For keen bikers, there is nothing worse than being cooped up, waiting for wet weather to pass. If you are busting for a long ride, the M7 Cycleway is almost always rideable. Better in cooler months, it has good wind sheltering and rapid drainage. There are some interesting diversions and the purpose-built wide path is completely safe. You can join anywhere along its 40 kms length; but I start where the path begins in Kings Langley.
For scenic variety, take the exit marked Western Sydney Parklands for a very pleasant 15 kms path through natural bushland. Follow the signs to the Nurragingy Reserve, an amazing oasis in the middle of western Sydney.
Last time I was here there was a lot of construction underway, but on this ride everything was all accessible and looked fabulous under a brief few hours of clear sky.
The full ride covered about 80 kms and took three and a half hours (all on one battery). It’s the kind of ride that you sleep well after doing.
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Hi Sam
We are from Wollongong & wanting to do about a 40km e bike ride around the Western Sydney Parklands, especially wanting to stop at Nurragingy Reserve, maybe even start there. Could you please suggest a route that would be suitable
Regards Cherie
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What’s the address of the starting point in Kings Langley please? Is free parking available? How easy is it to find the Trail Head?
Cheers
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Too easy! Look up Edna Place, which is a short suburban street adjacent to a reserve. You will see a small bridge crossing a canal which leads to the M7 cycleway entry; only 50 metres away. Edna Place is free all day parking. Enjoy the ride and make sure you divert into the Western Sydney Parklands.
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Thanks heaps. I took your advice and purchased the Serfas seat! It’s very good. Panniers are on the way and a Thudbuster will be next. I am so incredibly glad you put the story of, ‘eBikeing the Victorian High Country’ in Dec’s edition of Rail Trails Australia. You’ve opened up a fantastic and fascinating new world for me to explore. Now, to get this 66yr old body fully accustomed to more and more riding.
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The more you ride, the more you can. I can ride way longer and harder now at 70 than I could at 40. eBike helps, but there’s still a lot of effort in a simple 3 hour 45km ride around my area or 6 hours 100km on an away tour. Keep those wheels a’turning.
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Thanks.
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Hey Sam, take the battery charger. Stop for lunch for 1 hour where there is a power point and recharge for the ride home. Jeff Farr
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“Stop for lunch for 1 hour”? Nothing I have ever experienced Jeff, but I’m sure some people love it. Thanks for the suggestion anyway.
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Another appealing ride 😎
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Are the rides you show us one way or return.Very important with e bikes.
Sam
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Hi Sam; all my rides are shown as return trips. cheers
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