Ride the route that put Wollongong on the world stage.

The Blue Line Community Ride is a guided, non-competitive social ride tracing the iconic coastal course from the 2022 UCI Road World Championships – following the now-famous blue line from Helensburgh to Wollongong.

Designed for intermediate riders and open to the public, this is your chance to experience one of Australia’s most scenic cycling routes in a safe, supported and social environment.

Please ensure you bring a helmet, front and rear lights, and a puncture repair kit.

Join a bike bus from Thirroul Surf Life Saving Club to Wollongong Workshop Theatre, 190 Gipps Road, Gwynneville along the NSW Coastline Cycleway and stay to see the matinee performance for An Inspector Calls.

When: Sunday, 30 August 2026 – 2:00pm Performance

Purchase your theatre ticket prior to the ride at https://www.wollongongworkshoptheatre.com.au/inspector-calls

Cost: Free, except for your pre-purchase of a Theatre Ticket
Distance: Approximately 18 km
Ride Style: Social Bike Bus / Easy Pace
Bookings: Essential

Optional: Early drinks and dinner at Wiseman Park Bowling Club (opposite), Gwynneville.

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Our next BUG Forum to catchup with all of our lovely affiliated local groups across NSW is scheduled

Date: Mon 31 August 2026

Time: 7-8pm

Location: Zoom - Register to receive the link

Topics: Including 50th Anniversary activities, insurance, presentations from a BUG (TBC) and Riding Together. 

Please let us know if there is anything specific you'd like discussed.

Join us for a social return ride from North Wollongong to Port Kembla, designed for riders with beginner’s cycling experience who are comfortable riding on the road and in a group. Covering approximately 22 km at a moderate pace of around 22 km/h, this ride is a great opportunity to build confidence while enjoying the scenic coastline.

The route includes CBD traffic lights, bridge crossings, shared paths, and industrial traffic near Port Kembla, so riders should be familiar with basic bike handling and group riding etiquette.

We'll begin with a short briefing on bike etiquette and road rules before rolling out, with scheduled regroup points to keep everyone together. Meet at the North Wollongong Surf Club (look for the IBUG flag) at 6:30 am for the briefing, departing at 7:00 am and returning around 10:00 am (with time for coffee).

Please ensure you bring a helmet, front and rear lights, and a puncture repair kit.

Join us for a social one-way ride from Thirroul Station to the Lighthouse atop Flagstaff Hill Wollongong, 16kms. Meet on the east side of Thirroul Station at the corner on Station St.

This ride is a community event designed for families, younger riders (from 12 up accompanied by an adult over 18) casual riders, seniors, cargo bikers carrying kids, tandems, 3 wheelers, Penny-farthings, riders who rely on pedal power and e-bikers. The focus is safety. Almost the entire route will be on the NSW Coastal Shared Path. There will be a 300 metre section of on road designated bike route in Thirroul, street crossings in Woonona, Fairy Meadow and North Beach with another 300 metre, final on-road designated bike-route loop. The pace will not exceed 15 kilometres per hour.

One-day forum bringing together policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and community leaders to explore how walking and cycling can reduce household costs while creating healthier, more connected communities.

Find Your Rhythm on this social return ride from North Wollongong to Windang, designed for riders with moderate cycling experience who are comfortable riding longer distances on the road and in a group. You need to have attended the ride on the 5th September.

Covering approximately 39 km at a moderate pace of around 22 km/h, this ride focuses on building endurance, confidence, and smooth group riding skills. The route takes in the scenic coastline while navigating CBD traffic lights, bridge crossings, shared paths, and industrial traffic near Port Kembla, so riders should have good bike handling skills and be familiar with group riding etiquette. We'll start with a briefing on bike etiquette and road rules before rolling out, with scheduled regroup points to ensure the group stays together.

Meet at the North Wollongong Surf Club (look for the IBUG flag) at 6:30 am for the briefing, departing at 7:00 am and returning around 9:30 am (or a little later if we stop for coffee).

If these rides are part of a series, I can also make the descriptions progressively reflect the increasing distance and skill level from one week to the next.

