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 AM, Sunday 18 September — Parramatta Heritage Ride
- Start:
- 8:00 AM; Parramatta Park, Tudor Gates entrance (George St)
- Distance:
- 20 km
- Pace:
- Slow
- Grade:
- Easy / Child Friendly / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths
- Description:
- Sample the tremendous heritage in the Parramatta area, using some of the new bike paths. Parramatta boasts Australia's 3 oldest buildings, a myriad of delightful sandstone structures, and a compelling story. You'll be amazed at what you see and learn. Regular stops and commentary are provided. The ride takes around 3.5 hours with coffee at the finish at the Park Cafe.
- Contact:
- Paul Bowyer Ph 0438 856 880
- More information:
- Please see details of the Parramatta Heritage Ride.
10:15 AM, Saturday 24 September — 350.org Ride around Parramatta Park
- Start:
- 10:15 AM, Dairy Precinct, Parramatta Park
- Distance:
- 15 km
- Pace:
- Slow
- Grade:
- Easy / Child Friendly
- Suggestion::
- Meet at 10:15, in time for large group photo at 10:30, and then ride around Parramatta Park between 11:00am and 12 noon, then join in the picnic lunch.
- Contact:
- Rob Kemp on 0415 902 708
- More information:
- See http://www.parracan.org/events/53-350org-bike-ride-round-parramatta-regional-park.html for full 350.org event timetable.
- Confirm:
- Please call, text or email robkemp@tpg.com.au to confirm attendance.
10:00 AM, Sunday 25 September — Olympic Park Meander
- Start:
- 10:00 AM; Lilies on the Park Cafe, Bicentennial Park (Entrance off Australia Ave, near Homebush Bay Drive)
- Distance:
- 17 km
- Pace:
- Slow
- Grade:
- Easy / Child Friendly / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths
- Description:
- Bike
hire available. (If hiring, please arrive a few
minutes early).
If notified before hand, I can meet people at Olympic Park Railway station around 9:25 AM (otherwise I'll go straight to Bicentenial Park). Hang around for lunch after the ride — BYO picnic, or grab something to eat from Lilies on the Park Cafe. If you have one, bring a bike lock in case we decide to do some meandering on foot as well! - Contact:
- Rob Kemp on 0415 902 708
- Confirm:
- Please call, text or email robkemp@tpg.com.au to confirm attendance.
Remember the Spring Cycle: Sunday 16 October
Don't forget the Spring Cycle — organised by Bicycle NSW. There are 16 and 55 km options.
If you don't wish to ride in the event, how about volunteering? Bicycle NSW are still looking for volunteers to fill a number of positions on the day. There may even be some options for those who wish to volunteer and do some cycling. If you have questions regarding volunteering feel free to get in touch with me, or contact a member of the Bicycle NSW team via the above link.
Other Future Ride Ideas
Please let Rob Kemp know if you‘d be interested in any of the following rides and possible dates. You can phone Rob on 9864 8797 or 0415 902 708.
- Ride to Botany Bay (Several Starting locations, including Rooty Hill, Lidcombe and Canterbury Railway Stations. Lunch at Brighton Le Sands, and ride back to Tempe station afterwards.) Approx Distance 25–70 km depending on start location.
- Castle Hill Farmers and Fine Food Market Ride — 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Approx distance 50 km
- 2 Day tour — Rooty Hill to Cattai National Park — Camp overnight at Cattai. Approx distance of 40 km per day. Either self-supported or ask friends/family to carry luggage (and join us for camping overnight!)
- 3 Day Tour — Rooty Hill to Colo and Wisemans Ferry. More Challenging tour, with gravel roads and some good climbs. 45–75 km per day.
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
