Bike Commuting Sydney

Eastern Sydney Coastal Explorer

A relaxed morning bike ride with plenty of stops to catch your breath enjoy the fabulous harbour views and coastal scenery. *This ride starts early to avoid the traffic that builds up around the beaches and harbourside suburbs throughout the day.* We'll ride (easy pace, mostly on quieter streets and shared paths) along on- and off-road cycleways and back to Bondi Junction (ETA 11.30am). **Refer to the ride route map for a more detailed description.** *The ride will go ahead in a fine drizzle but not heavy rain - please check the site on the morning of the ride for any weather-related updates!* **You must RSVP in order to attend the ride.** Please make sure you UPDATE your RSVP if you cannot make it as nobody wants to be waiting for a no-show. **Disclaimer:** *By signing up for this event you acknowledge that you are personally responsible for your own safety, and that you are participating in the event entirely at your own risk. You also agree to indemnify the ride host/organiser from all claims for damages which may be incurred as a result of your participation.*

Moore Park to Ramsgate RTN - 36k

An easy and relatively flat morning ride south through Waterloo, Alexandria, Mascot, around Sydney Airport and along the new cycle path through the Barton and Scarborough Park wetlands to Ramsgate where we stop for coffee/pastries. Much of the ride is on cycleways, otherwise along back streets, except for the first short stretch along Dacey Ave and South Dowling St. We meet at the Dacey Avenue Bus Shelter, Kensington (in front of the E S Marks Athletic Field) and leave from there promptly at 7:30 am. Alternatively - meet us at 7:45 am in front of The Grounds on the corner of Bourke Rd and Huntley St Alexandria. Medium pace (20kph av.) ETA return 10:30 am

Balmain bike bus every Wed.

Join the Balmain Bike Bus, run and led by "Climate Change Balmain-Rozelle" for a pleasant ride to Union Square Pyrmont via White Bay power station and the ANZAC bridge. Two joining points: Option 1 8am, meet at Loyalty Square, outside Woolies Balmain departing at 8.10 am – and led through Balmain to White Bay Power Station. Option 2 Meet at the Robert Street gate, White Bay Power Station at 8.10 for 8.20 departure. The ride will continue over the Anzac Bridge to Union Square on Harris St, Pyrmont. Some may then choose to ride on to other locations, others may have a coffee nearby or simply head home. The Balmain Bike Bus happens every Wednesday from Loyalty Square. After the ride things get flexible depending on the desires/needs of participants that week - sometimes helping them to get to their destination/s, or sometimes stop for a coffee before heading off to work or to make the return journey home. • For more information about the Balmain Bike Bus, contact Rebecca Fernandez, by email on rebeccafernandez@outlook.com

Spring Cycle - Bicycle NSW

**Bicycle NSW Spring Cycle - Sunday October 11, 2026** Come along in Bike Leichhardt jerseys (or not) to ride 50 klms over the Harbour bridge along a dedicated route to Sydney Olympic Park. There is also a 10 klm route too. For full details - go to their website to find out more and register for the ride. Do it soon to get the early bird discount. https://www.springcycle.com.au/home Note there is a cost payable to Spring Cycle to attend. Its a great opportunity to enjoy a route open only once per year and to show the public as well as local, state and federal govts that cycling is a mass participation activity (and thus deserving a better share of roads and transport funding). Those who want to can meet at the start at St Leonards Park to ride as a group. Easiest way to get there is get the Metro to Victoria Cross and exit the station at the northern end then walk up the hill to St Leonards park near North Sydney Oval. We can enjoy coffee and lunch after the ride at Sydney Olympic Park. Its a great way to promote our club and to encourage more of the public to enjoy cycling. Bring family and friends too. Go to the website now, https://www.springcycle.com.au/home to register and pay for your participation.

