Date: 2023-06
| 01/06/2023 Thursday | Pie in the Sky (Extended Version) |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 46, Pace: brisk |
| Contact: | Greg Boyd |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 Hornsby Park, northern end, opposite Council Chambers. Ride from Hornsby up the old Pacific Highway to Cowan and then down the hill to the Hawkesbury River. Turn around and climb the hill back to Pie in the Sky |
| NOTES: | Extension will be on the way to PITS - Berowa ferry climb. Descend from Berowra to the ferry, wait for the ferry then climb avoiding most of the traffic. |
| 02/06/2023 Friday | Greek Odyssey (Meadowbank to Marrickville) |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 45, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Chris Stock 0428 161 521 |
| Starts at: | 09:00:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank. Off-road cycle route from Meadowbank to Marrickville, with a number of on-road sections that join the cycleway sections. We ride to Olympic Park then to S Strathfield then join the Cooks R. Cycleway to Marrickville for coffee |
| NOTES: | Coffee break at Post Cafe Marrickville. |
| 03/06/2023 Saturday | Wyong Loop - Extended |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 64, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Andrew Elliston 0414 224 138 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 Tuggerah Station west side. We cycle around Tuggerah Lake and Budgewoi Lake - some of it is on cycling paths and some of it is on the road - some sections are slower to enjoy the views and other sections are faster to enjoy being able to build up a little bit of speed. |
| NOTES: | Longer ride lead at a more steady pace, guidance overall average 18 - 19kmh. Pace on the flat around 23kmh. Timed for the arrival of the 8:32am Tuggerah Station train (Epping 7:13am, Hornsby 7:26am). Train timetables do change, pls. check prior to leaving home. Lots of car parking at Tuggerah. Please bring two spare tubes. |
| 03/06/2023 Saturday | Olympic Park Ride |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy, Distance: 26, Pace: gentle |
| Contact: | Marilyn Algeo 0421490484 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank. Loop around Homebush Bay with a coffee stop. Suitable for beginners and children OVER 12 accompanied by an adult carer. |
| 03/06/2023 Saturday | Auburn Circle |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy Medium, Distance: 30, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Sunil Lodhia 0412316497 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank. Cycle paths and backstreets to visit Auburn Gardens and cycle through Rookwood Cemetery |
| NOTES: | canceled if raining. Bring a backpack if you want to buy some lovely Turkish bread at the coffee shop. |
| 03/06/2023 Saturday | Brooklyn Banana |
| Effort: | Grade: Hard, Distance: 86, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Chris Wong 0418484465 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 Turramurra, Cameron Park (cnr Gilroy & Eastern Rds). Ride with scenic bush views climbing Bobbin Head north side and undulations along the Old Pacific Highway and on to the Hawkesbury River at the town of Brooklyn. Return with climbs to Pie in the Sky and through Bobbin Head south side. Route includes bail- |
| NOTES: | Moderate pace no drop ride. Will skip going to Brooklyn Marina. U turn at the bottom of Brooklyn and ride up to PITS for Coffee. Cancel if Raining. |
| 04/06/2023 Sunday | Como Loop |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 49, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Kerry Tipton 0412491329 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 Discovery Point Village Square, opposite entrance to Wolli Creek Station. We make our way to Oatley Park via the M5 cyclepath (including the Linear path) and then head to Como for a coffee stop. We return via Carss Park and the Ramsgate-Brighton-Le-Sands foreshores. |
| 04/06/2023 Sunday | Chasing the Moonrise |
| Effort: | Grade: Hard, Distance: 97, Pace: brisk |
| Contact: | Greg Boyd |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 Eastwood Station, West side. Ride through the Hills district onto the M7 cycleway stopping at Moonrise Lookout. Return via Prospect and PVC to Meadowbank & uphill to Eastwood |
| NOTES: | Shortened version, removing the steeper sections through West Pennant Hills and cutting directly through from the M7 to Coffee stop @ Granatas Pemulway (if that is not open we will head to coffee @ Guildford. Cancelled if raining |
| 06/06/2023 Tuesday | meeting: Committee Meeting |
| Contact: | Phill Hart |
| Starts at: | 19:30 Gladesville Library meeting room. |
| 06/06/2023 Tuesday | Northbridge Neutral Bay & Nooks |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 52, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Ian Meller 0490 332 072 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 Artarmon Station, East side. Hilly long ride to Balmoral and Middle Head. After coffee return to Artarmon. |
| NOTES: | PRE-REGISTRATION required. Pls check with leader if unfamiliar with the terrain. Tourist type ride with several brief viewing stops. Cancelled if raining or extreme weather. Check Bike North website. |
| 06/06/2023 Tuesday | Pie in the Sky (Extended Version) |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 46, Pace: brisk |
| Contact: | Greg Boyd |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 Hornsby Park, northern end, opposite Council Chambers. Ride from Hornsby up the old Pacific Highway to Cowan and then down the hill to the Hawkesbury River. Turn around and climb the hill back to Pie in the Sky |
| 08/06/2023 Thursday | event: Bike Maintenance Workshop |
