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Dylan Cho
Bike paths & cycling · Perth Tourism
Dylan rides Perth’s PSPs and rail-trail loops most weekends and maps out the cycle routes here. If a path has a dodgy gravel patch or a great coffee stop, he’ll tell you.
Articles by Dylan Cho
Whiteman Park bike loops: flat, shaded and underrated
Whiteman Park's bike loops are flat, mostly shaded, and quieter than the riverside runs everyone raves about. Here's what the surface and gr
Canning River path: Perth's quieter riverside ride
The Canning River path skips the Swan's crowds and selfie traffic. Here's the surface, the gravel bits and why it's flat out worth the detou
Dwellingup by bike: the old timber town's rail-trail hub explained
Dwellingup by bike means one thing on the trail network: the old timber town where the Munda Biddi Trail meets a servo, a pub and a decent b
Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail: a WA rail-and-water history ride
The Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail traces C.Y. O'Connor's water scheme out of Mundaring. Here's the honest read on surface, gradient and whe
Rottnest Island by bike: the full loop broken down properly
The Rottnest Island bike loop is 22km of sealed road, wind and gravel patches near the coast. Here's what the full loop actually involves, g
PSP commuting vs riverside leisure riding: which suits you
Principal shared paths and riverside loops solve different problems. Here's how to pick between PSP commuting and leisure riding around Pert
Riding Perth in summer without cooking yourself
Perth summer riding done right: earlier starts, shaded paths over scenic ones, correct tyre pressure, and a proper backup plan for the days
Kwinana Freeway path: how far south you can actually ride
The Kwinana Freeway path looks endless on the map. I rode the real southern limits, checked the surface, and found where it actually gets ro
WA's old rail trail bike paths: a quick tour
A rundown of WA's rail trail bike paths built on old railway corridors, from the Perth Hills grade to the flat run into Swan Valley, gravel
Reid Highway shared path: the northern suburbs commuter route
The Reid Highway shared path links Malaga to the coast through Mirrabooka and Dianella. No scenery, but the surface and gradients are honest
Gravel vs bitumen tyres for Perth's mixed paths, sorted
Picking gravel vs bitumen tyres for Perth's mixed paths comes down to width, pressure and honesty about which surface you'll actually ride m
Riding the Kep Track from Mundaring to Northam: what it's really like
The Kep Track runs roughly 71km along the old rail line from Mundaring to Northam. Here's the surface, gradient and gear notes before you co
Swan River loop options compared: city loop vs the Guildford stretch
The Swan River loop through the city gets all the attention, but the Guildford stretch upriver is the better ride most weekends. Here's the
What a day on the Munda Biddi Trail's Perth Hills section actually looks like
A blunt look at riding the Munda Biddi Trail Perth Hills sections in a day: surfaces, climbs, tyre pressure, and where it's worth stopping a
Where to find bike hire near river paths in Perth
Looking for bike hire near river paths in Perth? Here's what's actually worth booking, what a decent service costs, and where the e-bike doc
E-bike hire around Perth compared: who's actually worth it
I've tested most of the e-bike hire options around Perth this year. Some are genuinely good value, one near the river isn't worth the tap-an
Point Walter to Attadale: an underrated river ride worth doing
The Point Walter to Attadale stretch gets ignored for flashier Perth bike paths, but the surface, gradient and sandbar views make it worth t
Rottnest bike hire vs bringing your own on the ferry
Weighing up Rottnest bike hire against hauling your own bike over on the ferry, based on surface conditions, ferry fees and what actually su
Perth's Principal Shared Path network: which PSP is actually worth riding
Perth's Principal Shared Path network covers hundreds of kilometres, but not all of it rides well. Here's which PSP actually earns the trip,
Canning River path: Perth's quieter riverside ride worth doing
The Canning River path skips the Swan's crowds and gives you a decent surface, real shade and fewer near-misses. Here's what to expect and w
Kalamunda or Mundaring: which Perth Hills start point wins
Kalamunda or Mundaring for a Perth Hills day out? I've ridden both starting points enough times to rate the surfaces, the climbs and the cof
Perth to Fremantle by bike: the full commuter run reviewed
A blunt review of the Perth to Fremantle bike route — surfaces, gradients, gravel patches and where it actually earns its reputation on the
The best bike paths in Perth
Explore Perth's best bike paths, from flat riverside loops to the iconic Rottnest Island ride and beyond.