![]() 1. Ride to the Circular Quay via paths and quiet roads.
2. Join the Better Streets ride/walk to Prince Alfred Park. Meet other people who care about making our neighbourhoods much better to get around in on foot or cycle 3. Ride back to Marrickville. Date: Saturday 4th March Time: 8.45am for 9am start return about 12 noon Start and finish: Mackey Park, Marrickville near the end of Carrington Rd Route: Cycle paths, some traffic, slow pace Bring: Helmet, working bike sunscreen, water More information: John 0418262706 ART inside and out Part 2 Sunday 5 February 2023Our first ride for 2023 is a trip to the new Sydney Modern extension of the art gallery of NSW. A slow paced ride to the city and back using back roads and cycle paths. We will break for an hour or so at the gallery. If you don't care for art bring your swimmers and have a dip in the nearby Boy Charlton pool.
Date: Sunday 5 February 2023 Time: 8:45 for 9am start. Return approx 1.30pm. Start and finish: McNeilly Park, Warburton St Marrickville (near Marrickville Station) Route: Back roads, some cycle paths, some traffic, slow pace Bring: Sunscreen, water, lock More information: Natalie 0435117463 ART inside and out Sunday 23 October 2022A slow paced tour of inner west street art on our way to and from the White Rabbit Gallery at Chippendale.
Date: Sunday 23 October 2022 Time: 8:45 for 9am start. Return approx 1pm. Start and finish: McNeilly Park, Warburton St Marrickville (near Marrickville Station) Route: Back roads, some cycle paths, some traffic, slow pace More information: Natalie 0435117463 Canada Bays Ride Sunday 21 August 2022A back street ride to the bays of our neighbouring local government area. Join us to ride from Dulwich Hill, along the greenway route to the Bay Run, and then to Abbotsford on Hen & Chicken Bay for our morning tea stop. Return via Five Dock, Ashfield and Summer Hill.. Date: Sunday 21 August 2022 Time: 8:45 for 9am start. Return approx midday. Start and finish: Dulwich Hill station, near the bike racks at the corner of Wardell Rd and Bedford Sts Route: Back roads, some cycle paths, some traffic, slow pace Register: on the Bike Marrickville Meetup page https://www.meetup.com/Bike-Marrickville/ More information: Natalie 0435117463 Ride our potential Sunday 24 April 2022Pedal with us across the Inner West and see our enormous potential as a biking destination. We have waterways that can become bike flows, highways that can become bike byways, construction sites that can become parks, and coves already primed for pedalling along (but not yet pedalling to). Stop for coffee along the way and fortify your resolve to become an advocate for the biking haven that the Inner West can become.
Date: Sunday 24 April 2022 Time: 8:45 for 9am start Start and finish: Newtown station, near the bike racks Route: Back roads, some cycle paths, some traffic, slow pace, approx 25km Register: on the Bike Marrickville Meetup page https://www.meetup.com/Bike-Marrickville/ More information: Natalie 0435117463 Centennial Park and Bondi Junction Sunday 27 February 2022
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Ride the Greenway to the Big Bike Day Sunday 23 September 2018
Join us to celebrate Bike Week and ride to the Inner West Council Big Bike Day in Leichhardt
Date: Sunday 23 September 2018
Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm
Start and finish: Dulwich Hill Station near the light rail entrance
Route: Easy pace, some cycle paths, some traffic
Enquiries: Natalie 0435117463
- Free ice cream, bicycle-powered smoothies and coffee
- Free bike skills workshops for people of all ages and experience
- Free bicycle maintenance checks
- Free try-a-bike with local bicycle stores
- Free rock climbing, face painting, bicycle decorating and unicycle rides
Date: Sunday 23 September 2018
Time: 10.30am - 1.30pm
Start and finish: Dulwich Hill Station near the light rail entrance
Route: Easy pace, some cycle paths, some traffic
Enquiries: Natalie 0435117463
Rookwood Cemetery and "Hidden" Saturday 1 September 2018
Ride with us on the first day of spring to Hidden, a free public outdoor sculpture exhibition that takes place every year amongst the gardens and graves in one of the oldest sections of Rookwood Cemetery.