| Contact: | Charlie 02 9144 2128 |
| Starts at: | 17:00 Trek Bikes, Pacific Highway Turramurra. |
| NOTES: | Bike Maintenance - Free Workshop for Bike North members Trek Bicycle Store Turramurra is holding a free workshop for Bike North members on the basics of bike maintenance at 5pm on Thursday 8th June. The session will include: - Drive train degrease and lubrication best practice - Best tyre pressure and how to protect your rims - Pre-ride 'nuts and bolts' check - Knowing what tool is right for your bike - How to know your bike is ready for a service - Bike-washing best practice Attendance is free to Bike North members, but registration is essential. Contact Trek Store Turramurra to register on 02 9144 2128 or visit instore. |
| 08/06/2023 Thursday | Parramatta Park Parade |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 42, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Brian Lynne 0408 617 801 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank. Ride along the PVC to Parramatta Park. Do a lap or two of the park before coffee, then return via M4 c/p. |
| NOTES: | This ride will be extended to Lake Parramatta for coffee. Pace will be towards the lower end of 19 to 22kph. Ride will be cancelled if raining. |
| 08/06/2023 Thursday | Glenwood to Prestons on the M7 path |
| Effort: | Grade: Hard, Distance: 76, Pace: brisk |
| Contact: | Greg Boyd |
| Starts at: | 07:45:00 Fairmount Circuit, Glenwood. Ride the full length of the M7 cycleway. This is an out and back route with a surprising number of climbs, though nothing steep. |
| NOTES: | Brisk effort with no traffic lights, intersections and undulating will result in a higher average speed. Coffee at Granatas Prestons |
| 09/06/2023 Friday | Trilogy |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 48, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Roger Pottie 0417401445 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank. Trilogy combines segments of three current Bike North rides into a longer ride with waterfront views. |
| 10/06/2023 Saturday | Riff RAAF |
| Effort: | Grade: Hard, Distance: 70, Pace: fast |
| Contact: | Marc de Silva 0431 264 426 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 Bella Vista Metro Station . Loop from the Hills to Richmond including the M7 Cycleway, Richmond Rd, and a scenic loop around the RAAF Base before heading back via Windsor Rd to the start. |
| NOTES: | To achieve ave speed greater than 25kph we will be cruising at speeds in the high 20s - low 30s. Participants must be able to sustain these speeds for prolonged distances. Optional banh mi at the conclusion of the ride :) |
| 10/06/2023 Saturday | Artarmon Lane Cove Park |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 32, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Andrew Elliston 0414 224 138 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 Artarmon Station, East side. Loop ride to Lane Cove River National Park using Gore Hill and Epping Road cycle paths and relatively quiet back streets. Enjoy the tranquility of the bush and river. |
| NOTES: | May be cancelled if raining. Please monitor the Bike North Calendar |
| 10/06/2023 Saturday | Greek Odyssey (Meadowbank to Marrickville) |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 45, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Olivia Fabbro 0415673652 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 special start: Eastwood Station, West side. Off-road cycle route from Meadowbank to Marrickville, with a number of on-road sections that join the cycleway sections. We ride to Olympic Park then to S Strathfield then join the Cooks R. Cycleway to Marrickville for coffee |
| NOTES: | Start at Eastwood Station,west parade, to add few more kilometres to ride. |
| 10/06/2023 Saturday | Turra, McCarrs, Beaches, Lakes, Spit, Leonards |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 64, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Richard Kelly 0428 640 975 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 special start: Turramurra Station, East side. Turramurra to McCarrs Creek, Mona Vale, Narrabeen Lagoon, Cromer, Dee Why, Freshwater, Burnt Bridge Creek, The Spit, St Leonards |
| NOTES: | Note station start! Coffee at "Made @ Luke's after 39km |
| 11/06/2023 Sunday | Akuna Bay and Church Point Short Course |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 52, Pace: brisk |
| Contact: | Andrew Elliston 0414 224 138 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 St Ives, Mona Vale Rd, car park opposite Stanley St. Ride via Terry Hills, Akuna Bay, Church Pt (for coffee) and return via McCarrs Creek Rd. |
| NOTES: | Ride will target an overall pace average in the brisk range (22 - 25kmh). To achieve this the ride will be lead at more than 25 kmh on the flat. Please note there are a number of long hills several km long. May be cancelled if raining. |
| 11/06/2023 Sunday | Concord for Cake |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy Medium, Distance: 28, Pace: gentle |
| Contact: | Chris Stock 0428 161 521 |
| Starts at: | 09:00:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank. Ride along the Parramatta Valley Cycleway, over Silverwater bridge to Sydney Olympic Park, then on to Concord for coffee. Return via Brays Park and the John Whitton bridge. |
| 11/06/2023 Sunday | North to West Head |
| Effort: | Grade: Hard, Distance: 88, Pace: brisk |
| Contact: | Mark Hooper 0417400670 |
| Starts at: | 07:00:00 Eastwood Station, East side. Difficult hilly ride via Brown's Waterhole, St Ives, Terrey Hills, West Head, Akuna Bay, Terrey Hills and return. |
| NOTES: | Bring a snack as coffee stop will be towards the end of the ride. Front and rear lights essential. Cancelled if raining. |
