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This ride is Banana Pie minus the lung-busting climb out of Bobbin Head on the steep Mt Colah side. Starting at Turramurra station we will ride up through leafy Wahroonga to Hornsby and then take on the undulations of the Pacific Highway to Pie in the Sky for a pie and a coffee with a view. The return leg takes in Bobbin Head and the climb out the less steep N. Turramurra side. This is a good ride for people who want to step up a bit and challenge themselves with a ride that still includes some significant climbs.

"A scenic but hilly 40 km ride using back roads from Artarmon to Balmoral then visiting Middle Head, Chowder Bay, Georges Heights, Bradleys Head Lookouts before catching the Ferry from Taronga Zoo to Circular Quay then riding across the Harbour Bridge before returning, via back roads, through N Sydney to Artarmon Station.

This is an out-and-back, any-day, all-weather, light-traffic fitness ride. The first and last 6km have easy grades and slower pace. Extra effort is required to climb the hills in the middle section particularly in Lane Cove Park where three optional hills are included for extra training fun. In order to average the required pace over the whole distance, riders need to ride more quickly where appropriate to make up for the slower climbing pace and delays on on the shared cycle paths. The entire ride takes less than two hours to return back to the start point at Eastwood Station which allows riders to fit other activities into their day. If you have time, then an optional coffee stop is at the end of the ride around Eastwood

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This is a very scenic ride. We travel via Mona Vale Rd and McCarrs Ck Rd to views of Pittwater around Church Point and Bayview. Then quiet but hilly back roads past the northern beaches and an ocean lookout to the Palm Beach wharf where there may be time for a quick coffee before the ferry leaves. Glorious views of Broken Bay and Lion Is as we cross to Patonga. Climb up through Brisbane Waters National Park. The last stage begins with a descent to sea level down then via Ettalong Beach and Booker Bay to Woy Woy station. Return by train. Preregistration required due to limit to the number of bikes that can fit on the ferry. We usually return to Turramurra by early- to mid-afternoon. During summer months this ride may include a stop for a swim - bring the cosies!

Ride commences and ends at the Woy Woy railway station, and proceeds in a counter-clockwise direction around Brisbane Water harbour. Commencing initially along the peaceful banks of Woy Woy, riders will ride around Blackwall Mountain, and over the Rip Bridge with its tremendous water views, Riders will then head mostly along Empire Bay Dr to Kincumber South. A few short hills will be ridden. As will some side roads to add in more water views. Joining the shared path at the entrance to the Nautical Retirement Village, we commence riding through numerous reserves, over creeks, and along water ways ending close to Saratonga. Sections will be divided with suburbia. It's then up to Avoca Dr with a climb of Mount Pleasant. Avoca Dr and the Central Coast hwy will be used to take riders into the heart of Gosford, both on the road and along shared paths, and some back streets. From Gosford riders will once again experience significant water views and reserves (and a little suburbia), optionally along numerous shared paths to return back to Woy Woy. This section is mostly flat. Coffee can be enjoyed either in Gosford or back in Woy Woy. The ride includes significant flattish areas but also has hilly areas. Riders are to have geared bikes due to the hilly nature of ride sections. Road bikes and flat bar road bikes are advised. Riders should be comfortable and competent with doing Bike North ride "Pie In The Sky" at moderate pace of 19 to 22 km/hr overall. While there are numerous shared paths, riders need to be comfortable cycling on the road/road shoulder with some fast passing traffic. There is an option for riders to leave the ride at Gosford, which is approximately 12 km from the end of the ride. Additionally there are a number of railway stations between Gosford and Woy Woy. Rider optionally could turn around at any point and retrace the route, but please let the ride leader know BEFORE you leave the ride.

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A ride that follows paths and quiet roads to Macquarie Uni. We then work our way to Epping Rd bicycle path and follow that through to Lane Cove. We return via back streets of North Ryde.

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This ride contains several steep hills but the effort is rewarded with a scenic outlook. We have to negotiate Lane Cove National Park past Browns Waterholes, then the arduous climb up Kissing Point Road to Turramurra. After riding through suburban streets, then the Old Pacific Highway, we ride into Ku-Ring-Gai Chase N.P., stopping at Kalkari Visitor Centre to use the amenities and to have a short break. Then the fantastic descent to Bobbin Head, then the ascent to North Turramurra and coffee. After the coffee, we can enjoy the descent of Kissing Point Road, and back to Epping the same way we came.

