Sydney Olympic Park is the city's premier recreational cycling destination and is again ready to set the wheels in motion for all things cycling. Now in its sixth year, the Festival of Cycling offers a weekend full of events and activities for all ages and fitness levels.The 2010 Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink national triathlon series comes to Sydney on Saturday 16 October, and only at Sydney Olympic Park. This all-female event offers women and girls of all ages the chance to participate in the classic triple-sport combo of swimming, cycling and running, all in a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere.
The Festival of Cycling concludes on Sunday 17 October with Sydney’s largest community bike ride, the NSW Government Spring Cycle, with ride start points at North Sydney To Sydney Olympic Park or Cooks River to Sydney Olympic Park.
And whether you're an eager participant or cheering spectator, you can enjoy a great choice of food and beverages over the weekend and there's plenty of live entertainment on Sunday 17 October.
So get on your bike and gear up for two exciting days of pedal power at Sydney Olympic Park!
NSW Government Spring Cycle 2010The NSW Government Spring Cycle is Sydney’s premier recreational cycling event! Now in its 27th year the NSW Government Spring Cycle gives participants the opportunity to cycle over the Sydney Harbour Bridge in a lane dedicated to the event. Participants can choose between 2 ride options – a 50km ride from North Sydney to Sydney Olympic Park or a 30km ride along the Cooks River to Sydney Olympic Park. Both rides finish on Olympic Boulevard in festival style, with every registrant receiving a medal upon completion.
Riders also have the opportunity to fundraise for the event charity partner, The Oncology Children's Foundation.
For more information and to register visit www.springcycle.com.au
When: Sunday 17 October More info: Visit the Spring Cycle website and register
Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink - Sydney 2010The 2010 Ramsay Health Care Triathlon Pink is Australia’s only all-female triathlon series. No matter what your fitness level, Triathlon Pink is all about getting in and having a go at an event that you'll remember forever. It's an essential addition to anyone's Must-do-in-my-lifetime List!
If you're up for it, compete as an individual and challenge yourself for the whole course. But the most fun is had by those who get together with a group of fabulous girlfriends to compete as team, where you can complete one of the legs much like a relay. Either way the day is guaranteed to give you a challenge and deliver lots of laughs, plus you'll be supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation!
When: Saturday 16 October, 7.00am
Where: Athletics Centre More info: Visit the Triathlon Pink website
Project FreeRide @ MonsterMonster's freestyle BMX program lets you to make the move to become a super-skilled freestyle BMX rider. Project FreeRide @ Monster allows riders of all ability-levels to learn progressions and techniques from trained coaches so you can confidently do skilful tricks and really impresss your friends!
When: Sunday and Tuesday, all year, at 6pm; Additional times during school holidays: Monday 10am; Wednesday 2pm.
Where: Monster BMX More info: See the Monster Park info in our Visiting the Park section
BMX and Mountain XNow a keenly-competed Olympic sport, BMX racing has a new track at Sydney Olympic Park. Come and see the top riders as they take wicked turns and flying dirt jumps on the Monster BMX track!
When: Daily, sunrise to sunset. Free!
Where: Monster BMX More info: See the Monster Park info in our Visiting the Park section
Kick @ MonsterPrefer scooters to bikes? Kick @ Monster introduces scooter riders to skate park etiquette, transition ramps, box jumps, gaps and ledges. Learn tricks, from fly-outs and tail whips to scooter flips, from qualified experienced coaches, and push the limits of scootering!
When: During school term, Saturday and Sunday at 2pm; Additional times during school holidays: Monday 2pm; Wednesday 6pm; Friday 2pm
Where: Monster BMX More info: See the Monster Park info in our What's On section
Sydney Olympic Park comprises over 35 kilometres of cycling pathways and trails set right in the heart of Sydney. From Olympic icons to spectacular parklands and areas of cultural heritage, the perfect way to explore Sydney Olympic Park is by bike.
If you don't own a bike, you can hire one, with a great range of mountain, hybrid and children’s bikes available. Choose from dragsters, choppers and cruisers, tandems and trikes - now there's no excuse to 'get onya bike'.
Bike Hire @ Sydney Olympic Park is available 7 days a week (except Christmas Day) from Bicentennial Park (next to Lilies on the Park Cafe).
Selected bikes can also be hired every weekend and on public holidays from Blaxland Riverside Park (at the Information Booth).
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