Sydney Cycling Guide: La Perouse (Sydney cyclists have an unhealthy obsession with this route)

La Perouse almost needs no introduction. Most all cycling clubs which operate out of the city and eastern suburbs will have this route as one of their weekly rides. Regardless I know there is many new cyclists who are not part of a club or group rides yet so I thought I would make this guide to showcase the route, some alternatives and also my favourite cafes and bakeries to end the ride at. Hope you enjoy the video, I'm looking to make some more beginner friendly content, so if you have any ideas or suggestions let me know in the comments below, thanks!
Lapa Direct: / strava
Lapa Malabar Hills: / strava
Lapa Hilly Route: / strava
Lapatainers!: / strava
Park up spots:
Veneziano Coffee Roasters
Lavie and Belle
Avners
Personal:
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Strava Club: / strava
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[@ssusggus]

Thank you for showcasing these rides and not gate keeping routes. For cyclists who have no friends to ride with it makes it allot easier to find something different. I recently did the Glenorie loop after watching your video. What a ride! Thank you

[@joshkwan]

I really appreciate this comment. I’m glad to see people are finding my videos useful and it’s helping with their cycling journey! All the best and stay safe out there :)

[@fabianmolyneux2308]

Great Vid Josh I have done all these routes many times and your coverage of them is spot on.

[@joshkwan]

Awesome! Thanks for watching :)

[@dogsbody9293]

Hi Josh, Megan's dad (Dave Nash) here from Canberra. Thanks for the shout out, greatly appreciated! I really enjoy your videos, they are very informative and entertaining. I like them all, especially the trip to Bundeena and over the ferry, and the tour through Lane Cove National Park. Also the various cafes. Thanks again and keep up the great work.

[@joshkwan]

Thanks Dave for following the channel, but also sharing the videos with your awesome daughter :) Thanks for the kind words, take care!

[@thomisonnnnn]

Love these videos Josh! Please give us more beginner friendly rides as we're super new to these routes.

[@joshkwan]

Thanks for the encouragement. Will do :)

[@outdoor75]

Glad you covered my fav goto easy ride from centennial, super short only 22km so a couple of laps including the small climb up to woollahra gate to get 30 easy km.

[@joshkwan]

Great workout for a bit over an hour

[@DP12356]

Thanks for that. That was helpful.

[@RichardLi-vf2xo]

Good stuff Josh, it was a great ride despite the cold weather.

[@joshkwan]

You are looking like a pro cyclists with your white helmet, socks and shoes. 😜

[@RichardLi-vf2xo]

@@joshkwan all the gear no idea 😂

[@matt_kj]

LCB (LaPa Containers Beaches) is a weekly staple. If you stick to the coast after Mons, you can include Beach St in Coogee. Short but steep and is a real lung buster if you attack it! Thanks for the video 👍

[@joshkwan]

Yep, if you’re in the eastern suburbs this is defs one of those routes which becomes part of the weekly schedule. Those hills around Coogee are crazy steep. Rainbow street comes to mind.

[@ModerateCyclist]

You nailed a cracking day for this one mate!

[@joshkwan]

Thanks mate!

[@greg4318]

I grew up in Maroubra……we did this ride all the time, probably less busy then but no bike lane!

[@lx425]

Rode LaPa for the first time by following wheels and a lot of oops-doubling-back. This video "recon" is good stuff!

[@joshkwan]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@Preset1]

I feel seen 🥰. Appreciate you catering to all rider abilities, would love to see more beginner content here or there. I wouldn't want you to not create work for where you are as that will serve as motivation. Unfortunately my broken body broke and vicariously fill the void via your videos 😶‍🌫️

[@joshkwan]

Yep, I’m actively coming up with some ideas of more newbie friendly content. I’m quite keen to mix that in with my regular faster paced videos. Glad to hear your enjoying the footage, hope you get well soon.

[@_L7M]

Great idea with the public Strava routes! As someone who comes up to Sydney occasionally, this is really helpful to load onto the Garmin. Would love a West Head or Alina Bay route from the city or centennial park if you had one!