Date: Saturday 1 September 2018 Time: 11am - 4pm Start and finish: Marrickville station, Station St Marrickville Distance: 30km, easy pace, cycle paths and back streets Inquiries: Natalie 0435117463 |
Historic houses ride Sunday 29 July
Join us to visit two beautiful historic houses, Tempe House and Elizabeth Bay House, and learn about their connections. We will ride on back streets and cycle paths at an easy pace. Bring $12 for entry fee to Elizabeth Bay House.
Date: Sunday 29 July 2018
Time: 9.30am - 1pm
Start and finish: Tempe station carpark, Richardson Ave Tempe
Distance: 20km
Inquiries: Natalie 0435117463
Heritage ride Sunday 13 May 2018
Date: Sunday 13 April 2018
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Start: Marrickville Station, Station St Marrickville
Finish: Addison Rd Community Centre, Addison Rd Marrickville
Distance: 10km
A brief pedal down the industrial past of Marrickville and
surrounds, and finishing at the Addison Rd Centre for the On Your Bike exhibition about the history of the Dulwich Hill Cycle Club.
Riders must wear a helmet and have a bike in good working condition.
Enquiries: Craig 0401 173 863
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Start: Marrickville Station, Station St Marrickville
Finish: Addison Rd Community Centre, Addison Rd Marrickville
Distance: 10km
A brief pedal down the industrial past of Marrickville and
surrounds, and finishing at the Addison Rd Centre for the On Your Bike exhibition about the history of the Dulwich Hill Cycle Club.
Riders must wear a helmet and have a bike in good working condition.
Enquiries: Craig 0401 173 863
Chocolate and fine food ride Saturday 21 April 2018

Eat your way around the backstreets of Marrickville on an almost calorie-neutral bike tour of chocolatiers, gelato manufacturers, specialty shops and patisserie and confectionary wholesalers you never knew existed.
On Saturday 21 April 2018 Bike Marrickville is leading its annual Chocolate and Fine Food Ride to encourage shopping locally and sustainable transport.
Refuelling stops at TIM Products, Casa Del Gelato, Adora chocolates and more.
Meet 8:45 for a 9am start at Petersham Post Office, corner of Audley and Fisher Sts. Finish back in Petersham at 12:30. An EASY ride (mostly 10 minutes riding then 10 minutes eating...) suitable for all.
For more information contact Natalie 0435117463
On Saturday 21 April 2018 Bike Marrickville is leading its annual Chocolate and Fine Food Ride to encourage shopping locally and sustainable transport.
Refuelling stops at TIM Products, Casa Del Gelato, Adora chocolates and more.
Meet 8:45 for a 9am start at Petersham Post Office, corner of Audley and Fisher Sts. Finish back in Petersham at 12:30. An EASY ride (mostly 10 minutes riding then 10 minutes eating...) suitable for all.
For more information contact Natalie 0435117463
The street art ride Sunday 25 February 2018
Join us for our first ride of 2018, an easy paced tour of inner west street art with a coffee stop along the way.
Date: Sunday 25 February 2018 Time: 8:45am for 9am start Start and finish: Marrickville Station, Station St Marrickville, near the bike racks Route: Back streets, some traffic Contact: Natalie 0435117463 |
Tempe to Clovelly Sunday 12 November
Ride to Clovelly Beach for a swim via Centennial Park and Waverley Cemetery, then return.
Date: Sunday 24 November 2017
Time: 9:15am for 9:30am start
Start and finish: Tempe station carpark, Richardsons Cres, Tempe
Route: Back streets, some traffic, easy pace, some hills. Map link http://bit.ly/2hrkwZ7
Bring: Your own bike in good order, helmet essential, swimwear, phone, cash, spares and locks, .
