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How to get involved in Sydney Rides Festival

Even if you're not an avid bike rider!

Sydney Rides Festival

Try mountainboarding in Sydney Park
Try mountainboarding in Sydney Park

Join the adventure in Sydney Park

Sydney Park becomes one massive adventure playground for the day. With kite workshops, parkour, yoga and roving entertainers this event is a must-do for anyone who enjoys the outdoors and active living. You can also win $1000 to spend on a new bike!

There's no such thing as too much chocolate.
There's no such thing as too much chocolate.

Eat your way around the Inner West

Sweet tooth? Join the slow-paced Chocolate and Fine Food Ride for an almost calorie neutral tour of chocolatiers, gelato manufacturers, specialty shops and patisserie and confectionery wholesalers. Yum!

Discover Sydney’s secret spots

Join a guided ride each Thursday to discover our city’s hidden gems and secret spots you never know existed. The rides are led by experienced guides and are run at an easy pace.

Photo: Alexandra Jones, 2016 competition finalist
Photo: Alexandra Jones, 2016 competition finalist

Find inspiration at the Sydney Rides Gallery

Twenty Sydney-siders show us the diversity of the humble bike through striking and captivating photography. Catch the exhibition at Paddington Reservoir Gardens between 3 and 29 October.

Light the City

For one night only, Light the City will transform Mrs Macquaries Road in the Domain with lights and effects to be enjoyed on foot or by bike. Bike hire is available on the night, too. The outdoor lounge by the water makes for a picture perfect pit-stop with food trucks, Instagram printer, silent disco and roller racing.

Want more?

There are a bunch of other rides and workshops happening between 3-29 October – check out the full program for details.

Published 5 October 2016, updated 12 December 2019