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Date: 5/13/2026
Subject: Chain Reaction 13 May 2026
From: Bike North


13 May 2026	Your Bike North NewsLETTER

Coming Soon: The 2026 Bike North Volunteer Awards

Has someone in Bike North gone above and beyond this year? Is there a ride leader, advocate or behind‑the‑scenes contributor who deserves a moment in the spotlight? Soon you’ll have the chance to nominate them for the 2026 Bike North Volunteer Awards.

Bike North has always depended on volunteers — members who give their time to make our club safer, stronger and more fun. In past years, award recipients have been recognised for contributions such as:

Leading rides and mentoring new riders
Coaching and developing skills in less experienced cyclists
Working with councils and community groups to secure new cycling facilities and championing improvements like the Harbour Bridge ramp, Browns Waterhole crossing and Shrimptons Creek SUP.

The Executive Committee will shortly be calling for nominations, with awards to be presented at the AGM on 23 August.

A link to the nomination form will be sent out soon — so please start thinking now about who has made your Bike North experience better this year so that we can give them due recognition.

David Thomson

President | Bike North

www.bikenorth.org.au

Bike North 30th Anniversary Celebrations

Big news - August 2026 marks the 30th Anniversary of Bike North. Since 1996, our Club has grown from a handful of passionate riders into a vibrant community that advocates, educates and explores together. To celebrate three decades of pedalling progress, we have a series of special events planned throughout the year.

Here is a preview of what’s coming (more details to follow):

30th Anniversary Dinner

A night to celebrate with founding members, life members, local stakeholders and fellow riders. Expect good food, great company and plenty of stories from the last 30 years. SAVE THE DATE — Saturday 8 August

AGM & Big Rides Day

This year’s AGM will feature a special 30th Anniversary focus, preceded by another Big Rides Day and a shared lunch. Wear your club colours and bring a clean bike!!! SAVE THE DATE — Sunday 23 August

Heritage Rides

Step back in time and retrace some of the original Bike North routes created by our founding members. These rides will posted in the Events Calendar.

We can’t wait to celebrate this milestone with all of you. Here’s to 30 years of riding, advocacy and community.

Marc de Silva

On behalf of the 30th Anniversary Sub‑Committee | Bike North

(David Thomson, Marilyn Algeo, Wendy Jennings, Louise Smith and Marc de Silva)

www.bikenorth.org.au

Parramatta Park Parade.

A lovely morning following the PVC to Parramatta Park, where we enjoyed a coffee at the Tudor Gates before heading back through the Parramatta city to the M4 cycleway. We then enjoyed more tree-lined paths to Newington prior to heading back to Sydney Olympic Park and to Meadowbank. Ride leader, Andrew Elliston, with RL Apprentice Josef Eberl.

Andrew Elliston

Ride Leader | Bike North

www.bikenorth.org.au

Bobbin For Apples

A lovely autumn ride from Epping through Browns Waterhole and down into Bobbin Head, with climbs on both sides tackled at our own pace. We had a quiet Apple Tree Bay side trip and a North Turramurra coffee making for a perfect morning loop. Ride leader, Andrew Elliston.

Andrew Elliston

Ride Leader | Bike North

www.bikenorth.org.au

BIKE NORTH AGM

Save the date.
Sunday 23 August.
As usual,
we will hold a Big Rides Day
leading into the AGM
Lunch will be provided.

Trackwork this weekend

Click here for details

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