If you’re reading this, then chances are you already ride a bike or are considering riding. You have made a great choice – riding is a fun, healthy and sustainable way of getting around the city.
There are many great reasons for getting on a bike. Here are six of the best:
- Health – riding is an excellent way to get fit while you travel.
- Save money – riding is a free form of transport once you are set up.
- Make new friends – riding is a great way to meet new people and discover new places.
- Save time – riding helps you avoid traffic jams and public transport queues.
- Help the environment – riding is a zero-emission transport choice.
- Have fun – riding can be an exciting way to get around and beats sitting in traffic.
Some more tips
If you're already a bike rider, then you'll know the sense of freedom and fun that it brings. We hope you'll find lots of useful information on this website to make your bike riding life even easier.
Know the rules
If you already have a bike then it's always useful to know the road rules, how they apply to you and what your responsibilities are on the road.
Do a free cycling course
You might also want to consider getting insured or doing a FREE cycling course to shore up your riding skills.
Pick up a bike map
Whether you are riding to work or to the cinema, choosing the right route is one of the most important things to improve your safety and comfort. You can download or have the Sydney Cycling Guide+Map posted to you for free.
Everything's Connected
Our 'Everything's Connected' campaign is a series of testimonials and personal vignettes from real-life Sydney bike riders. In the month's to come we will upload more of these stories featuring Sydneysiders of all ages.
Meet Anthony
Anthony is just one of the many thousands of people who ride to work in Sydney everyday. Watch his story below...