Big Family Fun Ride

Lane Cove Council’s Bicycle Advisory Committee presents Lane Cove’s Big Family Fun Ride.

Spring is in the air and with it is the time to enjoy cycling with the whole family at the Big Family Fun Ride! Both routes will be on shared user paths, off-road where possible and away from busy streets.

There will also be multiple skills level courses to choose from.

After you finish your chosen route, all riders will have the opportunity to participate in a cycle skills course and helmet decoration competition organised and run by Pedal-Set-Go.

A children’s cycle skills course, a riding obstacle course, helmet decoration competition, a ‘selfie photo’ frame opportunity and bike maintenance workshop will run continuously while the Longueville Road Loop ride is taking place.

Please note this event will go ahead in rain or shine.

About the routes

There will be two routes for the Big Family Fun Ride. The two rides are open to all ages with the criteria for selecting your ride being experience and confidence. Riders and parents need to carefully consider riding ability in order to select the most suitable ride. Where possible the rides will highlight Shared User Paths (SUPs) in Lane Cove. All bike riders are requested to be courteous to pedestrians and use their bells to warn them of your approach. It is not a race and all participants must follow the leading cyclist and not attempt to ride ahead of the pack.

Please see the different routes below (please click on the blue link for more information).

Longueville Road Loop Route (1.4km)

Starts 10:30am

As part of the Car Free Sunday celebration, the Longueville Road Loop Route is designed for families and younger riders and scooter users. Enjoy the flat, circular course and experience the thrill of riding down one of the major roads through Lane Cove without having to worry about cars.

Intermediate Route (4.3km)

Starts 10:00am

The Intermediate Route is approx. 4.3km, an easy downhill and flat gradient for intermediate cyclists who can ride with or without gears. This ride is initially on the Epping Road Cycleway, with a few climbs to Lane Cove North SUP. Then a flat section through St Leonards South and Pacific Highway and back to Cameraygal Park.

Advanced Route (6.2km)

Starts 10:00am

The Advanced Route is approx. 6.2km and for more confident cyclists. It is not for beginners and recommended that bikes have gears as there will be several hills. Parents must accompany pre-teenage children. This ride is predominantly on SUPs and footpaths.

For enquiries, please contact Council’s Road Safety Officer on 9911 3576 or email [email protected]