Why this route?
Avoids Chalmers Street
SAFETY, BY DISTANCE
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
AVOIDED ALONG THE WAY
Avoids dangerous junction Redfern Street onto Chalmers Street
ELEVATION
11 m of climbing on the SuperSafe™ route, 9 m on the direct route.
The route, street by street
- CyclewayQuiet streets · Newtown – Redfern81 m
- Turner StreetCycleway · Newtown – Redfern307 m
- George Street CyclewayCycleway · Cty-GrnSqr950 m
- Chalmers Street CyclewayCycleway · Cty-GrnSqr · Devonshire & Goods87 m
- Chalmers StreetCycleway · Cty-GrnSqr · Fitzroy Street390 m
- CyclewayCycleway · Cty-GrnSqr · City1.6 km
- King Street CyclewayCycleway · City37 m
- Cycle route
- Protected / quiet
- Moderate
- Busier road
- Shared with pedestrians
Questions
How long does it take to cycle from Redfern to Circular Quay?
About 14 min at an easy pace on the SuperSafe™ route, which is 3.4 km. The most direct route is 3.3 km and takes about 13 min, with more of it on busier roads.
What is the safest way to cycle from Redfern to Circular Quay?
SuperSafe™ goes via George Street Cycleway, Chalmers Street and cycleway, using Newtown – Redfern, Cty-GrnSqr, Devonshire & Goods, Fitzroy Street and City. 100% of the route is on quiet streets and cycleways; the rest is short stretches with some traffic, mostly at crossings.
Is the ride from Redfern to Circular Quay hilly?
A little. It climbs 11 m in total, with a few moderate hills along the way.
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 Redfern.
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.