Despite all the planning and ideating the weeks prior to the June long weekend the final route wasn't finalised till midnight before the ride. A few hiccups along the way included initially mapping out a route that potentially had no water refills, then accidentally creating a route through the restricted area around Lake Burragorang. In the end it was decided 5:20am train to Lithgow and ride out to Mittagong. Day 1 - Lithgow to Shooters Hill via Jenolan Cave Strava link Distance: 66.87 km Elevation: 1,568 m Riding time: 4h 28m Beautiful bits: the decent into Jenolan Caves, wedges at the cafe at Jenolan, camping in the state forest Shitty bits: the freezing cold chill (the kind where you think your fingers and toes will snap off), big vehicles on the narrow roads, guns shots in the middle of the night (thankfully I didn't actually shit my pants but I was close). Food Breakfast: avo bagels on the train Morning tea: apple pie from the Lithgow cake shop, picked up more rolls for later Lunch: Avo + tuna rolls, Avo + tofu rolls Afternoon snack: Soy chai, coffee and chips at the Jenolan caves kiosk Dinner: Lentil dhal and rice in one pot. Day 2 - Shooters Hill to Wombeyan Caves through state forests Strava link Distance: 74.93 km Elevation: 1,189 m Rolling time: 5h 8m Ave speed: 14.6km/h Beautiful bits: Morning sunrise in the state forest, lunch by the fire at Werong camp site, decent into Wombeyan Caves, 2 ice-creams at the kiosk Shitty bits: coffee in oats (very, very bad), google navigating onto private roads, drones and dirt bikes on the camp site Tips: If lost, look out for the Bicentennial trail signs Food Breakfast: oats + nuts + coffee Morning tea: Jules' muesli bars Lunch: Avo + tuna wraps, Avo + tofu wraps Afternoon snack: 2 ice creams each from the Wombeyan kiosk Dinner: Coucous with sultanas, fried eggplant, felafel in tomato sauce Day 3 - Wombeyan Caves to Mittagong via Wollindilly River
Strava link Distance: 65.77 km Elevation: 1,049 m Rolling time: 3h 57m Average: 16.6km/h Beautiful bits: breakfast with the roos, slow gentle climbs, lunch at Wollondilly lookout Shitty bits: freezing hands Food Breakfast: oats + nuts, coffee (separately) Morning tea: Jules' muesli bars, trail mix, dried avos Lunch: Avo + tuna wraps, Avo + tofu wraps Afternoon snack: beer from the Mittagong pub
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.Cargo bikes can be the solution to the last mile delivery of a package in an urban dense environment.
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