Bike Commuting Sydney

Moore Park to Ramsgate RTN - 36k

An easy and relatively flat morning ride south through Waterloo, Alexandria, Mascot, around Sydney Airport and along the new cycle path through the Barton and Scarborough Park wetlands to Ramsgate where we stop for coffee/pastries. Much of the ride is on cycleways, otherwise along back streets, except for the first short stretch along Dacey Ave and South Dowling St. We meet at the Dacey Avenue Bus Shelter, Kensington (in front of the E S Marks Athletic Field) and leave from there promptly at 7:30 am. Alternatively - meet us at 7:45 am in front of The Grounds on the corner of Bourke Rd and Huntley St Alexandria. Medium pace (20kph av.) ETA return 10:30 am

Eastern Sydney Coastal Explorer

A relaxed morning bike ride with plenty of stops to catch your breath enjoy the fabulous harbour views and coastal scenery. *This ride starts early to avoid the traffic that builds up around the beaches and harbourside suburbs throughout the day.* We'll ride (easy pace, mostly on quieter streets and shared paths) along on- and off-road cycleways and back to Bondi Junction (ETA 11.30am). **Refer to the ride route map for a more detailed description.** *The ride will go ahead in a fine drizzle but not heavy rain - please check the site on the morning of the ride for any weather-related updates!* **You must RSVP in order to attend the ride.** Please make sure you UPDATE your RSVP if you cannot make it as nobody wants to be waiting for a no-show. **Disclaimer:** *By signing up for this event you acknowledge that you are personally responsible for your own safety, and that you are participating in the event entirely at your own risk. You also agree to indemnify the ride host/organiser from all claims for damages which may be incurred as a result of your participation.*

Loftus to Heathcote MTB Ride (Flowy Green)

Leichhardt to Manly

30km [+300M] (-> GCP 1.0) scenic ride, mainly on backroads and paths. Traffic passing close at times. The ride will finish at Manly Wharf, where we'll optionally enjoy refreshments together and (probably!) catch a ferry to Circular Quay in our own time, linking to trains or riding home. Ferries every 20 minutes. Scenery includes Rozelle Park, Darling Harbour, Sydney Harbour from Bridge, Middle Harbour, Manly Creek, Pacific Ocean. Three significant climbs to challenge the unfit/unelectrified: Barangaroo to Harbour Bridge, North Sydney, and after Spit Bridge. Route (approx): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29221730 You'll need a bicycle in good working order, helmet, water, sun screen, spare tube(s) for puncture(s), clothing layers? Please do NOT come if unwell, or unsuited for the ride as specified. Contact Leader if doubts/queries: Richard 0428 640 975.

Tempe to Como spin

Prospect Dam loop via aqueduct cycle path

An "oldie but a goodie"! Meeting at Guildford Train Station at 9:30am (check train timetables for latest connections) for sign-on and briefing and then for a moderate ride amongst the Western Sydney Cycleways, taking in the nineteenth century aqueduct cycle path, Prospect Dam and Orphan School Creek bike paths. We may take a look at the Lizard Log Park along route before cruising into Abbotsbury for coffee/early snack lunch at the \*Parx Coffee House and then returning to Guildford Station via Canley Heights (rail bail available at Canley Heights station), some parklands, back streets and a rail trail. \*(Note: the cafe can be very busy, so you may even consider bringing your own snack so you can grab a takeaway coffee there to enjoy at the park across the road!) Cafe menu: https://parxcoffeehouse.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NEW-SUMMER-MENU-PARX.pdf). Approx 38 kms circuit, mostly flat with some hilly undulations, and some trafficked roads. Return to Guildford Station around 2.30pm. RIDE LEADER: Your ride leader is Marlene Shepherd - on-ride mobile is 0419013120. WHAT YOU WILL NEED FOR THIS RIDE: Your Opal card; a bike in good mechanical order; helmet; water bottle; sunscreen; and spare inner tube(s) in case of puncture + snack lunch if you choose. REGROUP: We will regroup a number of times on the ride. WEATHER: Ride will be cancelled if there is significant rain on the morning of the ride. Check meetup notifications. Call Ride Leader if unsure. Please do not attend if you are sick or have any flu-like symptoms. Riders must be 2026 financial members ($10 annual fee) unless first time ride. Check meet-up for any changes.

