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Date: 11/26/2025
Subject: Bike North Newsletter 26 November 2025
From: Bike North



   26 NOVEMBER 2025              Your Bike North NewsLETTER

Christmas Big Rides Day 

7am - pouring rain 
11:30am - bright sunshine at Sydney Olympic Park.  
A persistent few ignored the early deluge and waited until after 8am to start their ride. 
The hardy 18 were rewarded with clear sunny skies and welcoming cake and chocolates when they reached the Banquet Tables at Sydney Olympic Park. 
Thanks to the ride leaders who hung in there - John, Kerry and Phill.  Thanks as usual to the social committee. 
Let's hope the weather is kinder for the next Big Rides Day, in 2026.  

David Thomson

President | Bike North 

0419 227 213

Looking Sharp!

New Jerseys are soon to hit the Streets

We got a strong response to the recent opening of the clothing shop.  27 items were ordered from 18 members.   Of the 16 jerseys purchased half (8) are going to members keen to get their hands on their first Bike North jersey.
A big thank you to all those who purchased this time around.
Unfortunately, due to minimum numbers of 5 for each item, some orders will not be going ahead this time.  So, if you ordered anything except a jersey this time you should have heard from Cuore to organise a refund.  If you have not been contacted, please contact Ryan @Cuore on 0414691845 or 93102740.
 
Please feel free to let me know if there are any issues.
 
Louise Smith 0415689681

Introducing the Bike North Committee

 
If you have an issue or an idea, speak to a member of the Bike North Committee.
They would love to hear from you.
Speak to them directly on a ride or email to info@bikenorth.org.au.
This year's team is;
 
 
 
David Thomson, President
 
Tom Rubin, Secretary/Publicity Officer
secretary@bikenorth.org.au
Melody Guo, Treasurer
Brian Lynne, Rides Coordinator
 
Chris Cutcliffe, Membership
Andrew Elliston
Martin Bowesman

Keep on Chatting!

Bike North’s much-loved BN Chat will soon be hosted on our website where the email address will be Chat@bikenorth.au.
All members will be able to participate in the same way as always.  You will be able to start a new discussion by emailing to chat@bikenorth.au, or contribute to an existing discussion by replying to an email. Email conversations are captured in a forum on the website.
Members can access the ‘forum’ by logging into the website where you will be able to search for and read previous discussions on topics of interest, so you will never miss out!
To gain the most from the new chat forum, we invite you to read our How to Participate in a Bike North Forum guide which you can access here.  You can also watch a short video here

You will be notified when the new Chat is live.
I look forward to chatting with you on a variety of bike-related topics over on our new chat forum!
David Thomson
President

Three bikes for sale due to surplus.

Suit riders 152 - 168cm.1. ‎Ruby Expert Ultegra Di2 (Size 51)
Low mileage in beautiful condition. Kept in the lounge room as display for several years. Paid $6500. Selling for $3000.
Bike details
Lady's Diverge Sport (Size 48). 
Used for one bike packing and occasional Cooks River rides.
Roval SLX wheels with 32m tyres. $2800
Cannondale Synapse (Size 51). Ultegra 50/34 11-34t
Built from new replacement Cannondale synapse hi mod frameset.
New Roval C38 carbon wheels and new handlebar.
Weighs 7.5kg. $3000.
 
Contributed by Carol Lee
 
 
 Click here for seller's details.
 
 


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