Port Stephens - Nelson Bay to Fingal Bay Explorer
Friday November 11, 2022, 13:00:00
RISK WARNING: As a participant in this dangerous recreational activity, you may be exposing yourself to a significant risk of harm. Bike North, the ride organisers and leaders wish to warn you of the risks and hazards that are an inherent part of cycling, and to take care to prevent putting yourself, your fellow participants and/or others into danger. By registering for this ride, you accept the warning as to risk, and you agree to ride in a safe and responsible manner and to obey all Australian Road Rules.
Summary : A 23 km ride, mainly on shared path. Starts at Admiral Nelson Motel and passes through Nelson Bay area, through Shoal Bay and ends at Fingal Beach. Returns to Admiral Nelson Motel
This ride starts at 13:00:00 Admiral Nelson Motel Gowrie St, Nelson Bay
This is a MEMBERS ONLY ride
| Ride Leader | |
|---|---|
| John Williams | |
| Ph | 0409 324 317 |
| willijoh@fastmail.fm | |
| Ride Grade Information | |
|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 22 |
| Average moving pace | gentle approx. 15-17 kms/hr |
| Metres climbed | 219.162 |
| RDI | 4.821564 |
| Grade | Easy |
| REE | Calculate your REE |
| Explanations of grades, pace, RDI, REE | |
| Further Information | |
|---|---|
| Suitability | The ride is suitable for any competent cyclist who can ride 30 km over medium, gently undulating terrain with some sections on roads at a steady (15-17 km/h) pace |
| Features | Views of Port Stephens and Pacific Ocean. In season, whales may be seen |
| Coffee stop | Shoal Bay |
| Expected duration | 2.5 hour(s) (estimate only - ride may be longer due to on the day factors) |
| Future dates for this route | |
| Ride With GPS Map/Cue/Profile/TCX/GPX | |
A 23 km ride, mainly on shared path. Starts at Admiral Nelson motel and passes through Nelson Bay, Shoal Bay and ends at Fingal Beach. Includes a short climb to headland at Fingal Bay to view Fingal Island. Returns to start along similar route. Toilets at Shoal Bay and Fingal Beach.
Keeping us COVID-safe:
- Pre-registration is compulsory. There are no walk-ins.
- Physical distancing of 1.5 metres should be observed where possible.
- All riders are encouraged to bring hand sanitizer.
- Riders must not attend if sick, have Covid-19, influenza or symptoms of any communicable disease.
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