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Parramatta cycleway connected - 10 kms off road

16/7/2017

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It's now possible to ride or walk off road for 10 kms along the northern side of Parramatta river (Parramatta to Putney)! Thanks to a new bridge across Subbiaco creek the shared path allows people to travel safely to and from Parramatta without ducking into the industrial areas of Rydalmere. 

Before Subiaco creek connection
​Bike riders would have to ride 500 metres on road in an industrial area between Rydalmere and Parramatta. It's not much, but it's still off putting enough for those with children and not confident riding in traffic. 
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After Subiaco creek connection
​Bike riders can ride off road, along the river for 10 kms from Parramatta to Putney!
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I took the opportunity over the weekend to travel from the City to Merrylands (Check out the post on Sydney Nom Rides).  The route was half on road cycle path and off road, and interestingly included a "punt" (a ferry to transport vehicles and people) across Parramatta rived between Mortlake (Breakfast point) and Putney. 

The Putney punt has been operating since 1925, it's free of charge to use, operated by RMS. Operates all day on weekends and only during peak hours on weekdays. It's basically a platform on cables that moves back and forth by 2 operators and was built because it was cheaper than building a bridge. 

Check out the Strava link for route details.
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Day 2 - Bungonia to Canberra through Poplars

24/4/2016

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Route: link
Strava: link
Distance: 124 kms
Elevation: 1100 m
Start: Bungonia Campground
End: Canberra bus depot
Road: On road, some compact dirt with corrugations (not much not too bad) 20 kms on highway with small shoulder, in Canberra bike lanes
Difficulty: Medium - Hard (highways weren't too pleasant)

Highlights: 
  • Yellow Poplars lining some of the streets
  • Attempting pancakes on the gas stove
  • Sun setting over Canberra, riding around the lake

Panorama photos courtesy of J.Henderson.
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Day 1 - Moss Vale to Bungonia through the Southern Highlands

23/4/2016

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It's long weekend and I'm in between jobs so I figured I'd take this opportunity to do a cycle tour down through NSW. What started off as an idea for an overnighter turned into a week adventure through the Australia's highest mountain ranges in Kosciuszko National park. 

I managed to convince 5 others to come along on the first part to Canberra, a mini adventure with the SNR crew. After much planning between myself and a friend, lots of consultations of train times, locations, camping grounds. We finalised a route from Moss Vale to Canberra via Bungonia. 
The adventure began at 7:24am from Central station, trying to find the elevator up to the platform is a nightmare (go to the Eddy Ave side first). We caught a "normal" 8 carriage train out to Campbelltown then changed over to the train for Moss Vale. Although the train ride was completely covered by the opal card, we didn't realise the train to Moss Vale was very different to the Sydney trains. It was 2 carriages, had space for 2 bikes to hang off a hook and no in between spaces. Somehow we managed to squeeze bikes into the passenger part and lie them ontop of each other.

Train ride duration: 2h 30 mins
Start: Central Station
End: Moss Vale Station

Ride Start: Moss Vale Station
Ride End: Bungonia State Forest Camping grounds
Distance: 79 kms 
Elevation: 730 m
Difficulty: Easy, Medium
Road Conditions: On Road (bituman) in back countries, 10 kms on highway with wide shoulder
Route Map: link
Strava: link
Moving Time: 4h 30min
Total journey time: 6h 20mins

Pitt Stops:
  • Bundanoon - Ye Olde Bike Shoppe cafe, multiple cafes, free water stations
  • Wingello - General Store which has a cafe, bread and canned foods

Camping site:
Bungonia Campgrounds, booking required and has charges. Facilities are out of this word. Filtered water, hot showers, gas bbq outside, gas stoves in an common room

Highlights:
  • Autumn leaves of the Southern Highlands
  • Entrance into the Bungonia camp site, farms with horses and cows and loads of Kangaroos
  • Buying veggies on the side of the road for dinner
  • Cook up feast over the gas bbq
  • Bumping into friend who were also camping at the site

Some photos courtesy of this beautiful rider @alikjones
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Manly, beaches, hills, more hills and stunning views

7/9/2015

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Photo Courtesy of Mr. Rayner
Distance: 54 kms
Time: We took about 3 hours to do this with several stops to take photos and get some snacks
Route: Manly, Freshwater, Dee Why, Collaroy Beach, Warriewood Beach, Mona Vale, Narrebeen, Church Point, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park, Terry Hills, Allambie Heights 
Path: Road with bike friendly lanes/sections. In the suburbs along the beach it's quiet but some roads are busy. The busy roads have "bike shoulder lane"
Hills: YES Several hills. Be prepared
MapMyRide: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/761694601
Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/385848745
Sights: 
  • All the Northern Beaches
  • Ku-Ring-Gai National Park
  • Lake @ Church point, boats
Treats: 
  • Coffee @ Cruise Espresso Freshwater
  • Devine desserts at the Church Point Waterfront cafe
  • All the down hills in Allambie Heights

Tips:
  •  Carry plenty of water
  • Follow the bike path signs
  • Have spare food just in-case you run low on energy
  • Take it easy on those hills, the climb in the National park is long but not steep
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Glebe to Cabramatta - Along cycleways

13/8/2015

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The M4 Cycleway is surprisingly very well signposted, even with the detours the diversions signs were everywhere. The best part of this ride is the destination. Cabramatta, home of the best Vietnamese food.

