Date: 2021-01
| 01/01/2021 Friday | Hen and Chicken Bay |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy, Distance: 26, Pace: gentle |
| Contact: | Alison Pryor 0438 171 484 |
| Starts at: | 14:00:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank. Cycle the Parramatta Valley path to Putney, cross the river on the Punt and uses river front paths and back roads in Cabarita and Hen and Chicken Bay. Return via Millennial Path and backroads to North Strathfield / Concord West for coffee. Cross the rive |
| NOTES: | Afternoon ride, drinks stop will be dependant on what is open. There is one hill at Putney but this walkable for beginner riders. |
| 02/01/2021 Saturday | Tallawong, Richmond, Kellyville |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 59, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Richard Kelly 0428 640 975 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 Tallawong Metro Station. Backroads for 18 of the 22km to Richmond. 14km of lowlands backroads back to Windsor. 13km of quiet/medium roads through Oakville and Box Hill (new suburbia) to Rouse Hill. Finishes with 6km of paths, mainly through parkland. |
| NOTES: | Inaugural TRK! Cancelled or modified if rain. Conform to Covid regs: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates#latest-covid-19-case-locations-in-nsw |
| 03/01/2021 Sunday | Banana Pie |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 67, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Marc de Silva 0431 264 426 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 special start: Turramurra, Cameron Park (cnr Gilroy & Eastern Rds). Practise your descending and climbing going both ways through Bobbin Head, and visiting Pie in the Sky. |
| NOTES: | Please ensure to abide by all relevant COVID-19 guidelines for attendance. Ride may be cancelled depending on the prevailing situation. Check the BN website closer to the ride date. |
| 03/01/2021 Sunday | West to Windsor |
| Effort: | Grade: Hard, Distance: 67, Pace: fast |
| Contact: | Darryn Capes-Davis 0406 380 862 |
| Starts at: | 06:15:00 Carmen Drive Reserve (Cnr Oakes Road) Carlingford. Ride via the M2, Old Windsor Rd and back roads to Quakers Hill and beyond. Coffee at Windsor. Return to a different way. Brisk pace and few rest stops! |
| NOTES: | Back by Windsor Road and Old Windsor Rd rather than Quakers Hill. Coffee on return at Rocks Pantry, North Rocks, 5 min from the start. |
| 03/01/2021 Sunday | SMS |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 30, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Ian Meller 0490 332 072 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 St Leonards Station, concourse. Loop ride through lower North Shore suburbs utilising Gore Hill, Shrimptons Creek and Gore Hill cycle paths. River and bush views through Lane Cove River National Park. |
| NOTES: | PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Riding to Government COVID guidelines. Will use shared path at flour mill to cross Lane Cove River and Lane Cove West industrial area on return. Coffee near end of ride at Lane Cove. Cancelled if raining/extreme weather. Check BN calendar. |
| 05/01/2021 Tuesday | Bobbin Head to Berowra Ferry Return |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 63, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Brian Lynne 0408 617 801 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 Turramurra Station, East side. 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: | This ride includes three climbs so great for wearing off the Christmas kilos. Riders must abide by Bike North's COVID-19 protocols including maintaining 1.5m social distancing and carrying a hand sanitizer. Remember to bring a mask and use it when going indoors, for example when you order coffee or shopping centre toilets. |
| 06/01/2021 Wednesday | Cowan Calga |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 52, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Marc de Silva 0431 264 426 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 special start: Berowra stn. Ride through magnificent Hawkesbury River valley on quiet roads. Return with a stop for coffee. |
| NOTES: | Please abide by Bike North COVID-19 protocols including bringing hand sanitiser and face mask to wear at cafe / indoors. Riders must bring a mask and wear when NSW Health orders require (e.g. going into a coffee shop, toilets and on public transport & vehicular ferries Ride will turn around after coffee at Saddles. Ride will be cancelled in bad weather. |
| 07/01/2021 Thursday | Cameraygal Loop |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 33, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Ian Meller 0490 332 072 |