Contact: Craig 0401 173 863
Date: Sunday 24 November 2017
Time: 9:15am for 9:30am start
Start and finish: Tempe station carpark, Richardsons Cres, Tempe
Route: Back streets, some traffic, easy pace, some hills. Map link http://bit.ly/2hrkwZ7
Bring: Your own bike in good order, helmet essential, swimwear, phone, cash, spares and locks, .
Contact: Craig 0401 173 863
Bike Week ride Sunday 24 September 2017
Celebrate Bike Week with us on this inner west back streets ride from Tempe to the Big Bike Day at Leichhardt via Addison Rd Markets and Rozelle Markets.
Date: Sunday 24 September 2017
Time: 9am
Start and finish: Tempe station carpark, Richardsons Cres Tempe
Route: Back streets, some traffic, easy pace. Breaks at Addison Rd markets, Rozelle markets and the Big Bike Day and return to Tempe approx. 2pm
Bring: Backpack or panniers for market shopping, sunscreen and water
Date: Sunday 24 September 2017
Time: 9am
Start and finish: Tempe station carpark, Richardsons Cres Tempe
Route: Back streets, some traffic, easy pace. Breaks at Addison Rd markets, Rozelle markets and the Big Bike Day and return to Tempe approx. 2pm
Bring: Backpack or panniers for market shopping, sunscreen and water
Bays and bridges ride Saturday 26 August 2017
Explore some of the waterside suburbs of the inner west - Rozelle, Drummoyne, Chiswick and Abbotsford - and enjoy the views of the bays, coves and river.
Date: Saturday 26 August 2017
Time: 12 noon - 4.30pm
Start and finish: Dulwich Hill station, corner of Wardell Rd and Bedford St
Route:Cycle paths and back streets, some hills, some traffic, easy pace, approximately 25 km circuit.
Bring: Sunscreen, water and snacks.
For more information contact Natalie on 0435117463
Date: Saturday 26 August 2017
Time: 12 noon - 4.30pm
Start and finish: Dulwich Hill station, corner of Wardell Rd and Bedford St
Route:Cycle paths and back streets, some hills, some traffic, easy pace, approximately 25 km circuit.
Bring: Sunscreen, water and snacks.
For more information contact Natalie on 0435117463
Ride to Rookwood Sunday 23 July 2017
Join us for a winter ride along the Cooks River Valley Cycleway to the historic Rookwood Necropolis. Return by bike to Tempe or by train from Lidcombe.
Date: Sunday 23 July 2017
Time: 9.30am - 1pm
Start and finish: Tempe railway station car park, Richardson Ave Tempe
Route: Mainly flat, cycleway and quiet roads, easy pace, 15km each way.
Contact: Natalie 0435117463
Date: Sunday 23 July 2017
Time: 9.30am - 1pm
Start and finish: Tempe railway station car park, Richardson Ave Tempe
Route: Mainly flat, cycleway and quiet roads, easy pace, 15km each way.
Contact: Natalie 0435117463
Harbour loop ride Saturday 24 June

Enjoy skirting Sydney Harbour on this easy ride that takes in Blackwattle Bay, the Fishmarkets, Walsh Bay, Barangaroo, and the Botanic Gardens.
Date: Saturday 24 June 2017
Time: 8.45 for 9am start
Place: Start and finish in beside the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre at the end of Australia St (opposite Newtown station)
Contact : John0418262706
Date: Saturday 24 June 2017
Time: 8.45 for 9am start
Place: Start and finish in beside the Newtown Neighbourhood Centre at the end of Australia St (opposite Newtown station)
Contact : John0418262706
Greenway and Bay Run ride Sunday 27 May

Join us for an autumn ride along the Greenway and the Bay Run. The GreenWay is an urban green corridor in Sydney's Inner West. It is a bush corridor and a hub for community arts and groups, bushcare, walking and cycling.
Date: Saturday 27 May 2017
Time: 8.45 for 9am start
Place: Start and finish at Dulwich Hill Station, corner Wardell Rd and Bedford Cres, Dulwich Hill
Route: Mainly quiet back streets and cycle paths, approximately 15km return
Contact: Craig 0401 173 863
Register: meetup
Chocolate and fine food ride

Eat your way around the backstreets of Marrickville on an almost calorie-neutral bike tour of chocolatiers, gelato manufacturers, specialty shops and patisserie and confectionary wholesalers you never knew existed.