Ride towards Leichhardt over the Gladesville Br & around Iron Cove to a cafe in Norton St. Return to Meadowbank via Five Dock & Concord.

asy style ride to either outdoor movies at Sydney Olympic Park Stadium, or cinema at Rhodes. Watch the feature movie. BIKE LIGHTS required if return ride is after sunset.

This ride offers a spectacular views from the Brisbane Waters harbour through to the beautiful beaches of The Peninsula. Starting at Gosford railway station, the ride will pass a short distance through the Gosford city to reach the Harbour of Brisbane Waters at Point Frederick. From there the ride will pick up the Point to Pelican path that winds around half of Brisbane Waters, passing through the tourist-famous Fisherman’s wharf where Pelican’s abound. Ride will continue along the foreshore to the extremity of Woy Woy, then will continue on to follow along the beaches and foreshores of Ettalong, Umina and Ocean Beach which is on Broken Bay, at the mouth of Pittwater. Interesting history: the aboriginal word “Woy Woy” has been interpreted as “the big lagoon”, another interpretation has been “water, water”. These are good descriptors for this ride. “Ettalong” is an aboriginal word meaning “place for drinking”. While this relates to fresh water, Ettalong also now happens to have a good variety of coffee stops. The Peninsula region of the Central Coast has been inhabited for thousands of years by Aboriginal people. The local Guringai people were the first Aboriginal people to come in contact with British settlers. Over time the rugged terrain made the area a haven for smugglers, moonshiners, escapee convicts. Its history moved on to see it become a favourite holiday location in the 1900’s, till now where it is also a haven of commuters to Sydney, and retirees. Returning to ride logistics, there are many convenient early exit points (train stations) between Gosford and Woy Woy as the Point to Pelican path follows between the railway line and the Brisbane Waters waterway. Additionally, riders can turn around at any point and retrace the route. If a rider leaves the ride, they should let the ride leader or sweep know BEFORE leaving the ride, ensuring the person acknowledges they heard you

Mostly on shared user paths through Rhodes and Bicentennial Park, uses the Cooks River path to Tempe, canal path skirting the airport then the cycle-ways of the inner south, eventually ending at Redfern. Coffee at Mascot or Alexandria. Bring Opal card for the train to return .

The ride starts at Taplin Park, Drummoyne, NSW near the offroad bike/ped path in vicinity of Boat Ramp car park on the Parramatta River. Vehicle is entry from Bayswater Rd but this off road parking is only for vehicles with trailers. We, cyclists follow the shared waterside paths (and briefly at one stage the riverside roadway of The Esplanade) upriver through Russell, Lysaght and Campbell Parks towards Chiswick and Abbotsford. After crossing Blackhall Point Rd we cycle via Nautica Square (and its adjacent estates) down to the lovely Wiremill and Abbotsford Cove Foreshore Parks. After traversing these waterside parks we head back towards Blackhall Point Rd and retrace our path back to Taplin Park. Coffee stop is optional (majority vote). Numbers may be limited so please contact leader before the ride day.

St Ives, Terrey Hills, West Hd & Akuna Bay. Return via Terrey Hils. A hilly ride at a moderate pace.

Trial Ride : Limited to 10 Experienced Riders Starting at Meadowbank Wharf we follow the Parramatta River to Parramatta before heading northwards through Winston Hills to the M7. From here we traverse the length of the M7 on the cycle path to Preston for refreshments. We then back track a few kms before turning back towards Liverpool via Lurnea. Then alongside the Georges River towards Bankstown Aerodrome, past the Western Sydney Uni campus to Padstow. After this we cross through to Salt Pan Creek and follow the M5 cycle way back to Kingsgrove, Bexley and Earlwood. From here we drop back down to the Cooks River cycleway and return to Meadowbank. Ride is a mix of shared cycle paths, quiet and busy on-road. Cancelled if raining. Limited to 10 pre-registered experienced riders only. Whilst this is not an overly hilly ride, its the distance that you need to be aware of. Limited refuelling and water places until mid to end of the M7. 6-7 hour ride with stops at approximately 22 kph