Lake Parramatta
Saturday November 05, 2022, 08:45:00
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 : Ride along the PVC then backstreets of North Parramatta to Lake Parramatta, return to Parramatta Park for a lap or two of the park before coffee, then return via the PVC
This ride starts at 08:45:00 Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank
This is a MEMBERS ONLY ride
| Ride Leader | |
|---|---|
| Chris Stock | |
| Ph | 0428 161 521 |
| Ride Grade Information | |
|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 31 |
| Average moving pace | gentle approx. 15-17 kms/hr |
| Metres climbed | 284.132 |
| RDI | 8.808092 |
| Grade | Easy Medium |
| REE | Calculate your REE |
| Explanations of grades, pace, RDI, REE | |
| Further Information | |
|---|---|
| Suitability | A good ride for beginners looking to go a little bit further. |
| Features | Lake Paramatta, Parramatta Park; Parramatta Valley Cycle path |
| Coffee stop | Parramatta Wharf |
| Expected duration | 3.5 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 | |
We start this ride at Meadowbank Wharf and cruise along the northern shore of the Parramatta River following the Parramatta Valley Cycleway (PVC) route. We deviate off the route travelling via some roads though North Parramatta to Lake Parramatta. A short hill leaving the lake, then backstreets and a route Cumberland Hospital to Parramatta Park. After a lap or two of the park, ride through Parramatta to coffee stop at the wharf. Return to Meadowbank using the PVC
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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