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pollution and traffic congestion. traffic and pollution www.rta.nsw.gov.au.

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to mental well being. When you ride, you When being. well mental to Steering Committee. The Committee meets on the second the on meets Committee The Committee. Steering airfield Town Centres and then continues to travel parallel travel to continues then and Centres Town airfield F

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route travels south making its way to Randle Street, Randle to way its making south travels route

government area. Starting at Station Street, Parramatta the Parramatta Street, Station at Starting area. government

increase in overall fitness levels. fitness overall in increase three times a week can bring about bring can week a times three

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Bicycle NSW by phoning 9283 5200. There are also bike also are There 5200. 9283 phoning by NSW Bicycle

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the natural environment along the parks and reserves of the of reserves and parks the along environment natural the

particularly for short trips. Council is promoting promoting is Council trips. short for particularly

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distance of one another. one of distance just continue along the foreshore. foreshore. the along continue just

Parramatta City Council encourages cycling as as cycling encourages Council City Parramatta

Government House – all of which are within easy riding easy within are which of all – House Government along the John Whitton Bridge, the Silverwater Bridge, or Bridge, Silverwater the Bridge, Whitton John the along

including Elizabeth Farm, Hambledon Cottage and Old and Cottage Hambledon Farm, Elizabeth including alley Cycleway you can ride across to Sydney Olympic Park Olympic Sydney to across ride can you Cycleway alley V

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paths within the Parramatta local government area. area. government local Parramatta the within paths opportunities to have little rests or a picnic along the way. the along picnic a or rests little have to opportunities

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to go to the shops and for exercise and fun. and exercise for and shops the to go to

riding, especially for beginners, seniors and families. and seniors beginners, for especially riding,

Council encourages you to cycle to work, work, to cycle to you encourages Council

and clear signposting, which allow safe and comfortable and safe allow which signposting, clear and

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The Leading City at the Heart of Sydney CyclingGuide Contacts Safe to Parramatta Cycling Rules

Roads and Traffic Parramatta Bike routes have been designed and built Accidents Authority (RTA) Cycle Club with your safety in mind. It is only with your Serious bike accidents (injury/death/significant property Check out this web site or A club specialising in road and co-operation, however, that safety can be damage) must be reported to a police station. phone for the event program track racing for ages 7 to 70 improved. Please follow the road rules and and details on Bike Week or PO Box 735 regulations listed below: Safety Precautions detailed maps and safety Parramatta NSW 2124 Keep alert all the time. information Mobile: 0414 295 130 Ph: 1800 060 607 www.parramattacycling.org.au Cycling on the Road Don’t listen to music using headphones (you need to hear www.rta.nsw.gov.au • Obey road rules, for example, stop at stop signs. traffic approaching from behind). Western Sydney •Keep left on the road (about 1 metre out from the Be aware – watch out for the opening of car doors. Bicycle New Health gutter is advised). South Wales Be more visible – wear bright and reflective clothing. (Western Sydney Area • Riders must use hand signals when stopping For information on Cycle Health Service) and turning. Helmets Help Save Lives! Sydney, lockers, events, Ph: 02 9840 3708 bike technology and www.wsahs.nsw.gov.au •Cyclists should walk their bikes across pedestrian Injury to the head is the most common cause of death and lobbying activities crossings. injury for cyclists. Helmet wearing is compulsory by law GPO Box 272 Sydney Olympic Park and penalties apply for violations. Sydney 2001 Children All children and adults must wear a helmet when riding a Ph: 02 9283 5200 Ph: 02 9714 7545 Children under 12 years of age should not use the roads bicycle in a public place in NSW. This also applies to www.bicyclensw.org.au www.sopa.nsw.gov.au unless supervised by an adult (as a pedestrian or cyclist). smaller children in baby seats or on a bicycle with training wheels. CAMWEST Parramatta Heritage Children under the age of 12 can ride on footpaths unless and Visitors otherwise prohibited. Purchase helmets that meet the Australian Standards. (Cyclists’ Action Movement WEST) Information Centre 346A Church Street Riding on a Footpath or Shared Path Community Cycle Group - Be Audible and Visible Parramatta organises bike rides, lobbies Bicycles must have a bell or a horn. Keep to the left of the footpath or shared path. Ph: 02 8839 3300 on behalf of cyclists and works For cycling at night, bicycles must have a white light at the Give way to any pedestrian on the footpath or shared path. with Councils and government front and a red light and reflector at the rear. agencies to improve facilities Parramatta City An adult must not ride a bicycle on a footpath unless the adult is accompanying a child under the age of 12 who is PO Box 3755 Council Bicycle Maintenance also riding on the footpath. Parramatta 2124 PO Box 32 Ph: 02 9633 9185 Parramatta NSW 2124 Bicycle maintenance is vital for safe cycling. Make sure camwest.pps.com.au Ph: 98065000 your bike undergoes regular safety inspections, checking www.parracity.nsw.gov.au for loose steering and wheel bearings. Always check that North Shore the brakes, tyres, chain, pedals, lights, reflectors and bell Bicycle Group are clean and in good working order. Happy A community cycling group Parramatta active in the Epping area City Council Alcohol galifrey.triode.net.au/bike north and Safe It is illegal to ride under the influence of alcohol.

Cyclists using the routes outlined in this brochure do so at their own risk. Cycling Parramatta City Council will not accept liability for personal injury and/or damage to property. Although every care has been taken, no responsibility is accepted for any errors or omissions. Please note cycle paths may be subject Parramatta City Council to change in the future. Published by Parramatta City Council September 2002.