The Bay Run is a flat, paved 7 km loop around Iron Cove, and riding the Bay Run by e-bike takes about 20 minutes at a relaxed pace. It is one of the easiest and most scenic rides in Sydney’s Inner West, and it starts just a short pedal from our shop in Leichhardt — so you can be rolling beside the water within minutes of leaving Parramatta Road.
What is the Bay Run and how long is it?
The Bay Run is a continuous 7 km shared path that circles Iron Cove, linking Rozelle, Lilyfield, Callan Park, Drummoyne and Five Dock along the water’s edge (Destination NSW). It is almost entirely flat and sealed, which is exactly why it suits first-timers, families and anyone easing back into riding. Most of the loop has a dual path with the pedestrian lane closer to the water, and locals tend to ride it anticlockwise so the cove stays on your left.
The path is managed jointly by Inner West Council and the City of Canada Bay, and it was widened and upgraded for bike-friendly riding in recent years (Bicycle Network). On an e-bike the full circuit is roughly a 20-minute spin — or a lazy hour once you factor in coffee, a swim spot and a few photo stops.
How do I get to the Bay Run from Leichhardt?
From Cyberbikes at 281 Parramatta Road, Leichhardt, the Iron Cove foreshore is a short ride north through Rozelle — you will hit the water near King George Park and can join the loop there. The Bay Run also connects to the GreenWay, so you can chain the two: our guide to riding the GreenWay by e-bike covers the 6 km path that links Iron Cove to the Cooks River. For the bigger picture, see our roundup of the best e-bike routes and group rides in Sydney.
What are the rules on the Bay Run shared path?
The Bay Run is a shared path, so the golden rule is simple: keep left, use your bell before you pass, and ease right off around walkers, kids and dogs. Where the path splits, the lane nearer the water is for pedestrians — stay in the cycle side. It gets genuinely busy on warm weekends, so an early-morning lap is the calmest ride. Helmets are mandatory in NSW, and a legal e-bike’s motor assistance cuts out at 25 km/h, which is a comfortable, sociable speed on a path this popular (Transport for NSW).
Which e-bike is best for the Bay Run?
Because the loop is flat and family-friendly, comfort matters more than raw power. Our Centauro is a step-through, full-suspension commuter built for exactly this kind of ride: a 48V 25Ah (1200Wh) Samsung battery for easily lapping Iron Cove and then some, a rear rack rated to 50 kg for a picnic or coffee run, and a 250W motor that meets Australia’s EN 15194 e-bike standard with assistance to 25 km/h. If you are not sure yet, rent-to-own lets you ride the route before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to ride the Bay Run by e-bike?
About 20 to 25 minutes for the full 7 km loop around Iron Cove at a relaxed assisted pace — longer if you stop for coffee, photos or a rest by the water.
Can you ride a bike the whole way around the Bay Run?
Yes. The Bay Run is a continuous sealed shared path the whole way around Iron Cove. Keep left, give way to pedestrians, and remember helmets are mandatory in NSW.
Where does the Bay Run start?
It is a loop, so there is no single start. From Leichhardt the nearest access is the Iron Cove foreshore at Rozelle; ride anticlockwise to keep the water on your left.
Swap one car trip a week for a lap of the Bay Run and see what changes. If you want to try it first, come say hi at Cyberbikes, 281 Parramatta Road, Leichhardt — we will point you to the water.
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