Why this route?
Takes the Whites Creek cycleway
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
ELEVATION
36 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 32 m on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- Short StreetQuiet streets · BmR · Nortn424 m
- MacKenzie StreetQuiet streets161 m
- Hill StreetQuiet streets502 m
- Whites Creek LaneCycleway · Whites Creek569 m
- Whites Creek WalkCycleway · Whites Creek375 m
- Whites Creek LinkQuiet streets378 m
- CyclewayCycleway · Concord · Tempe - Balmain2.7 km
- Mount StreetQuiet streets125 m
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Leichhardt to Pyrmont?
About 21 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 5.3 km. The most direct route is 5.1 km and takes about 20 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Leichhardt to Pyrmont?
SuperSafe™ goes via Hill Street, Whites Creek Lane and cycleway, using Nortn, BmR, Whites Creek, Concord and Tempe - Balmain. 95% of the route is on quiet streets and cycleways; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Is the ride from Leichhardt to Pyrmont hilly?
Yes. It climbs 36 m in total and has at least one steep stretch.
Can I get turn-by-turn directions for this route?
Yes, in the Cyclemate app for iPhone and Android. Open this page on your phone and tap Open in Cyclemate: the route loads in the app, ready to start with turn-by-turn navigation from Leichhardt.
Is the Cyclemate app free?
Yes. Cyclemate is free to download on iPhone and Android, and SuperSafe™ directions and the live Sydney map are included.
Why does the route change?
It is planned live on Cyclemate's Sydney map, which picks up new cycleways, roadworks and closures, and reports from riders. When the streets change, so does the route.