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Bicycle NSW’s home state offers a huge range of bike riding adventures

From the lush rainforests of the north-east to the rugged Snowy Mountains, from the stunning beaches lining to coast to the harsh but exhilarating outback, New South Wales has terrain to suit everyone.

Start planning your next trip with this directory of top rides.  If you have joined the e-bike revolution, you may want to tackle longer distances and bigger hills on one of these e-bike rides.

Although the development of rail trails has got off to a slow start in NSW, there are some great options including the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, the Fernleigh Track in the Hunter, and the Tumbarumba to Rosewood Rail Trial.

The rising star of the NSW bike touring scene is the Central West Cycle trail. The 400 km loop passes the major towns of Mudgee, Dubbo and Wellington and a handful of scenic smaller ones such as Gulgong, Dunedoo, Mendooran and Ballimore. Launched in 2020 by a group of volunteers, the CWC trail has become an iconic, must-do ride.  More fantastic riding options in the Central West are compiled here.

Our #RideTheBush campaign encouraged riders to support regional NSW through a tough drought followed by bushfires, the pandemic and flood. Getting out into the countryside and spending your holiday dollars in NSW will help communities recover from recent disasters.

Relax and enjoy this wide-ranging selection of articles about rides in NSW. Many routes have been added to our Rides Map. Note that the map is a little old now. It is important to some research before setting out to ensure that the route is good to go.

We are always keen to add new and updated rides to the ride inspiration archives and the map so please send us your trip stories and ideas.

Ideas for rides in regional NSW

Bike Leichhardt riders in club jerseys

Discovering Murrumbateman: a bike rider’s paradise

Nestled in the heart of rural NSW, just north of Canberra, Murrumbateman is a hidden...
Current NCM members at a recent event

Unleashing the Newcastle Cycleways Movement

Advocacy by Bicycle User Groups is incredibly important to getting good outcomes for bike riders...
Country scenery

New Paths Wind Through Lake Macquarie

Some fabulous new active transport links are ready to explore in Lake Macquarie. These paths...
Wagga tops 2024 City Ratings

Wagga Tops 2024 City Ratings

The 2024 City Ratings have been published for New South Wales. And the results show...
BOOK YOUR TIDBINBILLA TO PARKES TOUR

Book Your Tidbinbilla to Parkes Tour

Immerse yourself in the landscapes and communities Nothing like the bicycle symbolises freedom and humanity!...
Over eighties participants in the recent over eighties SBUG 80 KM ride.

Shoalhaven BUG rides into June

Bicycle New South Wales Bicycle User Groups, commonly known as BUGs, are community-based collectives of...

Join the Tour De Central Coast 2024

How the Central Coast's BUG began.... Two cycling commuters had a friendly conversation about bike...
SHOALHAVEN BUG RIDE NERRIGA TO MORUYA

Shoalhaven BUG ride Nerriga to Moruya

In early March Shoalhaven Bicycle User Group (SBUG) members completed an enjoyable multi-day ride combined...
Cycle Tourism in the South Coast Set to Explode

South Coast Cycle Tourism Set to Explode

The Southern Highlands, the Illawarra and the South Coast have all noted increased activity for...