Cycling in Canberra
Canberra is better by bike.
Start riding, find a route, understand the rules or join a community. Everything you need to make more of Canberra by bike is here.
Start where you are
Find what you need. Then get rolling.
Whether you are choosing your first bike, planning a regular trip or checking the rules, these guides will point you in the right direction.
Getting started
Get the essentials, prepare for your first rides and build confidence one step at a time.
Buying a bike
Find the kind of bike that suits where you ride, what you carry and how you want to move.
Maps and routes
Explore Canberra's regional cycling guides and practical tools for planning a route from A to B.
Cycling laws in the ACT
Understand the local rules that help people ride legally, safely and predictably on roads and paths.
Considering an e-bike?
Know what is legal before you buy.
Learn how to recognise a compliant pedal-assist bicycle and make an informed choice for Canberra's roads and paths.
Read the e-bike guide ↗Find your way
A good route changes the whole ride.
Canberra's paths, local streets and cycling connections can take you further than you think. Plan around the kind of ride that feels right for you.
Explore maps and routes ↗Choose your destination
Start with somewhere familiar, such as work, the shops, a local park or a friend's place.
Check the whole route
Look for shared paths, quieter streets, crossings and any sections where you may want extra time.
Begin with a shorter ride
A simple first trip helps you learn the route and build confidence before adding distance.
Ride together
Find your people. Find your pace.
Pedal Power's free, non-competitive social rides range from 10 km to more than 100 km, with different distances, surfaces and paces.
Social rides
Canberra feels different when you ride it together.
Accredited volunteer leaders guide every ride. Most include time for coffee, conversation or a view along the way.
- Choose a ride by distance, pace, terrain and experience level.
- Register and receive ride updates through Stack Team App.
- Try two rides before becoming a Pedal Power member.
Go further
Pedal Power tours
Explore locally, interstate or overseas on member tours led by accredited organisers.
Explore tours ↗Know before you ride
Simple information. Safer decisions.
Keep the essentials close so you can ride with more confidence and know where to turn when you need help.
ACT cycling rules
Know how to share roads and paths.
Read Pedal Power's overview of the rules that apply to people riding bicycles in Canberra.
Read the cycling laws ↗E-bikes
Know what makes an e-bike compliant.
Learn how to recognise a legal pedal-assist bicycle and what to check before you buy.
Read the e-bike guide ↗If something goes wrong
Know what to do after a crash.
Keep Pedal Power's practical crash guidance somewhere you can find it when you need it.
View crash guidance ↗
Keep your bike ready
Learn the skills that keep you moving.
Pedal Power's practical beginner and intermediate maintenance workshops help you understand your bike, spot problems and handle common repairs.
Explore maintenance workshops ↗Ride for a change
Make cycling part of your Canberra.
Join the community working for safer streets, better connections and more opportunities for everyone to ride.