Council regularly runs Bike Safety Day in the Mall during the morning peak commute run. Bike riders are encouraged to ride safely, give pedestrians plenty of space and check their speed. Remember speed limit in this shared zone is 10kph.

Stop for a chat and pickup your bike maps, bells or other free goodies.

Next Bike Safety Day in Mall is on Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Ride to School Day - 23 March 2012

Ride to School Day is an annual event that celebrates walking and cycling to school. By registering your school for Ride to School Day you will be in the running to win some great prizes. Waverley Council supports this event and will provide fruit for breakfast to participating local schools.

On 23 March 2012 three local schools, Waverley Public, Bondi Public and Bondi Beach Public participated in this event and took up the offer of free fruit. Many children walked or rode their bikes or scooters to school that day.

Next date: TBA 2013

NSW Bike Week

NSW Bike Week is held in September each year. I. Stay posted for details or visit The RTA website for details of event in 2012.

Ride to Work Day - Wed 10 October, 2012

Ride to Work Day is an annual national event to encourage more people to commute to work by bicycle. Each year Waverley Council hosts a community breakfast to reward those who cycle for the event. The next Ride to Work Day will be held on Wednesday 10 October 2012. Stay posted for more details or visit ride2work website for more information.

General Tips for Cycling in Waverley

In this part of Sydney it is impossible to avoid hills so a bike with at least 10-speed gears is strongly recommended. It may be hilly but it’s worth the effort to take in the spectacular ocean and harbour views and some exhilarating downhill runs.

The best time of day to do all rides is early morning or weekends when traffic volumes are lowest and the sun’s rays are less harsh. Bondi Junction and Bondi Beach can experience high levels of motor vehicle traffic on weekends particularly during the warmer months.

Road sense checklist

Of course you’ll need a bike, comfortable cycling clothing and an idea where to ride. To get the most out of your cycling we suggest some basic preparations to get your body and your equipment into shape.

Organise a riding partner or group. It’s easier and safer to ride with friends so ask around and see if someone else can join you. It helps you get going on a cool morning when you know that your friends are ‘out there’ and waiting for you to turn up.
Check your bike before starting out. If you haven’t ridden your bike for a while, check brakes and gear shifters before you set out. If you need equipment serviced don’t leave this until it becomes a problem. If you have new equipment fitted, ride around locally first and make any necessary fine adjustments before attempting longer rides.
Have your bike checked mechanically. Take your bike to a bike shop to get it checked and adjusted at least once a year – more often if you ride weekly. Keep your chain lubricated and check the adjustment on all moving parts particularly brakes and gears before you set out. Fit front and rear lights to your bike if you ride at night or set out early in the morning during winter.
Set up your optimum riding position. The most important thing affecting your riding comfort and control of your bike is your saddle and handlebar setup. Ask your bikeshop to help you make the adjustments. It only takes a few minutes and can often save you a lot of discomfort.
Wear the right clothing. Clothing designed for cycling is very comfortable and moves with your skin without chafing and rubbing.
Practice riding in a group. If you are new to riding in a group you should take particular care when cycling with six or more riders. Be predictable and ride a straight line. Always aim to keep at least half a wheel behind the rider in front and try not to overlap wheels. Remember if you tip the wheel of the rider in front it is usually you who falls!
Brush up on your road rules. As most of riding is going to be on the roads, it is a good idea to be up to speed on the road rules and be aware of your rights and responsibilities as a road user. In NSW it is legal to ride two abreast but on narrow or busier roads it’s always safest to ride in single file to allow room for others to pass you on your right. Always wear a cycle helmet and try to anticipate the moves of other riders and drivers. Check the cycling section of the RTA web site for more details and tips.
Learn the route. When riding these recommended routes try to familiarise yourself with the route before you ride it. The safest way to ride is to concentrate on the road environment and not on a map. Until you learn the course, pause often to refer to the route map and description before cycling on to the next turning.
Warm up and start out easy. Don’t rush into strenuous riding when your muscles are cold. Always warm up and stretch before you set out. On the road, give your body a chance to settle into a comfortable rhythm and where possible save your maximum exertion for the hills - there are a few of them in Sydney’s East!
During your ride DRINK, DRINK, DRINK! The moisture you sweat out on the road has to be replaced. Drink lots of water as you ride. Always carry at least two large water bottles and make sure these are filled before you start. Food is also important. Don’t forget your high carbohydrate dinner and breakfast and take some high energy snack food to eat along the way.

Road Rules and Rights for Cyclists

Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other road users. Whatever vehicle you drive, the golden rule is to treat other road users with respect and courtesy. All road users should drive or ride safely and obey the traffic rules at all times.

The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) has additional rules for bicycle riders. A highlight of these include:

It is compulsory to:

Wear an approved helmet, worn correctly
Have a working bell or horn
Use front and rear lights that are visible from 200m when riding at night.
When riding on a footpath or shared path keep to the left of the footpath or shared path and give way to any pedestrian on the footpath or shared path.

A cyclist has a right to:

Ride two abreast, no more than 1.5m apart
Travel to the front of a line of traffic on the left hand side of the stopped vehicles
Cycle on the footpath if the cyclist is less than 12 years old and the adult is riding in a supervisory capacity.

For more information visit the Roads and Traffic Authority website.

Waverley Bike Plan

Waverley Council has a Bike Plan to implement improvements to the local cycling network. The Waverley bike routes are currently under construction in order to provide a signposted bike route between Bondi Junction and Bondi Beach. It incorporates a combination of off-road and on-road bicycle paths to provide a safe, direct and relatively flat route to and from Bondi Beach.

Bicycle lanterns are provided at traffic signals to provide dedicated crossing points on Bondi Road and Old South Head Road, and further engineering works have been constructed in local roads to promote safer intersections and increased visibility.

Clearly defined signage and road markings together with the use of low-traffic roads mean that both novice and experienced cyclists can use the route with minimal effort. In addition, the new bike route provides links to existing bicycle facilities in Queens Park, Centennial Park and Woollahra. Future work will provide improved links to Bronte, Randwick and Bellevue Hill.

For more information please contact Council’s Traffic Engineer on 9369 8000.

Useful links for cyclists

Bike User Group (BUG) BIKEast
Bicycle NSW
Sydney Cycling Club
Cycling NSW
NSW Roads and Traffic Authority
Cycling Promotion Fund

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