Labour Day Loop: Green Sq & Airport

**Start and Finish place:** Stanmore Reserve, to the east of Stanmore Library **Start Time:** 8.15am for an 8.30am departure **Finish Time:** around 12.30pm. **Cycling fitness level:** Very Easy/**EASY**/Medium/Hard/Very Hard **Distance [Elevation]/ Speed:** 25km [+175m] / Moving speed averaging 12-15kph **What You Need:** Bicycle in good working order, helmet & bike lock, water & sunscreen, spare tube, Opal Card in case you need to bail out early. Chill out on Labour Day with an easy and diverse ride that will explore a couple of very new pieces of the developing Sydney cycling network. We'll experience the brand new Ngamuru Avenue connection from Alexandria to Green Square where we'll check out some new features of this rapidly changing development. Then onto Rosebery where we'll ride Sydney's first "Quietway". We will return via the spectacular airport cycle link, the Cooks River and the GreenWay. There will of course be a coffee stop in between. The ride will be gently paced and is designed to suit less experienced riders or anyone looking for a relaxed exploration by bike. The route will be mostly on separated cycleways / shared paths, or use quiet back streets. The ride aims to -show riders some safe and pleasant ways of getting around in the inner suburbs of Sydney. -provide riders with a friendly and welcoming environment. Check Meet-up for late changes [inclement weather, etc] Contact Leader Stuart Veitch on 0400 312 354 for any information or queries you may have.

Tempe to Cronulla afternoon ride with beers at the finish line

City Arvo Ride

Distance: Approx. 40–45km ​Grade: Medium (Night riding / Urban navigation / Steady pace) ​Comms: All updates will be posted here on MeetUp in the Comments section. Please update your RSVP early if your plans change so someone else can grab your spot. ​Ready to welcome the warmer weather with a classic urban loop? This ride is all about shaking off the last of the winter blues and soaking in the absolute best views Sydney has to offer as the day fades into dusk and night. ​We’ll depart Tempe right as the late afternoon light softens, snaking our way through Mascot, Alexandria, and Erskineville to hit the Wilson St Cycleway. From there, we roll into Pyrmont to catch the golden hour and hug the sparkling harbor front, pulling into Darling Square for a quick pit stop. ​The real magic happens on the second half of the loop. We’ll glide past Circular Quay to watch the city lights flicker to life over the water, head down the Pitt St Cycleway, and navigate south through Central, Redfern, and Waterloo. We’ll link up with the Bourke St Cycleway, heading straight toward a well-earned, delicious Malaysian dinner - we'll make the final call on the day whether we pull into Mascot or Rosebery. After dinner, it's just a final short spin back to the Holbeach Ave carpark. ​Sunday is deliberately chosen because the city traffic is much quieter, making for a smooth, pleasant cruise. ​Crucial Details & House Rules ​Lights: Serious, high-quality front and rear night lights are mandatory. No faint commuter flashers, please - you need to see the road and be seen by traffic. ​Confidence & Vision: This is a night ride with urban navigation. Good eyesight, night-riding confidence, and a sharp eye for city traffic are required. ​The Vibe: Spring evenings can still carry a crisp breeze, so dress in layers. We're here for good riding, stunning views, and great food - leave the complaints at home and bring your best riding energy! ​Fyi - All St George BUG Rides can be found on the St George BUG website: [https://www.stgeorgebug.org.au/calendar](https://www.stgeorgebug.org.au/calendar)

Pastry & Pedals: Kings Cross Mkt Loop

Total: 40km We'll roll out from Tempe and navigate through Mascot to link up with the start of the Bourke Street Cycleway. From there, it's a seamless, mostly separated run all the way north through Waterloo, Redfern, and Surry Hills, dropping right down into Woolloomooloo. Once at the bay, we’ll tackle the brief but punchy climb up into Potts Point, arriving right at Fitzroy Gardens. We are parking the bikes by the El Alamein Fountain to explore the vibrant Kings Cross Saturday Market - famous for exceptional artisan baked treats, fresh pastries, and boutique sweet treats. Grab a coffee, score a top-tier pastry, and relax by the fountain for breakfast. Heading home, we’ll cruise through the heart of Kings Cross and cut up through the elegant but hilly backstreets of Paddington We’ll cross over into Moore Park to pick up the green infrastructure tracks, eventually filtering back onto the Bourke Street Cycleway for a familiar, clear run all the way south to the cars at Holbeach Avenue. Essential Checklist Helmet: Mandatory (standard Australian compliance). Spares: Bring a bike puncture repair kit, spare tube that fits your valves, and a mini-pump/CO2. Hydration & Weather: A full water bottle. While it's August, morning coastal breezes can be brisk, so a windproof layer is recommended. Payment: Card/cash for your market goodies. Ride Leader: Adeline Chua All communications regarding this ride will be handled on the St George BUG MeetUp platform

Let's Go Cycling at Olympic Park!

