Hornsby to Calga
Thursday February 04, 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 : Ride on undulating terrain to and across the Hawkesbury River with two good descents and climbs. Coffee stop at Pie in the Sky. Experience with fast moving traffic is required.
This ride starts at 07:30:00 Hornsby Park, opposite Coronation St, near pool
| Ride Leader | |
|---|---|
| Trevor Nash | |
| Ph | 0419143395 |
| trevor.nash@optusnet.com.au | |
| Ride Grade Information | |
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| Distance (km) | 81 |
| Pace | brisk approx. 22-25 kms/hr |
| Metres climbed |  1139.68 |
| RDI | 92.31408 |
| Grade | Hard |
| REE | Calculate your REE |
| Explanations of grades, pace, RDI, REE | |
| Further Information | |
|---|---|
| Suitability | This ride is suitable for riders wishing to improve their fitness and hill climbing capability. Riders will need to be experienced in riding alongside fast moving traffic, climbing for 3-4km at 4-5% gradient as well as descending. |
| Features | Rolling terrain with views of Hawkesbury Valley and River; scenic bushland; hill climbing practice. |
| Coffee stop | Usually at Pie in the Sky Cafe |
| Expected duration | 5 hour(s) (estimate only - ride may be longer due to on the day factors) |
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| Profile (large) | |
This ride is designed as an out and back ride along the undulating terrain of the Old pacific Hwy before descending to the Hawkesbury River and climbing to Mt White and Calga. The return leg follows the reverse route.
The ride has sweeping views of the Hawkesbury Valley, two good climbs and of course two good descents.
This ride is suitable for riders capable of handling the ride length and pace taking into account the climbs (~3-4km at 4-5% gradient) and descents. Fast moving traffic on the Old Pacific Hwy will require riders to have some experience of riding in these conditions.
There are some food, water and toilet stops on this ride, but riders ought to be self sufficient. There is usually a coffee stop at Pie in the Sky Cafe on the return leg, so take sufficient to sustain your journey.
There are bail out options at Brooklyn, Cowan, Berowra, Mt Kur-ring-gai and Mt Colah rail stations, though these are subject to trackwork.
This ride may be programmed as a brisk/fast paced ride to and from the start/finish to join up with a Cowan Calga ride.
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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