| 12/06/2023 Monday | Sydney Secret |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy Medium, Distance: 32, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Andrew Elliston 0414 224 138 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 special start: Artarmon Station, East side. Ride over Sydney Harbour Bridge and through the CBD to one of the park in the south of the city (either Sydney Park or Moore Park) return via Redfern, Sydney Uni and Glebe. Ride ends at a city Railway station - bring your Opal Card to catch the train home |
| NOTES: | Please bring an Opal card as the ride starts Atarmon and the return journey from Sydney Park ends at Milsons Point. For those interested, an optional return ride to Atarmon may be offered on the day. May be cancelled if raining. Please monitor the Bike North Calendar |
| 12/06/2023 Monday | Scheyville Explorer |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 50, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Marjorie Au 0414 478080 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 Kellyville Metro Station. Escape beyond the rapidly developing NW of Sydney to the quiet roads in and around Scheyville National Park. |
| NOTES: | Coffee may be at Rouse Hill Town Centre depending on cafe P/H hours. Cancelled if raining. Check BN website if unsure. |
| 12/06/2023 Monday | Botany Bay Bacon |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 61, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Martin Bowesman 0431226704 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank. Medium ride via Olympic Park, to Strathfield then the full length of the Cooks River Cycleway to the shores of Botany Bay. Return the same way. |
| NOTES: | A classic ride, at a steady pace. Note, some sections may be ridden at 22-23 km/h to maintain a ride average of 17-19 km/h. Please ensure you are familiar with Bike North's signals and calls. |
| 12/06/2023 Monday | Parramatta Park Parade |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy Medium, Distance: 42, Pace: gentle |
| Contact: | Alison Pryor 0438 171 484 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank. Ride along the PVC to Parramatta Park. Do a lap or two of the park before coffee, then return via M4 c/p. |
| 13/06/2023 Tuesday | Epping Concord Boomerang Reversed |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 46, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Brian Lynne 0408 617 801 |
| Starts at: | 08:15:00 Epping Station, East side. A loop from Epping via Concord to the Gladesville bridge, utilizing paths and roads with great Harbour views. Return via Ryde. |
| NOTES: | Will be cancelled if raining. |
| 13/06/2023 Tuesday | Adamstown to Fassifern |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 45, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Kerry Tipton 0412491329 |
| Starts at: | 09:00:00 Adamstown Station - West Side. A ride starting at Adamstown Station to Fassifern Station via the Fernleigh, Green Point Foreshore Reserve and Lake Macquarie Foreshore tracks and some roads with traffic |
| NOTES: | Set to meet 8.52 am train at Adamstown |
| 16/06/2023 Friday | Rail Trails and All That |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 56, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Roger Pottie 0417401445 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank. Ride the Rail Trail and the PVC to Liverpool and return with the all important coffee stop included. |
| 17/06/2023 Saturday | Bobbin Head to Berowra Ferry Return |
| Effort: | Grade: Hard, Distance: 63, Pace: brisk |
| Contact: | Andrew Elliston 0414 224 138 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 Turramurra, Cameron Park (cnr Gilroy & Eastern Rds). Ride mostly through scenic bush areas on roads with lower traffic. Practise your descending and climbing going both ways through Bobbin Head, and Berowra Ferry east side. |
| NOTES: | May be cancelled if raining, please monitor the Bike North Calendar. |
| 18/06/2023 Sunday | Riff RAAF |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 70, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Marc de Silva 0431 264 426 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 Bella Vista Metro Station . Loop from the Hills to Richmond including the M7 Cycleway, Richmond Rd, and a scenic loop around the RAAF Base before heading back via Windsor Rd to the start. |
| NOTES: | This edition will be at MODERATE pace to accomodate a wider range of members. Participants must be comfortable riding alongside fast moving vehicles. |
| 20/06/2023 Tuesday | Cameraygal Short Loop |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 21, Pace: gentle |
| Contact: | Wendy Jannings 9958 1345 |
| Starts at: | 09:00:00 Naremburn Shops, Willoughby Rd and Rohan St. Scenic loop skirting the harbour to Neutral Bay via harbour lookouts, reserves, historical sites and aboriginal carvings. Lots of hills, a few short steep descents. Quieter suburban streets, 250 metres of unsealed surface. |
| NOTES: | Parking available in Slade St, then ride over Freeway via share bridge to start. Read description re lots of hills and a rough road surface. Leader m 0493382359 on ride only. |
| 25/06/2023 Sunday | Royal Cricketers Arms |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 56, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Marc de Silva 0431 264 426 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank. Ride via M4 & lower canal c/ps to the pub for lunch. Return the same way. |
| NOTES: | Slight amendment on this ride to take in a loop around the scenic Prospect Reservoir. Intended as a Sunday coffee ride to Granata. |
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