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Category: Roads

A catalogue of challenging climbs, spectacular descents, and noteworthy sections of road for cyclists in and around Sydney, New South Wales.

Waterfall hill climb
Roads Posted on17/07/201917/07/2019

Sydney Roadbook: guide to cycling the Waterfall Hill climb

The Waterfall Hill climb whisks you out of the depths of RNP, where the lush green canopy provides relief from Sydney’s hustle and bustle.Read More

Cycling Berowra Waters East - Berowra Valley National Park sign
Roads Posted on28/11/201817/07/2019

Sydney Roadbook: guide to cycling Berowra Waters East

The eastern ascent of Berowra Waters takes riders from the ferry below to Berowra Heights above. With beautifully smooth tarmac from bottom to top, low traffic and good views, it’s one of my favourite climbs in Sydney.Read More

Galston Gorge West Pearces Creek Bridge
Roads Posted on09/08/201817/07/2019

Sydney Roadbook: guide to cycling Galston Gorge West

For cyclists in Sydney’s north seeking a challenge, the ascent of Galston Gorge West should be near the top of the list. With gradients swinging back and forth between four and eight percent, many riders will be forced to push hard out of the saddle just to reach the top. Here’s our guide to cycling Galston Gorge West.Read More

Group of cyclists riding up Bobbin Head East's climb in the early morning.
Roads Posted on16/07/201817/07/2019

Sydney Roadbook: guide to cycling Bobbin Head East

Extremely popular with local cyclists, Bobbin Head’s eastern climb is a tough, but achievable challenge for any rider looking to tackle some hills. Here’s our comprehensive guide to cycling Bobbin Head East.Read More

2 horses with a bicycle when cycling Berowra Waters West.
Roads Posted on08/06/201817/07/2019

Sydney Roadbook: guide to cycling Berowra Waters West

Climbing Berowra Waters West is like escaping on a mini-getaway. It’s an adventure through three ecosystems: the road starts from the damp forest floor, ascends through dry bushland, and sweeps through picturesque farms. With minimal traffic, the stillness of your surroundings feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of Sydney.Read More

Road on Bobbin Head West with left hairpin road sign approaching building
Roads Posted on28/05/201817/07/2019

Sydney Roadbook: guide to cycling Bobbin Head West

Bobbin Head West is a great little test for Sydney’s cyclists. The gradient remains constant at around 6%, allowing you to get into a rhythm and really put the power down for around ten minutes. This side is shorter than the eastern side, but steeper and more challenging. Here’s our guide to cycling Bobbin Head West.Read More

A steep-looking left-hand hairpin turn on the Galston Gorge East climb.
Roads Posted on04/05/201817/07/2019

Sydney Roadbook: guide to cycling Galston Gorge East

Hairpins. Whether cycling up or down, the eastern side of Galston Gorge is all about its six dramatic hairpin corners. The road zigzags its way through scenic bushland from the base of the Gorge up to Hornsby Heights, the closest thing Sydneysiders have to the twenty-one bends of France’s Alpe d’Huez.Read More

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