Expert-led cycling in the Illawarra and Southern Highlands
Kids' e-bike safety courses · Custom group road rides · Local ride guides
From teaching young riders to handle an e-bike safely, to guiding your group up Mount Keira and through the rolling roads of Bowral and Moss Vale — Cycle Tours NSW brings decades of coaching, mechanical and local know how to every ride.
Three ways to ride with us
E-bikes are everywhere on local streets — and most young riders have never been taught how to ride one. Our 3-hour course teaches kids aged 10–16 the road rules, bike knowledge and safe-riding habits they need, with a certificate at the end. Built for schools, parents and councils.
Coming to Wollongong, the South Coast or the Southern Highlands with a team or group of mates? Tell us what you have in mind and we'll put together a custom plan — routes, bikes, guiding and any extras you need — for a morning, a day, or several.
Our guides to the best road rides in the Illawarra and Southern Highlands — distance, climbing, difficulty and the local tips you won't find on Strava.
Why ride with Cycle Tours NSW?
Coaching pedigree. John Armstrong has coached riders from first-timers to elite athletes and led the Illawarra Academy of Sport as CEO.
Mechanical know-how. Fred David's career as a motor mechanic means your bike is checked, fitted and looked after.
We live here. We ride these roads every week — including the climbs used in the 2022 UCI Road World Championships.
Everyone's welcome. E-bikes, tandems and recumbents available, and inclusive riding through our sister organisation Igknight.
Featured rides
Mount Keira Climb — Wollongong's signature climb, raced at the 2022 World Championships. ~30 km · 3/5
Grand Pacific Drive & Sea Cliff Bridge — Clifftop curves, ocean views and the famous bridge. ~55 km · 3/5
Shellharbour–Kiama–Jamberoo Loop — Coast, dairy country and a village pub stop. ~50 km · 3/5
Bowral–Berrima–Moss Vale Loop — Quiet Highlands lanes linking three classic villages. ~45 km · 2/5
What Riders Say
“It was a lot of fun and definitely ‘up there’ with other cycling trips we have taken. Terrain was unexpectedly beautiful but have to say it is usually the ‘leadership team’ that makes the trip and you made it. Thank you!”
“Staff very caring and considerate to all our different needs and performance.”
“Your energy and enthusiasm was contagious. Thank you.”
“The attention to our bikes and how we were riding - the correct position. Outstanding.”
“Your passion for cycling is infectious. Your flexibility and willingness / desire to accommodate all our needs commendable - plus all the thoughtfulness put into the pre-planning to make the trip special and memorable for us.”
“Staff worked very well and efficiently together to enhance our customer experience - Extreme care applied.”
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