With several Covid-19 positive cases recently identified on public transport, the NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance recommends essential workers look for different transport options, including bike riding.
Bike riding across Sydney has grown rapidly as a Covid-safe form of transport and exercise. We saw bike trips more than double in some parts of our local area in 2020.
We've provided new cycleways and bike links to make our bike network easier and safer than ever. This includes 6 new pop-up cycleways to make it easier for people to access work and essential services and exercise safely. There are now more than 22km of separated cycleways across the city.
If you're new to bike riding in Sydney, here are some resources to help make your ride an easy and safe one.
Get a bike route map
You can download or order a free copy of our Sydney cycling guide and map. With all of our cycleways marked, shared paths and low-traffic streets, it can help you plan the best and safest route.
Join a bike community Facebook group
The Sydney Bike Commuters Facebook group is a friendly community where you can ask questions about riding and route choice.
Explore the bike network’s many features
From shared intersections to activating the bike lanterns at intersections, read about some of the bike networks less-common features.
See tips on riding and communicating
If you're riding a bike for exercise, please check the latest public health orders. These may restrict where you ride and who you can ride with. Make sure you keep your physical distance and wear a mask in line with public health orders.
Published 5 July 2021, updated 13 October 2023
