Rides
We love riding
A number of rides are organised by CAMWEST. The major rides are listed below. Have a look at our Photo Album to see us in action!
Don’t forget to bring a spare tube!
Please bring a spare tube of the correct size for your bicycle, or you might be the red-faced person holding everyone else up :-)
8:30 AM, Saturday 17 July 2010 — Rouse Hill Family Ride
- Start:
- 8:30 AM, Town Square, Cnr Main St and Civic Way, Rouse Hill Town Centre
- Distance:
- 10 km
- Pace:
- Slow
- Grade:
- Easy, some traffic
- Description:
- 10 km ride around Rouse Hill area. May provide an additional 8 km option for those who would like a slightly longer ride. The route is mainly along shared paths and residential streets. There are a few busier roads to cross, but these are mainly done at intersections controlled by traffic lights. Start/Finish at the main Town Square (cnr Main St and Civic Way), Rouse Hill Town Centre.
- Contact:
- Rob Kemp on 9864 8797 or 0415 902 708
- More information:
- Push On
8:00 AM, Sunday 29 August 2010 — Parramatta Heritage Ride
- Start:
- 8:00 AM start from the Tudor Gates, George Street entrance to Parramatta Park.
- Distance:
- 20 km
- Pace:
- Slow
- Grade:
- Easy / Child Friendly / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways
- Description:
- 2010 marks 200 years since the start of Lachlan Macquarie’s 11 year governorship. A specially themed Heritage ride will run, highlighting the fabulous buildings and achievements of Macquarie. It will also include a short tour through Old Government House. The ride will cost $10 and places are limited. Please contact Paul Bowyer to book on 0438 856 880.
- Contact:
- Paul Bowyer Ph 0438 856 880
- More information:
- Please see details of the Parramatta Heritage Ride.
Western Summer Night Riders
- When:
- Wednesday evenings (may change to suit other riders)
- Start:
- 7:30 PM; Rooty Hill (call for details)
- Distance:
- 20–25 km
- Pace:
- Slow
- Grade:
- Uses Off-road Cyclepaths
- Description:
- 20–25 km ride along M7 shared path. Starting and finishing at Rooty Hill. Other weeknights/distances/start times considered. Lights essential. Flashing front LED adequate. Average speed up to 20 kmph, depending on riders.
- Contact:
- Rob Kemp on 9864 8797; Call to confirm
- On-ride contact number:
- 0415 902 708
Most Saturdays: Chaingang Capers
- Start:
- Rooty Hill Railway Station
- Distance:
- Various distances depending on riders. New riders welcome.
- Pace:
- Moderate
- Grade:
- Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways
- Call to Confirm:
- Rob Kemp on 9864 8797
- On-ride contact number:
- 0415 902 708
Our rides page on Push On
Our rides are posted to Push On.
Free Sydney CycleWay Maps
Call 1 800 060 607 to get your copy of these FREE cycleway maps. Otherwise, get an electronic version right now from the RTA. There are seven available for the metropolitan area:
- Sydney (lower north shore, CBD, inner west and eastern suburbs)
- Parramatta
- Liverpool
- Penrith — Windsor — Blue Mountains
- Pittwater
- Campbelltown
- Sutherland
