Sydney Olympic Park is one of the best places in Sydney to ride an e-bike with kids — more than 35 km of flat, car-free, traffic-separated cycleways in one spot, including a gentle 5.5 km Parklands Circuit and a 7.6 km Olympic Circuit that rolls past Stadium Australia. There are no cars to dodge, the paths are wide and well signed, and playgrounds, cafés and toilets are never far away. It’s a genuinely relaxing family ride, and from our Leichhardt shop it’s either a scenic pedal along the water or a short hop on the Olympic Park train line.
What can you ride at Sydney Olympic Park?
The park has over 35 km of dedicated cycleways, all separated from traffic, according to the official Sydney Olympic Park cycling guide. They’re grouped into signed circuits you can mix and match:
- Parklands Circuit — 5.5 km: wide, flat paths through Bicentennial Park, past Lake Belvedere and the Badu Mangroves boardwalk. Suits every age.
- Olympic Circuit — 7.6 km: a loop past Stadium Australia, the Olympic Cauldron at Cathy Freeman Park and the Games Memories poles. Recommended for kids aged 5 and up.
- River Heritage Circuit — 11 km: a longer ride along the Parramatta River through the historic Newington Armory, best for confident kids aged 7 and up.
There’s also a marked Learners Cycleway for little ones still finding their balance — a safe, car-free place to build confidence before hitting a bigger loop.
Which loop is best for young kids?
Start with the 5.5 km Parklands Circuit. It’s flat, shaded in places and threaded with playgrounds, picnic lawns, drinking fountains and toilets, so a stop is never far away. Base yourself at Blaxland Riverside Park — home to one of Sydney’s biggest playgrounds and the riverside Armory Wharf Café — and you’ve got a full car-free day out. If you don’t have enough bikes for everyone, hire is available on-site at Blaxland Riverside and Bicentennial Park, and the paths are free and open to the public.
How do you get there from the Inner West?
From Leichhardt you can make the journey part of the fun: ride out along the Bay Run around Iron Cove and pick up the riverside paths heading west, or simply put the bikes on the Olympic Park train line if the kids are running out of legs. This is exactly where an e-bike earns its keep. A pedal-assist motor flattens the distance so a family ride stays a treat rather than a slog, and a cargo-capable bike like the Cyberbikes Centauro can carry a tired child’s bike, a picnic and a bag of snacks on its rear rack, which is rated to 50 kg. Its 48V 25Ah (1,200Wh) UL 2271-certified Samsung battery and 250W rear-hub motor are built for exactly this kind of easy, all-day riding, and it’s NSW-legal at 25 km/h pedal-assist.
What should you know before you go?
A few basics keep the day smooth and safe:
- Helmets are mandatory for every rider in NSW, kids included.
- Keep left and use your bell — these are shared paths. Ease right off around walkers, small children and dogs.
- Keep e-bike speed gentle. NSW pedal-assist e-bikes cut off at 25 km/h, but around families you’ll want to be well under that.
- Bring water and sun protection — much of the park is open and exposed.
Sydney Olympic Park is one of the easiest wins on our list of where to ride an e-bike in Sydney: no traffic, flat ground and something for every age. Want to try the route before you buy? Come and talk to us at Cyberbikes, 281 Parramatta Road, Leichhardt — the Centauro is available to ride and on rent-to-own from $99/week. Swap one weekend car trip for a ride here and see how much better the day feels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sydney Olympic Park good for beginner cyclists?
Yes. Its cycleways are flat, wide and completely separated from traffic, and there’s a dedicated Learners Cycleway for children and beginners. The 5.5 km Parklands Circuit is the gentlest place to start.
Can you ride an e-bike at Sydney Olympic Park?
Yes. E-bikes are welcome on the shared paths. In NSW, legal pedal-assist e-bikes are limited to 25 km/h, and riders should keep their speed low and give way to pedestrians on busy shared paths.
Do you have to pay to cycle at Sydney Olympic Park?
No. The cycleways are free and open to the public. Bike hire is available on-site at Blaxland Riverside Park and Bicentennial Park if you need wheels.
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