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Looking for a ride? Join us on Sundays at 7.00am as part of the MIA Pelaton Bunch Ride group. Meeting at Rouse Hill Town Centre square opposite the bus terminal. Various km/time options.
Met at Uncle Leo\'s Truck stop Service Station at 6.45am on the 2nd 3rd and 4th Sunday of the month. Depart 7am Sharp. Ride approx 80km stop halfway for Coffee. medium pace to fast at end of ride. Plenty of history on this ride and great undulating roads.
The route is decided on the morning. Can be anything from down to Brunswick Heads and back, to over into Murwillumbah, Buringbah range. Depends on who is there, and abilities etc. Medium grade and about 70-100kms total.
The faster group leaves at 5:30 and a slightly slower group leaves around 5:40.After going through Coolangatta and up to Currumbin to turn around at the Alley, the group comes back the same way. There are a few different options to add varying hills and distance to the ride, from going up Fraser Drive to Terranorra road (2km ~ 5%), to over Bilambil Heights and Hogans Road, then either Murwillumbah for a coffee, or back up Terranorra back toward Tweed
The LACC Club meet at the Olympic Park Railway Station, Homebush Bay. The course follows a loop around showground and Stadium Australia. At 6am they stop and send groups off at 30s intervals and usually limits the numbers per group to approx 20 to give everyone a good training experience. There is a group for beginners and riders looking for a moderate (social) pace ably managed by Senior riders.
The Lifecycles 'Tea & Bicky' Ride is 55kms at an average speed 30km. Its a "no drop ride”. This includes punctures and mechanical break downs. No one is left behind. We ride out along Castlereagh Rd to Richmond where we do a loop around Richmond Air Base and then return home along Castlereagh Rd to Penrith. At the “Col de Castlereagh” (top of the hill) with about 10kms to Penrith the bunch usually speeds up resulting in the group dividing up into a fast group and a slightly slower group.
Join the easy going and non-competitive group ride with MC Cyclery. The new group ride heads out through Maroubra, La Perouse, Randwick and finishes in Centennial Park (approx 50kms). Everyone is welcome, it starts at 7.00AM from MC Cyclery 787 Anzac Pde Maroubra. A moderate pace (average 25-28kph) with a good mix of flat roads and moderate climbs.
Note, Road Bikes only. Canceled on rainy days. Helmets must be worn and all road rules apply. Coffee and food at Centennial Park Kiosk on completion, for those who would like a chat.
The Woodford Island Crew Bunch Ride is a easy mostly flat ride covering about 30-40kms. It's a very social group averaging around 30km/hr following the scenic Clarence River. Mclean is near Ballina up on the the North Coast of NSW.
LeSpit Cyclery has a Saturday ride that heads out to Akuna Bay via Pittwater Rd/Church Point, and returns via Forest Way/Wakehurst Pkwy. The ride ends back at Mosman for a coffee at one of the many Cafes. Its a medium-hard ride which covers about 70kms.
Join the LeSpit Cyclery crew on Tuesdays for a scenic roll around the hills of Mosman including Chowder Bay, Taronga Zoo, Clifton Gardens and more! Its a easy ride of about 20-30kms in length.
The LeSpit Cyclery Ladies Ride is an easy ride on Fridays around Mosman that sometimes venturing down around the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Its an easy 25kms returning back to Mosman for a coffee and chat.
Join the LeSpit Cyclery on Tuesday and Thursday Mornings at 5.30am for a 65km loop. The ride heads out from Le Spit Cyclery, head out to McCarrs Creek Rd via Pittwater Rd and return via Forest Way/Wakehurst Pkwy.
Saturday Slowies is Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club's social ride. Starting in Marrickville and proceeding slowly to Centennial Park, where we spend an hour or so before returning to Marrickville - Riders of all ages, experience levels and abilities welcome, as is any sort of bicycle.
The Lady Cyclist Weekday Ride is the perfect ride for those mums who have dropped the kids off at school and are keen to have a bit of 'me time'. It's a 40-60km ride on Wednesdays leaving at 9.30am.
Head to the Dunc Gray Velodrome on Wednesday nights for Track riding and training for all levels. Specialised practice can be negotiated on the night with the session co-ordinator or contacting beforehand through website. Juniors Start at 5.30pm, Seniors Start at 7.15pm.
Join the Kiama Silverbacks for a 75km Ride on Wednesdays and Thursdays leaving from the Kiama Fire Station at 8.30am. Its a Medium grade ride with some good hills at pace yet the bunch re-groups. Finish is at the Minnamurra Cafe - approximately 11.30am
The Soft Cogs Bunch is located in Singleton NSW. Depending on the riders and the prevailing wind the course is set on the morning and may consist of a long ride for some and a shorter ride for others you can choose. There are several courses to choose from incorporate vineyards to hills to river flats. It’s a Tour de France all year round but with shorter stages.
The Local Brew Ride heads out from Macca's in Port Macquarie on Thursdays at 5.30am. It's a moderate, recovery ride. open for suggestion route. It's mainly a cruisy brew ride and they are looking to start a big bunch for anyone. looking to make it as big as possible. All welcome!
The Shoalhaven BUG Saturday Roadies Ride heads out to Greenwell Pt then return. Its a medium paced 40km loop with Coffee at Cafe "Liscious Berry" St Nowra on return to catch up on the goss.
Join the BAYBUG for an easy 30kms - Typically a lap around Olympic Park and then back towards Majors Bay Rd Concord; proceed up towards Concord Hospital past Brays Bay Reserve and over Ryde Bridge; west along Parramatta River to Silverwater Bridge; cross Silverwater Bridge and then back east on the other side of the river
Head out with the Guns & Roses Bunch Ride (Hornsby NSW) through Bobbin Head to Turramurra then continue along Mona Vale Road to turnaround at Terry Hills. Back to Turramurra for coffee. Good mix of guys and girls. Average speed 25-28kph on Saturdays.
