Cycling
Cycling is a healthy, affordable, and sustainable way to get around the city. Whether you’re commuting to work, running errands, or exploring neighbourhoods and trails, the City supports cycling as an important part of our transportation network and a great way to enjoy our community.
The City is continuously developing cycling infrastructure to support cycling, including bike lanes, shared-use paths, trails, and other amenities that improve the cycling experience.
You may ride your bike on all city streets in St. John's, unless a posted sign shows otherwise. Learn about infrastructure available for cycling below.
Cycling Routes Map
You can learn more about cycling routes in the City, as well as routes that are coming soon in our cycling routes map.
Shared-Use Paths
The City also has a number of shared-use paths that can be used by people walking, cycling and wheeling. Paved shared-use paths are designed to be accessible for people of all ages and abilities. They are wheelchair-friendly, stroller-friendly, and provide a safer and smoother surface for all users, regardless of their mobility or physical limitations.
Check out our Shared-Use Path webpage for locations, plus upcoming projects.
Mountain Bike Skills Park
Designed for riders of all skill levels, The Volkswagen | Audi St. John’s Mountain Bike Skills Park is a hub for learning, training, and fun. The facility was built for the 2025 Canada Games. Please note this facility is not owned or maintained by the City of St. John's.
Pumptrack
The City has a pump track at Quidi Vidi Park. A pump track is a continuous loop of berms and “rollers” (paved mounds) where riders use an up and down pumping motion to propel themselves forward instead of pedalling or pushing. It is most suitable for bicycles and skateboards. It can also be used by other non-motorized equipment like scooters and wheelchairs.
The paved track is a fun way to develop biking and riding skills for all ages and abilities. Riders must always wear a helmet and follow the primary direction of travel around the track.
Bike Lanes
Bike lanes are on-street lanes designated for people cycling or using other mobility equipment like scooters. Cyclists must travel in the same direction as motor vehicle traffic when using a bike lane. The following streets have bike lanes:
- Airport Heights Drive (Parkers Pond Road to Elderberry Place)
- Mundy Pond Road (Columbus Drive to Cashin Avenue/Cambell Ave)
- Viscount Street (Airport Heights Drive to SUP at Portugal Cove Rd)
- Cowan Avenue (Frecker Drive to Topsail Road)
- Cashin Avenue Extension (Mundy Pond Road to Blackmarsh Road)
Bike St. John's Master Plan
The Bike St. John’s Master Plan sets out the goal to create a safe, inclusive, and convenient cycling network that is well-connected, attractive, and reflective of the City’s unique topography and climate. The City developed the Bike St. John’s Master Plan in 2019 in collaboration with the Bike St. John’s Advisory Committee and the public. The proposed plan, including details, supporting documents and maps can be found at EngageStJohns.ca.
Bike Safety
Bicycle Newfoundland and Labrador has produced a series of bicycle safety videos to offer hints for beginner or novice cyclists and reminders for more experienced riders.
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