Sydney cyclists must carry identification under new proposals

College Road segregated cycle path, Sydney (Google Maps)

The long-running battle between cyclists and politicians in New South Wales is set to continue after the government announced plans to force riders to carry identification with them at all times.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that NSW roads minister Duncan Gay convened a roundtable to discuss cycling-safety issues, but all that seems to have come out of it is more regulations on riders.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.