Bike North Calendar for: August, 2022
| 01/08/2022 Monday | Pie in the Sky |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 39, Pace: brisk |
| Contact: | Greg Boyd |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 Hornsby Park, northern end, opposite Council Chambers.
Ride along Old Pacific Hwy to cafe overlooking Brooklyn with great views. Back track to Hornsby. Moderate hills. |
| 02/08/2022 Tuesday | meeting: Bike North Executive Meeting |
| Contact: | Phill Hart, President |
| Starts at: | 19:30 Gladesville Meeting Room, 6 Pittwater Road, Gladesville (rear of Gladesville library). |
| NOTES: | All welcome. Please let us know if you would like to attend. |
| 02/08/2022 Tuesday | Sutherland to Wollongong |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 66, Pace: brisk |
| Contact: | Brian Lynne 0408 617 801 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 Sutherland Station, East Side.
A combination of highway, national park and coastal riding, replicating much of the famous 'Gong Ride from Sutherland. |
| NOTES: | Our ride covers a major section of the Gong Ride and UCI World Championships road race, starting at Sutherland Station.
Our descent from Waterfall may be impacted by road works but then the National Park and coast roads awaits. Large sections at own pace.
Pace is brisk as we have some great descents and flat fast sections.
Train back from Coniston, arriving back at the start around 12:30pm. |
| 02/08/2022 Tuesday | Auburn Circle |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy Medium, Distance: 30, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Sunil Lodhia 0412316497 |
| Starts at: | 09:00:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank.
Cycle paths and backstreets to visit Auburn Gardens and cycle through Rookwood Cemetery |
| NOTES: | Cancelled if raining |
| 04/08/2022 Thursday | West Head From Terrey Hills |
| Effort: | Grade: Hard, Distance: 53, Pace: brisk |
| Contact: | Greg Boyd |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 Frank Beckman Reserve, Yulong Avenue(corner Booralie Road), Terrey Hills.
Moderate paced ride via Akuna Bay to scenic West Head . Bring your own morning tea to savour with the magnificent views across Pittwater and Broken Bay. |
| NOTES: | Bring a snack for West Head Lookout and carry enough water as no potable water @ West Head. Coffee/ at the end of the ride. Pace at the lower end of brisk or think of it as the upper end of moderate pace. |
| 04/08/2022 Thursday | Three Anti Gorges |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 60, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Richard Kelly 0428 640 975 |
| Starts at: | 09:15:00 Turramurra, Cameron Park (cnr Gilroy & Eastern Rds).
Hard hilly ride through Bobbin Head, Berowra Waters, Arcadia and Galston Gorge, all climbed in the opposite direction to the clasic Three Gorges ride. |
| NOTES: | Farewell to Galston Gorge (before two months maintenance).
"Relaxed" ride, except the three climbs ;)
Late start after madding crowd dissipates ands sun warms.
Coffee at Berowra after 27km.
Optional lunch at end. |
| 05/08/2022 Friday | Chester Hill Circuit |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 43, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Roger Pottie 0417401445 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank.
Ride via Silverwater br & Granville. Stretch out to Chester Hill, then back to Parramatta for coffee. Return via M4 c/p. |
| NOTES: | Coffee stop 1km past Chester Hill. Return via Auburn Gardens / Clyde / M4 cycleway. |
| 06/08/2022 Saturday | Cockatoo Island Loop |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy, Distance: 19, Pace: gentle |
| Contact: | Wendy Jannings 9958 1345 |
| Starts at: | 09:00:00 Naremburn Shops, Willoughby Rd and Rohan St.
Mainly down hill to catch Greenwich Ferry . One hour Island visit. Flat riding on an island of historic interest. Then cross Harbour on Ferry back to City. Cycle up hill to return to Naremburn shops through North Sydney. |
| NOTES: | An historic Island interest tour. Time keeping required due to reliance on Ferry travel to/from the Island. Bring Opal card and mask. Being so exposed, the ride will be cancelled if weather is poor; check BN calendar.
Leader's on ride mobile 0493382359 |
| 06/08/2022 Saturday | Brooklyn Brunch |
| Effort: | Grade: Hard, Distance: 92, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Andrew Elliston 0414 224 138 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 special start: Epping Station, East side.
