Parks and Gardens
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 : The ride completes a large circuit from Rose Hill Town Centre to Windsor via Stanhope Gardens and Bligh Park using Richmond Road outbound, and the slightly more undulating hills through Scheyville National Park, Oakville and Nelson on the return trip.
This ride starts at 07:30:00 Caballo Street picnic area, Rouse Hill
NOTES: Missing route
| Ride Leader | |
|---|---|
| Trevor Nash | |
| Ph | 0419143395 |
| trevor.nash@optusnet.com.au | |
| Ride Grade Information | |
|---|---|
| Distance (km) | 50 |
| Pace | brisk approx. 22-25 kms/hr |
| Metres climbed | 268 |
| RDI | 13.4 |
| Grade | Medium |
| REE | Calculate your REE |
| Explanations of grades, pace, RDI, REE | |
| Further Information | |
|---|---|
| Suitability | This ride is suitable for experienced cyclists comfortable with travel on busy roads. |
| Features | On road. Gently undulating terrain, Long Stretches of uninterrupted riding |
| Coffee stop | Usually at Windsor |
| Expected duration | 3.5 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) | |
From Rouse Hill Town Centre we use the first 15km to work our way west to Richmond Road through Stanhope Gardens and Schofields. Once on Richmond road we have nearly 10km of fast riding on the Richmond Road shoulder lane to Bligh Park where we turn east for the 5km run to the coffee stop in Windsor.
After Coffee we take Windsor road bike path out of town. At McGraths Hill we cross Windsor Road and use back streets to connect with Scheyville Road and Old Pitt Town Road through Scheyville National Park and the rolling hills south taking us back to Rouse Hill Town Centre.
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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