Please ensure you bring a helmet, front and rear lights, and a puncture repair kit.

Go the Distance on this social loop ride from North Wollongong to Port Kembla and Shellharbour, designed for riders with moderate to experienced cycling ability who are confident riding longer distances on the road and in a group. Covering approximately 61 km at a moderate pace of around 22 km/h, this rewarding ride is perfect for those ready to take on a longer challenge while enjoying the spectacular coastal scenery.

Riders should have good endurance, solid bike handling skills, and be comfortable navigating CBD traffic lights, bridge crossings, shared paths, and industrial traffic near Port Kembla. We'll begin with a briefing on bike etiquette and road rules before rolling out, with scheduled regroup points to keep the group together throughout the ride.

Meet at the North Wollongong Surf Club (look for the IBUG flag) at 6:30 am for the briefing, departing at 7:00 am and returning around 10:15 am, before finishing with coffee in Wollongong at the festival in Lang Park. "Celebrate your achievement with coffee and the festival atmosphere at Lang Park after completing the ride."

Please ensure you bring a helmet, front and rear lights, and a puncture repair kit.

Join us for a social one-way ride from Thirroul Station to the Lighthouse atop Flagstaff Hill Wollongong, 16kms. Meet on the east side of Thirroul Station at the corner on Station St.

This ride is a community event designed for families, younger riders (from 12 up accompanied by an adult over 18) casual riders, seniors, cargo bikers carrying kids, tandems, 3 wheelers, Penny-farthings, riders who rely on pedal power and e-bikers. The focus is safety. Almost the entire route will be on the NSW Coastal Shared Path. There will be a 300 metre section of on road designated bike route in Thirroul, street crossings in Woonona, Fairy Meadow and North Beach with another 300 metre, final on-road designated bike-route loop. The pace will not exceed 15 kilometres per hour.

Join us for a social one-way ride from Olive’s Cafe, Bellambi Beach to the Lighthouse atop Flagstaff Hill Wollongong, 10 kms.

Join us for a relaxed social ride on Sunday 13th Sept as part of the Ride Wollongong Festival of Cycling! This ride is aimed at women of all bike riding abilities and will be supported by Illawarra Bicycle Group members Tess Handby and Rhonda Hunt. We will be travelling at a social pace to encourage conversation between riders while enjoying the scenic coastal trail from Bellambi to Wollongong. 

Before the ride the group will meet for coffee at Olive’s café Bellambi so we can get to know each other and run through some safety tips.

Ride4Rotary is back again on SundaySeptember 13th at Lang Park Wollongong, once again a part of Ride Wollongong's Festival of Cycling! This is a genuine Community Ride so registrations are absolutely FREE but we do also have a fundraising option that allows you to self-donate, donate or fundraise, with all money raised going to Southern Youth and Family Services (SYFS) and their crucial Employment, Education and Employment (EET) program assisting vulnerable and at-risk youth establish and pursue educational and career pathways, facilitating independence and improving their quality of life. There is a Loop the Lighthouse ride from 10am, directly followed by a Kids & All Abilities ride along the same route, combined with a Family Fun Day at Lang Park from 9am - 2pm.

The Cargo Bike Skills Challenge is a fun, interactive obstacle course designed to showcase just how practical, safe and enjoyable cargo bikes can be in everyday life.

Participants will ride through a short, timed course that brings real-world scenarios to life – from loading groceries and school drop-offs to navigating bike lanes, parking at cafés and handling uneven surfaces. It’s a playful take on everyday riding, designed to highlight how cargo bikes fit seamlessly into daily routines.

Riders can take part in two categories – front-cargo bikes (such as box bikes and bakfiets) and rear-tail cargo bikes (including longtails and rear-rack cargo bikes). Participants compete individually, with light-hearted penalties for mistakes and live commentary adding to the atmosphere and keeping spectators entertained.

Please ensure you bring a helmet.

Get involved and volunteer for Spring Cycle

11 October 2026

• Shifts are between 4-6 hours long

• Each area looked after by a Spring Cycle Team Leader

• Attend a briefing session to understand your role, the event and everything that is involved

Sign up now!