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Join us for a relaxed guided ride from Erskineville to the Surry Hills Christmas Fair.We’ll pedal from the inner west to Crown Street using a mix of bike paths and quieter back streets, with regular stops along the way. Our ride leaders will guide the group, support less confident riders and help everybody navigate to the fair safely together.
The ride finishes right by the Surry Hills Christmas Fair – a big street celebration with live music, stalls, food, games and plenty of festive sparkle. You’re free to stay on and enjoy the fair for as long as you like once we arrive.
This is a feeder ride – it’s all about making it easier to choose the bike instead of the car, connect with your community and arrive at the fair already in the Christmas spirit.
Ages and experience
This ride is ideal if:
You can already ride a bike confidently on shared paths and quiet streets
You’re keen to try riding to a major event with support
You enjoy riding at a gentle, social pace
People of all ages and riding backgrounds are welcome. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult who is responsible for them during the ride.
This is not a learn‑to‑ride session, but it is a friendly, low‑pressure ride with plenty of encouragement. If you’re feeling very rusty, we recommend doing a basic cycling skills session (like Cycling in the City) before joining.
What to bring
A roadworthy bike and helmet (we’ll do a quick safety check at the start)
Water bottle and snacks
Sunscreen and weather‑appropriate clothing
Opal card / bank card in case you decide to return home by public transport
Bike lights if you plan to ride home after dark
Meeting point and route
Start: Erskineville Square opposite train station
Finish: Near Crown Street by the Surry Hills Christmas Fair
We’ll follow a calm route chosen to minimise traffic and use bike‑friendly connections. Ride leaders will set a steady, inclusive pace and so nobody is left behind.
Accessibility and inclusion
We welcome:
Riders on bikes, e‑bikes and cargo bikes
Families riding with kids on child seats, tag‑alongs or trailers
People returning to riding after a break and looking for support
If you have specific access needs or questions about the route, please get in touch before the day so we can plan to support you.
Bookings and cancellations
This is a free guided ride on behalf of the City of Sydney but bookings are essential and places are limited.
If your plans change, please cancel your ticket as soon as possible so somebody on the waitlist can join instead.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Erskineville Square, 134 Swanson St, Erskineville NSW 2043, Australia, Alexandria
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