01
Moderate
A scenic introduction to Sydney road riding
A scenic introduction to Sydney road riding
Route notes
A coastal city loop through Bondi-side streets, Coogee, Maroubra and La Perouse.
- Surface
- Paved roads and cycleway connections
- Watch for
- Dense traffic, parked cars, tram tracks and beach crowds; use cycleways where available.
02
Expert
Long descents, sustained climbs and spectacular views
Long descents, sustained climbs and spectacular views
Route notes
A Ku-ring-gai Chase classic combining Akuna Bay, Church Point and West Head.
- Surface
- Paved national-park roads
- Watch for
- Steep blind descents, wildlife, buses and limited water; check park and fire alerts.
03
Expert
Sydney's canonical climbing circuit
Sydney's canonical climbing circuit
Route notes
A compact Three Gorges circuit through Galston Gorge, Berowra Waters and Bobbin Head.
- Surface
- Paved roads with a vehicle ferry crossing
- Watch for
- Very steep descents, ferry operations, narrow roads and traffic. Confirm the ferry and park access before leaving.
04
Expert
A long Sydney climbing day
A long Sydney climbing day
Route notes
A major southern loop through Audley, the coast, Stanwell Tops and Waterfall.
- Surface
- Paved national-park and connecting roads
- Watch for
- Park traffic, narrow descents, wildlife, rockfall and closures after storms or fire. Check NPWS alerts.
05
Hard
Traffic-light-free aerobic distance
Traffic-light-free aerobic distance
Route notes
A long out-and-back on Western Sydney's continuous motorway-side cycleway toward Prestons.
- Surface
- Separated shared path
- Watch for
- Fast path users, exposed heat, few shaded stops and works near motorway projects; carry plenty of water.
06
Easy–Moderate
A lower-stress urban ride with train access
A lower-stress urban ride with train access
Route notes
A western Sydney path loop linking Olympic Park with Parramatta Park.
- Surface
- Sealed shared paths and low-traffic streets
- Watch for
- Event closures, pedestrians and construction detours along the river corridor.
07
Hard
Flat-to-rolling endurance and exposed coastal scenery
Flat-to-rolling endurance and exposed coastal scenery
Route notes
A long Botany Bay ride to Kurnell and Cape Solander, returning to Centennial Park.
- Surface
- Paved roads and cycleway connections
- Watch for
- Airport and port traffic, strong wind, industrial roads and exposed shoulders; ride early with lights.
08
Expert
Long rolling climbs and classic old-highway riding
Long rolling climbs and classic old-highway riding
Route notes
A northern endurance route through Berowra and Brooklyn to Mount White.
- Surface
- Paved roads
- Watch for
- Fast traffic, narrow shoulders and long descents; roadworks can materially change the route.
09
Hard
Ocean views and rolling coastal endurance
Ocean views and rolling coastal endurance
Route notes
A Northern Beaches out-and-back through Narrabeen to Palm Beach.
- Surface
- Paved coastal roads
- Watch for
- Busy beach traffic, parked cars, buses and door zones; very early starts are strongly preferred.
10
Moderate
A shorter scenic ride with city transport access
A shorter scenic ride with city transport access
Route notes
A harbour-side out-and-back through Mosman, the Spit and Manly.
- Surface
- Sealed shared paths and paved roads
- Watch for
- Shared paths, bridge approaches, dense traffic and pedestrians. Some foreshore alternatives include stairs and are unsuitable.