TRAFFIC & tRANSPORT

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Free Transport Pass

Thanks to Transport for NSW, participants will receive a free Transport Pass to travel with their bicycles (including e-bikes) to and from the event on Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink intercity services, Sydney Metro and Sydney Ferries services on Sunday 11 October 2026.

You will be emailed an event e-Ticket in the week commencing 6 October which you can use to travel on the day of the event. Simply show the pass to transport staff when boarding services.

For your comfort and safety, we strongly advise against wearing cycling cleats on public transport. Please wear alternative shoes to the start line and change when appropriate. We will take your comfortable shoes from the start line to the finish festival for your convenience.

For all the details you need to plan your trip, visit transportnsw.info/spring-cycle.

START SITE: ST LEONARDS PARK

For both the 10km City Ride and 50km Classic Ride- St Leonards Park, Miller Street, North Sydney

Finish sites:

• 10km City Ride - Finish Festival: Pirrama Park 
• 50km Classic Ride - Finish Festival: Parramatta Park

By Train.

By train:

Trains are the best mode of transport for participants travelling to or from the event with their bikes.

The closest station to the start line in St Leonards Park is North Sydney on the T1 North Shore Line. Trains to North Sydney run regularly on weekends. From Central, north shore line trains depart from Platform 16.

The start area is a short ride from the station via Miller St from North Sydney Train Station – Turn left as you exit the station on Blue St, right onto Miller St and then straight up the hill to the start.

Please note: do not switch from train to metro services as access to street level with your bike from metro stations is via lifts only so there may be queues and longer wait times, while access from North Sydney Train station is via stairs and will be a faster exit.

Trackwork:

Planned trackwork is taking place with buses replacing trains between Parramatta and Olympic Park which may affect how you travel to and from the event. Bikes are not permitted on board replacement buses due to limited space.

10km City Ride participants:

• The closest train stations from Pyrmont are Central and Town Hall which are within short riding distance from Pirrama Park. Remember you’ll no longer be travelling on the event course so take extra care, especially when crossing roads.

50km Classic Ride participants:

• If you are travelling towards the west or south exit the park at Queen St gate, walk/ride to Westmead Station to connect with trains
• If you are travelling home towards the city/north shore be aware that trackwork from Parramatta will affect your trip – You can ride to Olympic Park station (approx 10km) to connect with trains towards the city which will run frequently.
• Alternatively catch T5 Line trains from Westmead or Parramatta to Glenfield to connect with T8 Line trains to the city (please note this will add approx 45min to your trip).

Can I take my E-bike on public transport?

Yes. E-bikes are able to travel on Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink intercity services, Sydney Metro and Sydney Ferries services to get to and from the event on Sunday 11 October 2026. Please note that converted e-bikes are banned on transport services.

By metro.

Victoria Cross Station (Metro) is a short walk/ride from the start area at St Leonards Park on Miller St for the 10km City Ride and 50km Classic Ride.

From Victoria Cross Station – exit via Miller Street North, then turn right heading north on Miller St until you reach St Leonards Park.

Alternatively, you can also use Crows Nest Metro station. Signage will direct riders from Crows Nest Metro Station to the start via Clarke St, Willoughby Rd, Burlington St, West St and Carlow St.

Be aware that access to street level with your bike from both Victoria Cross and Crows Nest Metro Stations is via lifts only so please be patient and allow additional time to reach street level as there may be long queues. It is not permitted to travel on escalators with bikes.

From the Pyrmont finish line, the closest Metro station is Central which is a short ride away.

By bus.

Bikes are not permitted on-board regular route buses or rail replacement buses due to limited available space. Bus drivers reserve the right to refuse bikes on-board services if there is not enough room for it to be safely stowed or other general public safety concerns. Consider the alternative transport options including trains and metro services which have more capacity.

By light rail.

Change at Central to connect with trains to North Sydney.

Note there is limited space on-board light rail services to stow bikes, participants should consider the alternative transport options particularly if you’re travelling in groups.

If you’re taking part in the 10km City Ride which finishes at Pirrama Park, ride to Town Hall or Central stations to continue your trip home as light rail services will be unable to accommodate the volume of bikes leaving from the finish area. Remember you’ll no longer be travelling on the event course so take extra care, especially when crossing roads.

By ferries.

Sydney Ferries are a great way to get around the city, however, do not operate early enough on Sundays to get you to the start area on time. Use other modes of transport including trains or metro services to North Sydney.

From the finish line in Pyrmont the closest wharf is Pirrama Park. From the finish line in Parramatta Park the closest wharf is Parramatta.

Be aware that space for bikes on-board may be limited and ferry crews reserve the right to refuse bikes on-board vessels if there is not enough room for it to be safely stowed or other general public safety concerns. Have a back up transport plan.

By bicycle.

If you are keen for a warm-up before your Spring Cycle, why not ride to the start? To find a safe route to the start check out the mapping resources provided by Transport for NSW. If you have the energy to ride home, remember you’ll no longer be travelling on the event course so be careful when sharing roads with motorists and at pedestrian crossings.

