Ride from Epping to Gladesville Bridge, through Balmain, then across to the Inner west Greenway to return via the Cooks River.
Starting at Epping, pass through North Rd and Quarry Rd to head over to Hunters Hill to reach Gladesville Bridge. After crossing, the route takes a scenic way through Drummoyne, and over Iron Cove Bridge. The route diverts left to do an arc through Balmain before joining back up to Victoria Rd to then turn into Rozelle Parklands. After traversing through the parklands we head down Lilyfield Rd to the start of the Greenway.
The route passes through the entire length of the Greenway to join the Cooks River shared path, where it continues to Strathfield. The route then heads to Sydney Olympic Park, Meadowbank, and then climbs back to Epping.
Coffee at Quatre Cafe, Strathfield after 36km.
Riders need geared bikes or e-bikes due to the hilly nature of ride sections. Riders need to be comfortable cycling on the road or road shoulder with traffic.
Route hazards include on road or path items such as bollards, sticks, potholes etc. Riders to be particularly careful on shared paths with pedestrians and dogs that may unexpectedly move in front of the rider.
The ride passes near several railway & light-rail stops, providing options for riders to leave the ride. Optionally riders could turn around at any point and retrace the route, but please let the ride leader know BEFORE you leave the ride
Distance: 54.00
Elevation Change: 516
Effort Index: 28
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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 road rules and other legal requirements.
All riders 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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