The Inverell training ride consists of a 40km loop out the Glen Innes rd and back through the small township of Elsmore. It is the climb out of town that hurts so stick with the bunch up the first hill (experienced riders will set a comfortable average speed to ensure we stay together), once we're to the top it is an enjoyable scenic route through some of the nicest country side in the state. Getting close to Inverell (about 3km) we climb up the last hill with the option of going your own pace or challenging yourself with other riders racing to the top. We wait at the top or go back down to encourage others up. We then set off into the 60k sign sprint, sit at the back of the pack and enjoy the show or get involved, with caution of traffic and other riders.Note: Thursday's ride is Tuesday's loop in the opposite direction.
Join the Coast and Toast Bunch ride on Saturday for a 70km Ride. Ride starts slow along Pittwater Rd through Collaroy, Mona Vale and Newport. The pace picks up out through the bends at Newport. Full on for the last 4 ks's coming into Palm Beach with a sprint at the ped crossing opposite the ferry wharf at Palm Beach. The group rolls around to Palm Beach LifeSaving club and regroups. It waits for Stragglers at the Life Saving Club. It then heads back around through Whale Beach and winds around through Clareville on the Pittwater side to Avalon. Sometimes the ride goes straight back to Bacino Manly from Newport, other times turns at Manly Vale and heads up McCarrs Creek Road and back down Forest Way and Allambie road to Bacino Manly for the "toast" part!
The Dads Army Bunch Ride is a long standing and well established ride. Level is usually easy and social with Coffee and a chat at the end. A reward for the hard work through the week. The faster riders in the bunch wait at a number of places for any riders left behind. Mostly flat with some minor rolling hills and one larger hill. An easy 35kms on Saturday.
The Burwood Cycle World Shop ride heads off on various rides each Sunday morning, most Sundays we ride to Cronulla, with an option to head out to Kurnell. Some Sundays we include Waterfall or Bobbin head - check with the shop to find out more.
Join the Eddie Salas Bunch for a 50km round loop on Saturdays, is a Medium paced ride - check with the shop to make sure its on.
The Eurobodalla bunch ride Tapproximately 60kms going from Moruya via George Bass drive to the hwy at Broulee then back to George Bass drive and on to Mogo. A short toilet stop at Mogo then go via Tomakin and Broulee finishing at the Air Raid in Moruya approximately 2hrs Later where most will stop for a coffee. For those who wish usually a small group will continue on for a slow lap of our Kiora Hills course which adds approximately an extra 20kms.
This bunch ride heads out from the corner of Windsor Rd and Pitt Town Road at 7.30am in Summer for a 55km loop heading back to McDonalds near the start for a coffee.
A mid week bunch ride that leaves at 5.30am from the Spilt Cafe in Sawtell just near Coffs Harbour NSW.
The ride is medium paced for a 40 Km loop down the Old South Highway and returning back to the Cafe at about 7am.
Join the Coffs Harbour Cycling Club at 5.30am on Wednesdays for a few laps around town. The ride ends back at the City Centre Mall where some hang around for a coffee. The ride averages about 10-20 people over a distance of 50kms at a medium pace.
Renegade Cycles offer Saturday Rides from the shop. The rides go to various destinations that can include Galston, Brooklyn or Homebush Bay. Distances are between 40k and 85k depending on the training level you need.
Meet at Pierces Corner 6:10am. Pace is medium to fast. Down Pacific Hwy, through old Hornsby, passes Galston road about 6:20am. Through Bobbin Head, Reach top of Turramurra side 6:55am. Any beginners can meet and join the bunch at top of Turramurra side of Bobbin Head at 6:55am if they want to skip the hill. Slow to St Ives, down Mona Vale road to top of McCarrs Creek Rd.
The TREK Store Ride runs on a Saturday morning, leaving the store at 6.30am. Its a 50km loop out to Richmond and around the RAAF base before returning to Rouse Hill Town Centre. The ride is led by a qualified Trek Bicycle Store staff member and the emphasis is on group riding skills and enjoyment, not speed. You will need a bike, a helmet, spare tube and some change if you want a pre or post ride coffee.
The Bike Bug leaves at 6:30am on Saturdays and goes north to Church Point. Start off down Military Rd, across the Spit Bridge, and up Pittwater Rd. Then up the hill at McCarrs Creek Rd along Mona Vale Rd and Pacific Hwy to finish at Crows Nest for coffee.
The KOM Saturday morning rides are for intermediate and advanced riders You can expect some hills, traffic and great company. You can safely park your car at the rear of the store for the duration of the ride and we have two great cafes on either side of KOM for post ride breakfast munchies. Please make sure your bike is in good working order and you carry at least one spare tube, lights if necessary a pump and money to shout DC a coffee!.
2 bunches, steady & fast. Steady paced bunch average speed approx 28 – 30km/h. Fast bunch averages 35km/h with a pace line forming on the way back at 40-50km/h.
hree bunches leave the park rolling easily until Port Botany. The first two bunches pick up the pace at La Perouse for the run home via the hills around Maroubra Beach with a paceline developing along Anzac Parade. The third bunch does the same route at a slightly slower pace with an emphasis on bunch riding. Back in the park for coffee at 8.30am
A medium paced ride, for about 35kms, then the ride slowly splits into slow, medium and fast groups on the last 20kms on the great Western Highway back to Parramatta. This ride is a out and back loop, returning to Parramatta for Coffee along the lake.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
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