| Starts at: | 07:15:00 special start: Artarmon Station, East side. Scenic loop to Greenwich then skirting the harbour to Kirribilli 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: | PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Riding to Government COVID guidelines. Plan to briefly visit Wondakiah, Blues Point viewing point and Sub Base Platypus instead of the usual stops for this ride. Coffee probably near end of ride. Cancelled if raining/extreme weather. Check BN calendar. Riders must bring a mask and wear when NSW Health orders require (e.g. going into a coffee shop, toilets and on public transport & vehicular ferries). |
| 08/01/2021 Friday | West Head From Terrey Hills |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 53, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Phillip Hart 0407044020 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 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: | Lovely bush roads and water views. This ride has technical descents and a couple of long ascents and so requires a good level of fitness. It is helpful for people wanting to stretch themselves. Take the hills at your own pace; I’ve rarely averaged more than 20kph. We will have numerous regroup points to help cater for a range of speeds. I strongly recommend bringing two water bottles. We will start riding with 5 mins relatively easy warm-up. |
| 08/01/2021 Friday | Parramatta Park Parade |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy Medium, Distance: 42, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Chris Stock 0428 161 521 |
| Starts at: | 00:08:00 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: | Coffee will be at NUNZIOS (garage) Lidcombe towards end of ride. A short break in Parramatta Park, so bring along a snack to see you through to coffee break. Riders must bring a mask and wear when NSW Health orders require (e.g. going into a coffee shop, toilets and on public transport & vehicular ferries) |
| 09/01/2021 Saturday | 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: | New ride!!! Portions of this ride on flatter sections will be ridden 25km/h+. Please abide by all relevant COVID-19 guidelines including bringing hand santiser and mask (for cafe stop). |
| 09/01/2021 Saturday | Past Parramatta Via Toongabbie |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 59, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Gerrit Hagen 0428 150 453 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank. Ride the cycle paths and commute routes around Parramatta, Toongabbie and Fairfield |
| NOTES: | PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY – no walk ups – riding according to Government health guidelines - cancelled if raining - M 0428 150 453 no voice mail - riders over 18 years of age only |
| 10/01/2021 Sunday | Greek Odyssey (Meadowbank to Marrickville) |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 45, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Olivia Fabbro 0415673652 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 special start: Epping Station, East 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 Epping Station to increase kms. Option to finish at Meadowbank, Eastwood or Epping stations. Riders must bring a mask and wear when NSW Health orders require (e.g. going into a coffee shop, toilets and on public transport & vehicular ferries). |
| 10/01/2021 Sunday | Kirribilli Market and Environs |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy, Distance: 14, Pace: gentle |
| Contact: | Wendy Jannings 9958 1345 |
| Starts at: | 09:00:00 Naremburn Shops, Willoughby Rd and Rohan St. A leisurely ride of the Lavender Bay and Kirribilli environs. Main stop at Kirribilli Art, Design and Fashion market. Plenty of stops at places of interest. Hills done at gentle pace. |
| NOTES: | Parking available in Slade St, ride over Freeway via share bridge to start location outside Fish and Chip shop. This is not a flat ride, see terrain graph below. Please abide by all relevant COVID-19 guidelines. Riders must bring a mask and wear when NSW Health orders require (e.g. going into a coffee shop, toilets and on public transport and vehicular ferries). In the event of inclement weather the ride may be cancelled, check BN calendar by 8am. |
| 10/01/2021 Sunday | 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. |
| 10/01/2021 Sunday | Tallawong, Kurrajong, Kellyville |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 98, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Richard Kelly 0428 640 975 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 Tallawong Metro Station. Mostly backroads to Windsor, then Richmond lowlands. North into the scenic mountain foothills on quiet/medium roads, peaking at 200M before Kurrajong. Along a pleasant ridgeline, then descend to Freemans Reach, then Windsor. Through Oakville, Box Hill (ne |
