This is one of the harder rides on our Calendar. Please contact the Ride Leader if you want to check your suitability.
Ride will start and end at Cameron Park, Turramurra adding another 27 km to to the ride bringing it to 106km
We will motor along Mona Vale road and descend and climb most things around Akuna, rolling hills of West Head, and ascend the sharp hill of Cottage Point
Planned route is
Church Point, West Head, Akuna anti clock wise , Cottage Point. then to Terry Hills .
Special care is required on Cottage Point as there is an abrupt end to the road after a very steep downhill section. Following a short regroup, we need to climb back up the same 24% gradient.
Two water bottles and some snacks are mandatory as the water stops are few and far between.
We will stop at Church Point rest area for toilet break only
We will then stop at Terry Hills Shop for coffee , cakes and snacks approx 93km into the ride (after all the climbs) before we head back to Turramurra.
No drop ride only at the climbs with minimal 'faffing' LOL! Please bring spare tubes, workable pumps and enough snacks to last 95km of the ride.
Participants will also find that they are exposed to the elements in many parts of this ride and being winter with potential light rain, please bring appropriate attire.
Distance: 106km
Elevation Change: 1700m
Ride with GPS
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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.
All riders must wear an approved helmet and carry water, at least one spare tube plus a pump.
Health Warning
Riders must not attend if sick, have Covid-19, influenza or symptoms of any communicable disease.
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