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Cycling is a great way to keep fit, reduce your impact on the environment and is often a faster way to travel than other modes of transport.
Willoughby City Council is committed to promoting and providing for cycling within Willoughby. A number of shared and dedicated cycle paths have been constructed throughout the area, with more planned to be implemented in the future in accordance with the Willoughby Bike Plan. The Willoughby Bike Plan is intended to provide a plan to meet Council’s aims of increasing the modal share of cycling, reducing the impact of private motor vehicles on the region and promoting greater levels of community health. The Bike Plan has been developed in accordance with RTA guidelines and includes a cycle network consisting of 27 new routes. These routes are being implemented in stages in accordance with the priorities identified by the Bike Plan. You can download a copy of the 
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The Willoughby Council Bicycle Consultative Committee provides a forum for riders to make plans and discuss issues with Councillors and Council staff. It meets once every six weeks, and gives Council advice on facilities and design. Resident suggestions for cycling infrastructure improvements and requests for bike racks are welcome and can be made by contacting Council’s Transport Planner on 9777 1000.
News - Epping Road Cycleway now open
The new shared path along Epping Road between Lane Cove and North Ryde is now open, providing improved facilities for cyclists, pedestrians and public transport. The completion of this link provides a 7.5km continuous cycleway from North Ryde to Naremburn and connects into a number of links to Willoughby Council’s existing bicycle network at Mowbray Road, the Artarmon Industrial Area, Bicentennial Reserve and Naremburn. The cycleway provides a suitable cycling route for commuter and recreational cyclists alike, safely separated from traffic. For more details on this route please see the Commuting to Chatswood map below.
Cycling Events
Every year Council hosts a number of events to promote cycling in Willoughby. This year Council will be supporting Ride to Work Day on Wednesday 15 October by hosting a free breakfast for cyclists. A number of activities have also been organised in the local area for NSW Bike Week, 20-28 September, 2008.
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For more information on the below events, click here.
Cycling Skills Workshops
Where: Naremburn Park, corner Park Road and Station Street, Naremburn
When: Saturday 20 September 2008
Time: 10am - 1pm
Cost: Free!
Contact: 9777 7706
Bookings: Essential - phone 9777 1000
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Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
Where: Renegade Cycles, Lane Cove
When: Thursday 25 September 2008
Time: 6pm - 9pm
Cost: $40
Contact: 9777 7706
Bookings: Essential - phone 9777 1000
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Bike Path Discovery Guided Ride
Where: Meet at Hallstrom Reserve, Small Street, Willoughby
When: Sunday 21 September 2008
Time: 10am
Cost: Free!
Contact: 9777 7706
Bookings: Essential - phone 9777 1000
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Willoughby Bicycle Film Festival
Where: The Freeway Hotel, corner Reserve Road and Gore Hill Freeway, Artarmon
When: Sunday 28 September 2008
Time: 3pm
Cost: Free!
Contact: 9777 7706
Bookings: No RSVP required
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Cycling organisations
Bike North
Bike North is Willoughby’s local Bicycle User Group (BUG). Bike North run regular social rides and work with Council to improve cycling facilities. For more information visit the Bike North website.
Bicycle NSW
Bicycle NSW is a member-funded and owned, not-for-profit peak community organisation. Bicycle NSW provides members with insurance, cycling advocacy & lobbying, and updates on the latest news and events. For more information visit the Bicycle NSW website at www.bicyclensw.org.au .
Maps
Council has developed informative maps, showing cycling and walking routes in the Willoughby area. You can download these maps by clicking on the links below, but please be aware that the cycling map is a large file and may take some time to download. Print copies of these maps are available from the Help & Service Centre.
Willoughby City Council promotes safe cycling. Please always wear a helmet and make sure your bike has reflectors and lights if you plan to ride at night.