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Date: 12/11/2024
Subject: Bike North Newsletter 11 December 2024
From: Bike North


11 december 2024	Your Bike North NewsLETTER

Hot Rides are Happening!

Well it is summer and Sydney is giving us the humidity and heat to prove it! But that doesn't stop our cycling stalwarts.

Last Friday Roger Pottie led the Mirambeena Magic Ride. The description on the Calendar starts with - "Head west along the PVC, the M4 cycleway (under M4) then the Liverpool Rail Trail to Canley Vale to visit the picturesque lakes of Mirambeena Regional Park at Lansdowne."

If you read on it says "In summer the ride can be very hot"!

Yep - it was . . . as you can see in the photos. Well done team AND Roger!

Thanking Big Rides Day Ride Leaders

I feel terrible!

At the recent Big Rides Day, when we were thanking the Ride Leaders I used an inaccurate list and missed some people. The actual Ride Leaders involved were: Mark Hooper, Chris Stock, Olivia Fabbro, Bruce Wilson, Brian Lynne, David Thomson, Martin Gelato Fairy Bowesman, Geoff Young, John Williams and myself.

Thank you all so much for helping make the day the success it was! You really put the Rides into Big Ride Day!

It is very important to me that we thank our people properly and I feel very bad that I was clearly using an inaccurate list.

I send my sincere apologies to Mark, Chris, Olivia and Bruce for this mix-up.

Phill Hart, President

How Many Metres Will/Did We Climb?

There is no “correct” answer! The tool we use for plotting our Ride Routes, RidewithGPS (“RwGPS”) explains some complexities here.

A recommendation there advises to always use the same tool, as that will at least give relativity: a Ride with a higher metres-climbed will feel like more climbing than a Ride with fewer metres-climbed. Bike North’s library of Routes are all generated with the same tool.

Even then, there’s scope for a “feel” contradiction. Our 53km Ride “Katoomba to Emu Plains” supposedly has 211M of climbing, which might surprise for this overall descent. But after the initial climb past Leura shops, most of the remaining 95M of “climbing” is in “big dippers”, with momentum from a dip minimizing climb effort on the shorter upside.

Read the full article from Richard Kelly, Oz Wanderer, in our Library here.

Greenwich Point Wharf

In case you haven't heard, for those using the Greenwich Point Wharf, the main of the wharf upgrade is complete and the ferry service will recommence this Friday 13 December. The new lift access will be completed early in 2025.

This ferry service is well used by cyclists and features in a number of Bike North rides for inner harbour access. Bike North Advocacy and members participated in the consultation process which resulted in successful retention of bike ramp access and other improvements such as the weather protected waiting area.

For more details go to transport NSW here .

Ian Meller, Advocacy Team

For Sale

NCM MILANO PLUS   Medium/ Large size   $1,250.

Only 2,400 kms approximately. Excellent condition.
A very sturdy reliable hybrid style with step thru frame.
Powerful 48 volt   16 A/H   Battery.   Range up to 120 kms.
Hydraulic Disk Brakes
Shimano 8 speed gears.

Inclusions:
Lights, Mudguards
Pannier rack
Leather seat and handlebar grips
2 sets of tyres: Schwalbe Marathon plus a set of “gravel” tyres.

Why not have a test ride?
Contact Allan on  0433 394778

Are you a Baby Boomer?

If so, you are invited to help us understand baby boomer expectations for future aged care community services and accommodation infrastructure in Australia.

We are investigating if existing aged care services and infrastructure will meet BB expectations as they become octogenarians. We also shall identify changes needed to support services and infrastructure for the BB cohort.

This study is being conducted online (online survey).

Are you eligible to participate?

Were you born between 1946 and 1964?
Do you use a computer?
Are you independent and physically active?
Would you like to help shape future services?

What will the project involve?

We will ask you to read the study’s online participant information form, then give your online consent to participate. Once you have consented you will have access to complete the online survey.

If you are interested, please use this link to join our study. Alternatively, you can contact Liz via email: liz.gill@sydney.edu.au.

CHRISTMAS BREAK FOR NEWSLETTER

To celebrate the holiday season there will be a break in the Chain! Chain Reaction newsletter that is. Next week will be the last newsletter for the year. Chain Reaction will return to you on 15 January 2025.

END OF YEAR THANKS

As the year begins to wind down, the appreciation rises to those who contribute so much to our newsletter. Thanks to all those who send articles and photos. Keep it up in 2025. . . please!

CHAIN REACTION ARTICLE DEADLINE

Bike North members are keen to hear about your rides and ideas. Send your article, either within an email or as an attached Word document, and separately attached images (jpeg files please) to news@bikenorth.org.au by 4pm each Tuesday for publication in our weekly newsletter Chain Reaction or for your article to be added to our News library.
Before sending your ideas please read the Guidelines for Contributors .

Submit your article

BICYCLE NSW DISCOUNT

Did you know that membership of Bike North entitles you to a 15% discount on a membership to Bicycle NSW? Use code 15NORTH when you join or renew. Bicycle NSW members receive global, comprehensive (personal accident and public liability) rider insurance and a range of other benefits as well as advocacy and legal support.

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