Perth is blessed with hundreds of kilometres of bike path
and a even more plentiful supply of well-designed roads that
are safe to ride upon.
About Bike Hire has explored them all and recommends the
following:
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Perth Bridges Ride
1 Hour/10km or 1.5 Hours/16 km
Easy ride on flat terrain on Cycle paths around the Swan River,
including Swan Bells and beautiful views of city from South Perth.
For an extended ride, an additional loop incorporating the
Windan Bridge will take you past the classy East Perth
Development and beautiful Burswood Lakes with plentiful bird
life.
Click HERE for Map
2-3 hours, 27 km one way Perth to
Fremantle
Nearly the whole of this ride to Fremantle is possible on bike
paths. The Fremantle Train Station gives you the option to train or ferry (with the bike) back to Perth
Station and ride the short distance to the bike hire. A
fabulous day tour of exploration in our historic port
City.
Click HERE for Map
2-4 hours/ 16 - 25km
Explore an icon of Western Australia by bike. There is an
abundance of cycle paths meandering through natural Australian bush
land. The exotic plant life on display is only part of this world-renowned attraction.
Click HERE for Map
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City to the Sea Beach Rides
1.5-2 hours/12-15 km one way Perth to
City Beach
Ride to the beach with an option to extend your ride north or
south along the beautiful sunset coast. The train line provides the
option for an easy return.
Click HERE for Map
2 hours/20km
Follow the Swan River upstream to the historic town of Guildford,
near the Swan Valley wine region. An excellent 10km cycle
path from Guildford to the Swan Valley enables exploration of many
of the local wineries and attractions in the area. Train line
nearby.
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100 km of spectacular coast
Cycle paths hug the Coast with just a few inland detours from
Woodman Point in the South, passing through Fremantle,
Cottesloe Beach, Scarborough Beach and both Hillarys and Ocean
Reef Marina's before eventually arriving in Yanchep to the
North. The 14 km section from Marmion to Burns Beach is
particularly popular.
Click Here for Map (North)
Click Here for Map (South)
Catch the train to Mandurah (45 mins) and explore the Peel
region by bike.
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50km one way (full length)
Explore the Canning River region including Masons Landing,
Shelley, Deep Water Point, Gosnells Railway Markets and through to
Armadale. Train line nearby.
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A family-friendly 12 km ride in Perths Northern
Suburbs
The Yellolonga Park is a great place to explore by bike or on
foot. A number of recreation options are provided to make a nice
day out for the family. A map is available on the Bikewest
web-site.
A great training ride on the North/South Freeway system.
100km one way.
This path alongside the Kwinana Freeway is long, straight
and flat, ideal for road bike riders. Maps of part of the entirety
are available from About Bike Hire, however it is impossible to get
lost. A path with only a small number of diversions also leads
along the Mitchell Freeway.