On Saturday 1 April 2017 Bike Marrickville is leading its annual pre-Easter Chocolate and Fine Food Ride to encourage shopping locally and sustainable transport.
Refuelling stops at TIM Products, Casa Del Gelato, Adora chocolates and more.
Meet 8:45 for a 9am start at Petersham Post Office, corner of Audley and Fisher Sts. Finish back in Petersham at 12:30. An EASY ride (mostly 10 minutes riding then 10 minutes eating...) suitable for all.
For more information contact Natalie 0435117463
On Saturday 1 April 2017 Bike Marrickville is leading its annual pre-Easter Chocolate and Fine Food Ride to encourage shopping locally and sustainable transport.
Refuelling stops at TIM Products, Casa Del Gelato, Adora chocolates and more.
Meet 8:45 for a 9am start at Petersham Post Office, corner of Audley and Fisher Sts. Finish back in Petersham at 12:30. An EASY ride (mostly 10 minutes riding then 10 minutes eating...) suitable for all.
For more information contact Natalie 0435117463
Tempe to Cronulla
Sunday 26 February 2017 Join us for an end of summer ride from Tempe to Cronulla for a swim and lunch before returning by train. Time: 9.15am for 9.30 am start Meet: Tempe Railway Station, western side carpark Trail: Around 25 kms one way, predominately flat. Bike trails and bike friendly minor arterial roads. Return:Train to Wolli Creek 40 minutes, Sydenham 43 minutes. Bring: Helmet, bike in good working condition, water, sun protection, swimmers and towel, Opal card and lunch or money Contact: Craig 0401 173 863 |
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Marrickville to Maroubra

Sunday 11 December
A flat, back street ride to the beach. Bring swimmers and towel for a dip when we arrive.
Start and finish at Marrickville station, Station St Marrickville
(next to platform 2)
9.15 for 9.30am start. Return approximately 2pm.
Register on the Meetup group
For more information contact Craig 0401173863
A flat, back street ride to the beach. Bring swimmers and towel for a dip when we arrive.
Start and finish at Marrickville station, Station St Marrickville
(next to platform 2)
9.15 for 9.30am start. Return approximately 2pm.
Register on the Meetup group
For more information contact Craig 0401173863
Harbour loop ride

Sunday 20 November
Enjoy Sydney Harbour in spring on this ride that takes in the Fishmarkets, Walsh Bay, Barangaroo, and the Botanic Gardens for a picnic lunch.
Start and finish at Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, cnr Australia St and King St Newtown, opposite Newtown Station.
9.45 for 10am start. Return approximately 2pm
For more information contact John on 0418262706
Enjoy Sydney Harbour in spring on this ride that takes in the Fishmarkets, Walsh Bay, Barangaroo, and the Botanic Gardens for a picnic lunch.
Start and finish at Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, cnr Australia St and King St Newtown, opposite Newtown Station.
9.45 for 10am start. Return approximately 2pm
For more information contact John on 0418262706
Saturday markets ride
Saturday 29 October
Beat the Saturday traffic in this back street tour to Carriageworks, Glebe and Orange Grove Markets. Bring your panniers and backpacks.
Start and finish at Marrickville station, Station St Marrickville (next to platform 2)
8.15 for 8.30am start. Return approximately 1pm.
For more information contact Natalie on 0435117463
Beat the Saturday traffic in this back street tour to Carriageworks, Glebe and Orange Grove Markets. Bring your panniers and backpacks.
Start and finish at Marrickville station, Station St Marrickville (next to platform 2)
8.15 for 8.30am start. Return approximately 1pm.
For more information contact Natalie on 0435117463
Chocolate and fine food ride

Eat your way around the backstreets of Marrickville on an almost calorie-neutral bike tour of chocolatiers, gelato manufacturers, specialty shops and patisserie and confectionary wholesalers you never knew existed.
