Central Coast cyclists are calling for a safe bike route between Avoca and Kincumber.

"The stretch of road on Avoca Drive is so dangerous, that cyclists are literally stranded at Avoca Beach," Central Coast Bicycle User Group spokesperson Wayne Mead said.

The group says a generation of children is missing out on the joy of cycling, and is calling on people to sign an online petition demanding a dedicated bike route.

Members say they are taking their life in their hands every time they ride their bike on that stretch of road.

"There is no safe way in or out at the moment, and families can't take their children cycling without putting the family bikes onto a car rack and driving to somewhere safe to ride. It's a real shame," Avoca resident Mr Mead said.

"There would also be many more commuter cyclists out of Avoca if there was a safe way out. This safe bicycle route has been talked about for years. Please stop talking and build the most needed bike route on the Central Coast."

News_Image_File: Wayne Mead is a member of a Cycling group calling for a safe cycleway between Avoca and Kincumber

He said the petition currently had 180 signatures but more were needed. "Our next plan is to contact local schools and P and C associations to get them involved," Mr Mead said.

Gosford Council's integrated planning manager Eddie Love said the stretch between Kincumber and Avoca was one area being considered under the council's bike plan, now in the planning stages.

"We are hoping to finalise our bike plan early next year," Mr Love said.

"We have been working on a plan for bike tracks around the LGA over the past 12 months but it has been a large task.

"Obviously there are many competing priorities."

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