| NOTES: | The inaugural running. Route is hybrid from new-ish "Tallawong Richmond Kellyville" and oldy "Footloose in the Foothills". Route may change if possible rain eventuates/threatens. Refreshment stops at Nth Richmond (@ 33km), Freemans Reach (@ 67km), Rouse Hill (maybe, @ 94km). Riders must be Covid-compliant as per CURRENT https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates#latest-covid-19-case-locations-in-nsw. Bring mask and rain jacket. |
| 11/01/2021 Monday | Spaghetti Western with a Chinese Twist |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 47, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Gerrit Hagen 0428 150 453 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 Cafe MacKels in Circa Norwest Shopping Centre off Norbrik Drive. Ride on the M7 cycleway and visit Nurragingy Reserve to Lighthorse Interchange (Spaghetti Junction) and return. Coffee at Rooty Hill shops |
| NOTES: | PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY – no walk ups – riding according to Government health guidelines - cancelled if raining or extreme heat - M 0428 150 453 no voice mail - riders over 18 years of age only |
| 12/01/2021 Tuesday | Seven Hills Loop |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 50, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Trevor Nash 0419143395 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 special start: Cafe MacKels in Circa Norwest Shopping Centre off Norbrik Drive. Ride with few regroups from Seven Hills Station along shared paths, including the M7 Cycleway to a turn off to Sugarloaf Ridge then returning to Seven Hills Station via the Western Sydney Parklands Cycleway and back roads. 400 metres height gain overall. |
| NOTES: | PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please refer to BN website for COVID-19 related protocols. Bring mask (for use indoors), hand sanitizer and maintain social distancing rules during the ride. NO WALK UP STARTERS ACCEPTED. Cancelled if raining or severe heat. Check BN website. |
| 12/01/2021 Tuesday | To the Reptile Park |
| Effort: | Grade: Hard, Distance: 104, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Phillip Hart 0407044020 |
| Starts at: | 07:45:00 special start: Berowra stn. Ride along the Old Pacific Highway to the Reptile Park and Back |
| NOTES: | Our special start at BEROWRA STATION reduces the length to 80kms. It’s fairly hard riding through gorgeous bushland. There are four glorious descents and FOUR BIG CLIMBS (about 1200 metres of climbing). We go beyond Calga, down over beautiful Mooney Mooney Creek and up the other side, to the Australian Reptile Park near Somersby. Then we turn around and enjoy it all again on the way back. Take-away coffee breaks at Saddles on the way out and at Road Warriors (negotiable) on the way back. I strongly recommend bringing two water bottles, especially if it is hot. We will start riding with 5 mins relatively easy warm-up. |
| 14/01/2021 Thursday | Gelato or Bust |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy Medium, Distance: 30, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Trevor Nash 0419143395 |
| Starts at: | 09:00:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank. |
| NOTES: | PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Inaugural Gelato or Bust ride. Short ride for a cooling gelato before the rain. Please refer to BN website for COVID-19 related protocols. Bring mask (for use indoors), hand sanitizer and maintain social distancing rules during the ride. NO WALK UP STARTERS ACCEPTED. Cancelled if raining or severe heat. Check BN website |
| 14/01/2021 Thursday | Upper Middle Harbour |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 49, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Ian Meller 0490 332 072 |
| Starts at: | 07:00:00 Artarmon Station, East side. Hilly ride skirting upper Middle Harbour through Castlecrag, Middle Cove, Castle Cove, Northbridge and Cammeray. Tranquil harbour views and parks. |
| NOTES: | PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY. Riding according to Government health orders. Riders must bring a mask and wear when required. "Tourist"/fitness ride. Includes some steep hills. Contact leader if unsure of suitability. Brief stops at about 4 points of interest. May not average Moderate pace due to route. Cancelled if raining/extreme weather. |
| 14/01/2021 Thursday | Turramurra to Manly via N. Beaches |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 63, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Richard Kelly 0428 640 975 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 Turramurra Station, East side. Turramurra, McCarrs Ck, Monavale then Manly. Ferry to C. Quay and train to Turramurra. Fit and experienced riders only. |