On Saturday 15 October 2016 Bike Marrickville is leading its famous Chocolate and Fine Food Ride to encourage shopping locally and sustainable transport.
Refuelling stops at TIM Products, Casa Del Gelato, Georgiou’s Confectionery and more.
Meet 8:45 for a 9am start at Petersham Post Office, corner of Audley and Fisher Sts. Finish back in Petersham at 12:30. An EASY ride (mostly 10 minutes riding then 10 minutes eating...) suitable for all.
Register on the Sydney Rides Festival website.
On Saturday 15 October 2016 Bike Marrickville is leading its famous Chocolate and Fine Food Ride to encourage shopping locally and sustainable transport.
Refuelling stops at TIM Products, Casa Del Gelato, Georgiou’s Confectionery and more.
Meet 8:45 for a 9am start at Petersham Post Office, corner of Audley and Fisher Sts. Finish back in Petersham at 12:30. An EASY ride (mostly 10 minutes riding then 10 minutes eating...) suitable for all.
Register on the Sydney Rides Festival website.
Bike Week family ride to Botany Bay
Date: Sunday 18 September 2016
Time: Register from 9am for 9.30 start
Meet: Steel Park, Illawarra Rd Marrickville, near car park and waterplay area
Route: Cooks River cycleway to Kyeemagh on Botany Bay and return. Shorter option to Tempe Reserve and return.
Route is flat and off road, although there are some road crossings. Approximately 2 hours.
Contact: Natalie on 0435117463
Time: Register from 9am for 9.30 start
Meet: Steel Park, Illawarra Rd Marrickville, near car park and waterplay area
Route: Cooks River cycleway to Kyeemagh on Botany Bay and return. Shorter option to Tempe Reserve and return.
Route is flat and off road, although there are some road crossings. Approximately 2 hours.
Contact: Natalie on 0435117463
Cooks River Day Out ride
Date: Sunday 21 August 2016
Time: 11am
Meet: Steel Park, Illawarra Rd Marrickville, near car park and waterplay area
Route: Steel Park to Cup & Saucer Creek Wetland and return – an easy ride for about an hour along the Cooks River highlighting environmental improvements.
There will be stalls, food and entertainment at Steel Park.
Contact: Craig 0401 173 863
Time: 11am
Meet: Steel Park, Illawarra Rd Marrickville, near car park and waterplay area
Route: Steel Park to Cup & Saucer Creek Wetland and return – an easy ride for about an hour along the Cooks River highlighting environmental improvements.
There will be stalls, food and entertainment at Steel Park.
Contact: Craig 0401 173 863
Industrial Heritage Ride
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Chocolate and fine food ride
Eat your way around the backstreets of Marrickville on an almost calorie-neutral bike tour of chocolatiers, gelato manufacturers, specialty shops and patisserie and confectionary wholesalers you never knew existed.
On Saturday 12 March 2016 Bike Marrickville is leading its famous Chocolate and Fine Food Ride to encourage shopping locally and sustainable transport.
Refuelling stops at TIM Products, Casa Del Gelato, Georgiou’s Confectionery and more.
Meet 8:45 for a 9am start at Petersham Station (southern side, outside RSL club). Finish back in Petersham at 12:30. An EASY ride (mostly 10 minutes riding then 10 minutes eating...) suitable for all.
RSVP/enquiries: bikesaint@gmail.com or 0403 821 374
On Saturday 12 March 2016 Bike Marrickville is leading its famous Chocolate and Fine Food Ride to encourage shopping locally and sustainable transport.
Refuelling stops at TIM Products, Casa Del Gelato, Georgiou’s Confectionery and more.
Meet 8:45 for a 9am start at Petersham Station (southern side, outside RSL club). Finish back in Petersham at 12:30. An EASY ride (mostly 10 minutes riding then 10 minutes eating...) suitable for all.
