The New Home for Sydney Cycling: Maps, pics and vids
Why we’ve moved to cyclesydney.com and how we’re rebuilding our maps to help you explore the city.
G’day everyone,
If you’ve been following the Sydney cycling scene with me, you’ve probably noticed things are moving fast. To keep up, I’ve officially moved everything from a wiki over to cyclesydney.com.
The goal is to provide a single, clear resource for anyone navigating Sydney’s cycling network—from daily commuters in the CBD to weekend explorers in the West.
The New Interactive Launchpad
The biggest change is how you access our data. I’ve built a dedicated “launchpad” for our custom route guides at maps.cyclesydney.com.
This site is the permanent home for our Sydney Cycling Google MyMaps. It’s designed to be the fastest way to load routes directly onto your phone or GPS device. Whether you’re navigating the Sydney Harbour Bridge or the latest Inner West upgrades, the launchpad is where it starts.
See all the latest articles in the substack
The Evolution of Our Maps: Longer, Better Rides
I’m also changing how I build our route data. We are currently transitioning away from small, overlapping segments toward longer, distinct Rides.
The “New Ride” strategy means:
No Overlaps: Clear, independent routes that don’t clutter the map.
RideWithGPS Integration: Since so many of you use RideWithGPS for turn-by-turn navigation, every new ride will include an activity link you can sync directly to your device. See the city collection
The Story Behind the Path: Each ride will have a dedicated post here on Substack, covering the infrastructure, the safety, and the “why” behind the route. Rides one, three and eight as examples
Watching the M12: The Gateway to the West
On the infrastructure front, we are keeping a very close eye on the M12 cycleway. This path will run from the M7 all the way to the new Western Sydney International Airport. It’s a massive project that will fundamentally change how we access the West, and I’ll be tracking its progress to ensure our maps are ready the moment the rubber can hit the pavement. We are always on top of the latest infrastucture, we run the cycling infra awards
Join the Journey
Sydney’s cycling network is vast and growing every day. My fun is to help you work out where—and how—to explore our great city.
Why not sign up for the newsletter? I’d love for you to join me as we map out these new routes and stay on top of the infrastructure changes across our city.
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