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    Sunday, 5 July 2009   |  11ºC – Unknown   |  Telephone: 02 9777 1000

Cycling

A group of cyclists

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  Proposed new cycleways in Willoughby - 235 KB or the entire  Willoughby Bike Plan Report - 1,856 KB.

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. Council also supports Bike Week and Ride to Work Day which take place from September onwards. Please check back later for information about Council's participation in these events in 2009.

Get Back on Your Bike - free cycling skills workshop

Where: Bicentennial Reserve, Small Street, Willoughby
When: Saturday 26 September, 2009
Time: 10am – 1pm
Cost: Free!
Bookings: Essential - phone 9777 7706

It's time to dust your bike off and get back on your bike! This free bike skills workshop is for anyone who wants to learn new cycling skills or refresh old ones. If you want to start riding for recreational fitness or just want the confidence to start riding again then this fun, practical workshop is for you. The workshop is open to adults and children over 12 when accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own bike and helmet. Bookings are essential.


Commute By Bike - free cycling skills workshop

Where: Bicentennial Reserve, Small Street, Willoughby
When: Saturday 26 September, 2009
Time: 1pm - 4pm 
Cost: Free!
Bookings: Essential - phone 9777 7706

Would you like to commute by bike instead of the car, and save time, money and the environment? This course will teach you the skills to ride on the road confidently. You will learn how to choose safe roads to commute to work, to shop or to visit friends and family. This workshop is suitable for adults and children over 12 (when accompanied by an adult) who would like to increase their skills and confidence riding in traffic or commuting. Please bring a roadworthy bike and helmet. Bookings are essential.

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.