Member-to-member route support
Find your way by bike.
Ride Guides connects newer, returning and less-confident riders with friendly Pedal Power members who know Canberra's paths, shortcuts and local routes.
Included with Pedal Power membership.
local guides ready to help
member-led peer support
welcoming cycling community
What is Ride Guides?
A familiar face for an unfamiliar route.
Sometimes the hardest part is simply knowing where to go. A local rider can help you plan a route, practise it and make the first trip feel more manageable.
Practise the journey
Arrange for a volunteer guide to accompany you on a route the first time, whether it is a commute, an appointment or a regular local trip.
Ride your way
Share your preferred pace, distance and any preferences about who you feel comfortable riding with. You stay in control of the arrangement.
Find better routes
Get local advice about quieter streets, useful paths and shortcuts, whether you are commuting, riding for recreation or new to Canberra.
How it works
From question to confident ride.
Ride Guides is designed to make asking for help simple. Join the member group, explain what you need and connect with a local volunteer.
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Join Pedal Power
Ride Guides is included with Pedal Power membership.
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Join the private chat
Request access to Ride Guides in Stack Team App. Staff verify your membership before approving access.
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Ask for support
Post a route question or ask for company on a first ride. Include any preferences that matter to you.
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Connect and ride
A volunteer can respond, then you arrange the details privately and ride when it suits you both.
Members-only and welcoming. Pedal Power staff oversee the group chat. There is no obligation to accept an offer or proceed unless you feel comfortable.
Open Team App ↗Choose your path
Ride Guides for you or your whole team.
Choose the information pack that fits what you are looking for.
Make the next ride feel possible.
Ideal for a new, returning or less-confident rider who wants practical support from someone who already knows Canberra by bike.
- Peer support from a local volunteer
- Help with a route or first journey
- Included with Pedal Power membership
Help your team commute with confidence.
Pedal Power can help workplaces support active travel through individual Ride Guides or a program shaped around your organisation.
- Access to existing Ride Guides
- A tailored Confident Commuter program
- A dedicated workplace Bike Bus
Ready when you are
Locals know the best way through.
Join Pedal Power and connect with someone who can help make your next route feel familiar.