Distance: 50kms
Route: Glebe - Zetland - Sydney City - Lilyfield - Haberfield - Olympic Park - Auburn - Harris Park - Wentworthville - Fairfield - Cabramatta
Path: Mostly Cycleways, separated paths, some bike friendly roads in the city
Hills: Only a few with small gradients
Strava: link
Sights: Buddhist temple near Cabramatta station along the cycle way
Treats: Cabramatta offers the best selection of Vietnamese food, check out this blog for a map. Also because of the strong Buddhist culture there are several vegan/vegetarian Vietnamese restaurants as well.
Must try: 3 colour bean drink (Che Ba Mau)
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Redfern to Balmain

6/8/2015

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Another amazing night ride through Sydney.
  
Distance: 20 kms
Difficulty: A few hills
Views: Amazing views of the city skyline from Balmain and ANZAC bridge
Best part: Riding under the ANZAC bridge in the Wharf area and coming out to a view of the harbour bridge
MapMyRide: link
Strava Activity: link
Strava Route: link
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Sydney Eastern Suburbs loop

3/8/2015

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Distance: 40 kms
Location: Glebe, Redfern, Rushcutters bay, Double Bay, Nielson Bay, Watson Bay, Dover Heights, Bondi, Centennial Park
Difficulty: A few steep inclines, heartbreak hill isn't steep but a bit long
Surface: Road, a few stairs
Highlights: Amazing views of Sydney Harbour, lots of beaches, spectacular display of Sydney's most expensive houses.
Facilities: Cafes, public toilets, water fountains along the way
Strava route details: http://www.strava.com/activities/359151700

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Rapha #Womens100 ride through the Royal National Park, NSW

27/7/2015

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I've been quite anxious leading up to today's Rapha #Womens100 challenge. Thinking that it would be a fast paced pelaton race format. No stops. Lycra. Eating on the bike. I went and bought whole heap of gear to make me feel comfortable (refer to clothing section for more details).Then spent the rest of the week googling ways to pee, change, layer, take off jacket while riding, eating while riding.
When all it took was a 15 minutes conversation with the ladies in the riding group.

Route details: http://www.strava.com/routes/2760039
Distance: 100kms
Difficulty: 3 major ascents and 3 descents. Some roads are tight through and prone to car rage.
Surface: Road
Facilities: Public toilets at the end inside the National Park. Toilet at Waterfall train station. Otherwise bush. No water refill stations.

Temperature:  5 degrees C - 15 degrees C
Clothing: Full fingered gloves,  merino long sleeve, short sleeve jersey, Live Giant bib shorts, knee warmers, Rapha wind breaker, Rapha cap. No undies. No panty liners
The Merino was defintely helpful during the descents in the National Park. I did take off the Merino on the climbs. 
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M5 Cycleway, Canterbury, NSW

19/7/2015

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Amazing discovery today. Bike path along one of the nastiest Motorways in Sydney, the M5. 
Well insulated from the noise with a large embankment it's very safe to ride.


Suburbs: Earlwood, Bardwell Valley, Kingsgrove, Beverly Hills, Riverwood
Distance: 20 kilometres
Road Type: Road, Bike path, some parts are a bit uprooted 
Difficulty: Only a few hills mostly riding on the bike path. 
Highlights: 1960s Australian Architecture, single story brick, carports 
Facilities: Don't remember seeing public toilets
Strava: Activity here

Related websites: http://www.canterbury.nsw.gov.au/Discover/Parks-sporting-community-facilities/Cycling-Walking-Tracks/Cycle-way-to-Botany-Bay


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Bringing #nightrides back to Sydney

23/6/2015

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Totally inspired after watching this epic documentary (Bikes v Cars) about passionate cyclists around the world. I'm kicking off some night rides around Sydney. First one will be this Thursday from Redfern. Ride the streets without any traffic or cars. Get a hit of fresh air. Meet new people. Have a bit of fun.

Route: 17 km
Starting point: Redfern
End point: Erskineville for some kebabs and beers
Speed: Leisurely

Map: google

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1600736316841321/1601215700126716/
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