RIDE NOTES Notes for Thursday April 25th
"Tourist" ride with several brief viewing stops including the coal loader Sustainability Centre.. Ride will take a shortened route to Greenwich initially but return with the longer route via Cremorne and Cammeray due to the difficult access over the temporary freeway ramp. Coffee later in ride with the expectation (leader will research) that there will be some cafes open. Ride may include 250 metres of unsealed surface.
Please contact leader of this is your first Bike North ride.
Cancelled if raining. (Check texts if opted in and calendar.)
Description
Scenic loop using the Epping Road cycle path as access to Wollstonecraft and Greenwich then skirting the harbour to Kirribilli via Mann's Point, Gore Bay, Wondakiah, Balls Head, Waverton historic Coal Loader and nearby aboriginal rock carvings, Waverton Peninsula Reserve, Saw Millers Reserve, Berry's Bay, Lavender Bay/Gooweebahree, Luna Park and Kirribilli House. The 33 km ride return is through North Sydney. The slightly longer alternate return version (adds 3km) brings us back past the Ensemble Theatre and winding part way up Neutral Bay. We continue our return via Bicentennial Reserve to rejoin the Epping Road cycle path to Lane Cove. The ride includes lots of hills and a few steep short descents. Approx 250 metres rough surface. Mostly quieter suburban streets often narrow.
Distance: 36.00
Elevation Change: 500
Ride with GPS
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Risk warning
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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.
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