The ride starts and finishes at the Meadowbank ferry wharf and proceeds clockwise around the bays and foreshores on the northern side of the Parramatta River, over the Gladesville bridge and around the Iron Cove Bay Run. Italian coffee at Bar Italia, Leichardt, which is reached mid-way around Iron Cove, with a diversion along the Hawthorn Canal. After coffee the ride will retrace the Hawthorn Canal, continue in a clockwise direction around Iron Cove, then Five Dock before diverting to the bays and foreshores on the southern side of the Parramatta River. Return to the start via the Concord Hospital / Ryde Bridge route. The ride includes some hilly areas primarily in the first 8 kms of the ride.
Please note that it is cash only at Bar Italia, Leichhardt. Alternatively, there is another cafe next door.
Distance: 40.00
Elevation Change: 430
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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.
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and to take care to prevent putting yourself, your fellow participants and/or others into danger.
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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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