FROM THE SHOP

Some of our favourite routes!

We've selected a few of our favourite routes, both local and a bit further afield. Got a great route you think we could include? Send it to us!

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ROAD
34.9km275m elevHalf day

Flat Road Ride from Sticky Bottle

A nice mostly flat ride starting and finishing at the shop, with a few rolling hills past the beaches to finish!

A nice mostly flat ride starting and finishing at the shop, with a few rolling hills past the beaches to finish! Best done early to avoid Pittwater Road traffic, and there's the option to extend out to Church Point for a coffee after you go past Mona Vale golf course.

GRAVEL
55.7km751m elevHalf day

Local Gravel Loop from Sticky Bottle

55 km of some great local gravel, with some mostly quiet roads in between.

55 km of some great local gravel, with some mostly quiet roads in between. Please be careful — Northern Beaches gravel loops have some chunky fire trails and steep descents thrown in, so ride within your ability.

ROAD
77.9km1,151m elevHalf day

Akuna Bay/West Head from Sticky Bottle

A stunner of a longer road ride from Sticky Bottle!

A stunner of a longer road ride from Sticky Bottle! Best done early to avoid the traffic on Pittwater Rd and Forest Way. You can stop for a coffee in Church Point or McCarrs in Terrey Hills.

BIKEPACKING
217.6km3,179m elevOvernighter

Swallow Tail Pass Loop

A lovely Southern Highlands gravel loop! This one is a classic.

A lovely Southern Highlands gravel loop! This one is a classic. Easy to get to by car or train, and pub accommodation at the Taralga Hotel (pre-booking recommended).

MTB
19.5km242m elevHalf day

Manly Dam MTB from Sticky Bottle

A lap of a Manly Dam from the shop.

A lap of a Manly Dam from the shop. MTB only — Manly Dam includes some technical trail features. Ride within your limits! There are plenty of other trails around that area too, check out trail maps on RideWithGPS and Trailforks for more.

GRAVEL
27km277m elevHalf day

Sticky Super Social North Head Gravel

A nice chill North Head gravel loop from the shop. Plenty of amazing views to be had!

A nice chill North Head gravel loop from the shop. Plenty of amazing views to be had! Parts of North Head are shared use, please be mindful of walkers and other people. The bottom of Q Station has a cafe + bar if you need some refreshments.

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Ride at your own risk. Always obey road rules and trail etiquette, wear a helmet, and ride within your ability and current conditions. Be considerate of other road and trail users, including walkers, horse riders and local wildlife. Sticky Bottle takes no responsibility for the condition or suitability of any route listed here — please check conditions before you ride.