Ride Bobbin Head, then Brooklyn for brunch. Return via Hornsby & Turramurra. Fit, experienced riders only. |
| NOTES: | Pre-registration is required. Due to distance, may be ridden more briskly on the flat. In the event of poor weather, the ride may be cancelled, please check the Bike North website. |
| 06/08/2022 Saturday | A Slice of Banana Pie |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 58, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Martin Bowesman 0431226704 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 Turramurra, Cameron Park (cnr Gilroy & Eastern Rds).
A Slice of Banana Pie means you can have your pie and eat it at Pie in the Sky after a spin up the highway, then burn it off climbing out of Bobbin Head the sensible side. |
| NOTES: | Cancelled if raining. Great opportunity to climb Bobbin Head in preparation for this years Bobbo in September. Coffee at Pie in the Sky |
| 06/08/2022 Saturday | Three Gorges Pies |
| Effort: | Grade: Hard, Distance: 76, Pace: brisk |
| Contact: | Mark Hooper 0417400670 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 special start: Turramurra, Cameron Park (cnr Gilroy & Eastern Rds).
Hard, hilly ride through Galston Gorge, Arcadia, Berowra Waters to Pie in The Sky for coffee. Return via Bobbin Head to Hornsby. |
| 06/08/2022 Saturday | Merrylands Brickies |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy Medium, Distance: 43, Pace: gentle |
| Contact: | Alison Pryor 0438 171 484 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank.
Parramatta valley cycle way route to Rydalmere Rail Station and UWS, through Harris Park with a look at historic houses before crossing to the western side of Church St. Complete a circuit of Holroyd using a number of cycle paths - Ollie |
| 07/08/2022 Sunday | Riff RAAF |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 70, Pace: brisk |
| 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. |
| 07/08/2022 Sunday | Bobbo Banana |
| Effort: | Grade: Hard, Distance: 52, Pace: brisk |
| Contact: | Wayne Spencer 0438203349 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 Eastwood Station, East side.
Ride to Bobbin Head via Kissing Point Rd and return. |
| 07/08/2022 Sunday | Looking for Lilies |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy, Distance: 27, 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 Bicentennial Park for coffee. Return via Rhodes and the John Whitton bridge. |
| 07/08/2022 Sunday | Parramatta Park Parade |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 42, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Brian Lynne 0408 617 801 |
| Starts at: | 08:45:00 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. Some road sections involved but quieter roads, in the main. To achieve the advertised average pace we will be riding in the low 20kph's on the flater sections. |
| 08/08/2022 Monday | Visiting West Lindfield |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 35, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Greg Boyd |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 Eastwood Station, East side.
Ride from Eastwood to W. Lindfield via Lane Cove Park. |
| NOTES: | For those that want some extra climbing - option for climbs up tanks and scribbly gums, otherwise just roll down through the park and |
| 09/08/2022 Tuesday | Mascot Out and Back |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 55, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Chris Stock 0428 161 521 |
| Starts at: | 09:00:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank.
Mostly off-road cycle route from Meadowbank to Mascot, 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 Tempe, then airport north path to Mascot for coffee. |
| 10/08/2022 Wednesday | Pie in the Sky |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 39, Pace: brisk |
| Contact: | Greg Boyd |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 Hornsby Park, northern end, opposite Council Chambers.
Ride along Old Pacific Hwy to cafe overlooking Brooklyn with great views. Back track to Hornsby. Moderate hills. |
| 12/08/2022 Friday | Glenwood to Prestons on the M7 path |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 76, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Martin Bowesman 0431226704 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 special start: Bella Vista Metro Station .
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: | Riders should be at least double vaccinated. Cancelled if raining. Coffee stop at Prestons, and we will stop for lunch on return to Bella Vista for those wishing to have a bite to eat. Check Tramsport NSW for train / metro services. |
| 12/08/2022 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. |
| 13/08/2022 Saturday | Bobbo Banana |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 52, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Chris Wong 0418484465 |
| Starts at: | 07:45:00 Eastwood Station, East side.
Ride to Bobbin Head via Kissing Point Rd and return. |
| NOTES: | Ideal preparation and tune up for Bobbin Head Classic. |
| 13/08/2022 Saturday | Olympic Park Ride |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy, Distance: 26, Pace: gentle |
| Contact: | Marilyn Algeo 0421490484 |
| Starts at: | 09:00:00 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. |
| 14/08/2022 Sunday | Epping Concord Boomerang Reversed |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 46, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Brian Lynne 0408 617 801 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 special start: Bicentennial Park, Victoria Ave carpark.