| NOTES: | NOT to Manly! Rather, from Freshwater we'll head to St Leonards via Burnt Bridge Creek, The Spit, and backstreets, as per other BN Rides. Our other variation is around the northern edge of Narrabeen Lagoon, thence paths thru Cromer to Dee Why. This avoids busy parts of Pittwater Rd. Brunch at Cromer after 39km. Distance becomes 62km, route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31654520 Be Covid compliant as per current https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates#latest-covid-19-case-locations-in-nsw. Bring mask, hand-san. |
| 15/01/2021 Friday | Epping Concord Boomerang Reversed |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 46, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Brian Lynne 0408 617 801 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 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: | Riders must abide by Bike North's COVID-19 protocols including maintaining 1.5m social distancing and carrying a hand sanitizer. Please bring a mask for coffee shop and toilet access. |
| 15/01/2021 Friday | Olympic Park Night Ride |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy, Distance: 25, Pace: slow |
| Contact: | Alison Pryor 0438 171 484 |
| Starts at: | 18:45:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank. Bring a portable dinner or buy on location and we'll ride via the Rhodes peninsular, Bicentennial Park and Olympic Park We'll stop for our picnic/takeaway then explore the area by bike lights. Bike lights are essential. |
| 16/01/2021 Saturday | Looking for Lilies |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy Medium, Distance: 27, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Chris Stock 0428 161 521 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 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. |
| NOTES: | Coffee will be at North Strathfield instead of the usual location at the Waterview in Olympic Park. Riders must bring a mask and wear when NSW Health orders require (e.g. going into a coffee shop, toilets and on public transport & vehicular ferries). |
| 16/01/2021 Saturday | Wisemans Wander |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium [no data], Distance: 50, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Marc de Silva 0431 264 426 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 Wisemans Ferry, kiosk. Ride over undulating terrain at moderate pace to Spencer for coffee and return. |
| NOTES: | Optional 4km extension on smooth and flat gravel / dirt road - suitable for road bikes. Will be discussed at ride briefing. Please refer to BN website for COVID-19 related protocols. Bring mask (for use indoors),hand sanitizer and maintain social distancing rules during the ride. Cancelled if raining or severe heat. Check BN website. |
| 16/01/2021 Saturday | Wharves and Providores |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy, Distance: 20, Pace: slow |
| Contact: | Alison Pryor 0438 171 484 |
| Starts at: | 08:30:00 North Sydney station. Ride to scenic wharves and providores in Pyrmont/inner city area. Lots of stops to look and buy. Bring bag/panniers & bike lock. |
| NOTES: | ride will check out a couple of art installations near the harbour for Sydney Festival. The market visit will be to Northside produce market, North Sydney at the end of the ride. |
| 16/01/2021 Saturday | To the Reptile Park |
| Effort: | Grade: Hard, Distance: 104, Pace: brisk |
| Contact: | Greg Boyd 0419462594 |
| Starts at: | 07:00:00 Hornsby Park, opposite Coronation St, near pool. Ride along the Old Pacific Highway to the Reptile Park and Back |
| NOTES: | Coffee stop @ PITS on the return |
| 17/01/2021 Sunday | Windsor by Bike Path |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy Medium, Distance: 40, Pace: gentle |
| Contact: | Alison Pryor 0438 171 484 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 special start: Bella Vista Metro Station . Out and back ride Norwest to Windsor on the cycle paths adjacent to Old Windsor Rd |
| 17/01/2021 Sunday | A Slice of Banana Pie |
| Effort: | Grade: Hard, Distance: 58, Pace: brisk |
| Contact: | Greg Boyd 0419462594 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 special start: 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. |
| 18/01/2021 Monday | Thirroul to Kiama |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 60, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Trevor Nash 0419143395 |
| Starts at: | 09:00:00 special start: [Custom] Thirroul Beach Pavilion - 23 Cliff Parade, Thirroul. Scenic ride to Kiama without the Royal National Park hills. Beach and coastal vistas. |
| NOTES: | PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Ride will start from Thirroul Beach Pavilion (23 Cliff Parade, short ride from station) after arrival of Central (7:24am) to Thirroul (8:41am) train. We will aim to catch the 13:55 Kiama return train. Please refer to BN website for COVID-19 related protocols. Bring mask (for use indoors), hand sanitizer and maintain social distancing rules during the ride. NO WALK UP STARTERS ACCEPTED. Cancelled if raining or severe heat. Check BN website. |