If you have the energy to ride home, remember you’ll no longer be travelling on the event course so be careful when sharing roads with motorists and at pedestrian crossings. We recommend choosing a route that avoids riding against the other thousands of cyclists still taking part in the event. Find a safe cycle route to get you home using the Roads & Maritime Services Cycleway Finder map at: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/referral/use-the-cycleway-finder-map

By car.

We strongly encourage participants to leave the car at home and catch public transport as parking is limited. Road closures will be in effect at the start and finish areas, and along parts of the course between 4am and 11.30am. Clearway parking restrictions will also be in effect along sections of the course from 3am to 11am.

If you have to drive and intend to park at either finish area in Pyrmont or Parramatta Park, make sure to plan ahead.

For parking options in North Sydney, visit: http://www.northsydney.nsw.gov.au/carparks

For parking options in Pyrmont, visit: https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/transport-parking

For parking options in Parramatta, visit: City of Parramatta – Parking - be aware that Parramatta Park will be closed to vehicles from 6am to 2pm on event day, Sun 11 Oct.

Road closures & special event clearways

Road closures will be in place along the first 10km of the ride from North Sydney to Pyrmont, from there cyclists in the 50km ride will continue on the remainder of the course to Parramatta Park sharing roads with motorists abiding by general road rules. Special event clearways will be in effect along sections of the route – these clearways are strict no-parking zones, check signs carefully as vehicles left in clearways will be a towed and a fee applies.

Plan your movements ahead of time, see maps below for closure and clearway locations and details:

Road closure & clearway maps

• North Sydney map
• Sydney CBD & Pyrmont map
• Five Dock map
• Parramatta map

Road closures

North Sydney

• 4am–10.30am: Miller St between Falcon St and Pacific Hwy, and Berry St from Pacific Hwy to Walker St.
• 4am–11am: Little Walker St and Arthur St.
• 6am–9.30am: Local roads off Berry St.
• 4am–9.30am: Westbound lane on Blue St at North Sydney Station.

Cahill Expressway & Sydney Harbour Bridge

• 4am–10.30am: Lanes 7 and 8 on the Sydney Harbour Bridge, including the Mount St and High St on-ramps. Lanes 3 and 6 will also be closed on the Sydney Harbour Bridge deck, with two lanes remaining open in both directions.
• 40km/h speed limit: A reduced speed limit will be in effect while riders share lanes on the bridge.
• 4am–11am: Cahill Expressway Circular Quay Overpass in both directions, including on and off-ramps to Macquarie St.

Sydney CBD, Millers Point & The Rocks

• 4am–10.30am: Sections of Upper Fort St and Watson Rd, plus the Grosvenor St on-ramp to the Harbour Bridge.
• 4am–10.15am: Sections of Towns Place, Dalgety Rd and Argyle St.
• 4am–11am: Hickson Rd southbound from Towns Place to Erskine St, Napoleon St westbound, King St from Sussex St and Sussex St between King St and Erskine St.

Western Distributor – Pyrmont to the City

• 4am–11.15am: Closed from the Pyrmont on-ramp to the City North off-ramp at King St.
• Citybound diversion: Motorists travelling citybound from the Anzac Bridge will be diverted via the Bathurst St off-ramp, where they can rejoin the Harbour Bridge via Harbour St or Kent St.

Darling Harbour & Pyrmont

• 4am–11.15am: Sections of Pyrmont St, Pyrmont Bridge Rd, Murray St, Union St, Bunn St and other local roads.
• 4am–11.30am: Section of Pirrama Rd at Murray St / Darling Dr.
• 7am–11.30am: Sections of Pirrama Rd and Harris St.

Ultimo

• 6am–10am: Sections of Kelly St and the Wattle St left-turn lane from Broadway. Access to Wattle St will be maintained from the Broadway intersection.

Annandale

• 4am–11.15am: Chapman Rd will be closed at The Crescent.

Parramatta Park

• 6am–2pm: Local roads inside the park will be closed to vehicles to safely facilitate the event and participants at the finish line.

Cycleway closures

Cycleway closures affect both directions unless otherwise stated.

Pyrmont

• 4am–11am: Union Street between Edward Street and Murray Street (eastbound).

Special event clearways

Special event clearway parking restrictions will be in effect on roads along and surrounding the course. Clearways are strict no-parking zones and apply even to residents with local council parking permits or TfNSW Mobility Scheme Permit holders.

Check signs carefully before parking. Vehicles left in special event clearways will be towed and a fee applies.

North Sydney

• 3am–11am: Sections of Miller St, Berry St and Arthur St.

Sydney CBD, Millers Point, Pyrmont & Ultimo

• 3am–11am: Sections of Upper Fort St, Dalgety Rd, Towns Place, Erskine St, Sussex St, Clarence St, York St, Wattle St and Pyrmont St.

Five Dock, Concord, Wareemba & Canada Bay

• 5am–11am: Sections of Lyons Rd West, Crane St, Hampden Ave and First Ave.

If your vehicle is towed

If your vehicle is towed from a special event clearway, you can search your vehicle registration on the Find My Car website to find its new location.

Alternatively, call 132 701 to speak to an operator.

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