The OpenStreetMap Cycle Map. Some Bike Rides Near Sydney. Some Bike Rides Near Sydney Compiled by David Noble.
Here is a selection of rides close to Sydney. Most can be completed as day trips. Most can be reached by public transport. This page was started on 28 Feb 99. Also Check out my Cycling Page for more links My new site has more rides - mainly photos. Note - Bikes can be taken on trains in the greater Sydney area. For rides to the Southern Highlands and Illawarra - bikes can be carried on the diesel trains.
Train timetables can be found here - but also be sure to look here for information on track upgrading. 1. 1.1 Cooks River Cycleway It is possible to ride from Ryde to Kurnell via the Cooks River Cycleway. Another description of the ride can be found here or you can look at the (1994) RTA leaflet describing the ride together with maps. Grade - Easy Distance - ? 1.2 Parramatta to Kurnell I have described this excellent ride (as city rides go) on another page. 2. 2.1 Wentworth Falls to Glenbrook (Ingar Trail and Oaks Trail)
Downhill Downunder. Many people rely on their mountain bike to take them on treacherous and steep terrain and because of this fact, a well maintained mountain bike is essential to a safe and easy journey.
To ensure your safety during mountain biking, regular maintenance and check ups of your bike are very important and can even be life-saving. You should always check your bike for any damage or defects before every mountain biking excursion that you take. Regular maintenance can include something as simple as giving your bike a good clean. Mix your choice of soap and water in a clean bucket and use a soft rag, preferably microfiber, to gently wipe down your entire bike. Be sure to wash the wheels, seat, gears, handlebars, and chain and rinse the entire bike with clear, cool water to remove any excess soap. Before flipping your bike over to perform internal maintenance, be sure to line the floor where you are working with old towels to protect the varnish on your bike. Maps + route finding : BIKESydney. Planning your route before you set out will help you feel confident on your journey.
The bike maps below will help to identify marked bicycle lanes, regional routes and cycleways. Cycle Network Maps City of Sydney Cycling Map RTA Sydney Metropolitan Cycleway Maps Cooks River Cycleway: Botany Bay to Olympic Park.
Bicycle information for New South Wales. Peak Mountain Biking Body in Australia - Mountain Bike Australia. Mountain Bike Review – Best, Bicycle, MTB, Bike Parts, For Sale. NSW. Bicycle NSW. Cycling Resource Centre Homepage. Bicycles Network Australia. Rides. 18 Sept - 2004 - Stanwell Tops 10 Nov 2004 - Menai 13 Nov 2004 - The Oaks 19 Jan 2005 - Manly Dam 7 May 2005 - Lane Cove Valley.
Blue Mountains National Park - Cycling. Katoomba's Cliff Drive Road cycling (easy) General information Katoomba is well known for its lookouts over the Jamison Valley and its views of the Three Sisters.
Most people see these sights by car, but you'll enjoy the fresh air and mountain scenery more if you cycle around it. Allow around 2-3 hours. Start from Katoomba station, following the railway lines on the southern side until you reach the Great Western Highway. Following the Cliff Drive around, you'll eventually come to the Scenic Railway and Skyway and, after that, Echo Point. Thefathippy.com - Blue Mountains mtb rides. Fires: Huge chunks of Blue Mountains National Park were burnt in the October 2013 fires, and some tracks may still be closed for safety reasons.
That said, most tracks I've reviewed below weren't burnt. Check the current closure status with NPWS BEFORE you head out. As a kid I rode Malvern Stars and dragsters around the streets of Blaxland and hit the trails on a lawn mower engined mini bike. Nowadays, I'm still in the Blue Mountains, and do my trail riding on mountain bikes - there are some great trails locally (some with spectacular views), and some big hills to struggle up, but big hills are great fun going back down - surely the only reason uphills exist. Rides are rated in fat hippies - one fat hippy means grab a slice of pizza, sit on your beanbag, and stare at the lava lamp, two means not bad, three means well worth a ride, four is a great ride and five means stop looking at your computer, go ride it - now!
Means the track should be avoided - it's a climb, a walk, or just lame. Mountain Bike Riding in the Blue Mountains, Australia. Cycle trails Australia. TrailFlix - Home Page. Routes at Bikely.com.