2011 BNCC - Overview of routes

A full ride guide is available on the BNCC web page - see http://www.bikenorth.org.au/cycling/annual_events.php

60k - Bound for Berowra and Bobbo

• Grade = Medium-Hard. Average : at least 12 kph.
• Route : Wahroonga, Galston Gorge, Berowra Waters, Bobbin Head, Wahroonga
• Overall time: 4 to 6 hours (allows 1 hour stopping)
• Briefing 8:45. Start in groups from 9:00am. Finish: 1:00pm to 3:00pm

100km - The Classic Century

• Grade = Hard. Average : at least 17 kph.
• Route : Wahroonga, Galston Gorge, Berowra Waters, Hawkesbury River, Mt White (part), Bobbin Head, Wahroonga
• Overall time: 6 to 8 hours (allows 2 hours stopping)
• Briefing 7:45. Start in groups from 8:00am. Finish: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

160km - The Mike Bate Imperial Century

• Grade = Very Hard. Average : at least 22 kph.
• Route : Wahroonga, Bobbin Head, Mt White (part), Berowra Waters, Galston Gorge, Wahroonga, Galston Gorge, Berowra Waters, Bobbin Head, Wahroonga
• Overall time: 8 to 10 hours (allows 3 hours stopping)
• Briefing 6:45. Start in groups from 7:00am. Finish: 3:00pm to 5:00pm

2011 BNCC - What to Bring

EVERY rider MUST have these items (otherwise you can't start)

• a suitable bike for the event in TOP mechanical condition
• helmet, water bottle, wind or rain jacket, working legal tail light

EVERY 160km rider MUST have in addition:

• working legal head light on each bike

EVERY Riding Group MUST have at least:

• tyre pump, 1 spare tube of the correct size per bike, puncture repair kit, appropriate tools
• bike computer, basic first aid kit, mobile phone, cash (for food, drink, train ticket)
• a copy of the BNCC Ride Guide