Raising Smart Riders: E-Bikes, Safety & Responsibility
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Raising Smart Riders: E-Bikes, Safety & Responsibility
Bicycle NSW CEO Peter McLean and industry expert Leigh Davidson, Principal Solicitor at Advantage Legal will co-host a discussion with a Q&A to explore and offer practical tips and advice around safety and responsibility of e-bikes and NSW.
Who should attend?
Current e-bike owners
People looking to purchase an e-bike
Parents / families of children with e-bikes
Discussion will cover:
What is a "legal e-bike" vs an "illegal e-bike?
Changes the government announced in March 2026 and how that affects the e-bike community
What Bicycle NSW is advocating for
What happens if you're injured riding an e-bike?
FAQs
- Who are Bicycle NSW?
Bicycle NSW is the peak body for recreational and commuter cycling in NSW. With over 10,000 Members, we provide Worldside personal injury and public liability insurance and advocate for better conditions for cycling in NSW.
We support the benefits and use of safe, legal e-bikes and urge the government to focus on:
reducing the main cause of road deaths - motor vehicles
funding and delivering safe protected infrastructure
expanding education and awareness programs
Read more at our website.
- Who are Advantage Legal?
Advantage Legal are a rehabilitation-focussed compensation law firm. Exclusive Compensation Partner of Bicycle NSW & proud supporters of NSW SES. The Advantage Legal team have strong experience in bicycle related incidents and NSW CTP and compensation legal issues.
Bicycle NSW members receive support and discounted legal advice from Advantage Legal.
Read more at their website.
- Who should attend this FREE webinar?
Current e-bike owners
People looking to purchase an e-bike
Parents / families of children with e-bikes
- How do I find more information about e-bikes in NSW?
Bicycle NSW has outlined the e-bike changes online.
We also outline what we are advocating for around e-bikes.
Bicycle NSW has always been clear that the registration and licensing of compliant EN-15194 e-bikes is NOT the answer.
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