A loop from Epping via Concord to the Gladesville bridge, utilizing paths and roads with great Harbour views. Return via Ryde. |
| NOTES: | PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL START. The ride will be altered to return to the AGM in Bicentennial Park. We will ride the second section of the ride then, when returning to Epping the ride will turn down Vimera Rd through Epping, Eastwood and West Ryde before finishing at the AGM. |
| 14/08/2022 Sunday | Northern Line Coaster |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy, Distance: 23, Pace: gentle |
| Contact: | David Vasey 0412 105 518 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 Epping Station, East side.
Epping to Strathfield with the return by train. Ride one of the on-road regional bicycle routes in Northen Sydney in the downhill direction and catch the train back. |
| NOTES: | PLEASE NOTE END OF RIDE. The ride will be altered to terminate at the Bike North AGM at Egret Pavilion at Olympic Park (near Victoria Ave Concord West) in Bicentennial Park. |
| 14/08/2022 Sunday | Botany Bay Bacon |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 61, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Marc de Silva 0431 264 426 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 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: | This ride will end at Egret Pavilion, Olympic Park (near Victoria Ave Concord West) |
| 14/08/2022 Sunday | Greek Odyssey (Meadowbank to Marrickville) |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 45, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Martin Bowesman 0431226704 |
| Starts at: | 07:45:00 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: | Expected pace to be at the lower end of moderate. Coffee at Post Cafe Marrickville. This ride will end at Egret Pavilion, Olympic Park (near Victoria Ave Concord West) for the Bike North AGM.
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| 14/08/2022 Sunday | Parramatta Park Parade |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy Medium, Distance: 42, Pace: gentle |
| Contact: | Chris Stock 0428 161 521 |
| Starts at: | 08:45:00 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: | Ride will finish at the AGM at Egret Pavilion at Olympic Park near Victoria Ave Concord West. |
| 14/08/2022 Sunday | Norwest Wentworth Point |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 57, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Olivia Fabbro 0415673652 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 special start: Bella Vista Metro Station .
Ride from Norwest on cycle routes to Parramatta and on along the river to Wentworth Point. Return a similar route. |
| NOTES: | Ride culminates at AGM Egret Pavilion BiCentennial Park Homebush.
Option to return back to Bella Vista or other nearby train stations. |
| 14/08/2022 Sunday | Bays & Foreshores |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy, Distance: 32, Pace: gentle |
| Contact: | Alister Sharp 0422 468 108 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank.
Ride to Gladesville Bridge, then follow the bays & foreshores around to Concord for coffee. |
| 14/08/2022 Sunday | North Shore Olympic Grand Tour |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 72, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Richard Kelly 0428 640 975 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 Artarmon Station, East side.
Ride via Lane Cove NP to Eastwood, Meadowbank then PVC and across to Olympic Pk. After coffee, return via ANZAC and Harbour bridges. |
| NOTES: | We'll coffee at Lilies after 26km (minor diversion).
We'll join BN gathering + AGM after 44km at approx 11am (very minor diversion).
Completion of the 72km loop is optional after AGM. |
| 14/08/2022 Sunday | Chasing the Moonrise |
| Effort: | Grade: Hard, Distance: 97, Pace: brisk |
| Contact: | Greg Boyd |
| Starts at: | 06:30:00 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: | The shorter version of Moonrise, removing the initial steep pinches and rattling down the Northern Rd to the M7 Cycleway. Prospect dam path is closed, hence a detour through the industrial area and riders need to be comfortable with traffic. Coffee @ Granatas Pemulwuy and hence arrive at Olympic Park for the annual general meeting
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| 21/08/2022 Sunday | Park and Lookout! |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy Medium, Distance: 27, Pace: gentle |
| Contact: | David Vasey 0412 105 518 |
| Starts at: | 09:00:00 Eastwood Station, West side.
Ride from Eastwood to Lane Cove park, then back with a deviation past Denistone Park Lookout and Ryde hospital |
| NOTES: | This is the resurrection of a very old ride that hasn't been run in years. It is a mixture of two rides: "Across the Ford" and "Exploring Eastwood" with a few twists and turns that haven't seen Bike North riders for a long long time. |
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