RSVP/enquiries: bikesaint@gmail.com or 0403 821 374
Boy Charlton and Botanic Gardens via Bourke St
A summer ride to the harbour via back streets and the Bourke St cycleway. We will break for a swim at the Boy Charlton pool, or a stroll in the Botanic Gardens. Bring sunscreen, water and $6.20 pool entry
Date: Sunday 31 January 2016
Time: 9:15 for a 9:30am start
Start and finish:Enmore Park, at the bike racks outside the pool
Pace: Easy (some traffic)
For more information: Natalie on 0435117463 or pipsheard@bigpond.com
Date: Sunday 31 January 2016
Time: 9:15 for a 9:30am start
Start and finish:Enmore Park, at the bike racks outside the pool
Pace: Easy (some traffic)
For more information: Natalie on 0435117463 or pipsheard@bigpond.com
Barangaroo and back
A loop ride starting and finishing at Enmore Park and taking in the new parklands at Barangaroo, the new separated cycle paths on Castlereagh and Liverpool Sts in the city, and the first section of the Goods Line.
Date: Sunday 15 November 2015
Time: 9 am for 9.15 start (ride for approx. 3 hours)
Start and finish: Enmore Park, at the bike racks outside the pool
Pace: Easy (some traffic)
For more information: Natalie on 0435117463 or pipsheard@bigpond.com
Date: Sunday 15 November 2015
Time: 9 am for 9.15 start (ride for approx. 3 hours)
Start and finish: Enmore Park, at the bike racks outside the pool
Pace: Easy (some traffic)
For more information: Natalie on 0435117463 or pipsheard@bigpond.com
Bike Week family ride to Botany Bay

Date: Sunday 20 September 2015
Time: Register from 9am for 9.30 start
Meet: Steel Park, Illawarra Rd Marrickville, near car park and waterplay area
Route: Cooks River cycleway to Kyeemagh on Botany Bay and return. Shorter option to Tempe Reserve and return.
Route is flat and off road, although there are some road crossings. Approximately 2 hours.
Contact: Natalie on 0435117463
The Riverwood Ride

Date: Sunday 19 July, 2015
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Tempe railway station, car park side
Trail: Quiet street and bike trail ride along (as close as possible) Wolli Creek, M5 motorway(offroad cycle path), Salt Pan Creek(elevated platform – may require some walking), Cup & Saucer Creek(cycle path), finishing off along Cooks River cycle path to Tempe.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=zyy2qa9GdUS0.k_TOVC6ruV-Q
Effort: 35 - 40 kms return from Tempe Station; some short hills and descents riding between river catchments.
Duration : 3 – 4 hours
Contact: Craig 0401 173 863
Time: 10:00 am
Meet: Tempe railway station, car park side
Trail: Quiet street and bike trail ride along (as close as possible) Wolli Creek, M5 motorway(offroad cycle path), Salt Pan Creek(elevated platform – may require some walking), Cup & Saucer Creek(cycle path), finishing off along Cooks River cycle path to Tempe.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=zyy2qa9GdUS0.k_TOVC6ruV-Q
Effort: 35 - 40 kms return from Tempe Station; some short hills and descents riding between river catchments.
Duration : 3 – 4 hours
Contact: Craig 0401 173 863
Greenway ride
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Inner city cycleways ride

Date: Sunday 22 February 2015
Time: 9am for 9:15am start
Start and finish: Enmore Park, at the bike racks outside the pool
Duration: 3 hrs return, approx. 25km
Come and ride on Marrickville’s first newly finished separated cycleway along Carrington Rd, and then explore some of the neighbouring City of Sydney cycleways from Mascot to Taylor Square. Easy pace, some traffic, approx. 25km.
Inquiries: Natalie 0435117463
Time: 9am for 9:15am start
Start and finish: Enmore Park, at the bike racks outside the pool
Duration: 3 hrs return, approx. 25km
Come and ride on Marrickville’s first newly finished separated cycleway along Carrington Rd, and then explore some of the neighbouring City of Sydney cycleways from Mascot to Taylor Square. Easy pace, some traffic, approx. 25km.
Inquiries: Natalie 0435117463