Note to riders:
1. Special Start Epping Station.
2. Will ride back from Manly to Epping, however an option will be provided for people to leave at Manly (Ferry) to the city, or at select alternate stations/metro. (This includes a route variation from between Manly, the Spit and Flat Rock Gully/Cammeray).
3. This additional riding will increase the distance to be closer to 90km,
4. Riders are to be able to at times maintain a pace on the flat of 25kmh or more on the flat.
5. Ride average speed may finish toward the higher side of moderate (22kmh).
6. Must be extended hill fit. Includes hills up to 4km in length.
Overview
This ride is at the hard end of the med-hard range, and is about 90km. This ride starts out by climbing the steepest sections before a 50km generally flat and downhill section to Manly. The return up the North Shore is a gradual climb to Chatswood before dropping down again and climbing back to Epping. The latter part of the ride will test the endurance of most riders. Monitoring your hydration and energy levels will ensure you get most enjoyment.
This ride starts on the east side of Epping Station. It climbs up to the Pacific Highway at Turramurra via Brown's waterhole before winding its way through the back streets of Turramurra to Mona Vale road. Along Mona Vale Road through St Ives and Terry Hills and into Ku-ring-gai National Park. Down the hill to Church Point and on to the coast at Mona Vale. The ride then follows the coast and beaches to Manly.
Riders can finish at Manly and make their own way back (Ferry?).
Otherwise the ride will continue to cross the Spit Bridge, and head through to Flat Rock Gully (near Cammeray), and onto a mix of the North Shore cycle paths and roads to Chatswood. At Chatswood we turn west and down the hill into the Lane Cove River Park for a quiet amble along the river and onto Epping Station.
If you find the going hard, some alternative end points could be at Manly, or one of the train stations we pass on the way back (it is your responsibility to check for trackwork though).
We aim to average about 22km/hr for the entire 90km distance. Total elapsed time is about 6 hours including regrouping, and coffee stop.
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 strongly recommended. Confidence in riding with traffic is essential as sections of this ride are along main roads, some of which have no cycle facilities. Competency in puncture repair is required as regroups are far apart.
Distance: 90.00
Elevation Change: 1101 (higher now with the ride back through the Spit Bridge)
Effort Index: 50
Ride with GPS
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.
Health Warning
Riders must not attend if sick, have Covid-19, influenza or symptoms of any communicable disease.
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