The Bay Run is a flat, mostly car-free 7km loop around Iron Cove in Sydney’s Inner West, with sealed, separated paths for cyclists and pedestrians along almost the whole route. Ridden by e-bike at an easy pace, the full loop takes about 20–25 minutes — and it starts a few minutes from our Cyberbikes shop on Parramatta Road, Leichhardt.
How Long Is the Bay Run, and How Long Does It Take by E-Bike?
The Bay Run is a 7-kilometre circuit around Iron Cove, one of Sydney Harbour’s inner bays (source: Wikipedia, The Bay Run). Walkers typically take around 1.5 hours to complete the full loop at a leisurely pace. On an e-bike, riding at a relaxed, path-appropriate speed, most riders cover the whole loop in about 20–25 minutes — short enough to fit into a lunch break, long enough to actually feel like a ride.
Is the Bay Run Safe to Ride, and What Are the Rules?
For almost the entire route the Bay Run has a dual path — a dedicated cycleway and a separate pedestrian path closer to the water — so you’re not sharing space with walkers for most of the loop (Wikipedia). Helmets are mandatory for every rider in NSW, e-bikes included, no matter how short the ride. It still gets busy, especially on weekends, so keep left, use a bell before passing, and slow right down around King George Park, Blackmore Oval and anywhere prams, kids or dogs are about — the path narrows in a few spots where the pedestrian and cycle lanes merge.
What Will You Pass Along the Way?
Starting from Leichhardt and heading around anticlockwise (the popular direction, keeping the water on your left), the loop takes you through Rozelle, Lilyfield, Haberfield, Five Dock, Rodd Point, Russell Lea and Drummoyne (Wikipedia). Highlights along the way include King George Park and Leichhardt Oval, the old and new Iron Cove Bridge crossings, the mangroves and Bicycle Tree sculpture near Hawthorne Canal, Rodd Point and Rodd Park, and Drummoyne Olympic Pool near the bridge. It’s flat, waterside almost the entire way, and there are water fountains and benches at regular intervals if you want to stop and take it in.
How Do You Get There From Cyberbikes Leichhardt?
Cyberbikes is at 281 Parramatta Road, Leichhardt — a short ride from Leichhardt Park, one of the most popular places to start the Bay Run and a spot with its own parking on the fringe of the park. If you’d rather start on the water, the Drummoyne Olympic Pool end at the Iron Cove Bridge is the other classic starting line. Either way, you can be riding the loop within minutes of leaving the shop.
Can You Extend the Ride? Linking the Bay Run to the GreenWay
If 7km isn’t enough, the Bay Run connects directly to the GreenWay, a separate 6km shared path that runs from Iron Cove through to the Cooks River at Earlwood. Combine the two and you’ve got a mostly car-free ride of well over 10km through the Inner West without repeating much ground — a good option once the Bay Run on its own starts to feel too short. For more verified Sydney routes and group rides, see our full guide: Where to Ride an E-Bike in Sydney: Best Routes and Group Rides.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Bay Run?
The Bay Run is a 7-kilometre loop around Iron Cove in Sydney’s Inner West, with a sealed path that’s separated into a cycleway and a pedestrian path for almost the entire route.
Do I need a helmet to ride the Bay Run on an e-bike?
Yes. Helmets are mandatory for all riders in NSW, including on e-bikes, on shared paths like the Bay Run as well as on roads.
Where can I park to start the Bay Run?
Leichhardt Park is a popular starting point with parking on its fringe, close to Cyberbikes’ Parramatta Road shop. Drummoyne Olympic Pool, at the Iron Cove Bridge end of the loop, is another common starting spot.
If you want to try before you buy, swing past the Centauro at Cyberbikes, 281 Parramatta Road, Leichhardt, and take one for a lap of the Bay Run — it’s the easiest way to feel what a full-suspension e-bike does on a real Sydney ride before you commit.
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