Cycling for tourists

Bicycle tourism options for visitors to Western Australia

Western Australia is a great place to explore by bicycle. The climate is sunny and much of the terrain is flat. Perth and some of the larger regional centres have excellent networks of paths and on-road facilities for cyclists. You can bring your own bike or hire/buy one when you arrive.

Distances from Perth to other regional centres can be vast but by carrying your bike on or in a car you will be able to drive to the major towns and then ride around the local area.

  

Places such as Margaret River with its wonderful range of world-class wineries, Pemberton nestled among some of the tallest trees on earth, and the tropical paradise of Broome are ideal destinations to explore by bicycle. The following information will give you an idea of the many bicycle tourism options available.

There are hundreds of organised and self-ride bicycle touring opportunities around the world for Western Australians to enjoy, from gentle rambles through the countryside to hardcore offroad adventures. Here are some links to the most popular ones, organised by region:

United Kingdom

England England (Suffolk and Norfolk) Ireland Scotland
Wales Wales (South) UK Cycle Trails (offroad)  
       

North America

USA Canada Mexico  
       

Europe

Austria France Germany Italy
Greece and Cyprus Holland Portugal Spain
Denmark Finland Norway Sweden
Czech Republic Slovakia Romania Switzerland
       

Other

India Pakistan New Zealand South America
Japan China and South East Asia South Africa  

International bicycle tourist authorities

Governments of some countries have tourist authorities just for bicycle tourists. Their websites give an excellent overview of the relevant cycling opportunities available throughout the year.

Flying with your bike

For information about travelling by air with your bicycle such as packing requirements and baggage rates for international carriers.