[@joshkwan]

Hey! Those videos exist already on my channel! Let me know if there’s any issues with the Strava links since I made those videos a while ago. Enjoy :)

[@zeuszuki6698]

First 🎉 Another fantastic vlog, love it ❤🍻

[@joshkwan]

Thanks so much!! Your viewership is appreciated

[@zeuszuki6698]

@@joshkwan credit where credit is due. I have only riden as far North as Kiribilli but you certainly have me motivated to explore further north next visit 😀 🍻

[@joelbaker6498]

Appreciate the links to the Strava routes mate! I’ve ridden from the Nth Shore to CP a bunch of times and have been thinking about heading to Lapa but end up just doing laps at CP instead. Might go to Lapa before CP instead tomorrow. That way I’ll make it there this time. 😂

[@joshkwan]

Haha good stuff mate! It’s a super simple route, and you’re rewarded with a nice view at the end. Defs recommend doing it earlier rather than later as the traffic back towards the city can get a bit tedious during peak hour.

[@timrose82]

I did miss that loop when I was in Sydney

[@joshkwan]

I’d take a nice quiet road in Newcastle any day hahaha.

[@MickStanciou]

I do it once a week. It’s a nice ride

[@joshkwan]

Yea if you can avoid the traffic it’s a nice flat recovery kinda ride

[@veryboringname.]

Wasn't this week super cold? Everyone's dressed so lightly! This looks like a great ride for people with big climb allergies. One day, one day!

[@joshkwan]

Haha yea it was blooody freeezing. I had to employ some new tactics, aluminium foil over the feet! It actually worked really well haha

[@veryboringname.]

@@joshkwan what... foil? inside your shoe or outside? Booties not good enough?

[@joshkwan]

Outside the sock, inside the shoe ;) works a treat

[@joshkhew5414]

love the vid man - what are you using to film?

[@joshkwan]

Insta360 Ace Pro However I am doing to start filming using some other insta360 products like the Go 3S

[@mjb.vision]

Hey Josh, great videos and I’ve just stumbled upon your channel. Definitely would love to get into cycling. What is/are some bicycle options you’d recommend? I’m 6ft, 110kg and have a budget of $1500. Planning to explore routes around Sydney that you’ve mentioned previously. Cheers! Would really love your opinion.

[@joshkwan]

Hey mate, given your weight and budget I would recommend an aluminium bike. You can get a Domane AL 2 or 3 for around $1500 from Trek. Other brands would have a similarly priced option such as the Cannondale CAAD13. Alternatively you can scour Facebook Marketplace but I find this can be a bit hit or miss if you don't know what to look out for and also can gauge the wear and tear on drive train components. All the best mate

[@mjb.vision]

@@joshkwan Thank you very much! I was definitely looking around the Trek range, this gives me more of an insight to look further into the Domane range. Ultimate goal is for fitness and to slim down. Might see you out on a ride one day. Stay safe and keep doing what you’re doing!

[@joshkwan]

@@mjb.vision All the best on your journey mate. If you see me come and say hi!

[@Bodkin_Ye_Pointy]

So I'm trying to get it together for this ride but in the last six weeks I have had a fall, lost the hoods on my brakes, needed a tune up of the bike, had a dentist appointment and now have a slow leek in the rear tyre. I will do the run however, but I will need the slow group. You know how older men are known as MAMILs? Well I'm a bloody seal.

[@joshkwan]

Ah mate, sounds like you’re in a rough patch. Hope to see you soon and all your issues are resolved. At least Seals are universally loved haha

[@robalert]

Traffic can be treacherous if peak hour or done solo…

[@joshkwan]

Yep that’s true. I should have made a note to say to do this ride outside of peak hour.

[@Albin111]

Time to go west again Josh!!

[@joshkwan]

True true Got any new routes for me?

[@Albin111]

I have a luddenham route for ya - views of the new airport

[@joshkwan]

Send it to me brother :)

[@PJC_001]

You should do Vanilla Hills.

[@joshkwan]

That is a great suggestion. My friends do it almost weekly. I’ve never done it before.

[@PJC_001]

@@joshkwan It's a great route packing plenty of pain into 20ish km. Understand the Thursday 6am start and having to come from North side is rough though.

[@joshkwan]

@@PJC_001 Maybe something for me to do in the spring :)

[@jemimafreeman]

Does anyone at these clubs ride without cleats

[@joshkwan]

Rapha beginner group I think there are some people without cleats!

[@JulAlxAU]

What’s your FTP Josh?

[@joshkwan]

Not that great atm. I think about 3.6w/kg which is a bit over 230watts.

[@JulAlxAU]

@@joshkwan I just wanted to know if I am fit enough to join your rides 😜

[@joshkwan]

Most rides will have a few groups to suit most levels of ability :)