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 quiet roads to Spit Bridge, then on to Arabanoo Lookout and Tania Oval at Balgowlah Heights. On return visit Georges Heights and Bradleys Head. Significant hills.
This ride starts at 07:30:00 St Thomas Rest Park, West St , Crows Nest

| Ride Leader | |
|---|---|
| Trevor Nash | |
| Ph | 0419143395 |
| trevor.nash@optusnet.com.au | |
| Ride Grade Information | |
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| Distance (km) | 38 |
| Pace | gentle approx. 15-17 kms/hr |
| Metres climbed | ![]() 799.4 |
| RDI | 30.3772 |
| Grade | Medium |
| REE | Calculate your REE |
| Explanations of grades, pace, RDI, REE | |
| Further Information | |
|---|---|
| Suitability | Suitable for riders comfortable in some suburban traffic who want to tackle some hills whilst enjoying spectacular harbour views. |
| Features | Explore Balgowlah and other inner harbour hidden treasures |
| Coffee stop | Usually at Geogres Heights or Mosman |
| Expected duration | 4 hour(s) (estimate only - ride may be longer due to on the day factors) |
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This ride takes you on the quiet back roads of Middle Harbour towards Spit Bridge - then on to magnificent views of Manly and Sydney Harbour from Arabanoo Lookout and Tania Oval at Balgowlah Heights. On the return journey visit harbour sites such as Georges Heights and Bradleys Head before working your way back to St Leonards. There are some significant hills on this ride but there is an easy pace and of course the essential coffee stop is included.

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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