Route Details : Epping to City Commute
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Ride Name | Epping to City Commute | Distance | 21 | Grade | Medium | RDI | 3.91818 (metres climbed = 186.58) Calculate your REE | Usual Start | Epping Station, East side | Usual Pace | moderate | Coffee Stop | At work, or end of ride! | Features | Popular commuting routes to the city from Epping and alomg the way | Suitability | Anyone who is interested in commuting to the city.or detinations along the way | Short Description | Follow bike paths from Epping to the city. Generally quiet, commuting friendly options | Full Description | Ever been tempted to commute to work by bike, but were unsure of the way or wanted someone to guide you or to learn some handy commuting skills? Here's your chance; we follow well used commuting routes to the city, with more than half our ride off-road on bike paths. Options for pickups en-route, as well as early ending before the city. There are also a few bail out options at train stations along the way for those who may have second thoughts.
From Epping station we follow the M2 detour through relatively quiet streets in Marsfield and North Ryde until we pick up the Gore Hill cycle path. We follow this through Lane Cove to Naremburn and then take West Street to North Sydney. After a few turns we cross the highway, ride through Milson's Point, walk up 48 stairs and cross the Harbour Bridge on the dedicated cycle path. Note that riders should be confident riding on-road, as there are some busy pinch points. There are also some short hills, so riders should also be comfortable with these. Dress for the likely conditions; both on the way in and for the way home, including for potential inclement weather. Front and rear lights are recommended in case light is an issue. You will also need to consider where you will lock your bike once you arrive at work, as well as change and shower facilities, towel, clothes, shoes, etc. Contact the ride leader if in doubt what to bring, etc. A few "rules" for commuting: 1. This is not a race; safety is the top priority 2. Respect other cycle path users and road users, especially the ones bigger than you 3. Obey the road rules 4. Be courteous, acknowledge courteous drivers. Don't ride angry if they do something wrong, and don't make them angry. Angry drivers can be dangerous! 5. Ride confidently and signal your intentions 6. Don't ride in the gutter. Take the lane on roundabouts and where it is safer to do so, otherwise some drivers will squeeze you out. Don't ride in the door zone unless you're sure it is safe. Filter only if you have time and a safe space to get to 7. Be seen. Wear bright clothing and use lights in low light. Also position yourself on the road where drivers can see you 8. Anticipate possible problems. Look at a drivers eyes if you think they haven't seen you 9. A bad bike commute is better than a good commute by car or public transport |
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