| 19/01/2021 Tuesday | Pie in the Sky (Extended Version) |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 46, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Justin Holmwood 0417 654 076 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 Hornsby Park, opposite Coronation St, near pool. 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: | PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY – no walk ups – riding according to Government health guidelines (including mask usage where required) - riders over 18 years of age only - cancelled if raining or extreme heat - call Justin on 0417654076 if unsure on the day. |
| 19/01/2021 Tuesday | Mirambeena Magic |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 72, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Brian Lynne 0408 617 801 |
| Starts at: | 07:15:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank. Head west along the PVC and the M4 cycleway (under M4) to visit the picturesque lakes of Mirambeena Regional Park at Lansdowne and on to Liverpool Plaza |
| NOTES: | Riders must abide by Bike North's COVID-19 protocols including maintaining 1.5m social distancing and carrying a hand sanitizer. Please bring a mask. |
| 20/01/2021 Wednesday | West Head From Terrey Hills |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 53, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Phillip Hart 0407044020 |
| Starts at: | 07:30:00 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: | Lovely bush roads and water views. This ride has technical descents and a couple of long ascents and so requires a good level of fitness. It is helpful for people wanting to stretch themselves. Take the hills at your own pace; I’ve rarely averaged more than 20kph. We will have numerous regroup points to help cater for a range of speeds. I strongly recommend bringing two water bottles. We will start riding with 5 mins relatively easy warm-up. |
| 20/01/2021 Wednesday | Bobbin Head - via Browns |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium, Distance: 40, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Alister Sharp 0422 468 108 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 special start: Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank. Ride via Browns Waterhole & Turramurra to Bobbin Head. Long climbs & descents. Coffee stop included. |
| NOTES: | If you wish, you may join the ride at Eastwood Station (East side) at 8:30 instead of Meadowbank at 8:00, but be sure to let the leader know if this is your plan |
| 20/01/2021 Wednesday | Hawthorne Canal |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy Medium, Distance: 40, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Gerrit Hagen 0428 150 453 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank. Ride via Cooks River c/p, to Marrickville, then Hawthorne Canal c/w stopping for coffee at Concord. |
| NOTES: | PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY – no walk ups – riding according to Government health guidelines - cancelled if raining or extreme heat - M 0428 150 453 no voice mail - riders over 18 years of age only |
| 21/01/2021 Thursday | North West Paths Loop |
| Effort: | Grade: Easy Medium, Distance: 40, Pace: steady |
| Contact: | Richard Kelly 0428 640 975 |
| Starts at: | 08:00:00 Rouse Hill Metro Station. Clockwise undulating loop south and west of Rouse Hill. Mostly on paths, 22km being parkland paths scattered through nine suburbs. No major climbs, but some short sharp pinches. |
| NOTES: | This is the inaugural BN run of this Ride. As per the Full Description, the route is mainly paths, much in parkland. We need photogenic/extrovert/happy riders for the posterity database photo, please! :) Coffee at The Ponds after 22km. Conform with current Covid requirements: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates#latest-covid-19-case-locations-in-nsw |
| 21/01/2021 Thursday | Old Mans Hat |
| Effort: | Grade: Medium Hard, Distance: 41, Pace: moderate |
| Contact: | Ian Meller 0490 332 072 |
| Starts at: | 07:00:00 special start: Artarmon Station, East side. Ride with significant hills, mostly on back roads, through to the Spit, Arabanoo Lookout, North Head/Old Man's Hat. Return via Manly Vale and Spit. Minimal regrouping. |
| NOTES: | PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY Riding according to Government health guidelines. Mask may be needed to order coffee. Brief stop above Grotto Point & will not stop at Arabanoo. Coffee late in ride. You may want to have a snack at North Head. Distance approx 44km from Artarmon. Moderate pace where route allows. Cancelled if raining or extreme weather. |
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