Ride Wollongong

Finish the festival with a ride, then stay for the fun! 🚲

TOMORROW, Sunday 13 September 2026, is the final day of the Ride Wollongong Festival of Cycling, and everyone’s invited.

Start the morning with the Ride4Rotary Loop the Lighthouse, a free community ride along Flagstaff Hill and Endeavour Drive, followed from 11am by the Kids & All Abilities Loop the Lighthouse.

Then head to Lang Park for the Festival of Cycling Family Fun Day, with food, drinks, entertainment, cycling activities and plenty happening for the whole family.

Haven’t registered yet? Don’t worry. You can register on the day and still join the ride!

Come along, get involved and help support local youth through Ride4Rotary and Southern Youth and Family Services.

See what’s happening on the final day 👇

https://ridewollongong.com.au/ride-4-rotary/

One last Sunday. Four ways to ride 🚲

The final day of Ride Wollongong is bringing plenty of opportunities to get on your bike, with four Illawarra Bicycle Users Group -supported rides heading into Lang Park on Sunday 13 September.

Go the distance on the 61km North Wollongong to Shellharbour return, cruise the coast from Thirroul to Lang Park, join the Coffee to Coast Ride for women and non-binary riders, or build your confidence on the Corrimal to Lang Park Northern Suburbs Connector.

There’s a ride for different experience levels, distances and riding styles - and several rides finish at Lang Park, right in the middle of the festival action.

Pick your ride, get your bike ready and finish the festival on two wheels!

See the full ride details and plan your Sunday 👇

https://ridewollongong.com.au/ibug-supported-rides/

Cycling people, stories and ideas - all in one 🚲

The IBUG Conference & Film Night is happening TOMORROW, Friday 11 September 2026, at the BlueScope Visitor Centre as part of the Ride Wollongong Festival of Cycling.

Come along to connect with the cycling community, hear from others working and riding in the space, and settle in for an evening of cycling films.

Haven’t registered? Don’t worry - you can still turn up on the day and register to participate 🙌

Whether you’re deeply involved in cycling or simply interested in the people, stories and ideas behind it, come along and be part of the conversation.

Find out more about the IBUG Conference & Film Night 👇

https://ridewollongong.com.au/ibug-cycling-conference-film-night/

Cycling is for everyone 💙🚲

Tomorrow, The Disability Trust's All Abilities Day is inviting people of all ages and abilities to come along, try riding and discover the different ways cycling can be enjoyed.

Held at the Illawarra Criterium Track in Unanderra from 9am–12pm, the event provides a safe, supportive and accessible environment to explore inclusive cycling opportunities.

Whether you're completely new to cycling or looking to build confidence, it’s a chance to get involved, have a go and discover what’s possible on two wheels.

🗓️ Friday 11 September | 9am–12pm
📍 Illawarra Criterium Track, Lindsay Maynes Park, Unanderra

Come along and experience cycling in a way that works for you!

This Sunday, ride for a cause! 🚲

Wrap up the Ride Wollongong Festival of Cycling with Ride4Rotary: a free, family-friendly community celebration bringing together cycling, entertainment and a great cause along the Wollongong Foreshore.

The main Ride4Rotary Loop the Lighthouse rolls out from 10–11am, taking riders around Flagstaff Hill and Endeavour Drive. From 11am, the Kids & All Abilities Loop the Lighthouse makes it easy for little riders and those looking for a more relaxed, inclusive ride to join in too.

Want to ride into the festival? The Illawarra Bicycle Users Group is also hosting a series of guided community rides from locations across Wollongong, with options for different abilities and interests - all finishing at Lang Park in time for the Family Fun Day.

Then stick around at Lang Park for the Family Fun Day, with food, drinks, entertainment, cycling activities and plenty happening for all ages.

And there's a bigger reason to ride: funds raised through donations and rider sponsorship support Southern Youth & Family Services and their employment, education and training programs for local youth at risk.

📅 Sunday 13 September 2026
⏰ 9am–2pm
📍 Lang Park, Wollongong
🎟️ Free to attend

Bring the family, grab your bike and finish the festival with a ride that makes a difference! ❤️

Find out more and plan your Sunday 👉 www.ridewollongong.com.au

Make Sunday a day for the whole family! 🚲

Round out the Ride Wollongong Festival of Cycling at the Family Fun Day: a free-flowing celebration of cycling, healthy living, inclusivity and community spirit at Lang Park.

Explore community and cycling exhibitors, get involved in cycling workshops, enjoy entertainment and grab something to eat, all in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.

With accessible pathways, reserved accessible parking and accessible facilities, everyone is invited to be part of the day!

📅 Sunday 13 September 2026
⏰ 9am–2pm
📍 Lang Park, Wollongong

Bring the family, bring your bike and come celebrate cycling with the Wollongong community ❤️🚲

It's the perfect way to finish the Ride Wollongong Festival of Cycling.

Ready to find your rhythm? 🚴

Take on 39km of Wollongong’s scenic coastline with Illawarra Bicycle Users Group's Find Your Rhythm social ride — designed for riders with moderate cycling experience who are comfortable riding longer distances on the road and in a group.

This ride is all about building endurance, confidence and smooth group-riding skills, with a moderate pace of around 22km/h and scheduled regroup points along the way.

📅 Saturday 12 September 2026
⏰ Meet 6:30am for a briefing, depart 7am
📍 North Wollongong Surf Club
📏 Approx. 39km return

Please note: you must have attended the IBUG ride on 5 September to participate.

Bring your helmet, front and rear lights and a puncture repair kit — then get ready to find your rhythm! 🚲

Ride together. Give back. Celebrate cycling ❤️🚲

Round out the Ride Wollongong Festival of Cycling with Ride4Rotary - a community ride bringing riders together for a great cause before the action continues at Lang Park.

Take on the Loop the Lighthouse, then stick around for the Family Fun Day, with more cycling, activities and plenty happening for the whole community.

🚲 Ride4Rotary – Loop the Lighthouse
📅 Sunday 13 September 2026
⏰ 10am–11am

Then from 11am, it's time for the Kids & All Abilities Loop the Lighthouse.

Bring the family, bring your bike and finish the festival with a celebration of cycling for everyone!

Discover the full Ride Wollongong program and join the final day 👉 www.ridewollongong.com.au

Cycling should be for everyone 🙌

Join The Disability Trust for their All Abilities Day at the Illawarra Criterium Track and discover how cycling can be made accessible, enjoyable and inclusive for people of all ages and abilities.

Whether you’re completely new to cycling or looking to build confidence on two wheels, this is a safe and supportive opportunity to come along, have a try and explore the different ways you can get involved.

📅 Friday 11 September 2026
⏰ 9am–12pm
📍 Illawarra Criterium Track, Lindsay Maynes Park, Unanderra

Come along, give it a go and discover where cycling can take you! 🚲

www.ridewollongong.com.au

What could cycling look like in a more affordable, connected and sustainable future? 🚲

Join the Illawarra Bicycle Users Group (IBUG) for a day of ideas, discussion and inspiration at the IBUG Cycling Conference & Film Night.

Bringing together policymakers, researchers, practitioners and community leaders from around the world, the conference will explore how cycling can help reduce household transport costs while creating healthier, more connected communities.

Expect conversations around safer cycling infrastructure, access and equity, policy, affordability and reducing transport emissions — followed by a night celebrating cycling on screen.

📅 Friday 11 September 2026
📍 BlueScope Visitor Centre

Come for the ideas, stay for the films! 🎬🚴

More info available here: https://ridewollongong.com.au/ibug-cycling-conference-film-night/