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Wednesday February 03, 2021, 07:30:00
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 signing onto 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.
Summary : Loop ride through lower North Shore suburbs utilising Gore Hill, Shrimptons Creek and Gore Hill cycle paths. River and bush views through Lane Cove River National Park.
This ride starts at 07:30:00 St Leonards Station, concourse
NOTES: Missing route
| Ride Leader | |
|---|---|
| Trevor Nash | |
| Ph | 0419143395 |
| trevor.nash@optusnet.com.au | |
| Ride Grade Information | |
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| Distance (km) | 30 |
| Pace | steady approx. 17-19 kms/hr |
| Metres climbed |  545.91 |
| RDI | 16.3773 |
| Grade | Medium |
| REE | Calculate your REE |
| Explanations of grades, pace, RDI, REE | |
| Further Information | |
|---|---|
| Suitability | Suitable for those not challenged by easy rides. Must have confidence in some traffic. |
| Features | Enjoy a loop ride with river and bush views of Lane Cove River National Park. Use Epping Rd cycle path and other key commuting cyclepaths |
| Coffee stop | Usually at Coxs road, Ryde |
| Expected duration | 3 hour(s) (estimate only - ride may be longer due to on the day factors) |
| Future dates for this route | |
| Cue Sheet | |
| Google Map | |
| Profile (large) | |
We ride via Gore Hill cycle path, quieter streets of Naremburn, Artarmon and Chatswood through Lane Cove River National Park. Enjoy the tranquility of the park and its wonderful bush and river views. Exit the park at the western end under De Burghs Bridge through streets of Macquarie Park and North Ryde to link with Shrimptons Creek and Epping Rd cycle paths returning to St Leonards.
The streets used are mostly quieter back streets but do involve some sections of arterial roads, so you need to be confident in traffic. Ascents are moderate or relatively short.
This ride also uses a number of cyclepaths which are ideal for commuting routes bewteen Ryde Council area and Naremburn leading on to North Sydney and the City.
Keeping us COVID-safe:
- Pre-registration is compulsory
- Physical distancing of 1.5 metres must be maintained at all times
- Riders must not attend if sick, have cold or flu or flu-like symptoms, etc
- All riders are encouraged to bring hand sanitizer
- Registration for, and participation in, a Bike North activity includes consent for contact details from the ride log being provided for contact tracing purposes
- Riders must bring and wear a mask when NSW Health orders require (e.g. going into a coffee shop, toilets and on public transport & vehicular ferries).
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