Camwest Bicycle User Group Inc

02/08/2026

For all those who wished for a loo on the shared path. This is on a new shared path in Dunheved.....The portaloo is actually ON the shared path....complete with 'dooring' potential :(

25/07/2026

Spring Cycle (https://www.springcycle.com.au/) is happening on Sunday Oct 11th this year. The 50km route is finishing at Parramatta Park.

Bicycle NSW are putting out the call for volunteers for the event. I've done it a number of times in the past, and will plan to be involved again this year.

Some of the main roles are:
* Course Marshalls - where you literally stand on a corner and tell riders where to go (in the nicest possible way)!

* Mobile Support - basically mobile mechanics for the simpler stuff, like pumping up tyres, repairing punctures and simple bike adjustments.

There is a briefing session in the weeks before-hand that participants are encouraged to attend. Volunteers are supplied with a crew shirt, hat and bag. Volunteer registrations close on Aug 30th.
See https://raceroster.com/events/2026/113658/spring-cycle/volunteer

13/07/2026

Another section of the Parramatta Valley Cycleway will be closed from July 20th.
John Holland Group have advised that due to the commencement of construction works in the area associated with the Parramatta Light Rail Stage 2, the Waratah Street shared pathway will once again be closed from Monday July the 20th. The closure will remain in place until the conclusion of the enabling works. Please see a copy of the detour signage below which will be installed from this week along the detour and alternative cyclist route. Traffic management and dismount signage may be present at points of the detour to ensure the safety of both cyclists and pedestrians.

07/07/2026

Blue Mountains City Council are opening the Glenbrook (Lapstone Hill) tunnel for several events over the weekend of July 25/26. Free registrations are required for each event. The walking tours are already fully subscribed, but the bike ride on Sunday morning still has vacancies. If interested, see https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lapstone-hill-tunnel-open-weekend-breakfast-ride-through-tickets-1992970142345.
For more detailed info, see https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1487636006723824&set=a.638276074993159.

HEADS UP: Rare chance to step inside historic Lapstone Hill Tunnel

Blue Mountains City Council is inviting the community to step inside one of the City’s great hidden heritage treasures, with the historic Lapstone Hill Tunnel opening to the public for one weekend only.

The Lapstone Hill Tunnel Open Weekend will be held on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July, giving residents and visitors a rare opportunity to explore the tunnel, learn more about its history and see the vision to return it to the community as a safe, accessible place for walking, cycling, recreation and events.

A program of activities will run across the Open Weekend, giving people different ways to experience the tunnel and surrounding precinct.

The weekend will include a trail run and a breakfast ride-through, showcasing the tunnel’s future potential as part of a safe and scenic walking and cycling connection between the Blue Mountains and Western Sydney.

Council is seeking funding and investment to complete the works needed to safely reopen the tunnel and surrounding precinct. This includes remediation works, pathway connections, lighting, safety treatments, amenities, car parking, landscaping and accessible links.

Constructed in 1892, the heritage-protected tunnel sits within a high conservation bushland setting at the eastern gateway to the Blue Mountains. Once part of the region’s railway history, the tunnel has long been dormant and is usually closed to the public. Detailed history: https://www.facebook.com/AskRozBlueMountains/posts/pfbid0JivCkNvKNJRDYf2rtWmFLnKbS5VjjVHnfNTs2qoA6uG8yiYsv3R28aZDeBCLh7wfl

Council first opened the Lapstone Hill Tunnel to the community in 2024, attracting more than 1,500 visitors in one day.

After the open weekend, the tunnel will close again until the necessary infrastructure and remediation works are funded and completed.

Registrations are essential.

Event: Lapstone Hill Tunnel Precinct Open Weekend
When: Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July 2026
Where: Lapstone Hill Tunnel, Glenbrook
Register: www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/lapstone-tunnel

Open Glenbrook Tunnel

PHOTO: © Rob Moore
Be sure to follow Rob on Instagram: www.instagram.com/robmoore8935

05/07/2026

I had the chance to ride the M7 path and check out the completed Rest Areas yesterday. The rest area designs ended up being somewhat different from the original design (see https://media.caapp.com.au/pdf/6lwfzh/033249ab-dd56-4b6b-992c-fd8601aad549/6.0%20Active%20Transport%20Rest%20Areas%20and%20the%20M7%20Shared%20User%20Path.pdf). The existing M7 Control Centre Rest area (which had a water bubbler and Bike Maintenance stand) got an upgrade, including a rubbish bin. There were 5 new Rest Areas added. Villiers Rd rest area has water available (Yay!) The M7-M12 interchange and Dobroyd Drive Rest Areas have Bike Maintenance stands. The Bernera Rd Rest Area is hidden away off the main path, but there is no signage to it at present.

01/07/2026

Western Sydney Moving (https://www.wsydmoving.com.au/) are in the process of setting up Local Active Partnerships (LAPs) in the various council areas across Western Sydney. On June 23rd I attended the launch of the Blacktown LAP on behalf of CAMWEST. A 2 minute linkedin highlights video from the launch has been produced - see https://www.linkedin.com/posts/david-t-burns_blacktown-localactivepartnerships-placebased-ugcPost-7477829179703599105-eM-h/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAnSGXQBHTBJgFv2YBGbz6O9ZvfajILrd10 .
I guess time will tell as to how CAMWEST can fit into the process!

What happens when more than 60 people come together with a shared ambition to make Blacktown a more active community? This. Looking back on last week's Blacktown Local Active Partnership launch, it was inspiring to see place-based collaboration in action. Thank you to our incredible speakers and eve...

01/07/2026

Baludarri Wetland Temporary Shared Path Closure on the 3rd of July.
Email received from Council:
"City of Parramatta Council will be undertaking urgent maintenance works at the Baludarri Wetland Boardwalk, Parramatta.

As a safety precaution, the shared path will be temporarily closed for short periods on the morning of Friday, 3 July 2026.

Works are expected to take approximately 2–3 hours to complete, subject to site conditions. Temporary detour signage will be installed at key locations to inform pedestrians and cyclists.

Council apologises for any inconvenience and appreciates your understanding while these essential works are carried out.

The location of the project and alternative routes are shown on the attached map."

13/06/2026

Please note that the Parramatta Valley Cycleway will be closed to riders on Sunday June 21st 2026 west of Brodie Street Rydalmere between around 5.30am and 10.30am due to the running of the Parramatta Half Marathon. An alternative on-road and footpath route will be signposted - but it's not pretty. Some roads around Parramatta and Parramatta Park will be closed until around midday. It also appears that the shared path alongside the Carlingford Light Rail line south of Yallamundi stop (Victoria Rd) will be closed until around 10am.