This is a shorter version of the Akuna Bay and Church Point ride. You should be fit, skilled on hills and competent to fix any minor breakdowns that occur. You should be competent to ride in busy, fast-moving traffic along Monavale Rd between St Ives and Terrey Hills and be comfortable with traffic passing nearby on narrow roads through the National Park.
We start Cameron Park Turramurra. Our first regroup is a pickup point for additional riders at the carpark in Monavale Rd opposite Stanley St in St Ives. We then ride north along Mona Vale Rd to regroup at the Terrey Hills firestation and then descend clockwise through Akuna Bay to climb steeply up to West Head Rd. From there we descend to Church Point and continue on to Bayview where we stop for coffee and snacks. We then ride back along McCarrs Creek Rd to regroup at the Terrey Hills firestation after a testing 8km ascent up McCarrs Creek Rd and then return via Mona Vale Rd to St Ives & then to Turramurra via Pentecost Ave.
This ride is suitable for strong riders on road bikes or lighter flat bar bikes setup for fast road travelling. Two water bottles and snacks are recommended. Total elapsed time is about 4 hours including regrouping and coffee stop.
Distance: 63.00
Elevation Change: 1049
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.
Keeping us COVID-safe
- Registration for Bike North rides is compulsory. Walk-ins will not be permitted to join a ride.
- 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.
Social media
While on Bike North rides and activities, you may be photographed or videoed. Photographs and videos
may be used by Bike North for social media or promotional purposes. If participants do not wish to be
included in social media, they should make it known at the beginning of the activity or as soon as possible
and other participants must respect their wishes.
Check public transport alerts: www.transportnsw.info/alerts#/metro-train
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.
Keeping us COVID-safe
- Registration for Bike North rides is compulsory. Walk-ins will not be permitted to join a ride.
- 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.
Social media
While on Bike North rides and activities, you may be photographed or videoed. Photographs and videos
may be used by Bike North for social media or promotional purposes. If participants do not wish to be
included in social media, they should make it known at the beginning of the activity or as soon as possible
and other participants must respect their wishes.