RIDE NOTES for Tuesday 4th June
Coffee planned for later in ride at Georges Heights. The harder climbing parts of the ride can be done at your own pace.
Cancelled if raining. (Check texts if opted in and calendar.)
Description
Ride with significant hills, mostly on back roads, through to the Spit, Balgowlah, Arabanoo Lookout, Manly harbour side to North Head. Return via Manly surf side, Manly Vale, Balgowlah, Spit to Chowder Bay and Georges Heights for the usual coffee stop. Visit Bradleys Head before tackling the climb past Taronga Zoo and returning via streets of Cremorne and Cammeray. It is possible to sit out for the ascents and climbs to both Chowder Bay and Bradleys Head if desired.
Stops primarily at scenic viewing points, minimal regrouping.
Riders must be familiar with riding in traffic and have appropriate gearing and fitness to handle short sharp hills at ;8% gradient.
Distance: 62.00
Elevation Change: 790
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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