Spring Cycle riders urged to plan ahead
Thousands of people will cycle across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to raise money for Lifeline this Sunday, 12 October 2025, when Spring Cycle returns after a four-year pause.
Transport for NSW Coordinator-General Howard Collins said riders and volunteers should plan ahead to get to the 10km or 50km course.
“After a pause due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Spring Cycle is returning,” Mr Collins said.
“It is the only charity event that crosses the Sydney Harbour Bridge and goes through the CBD and Inner West.
“Transport for NSW is a proud sponsor of this 42-year-old community event. It is a great day out for riders of all ages and experience. We encourage participants to enjoy active transport in this safe and inclusive environment.
“Travel on trains, metro and ferries is covered for participants and volunteers. Simply show your rider bib, volunteer t-shirt or travel pass to transport staff when boarding services. Free travel is also approved for volunteers travelling without bikes on Sydney buses and light rail services.”
Victoria Cross Metro Station and North Sydney Train Station are both a short ride from the starting area in St Leonards Park. Riders are reminded that access to street level from Metro platforms is by lifts only and to allow extra travel time to reach the start area if arriving by Metro. From the finish area in Pyrmont, there are plenty of transport services within a short walk or ride to get home.
Trains will run frequent services from Olympic Park Station near the Cathy Freeman Park finish area for the 50km ride.
Riders are reminded that bikes can only be carried on light rail or ferries at the discretion of the drivers and crew. Ferry services are usually very busy on Sundays and can reach capacity quickly.
Riders can take bikes on trains to and from the event, but ahead of the after-market converted e-bike ban coming into effect on 1 November, passengers are being asked not to bring any converted e-bikes on Sydney Trains, NSW TrainLink, or Metro services.
“Road closures will be in place along the first 10km to Pyrmont including the Cahill Expressway, lanes on the Harbour Bridge and the Western Distributor between 4am and 11am. From Pyrmont, cyclists in the 50km ride will continue to Olympic Park sharing roads with motorists and abiding by general road rules,” Mr Collins said.
“Other roads in North Sydney, the Sydney CBD, Pyrmont, and Sydney Olympic Park will be closed throughout the day.
“If you have a car or any vehicle parked in special event clearways along sections of the course, please move them on Saturday night as these clearways start very early on Sunday morning.”
Ferry passengers are reminded that buses will replace ferry services between Parramatta and Sydney Olympic Park wharves from Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 October, due to electrical relocation work as part of the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2 Enabling Works project. Bikes are not permitted on buses, so please use trains to travel home from Olympic Park.
For more details on public transport changes during the event, including trip planning and travel alerts, visit Spring Cycle | transportnsw.info or use the Opal Travel app or other trip planning apps.
For real-time updates on traffic conditions, including road closures and special event clearways, visit Live Traffic NSW |.