Two Creeks Track walk

Turramurra to Epping

This scenic walk starts at Turramurra Station (Southern side on William St). The walk passes through the beautiful Sheldon Forest and along a fire trail to Browns water hole. Following the Great North Walk, we head up the Delvins Creek Trail to Epping. Those who wish to can stay for lunch/refreshments and/or food after the walk at The Epping Club. Start Location: 9:30am Turramurra Station. Meet outside station entrance on William St (Southern Side) Transport: Trains take 40min to reach Turramurra from Central Station and leave every 10min or so. Make sure you arrive BEFORE 9.30am as we will not be waiting. The 8:45am train from Central arrives Turramurra Station at 9:24am. Distance: 14Km Terrain: Road, Fire trail and bush tracks. Mainly on bush tracks Time: Around 3-4hrs WHAT TO BRING. Please wear good bushwalking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, rain jacket, first aid kit, picnic lunch and 2L water. DISCLAIMER. Your health and safety is our priority and we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries. However, our Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents or injuries that may occur during Meetup activities or events.

Nakasendo Way Japan by E Bike

Nakasendo Way by E Bike Tokyo to Kyoto about 500 km of cycle paths, back roads and forest paths, medium grade cycling made easier by modern E Bikes Cycling about 50km per day crossing two mountain passes, amazing scenery and fabulous ancient well preserved villages, think Megome and Tsumago plus Kiso Valley for those amazing thatched roof houses. Mountain views, rolling hills and the lakes of Suwa and Biwa the latter Japan's largest lake and we get to cycle around 2/3 of it on fairly flat cycle paths! Please ask for a full itinerary including day by day cycling and KM, accommodation At the time of RSVP please email david@discoverytravel.com.au your name and mobile number failure to do so at time of RSVP you will be moved to not going! Price is $2450 per person twin share plus bike hire as below. Deposit is non refundable and change and or cancellation fees apply for any cancellations, ask for details. Luggage are not included can be forwarded each day or over several days to reduce cost as remote cycling at its best! Bike racks and bags can be rented too. You are welcome to bring your own bike! **Cycling:** Bike hire is not included standard road bikes aprox jpy19000 per week Ebike aprox JPY24000 per week see link for more details [https://cycletrip.jp/ja/item_detail.html?s=471](https://cycletrip.jp/ja/item_detail.html?s=471) (The giant E Bikes are fabulous and comfortable to ride, fitting is extremely important) *Most days can be shortened or skipped by train if you wish* **Rinko bag:** These are required to take bikes onto trains, wheels need to be removed to fit into the bag and shoulder carried onto trains (We can mix in and help each other) Rinko bags can be pre purchased on Amazon or in Japan at Mont Bell (fabulous Japanese outdoor store) [https://www.montbell.com/jp/en/products/detail/1130425](https://www.montbell.com/jp/en/products/detail/1130425) **Cycling:** I suggest e bikes but if you are a hard-core cyclist welcome to take a road bike, Japan is a fabulous country for bike packing. Itinerary may change. This is an international travel trip and travel insurance with unlimited medical cover, including existing conditions is compulsory. By RSVP this meetup you agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of Aussie Explorers which can be found here: [https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/](https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/) Aussie Explorers organisers and leaders accept no liability during this meetup, leaders try to ensure the safety and well-being of members at all times however as this is a weekend away travelling, exploring different areas and hiking in the great outdoors accidents happen, please take responsibility for your own safety and your belongings. Deposits are non-refundable, final price is subject to currency fluctuation. **Inclusions:** Accommodation and leader throughout, gpx file if you would like it to navigate on your phone. **Additional:** Luggage transfers each day are about AUD$15 if you would like it, Bike Rental is about JPY24000 per week, both us extras which add up best get a quote. Rinko Bag is about JPY9990 purchased in Japan