Responsible road and mountain cycling
Cycling in Blue Mountains National Park.
From easy, flat cruises to more challenging mountain trails, you'll find a wealth of cycling experiences in national parks. Cycling is prohibited on all walking tracks, but many parks offer extensive networks of suitable roads, tracks and fire trails.
When cycling in parks or reserves, keep the following points in mind.
Be bike smart
- Wear a helmet, and always be in control of your bike so you don't endanger yourself or others.
- Keep your bike clean - it'll last longer and will be less likely to carry weeds and plant diseases into native bushland.
- If you come across other cyclists who are not respecting the park or are disturbing others, politely explain that cycling can only continue to be acceptable in bushland areas if riders follow this code.
Ride carefully
- Don't skid, as it can remove the surface layer of a track and cause erosion.
- Avoid riding in the wet - your tyres will carve tracks in the mud that channel water, also causing erosion.
- If there are puddles on the trail, please ride through; if you go around them it only widens the trail.
- Don't take shortcuts or form new trails, as this destroys native vegetation.
Respect the environment
Leave everything as you find it. Don't disturb historic places, Aboriginal sites, plants, animals or bush rock. Take all your rubbish home.
Look out for others
Walkers and joggers have just as much right to be on park trails as you. Try to cycle in small groups to prevent too much disturbance to others. When approaching walkers, give plenty of warning by calling out or ringing your bell. Slow right down and only pass when it's safe.
Watch for horseriders
When you meet horseriders, slow down and tell them you're approaching (don't use a bell or horn), then move over and allow them to pass. A horse can be frightened by a bicycle, endangering both its rider and you.
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