Sydney has a hilly topography and so may require a slightly higher level of fitness from cyclists than flatter cities such as Melbourne and Canberra. There is more investment at the local government level to increase the percentage of trips completed by bicycle.
Historically, bicycle infrastructure was largely constructed in areas for recreational riding or along shared paths such as in parks.
Coinciding with the City of Sydney's new investment in cycleway, the state of NSW has repeatedly released state wide plans for bicycle infrastructure, including in 2010, BikePlan NSW. The plan is acknowledged by Bicycle NSW, but thought to be underfunded by local bicycle groups.

In this application you will find:
•more than 1000 km cycle routes
•current and complete cycle ways
•maps and routes
•showing cycle route locations
•showing user's location
•tips for riding safely
•advices for new riders
•sharing map location and information
•sharing map routes
•Facebook and Twitter integration
•display a Map in different styles (Road, Aerial, Hybrid)