Smart Tap via Opal App could help Wynyard Bus Chaos

Darryn Capes-DavisCommunity, Engineer, Innovation

I love catching the bus to the city. I hate sitting in the bus on the Harbour Bridge waiting for drop off at Wynyard. While watching passengers disembark I note that there is considerable time with people tapping off, even fumbling for their Opal cards, or now making sure they are using the right contactless card. Opal has revolutionised public … Read More

Bicycle NSW Board Nomination and References

Darryn Capes-DavisCommunity, Cycling

In February 2019 I was appointment to the Board of Bicycle NSW to fill a casual vacancy. I have now nominated for the the 2019 elections as my position is one of the two up for election. You can read my Candidate Statement HERE. Below you will find references in support of my nomination. Darryn is a person with a … Read More

Twelve years of Spring Cycle

Darryn Capes-DavisCommunity, Cycling

This year I celebrated 12 years of riding the Spring Cycle. Back in 2007 I had taken up cycling to gain fitness and reduce weight. I was hitting the scales at about 98 kg. I had bought a Huffy bike from K-Mart and had started commuting on bike from Carlingford to Westmead. My first spring cycle was on the Huffy, … Read More

Alive 90.5 FM – Interview – Greg Williams from Love To Ride and Biketober

Darryn Capes-DavisCommunity, Cycling, Parramatta LGA

I interviewed Greg Williams from Love To Ride and Biketober discussing the program and the Biketober Business Challenge. Listen to the interview below. The Biketober Business Challenge is a fun and friendly cycling challenge. Workplaces cycle to see which business can get the most staff to ride a bike. It doesn’t matter if you ride every day or haven’t been … Read More

Alive 90.5 – FM Interview – Ian Gilbertson JP

Darryn Capes-DavisCommunity, Parramatta LGA

I had the pleasure of interviewing Ian Gilbertson JP who discussed information on the role Justice of the Peace, NSW Justice Association and the association’s Cumberland branch. Listen to the interview below. Your can find out more about the NSW Justice Association at https://nswja.org.au/ Follow on Facebook

Alive 90.5 FM – Interview with National Trust Western Sydney Director Rosalind Mearn

Darryn Capes-DavisCommunity, Parramatta LGA

I had the pleasure of interviewing National Trust Western Sydney Director Rosalind Mearns at the media launch for the Women of Distinction Exhibition at Old Government House for Alive 90.5 FM. You can read more about the event at https://www.alive905.com.au/women-of-distinction-revealing-the-lives-of-the-ladies-guests-and-servants-of-old-government-house/

Sydney Metro Opening

Darryn Capes-DavisCommunity, Engineer

Sydney Metro opened on Sunday 26th March. I went for a ride from Cherrybrook to Rouse Hill and made the video below.