For the last six years we have supplied a Mardi Gras Parade trike. Each time it has been for gay people with a disability. They absolutely love it. We organise with our customer a pick up place and time. It depends on where their float is in the parade as to what time we turn up.

We rode around the city to Hyde Park where the parade starts from. This year we were the fourth float so we arrived early. Steve was our rider this year and he was kept entertained by the other participants in the parade.

Oxford Street

The parade takes about 1 hour, it meanders up Oxford Street at quite a good walking pace. At the end of the parade the floats disperse and most participants stay up and party all night.
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Mardi Gras Parade trike

A Mardi Gras Parade trike is a great vehicle to use. Our passengers can wave and can be seen by the onlookers lining the road.

History

On a cold night in Darlinghurst, Sydney in 1978, a small group of protestors formed to contribute to the international Gay Celebrations, the resulting police violence and arrests created a defining night in not only Sydney’s GLBTQI community but Australia’s cultural heritage.

“You could hear them in Darlinghurst police station being beaten up and crying out from pain. The night had gone from nerve-wracking to exhilarating to traumatic all in the space of a few hours. The police attack made us more determined to run Mardi Gras the next year.”

Over the months that followed, more protests and arrests took place – and the actions of the authorities came to be seen as heavy handed. By April 1979 the Parliament of NSW repealed the NSW Summary Offences Act legislation that had allowed the arrests to be made. As such that first Mardi Gras march was a major civil rights milestone beyond the gay community. Up to 3,000 people marched in an incident-free parade in 1979.

Here is a link to the history of the Sydney Mardi Gras.
http://www.mardigras.org.au/timeline

David was given a Harley ride 40th present from his in-laws. They bought a Gift Voucher from us so David could choose a time and date that was convenient for him. It is a great way to celebrate and something different from the usual birthday presents.

Phil picked him up from Petersham in the inner-west of Sydney. They rode to the wonderful Anzac Bridge to start the 3 Bridges run. Next on the 3 Bridges run is the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. After riding over the Bridge they did the Kirribilli Loop. This does a loop along part of Sydney Harbour and you can see the wonderful views towards the Opera House. It also takes you under the north end of the Bridge which is a different perspective to be on it.

Next they rode into the lower north shore suburbs until they reached the inner-west. This led them to the interesting Gladesville Bridge. It has wonderful views looking east to the city and the Harbour Bridge.

After riding over the Gladesville Bridge they joined up with a main arterial thoroughfare of Victoria Road. They travelled along it for a short while before turning off into the inner west suburb of Drummoyne and Rodd Point. They followed part of the Bay Run. This is a 7 km walking and bike riding track. People come from all over Sydney to use it. It follows Iron Cove, which is part of Parramatta River.

They then rode back to the drop off point in Marrickville. The Harley ride 40th birthday present was a lot of fun and even though David is a Sydneysider, he saw things he hadn’t seen before.

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The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a heritage-listed steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between the CBD and the North Shore. The dramatic view of the bridge, the harbour, and the nearby Sydney Opera House is an iconic image of Sydney, and Australia itself. The bridge is nicknamed “The Coathanger” because of its arch-based design

The surprise 60th Harley ride was a present to Mark from Colin. They were celebrating Mark’s birthday before going on a Tall ships dinner cruise with
their wives.

Jungle and Phil picked them up the Rocks area and rode them through the city to the eastern suburbs. The first one was nice Bronte Beach followed by the small but lovely Tamarama Beach which is in a small, scenic cove.

No tour to the east of Sydney is complete without calling in to the famous Bondi Beach, where this photo was taken. They continued onto Rose Bay, Double Bay and Rushcutters Bay. All lovely bays in the east. This took them to the infamous Kings Cross which led through Woolloomooloo and past the iconic Harry’s Cafe De Wheels.

They then rode back to the pick up place ready to go to the Tall Ships for dinner. Phil our rider wrote: “We all got soaked. but we were able to go home and have a shower. Felt a bit sorry for the guys who weren’t able to as they were going out for dinner, but they seemed OK with it. They had fun”.

A surprise 60th Harley ride is a great present to give someone who has everything. An experience of a lifetime not a possession. On the Harleys, anyone over 9 years of age is allowed as long as they can touch the footrests. So it is a great present for anyone of any age. https://www.trolltours.com.au/product/design-your-own-ride/

Why is Bondi Beach so famous? Here are a few reasons why: https://www.kozyguru.com/visitor-travel-tips/2025/why-is-bondi-beach-so-famous We can always pick you up in the CBD and take you on a tour and drop you off at Bondi Beach to continue exploring and to have lunch or dinner.

A surprise 60th Harley ride is a very special present. Let us organise the adventure of a lifetime for you and /or your friend. https://www.trolltours.com.au/contact-us/

Our passengers are a Chinese father and daughter who are on holidays here in Sydney. They just wanted to have some fun so organised a Harley tour with us. They decided on a 3 Bridges Harley ride and they were so happy with it.

Our Harley riders Jungle and Phil picked them up from Circular Quay. Their first part of the adventure was riding over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is so much fun looking at the structure, the rivets and the arch without any constrictions, except perhaps the helmet.

The next interesting part of the ride was the Kirribilli Loop. It travels past Jeffrey Street Wharf and behind it is a wonderful view across Sydney Harbour to the Sydney Opera House. They then ride under the northern section of the Sydney Harbour Bridge so they can see the underbelly of it.

They finished the loop by riding past Luna Park and the North Sydney Olympic Pool. They continued on into the lower north shore suburbs of North Sydney and Wollstonecraft. They rode along the lovely River Road into Lane Cove. Next was the first bridge but not one of the main three.

It is the Fig Tree Bridge which opened in 1963 and spans the Lane Cove River. They continued on and crossed the second of the bridges Tarban Creek Bridge. This spans Tarban Creek. Then they got to the second of the main 3 Bridges, the Gladesville Bridge. It has wonderful views along Parramatta River towards the Harbour Bridge and the city.

This bridge is on the main arterial thoroughfare of Victoria Road. They travelled along for a short while before turning off into the inner west suburb of Drummoyne. They followed the shoreline of Iron Cove which is part of the Parramatta River. They stopped for photos at Rodd Point so they could have a proper look at part of the 7 km long Bay Run.

They continued on to the incredible ANZAC Bridge. It is also great to see without a roof over your head inhibiting the view. They rode ino the city before being dropped back at Circular Quay. Our passengers thought the 3 Bridges Harley ride was fantastic, a great way to see parts of the city only the locals know about.
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A Sydney sightseeing trike ride is definitely the best way to see the sights. From the UK, our passengers are here on a holiday for a short time. Steve picked them up at Circular Quay and took them on the Harbour Bridge Ride. Of course, the major attraction is the Harbour Bridge. It is great to ride over it without a roof blocking the view.

This way the structure of the bridge is more evident and impressive. Their first stop was Blues Point Reserve. There are wonderful views across Parramatta River where it joins Sydney Harbour. There is also a lovely view of the Harbour Bridge from the west side, looking east, with the Sydney Opera House in the background.

Next they did the Kirribilli Loop before heading back over the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Royal Botanical Gardens. It has a a fabulous view in reverse. At the forefront is the Opera House with the Harbour Bridge in the background. Steve dropped them back at Circular Quay so they could catch the ferry back to Manly where they are staying.

A Sydney sightseeing trike ride is definitely worth doing especially if you have only a short time here. We can take you to the eastern suburbs or the northern beaches. To the Southern National Park or the Blue Mountains. It is really up to you.

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The Parramatta River is an intermediate tide dominated, drowned valley estuary. Basically this means it is a drowned river valley that remains open to the sea. With an average depth of 5.1 metres (17 ft), the Parramatta River is the main tributary of Sydney Harbour, a branch of Port Jackson. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parramatta_River

The beautiful Blue Mountains are a mountainous region and a mountain range located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) west of Sydney city.