Winter Grit & City Lights

Start Time: 4:00 pm Start/Finish: Holbeach Ave Carpark, Tempe Distance: Approx. 40–45km Grade: Medium (Night riding / Urban navigation) Communications: All comms will be managed here on MeetUp, so keep an eye on the Comments section for any updates. Please update your RSVP if you cannot make it, so others have a chance to attend this numbers-limited ride. ​Looking to shake off the winter blues with a bit of grit, urban exploring, and an excellent reward at the end? ​This is a late afternoon transitioning into a proper night ride, capturing the city lights from the saddle. We’ll depart Tempe at 4:00 pm sharp, snaking our way through Mascot, Alexandria, and Erskineville to hit the Wilson St Cycleway. From there, we roll into Pyrmont and hug the sparkling harbour front, rolling into Darling Square for a brief pit stop to catch our breath. ​The second half of the loop takes us past Circular Quay, down the Pitt St Cycleway, and navigates back south through Central, Redfern, and Waterloo. We’ll link up with the Bourke St Cycleway, heading straight for a well-earned, steaming-hot Malaysian dinner in Mascot—a perfect warm-up and send-off before the final short spin back to the Holbeach Ave carpark. ​Important Notes: ​Lights: Serious, high-quality front and rear night lights are mandatory. No faint commuter flashers, please - you need to see and be seen. If you have niggling vision problems - this ride is not for you. ​The Vibe: This one is not for the faint-hearted. It will be cold, and it will be dark. Good eyesight, urban riding confidence, and a healthy dose of courage and grit are required. ​The Rule: Strictly no weather whingers and no whiners allowed! Lol. Dress in layers, bring your winter stamina, and let's embrace the chill. Numbers: Nice and tight 7 riders at most, so be in quick. Sunday is deliberately chosen as it's a quieter in the city, which makes it a more pleasant ride overall. Fyi - All St George BUG Rides can be found on the St George BUG website: https://www.stgeorgebug.org.au/calenda

Bondi to Manly in 7 Stages! - Spit Bridge to Manly 12KM

**Bondi to Manly in 7 Stages! - Spit Bridge to Manly 12KM** **In this 7-walk series**, we cover **90.5KM in total** to explore the worlds greatest harbour city at a pace which allows us to enjoy the amazing sights and sounds of Sydney! **In Episode 6,** we meet directly outside **Grumpys Wharf Café** which is 30 metres from the intersection of Spit Road and Parriwi Road by **no later than 10:30AM**. (Bus service to this location is high frequency) We walk across the Spit Bridge and around to **Clontarf Beach** for a quick coffee stop and toilet break. A further 2km in we inspect **Grotto Point Lighthouse** (it is still operational) and the site of Aboriginal rock carvings and pushing along, past magnificent views of the east harbour, to **Tania Park, Balgowlah**, where we stop for lunch, 6.5KM in. **Lunch Options: Eat your packed lunch in Tania Park, where there is seating and a bathroom. Or, members can buy lunch at Balgowlah Bowling Club which is 300 meters away together with a Café and an Indian Takeout. Spoiled for choice!** After lunch we hit the **Dobroyd Headland trail** and descend to the lookout for some pictures, no doubt. We then pass **Fourty Baskets Beach** and **Jillings Cove** and head for Manly Wharf via the F**airlight Beach walk**. **What to Bring:** Please bring snacks and lunch, hat, sunscreen, plenty of water. Members may purchase lunch (see above options) or eat your own food at Tania Park. **Pub:** Ivanhoe Hotel, Manly Corso **Suggested Donation:** $10 **By RSVPing to this event,** you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here: [Sydney Outdoors Meetup Group Discussions](https://www.meetup.com/sydney-outdoors-meetup-group/discussions/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize) **Questions?** Leave a comment below. I will post my mobile number closer to the day. Ted :)

Mosman Bay Wharf to Georges Heights via Middle Head

Meet at 9.30am at Mosman Bay Wharf for the start of this scenic walk. We leave the wharf to head up stairs and a steep hill before following the harbour foreshore to Sirius Cove, Bradleys Head and Chowder Bay. The walk then joins the newly completed Middle Head to Georges Head walking track with stunning views and historic fortifications. Walkers can either bring lunch or buy lunch (suggest Frenchys Cafe) to have at Headland Park before continuing along Middle Head Road by bus to Mosman and transport links. Distance: About 12km Terrain: Stairs and a couple of steep hills on tracks and sealed pathways; muddy in places. **GETTING THERE:** F6 ferry departs Circular Quay at 9.00am; arrives Mosman Bay Wharf at 9.20am. (Remember to check beforehand for any changes to wharf number or scheduled departure.) **WHAT TO BRING:** Please wear good bushwalking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, rain jacket, first aid kit, picnic lunch and 2L water. **DISCLAIMER**: Your health and safety is our priority and we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries. However, our Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents or injuries that may occur during Meetup activities or events. **MEMBERSHIP:** **All members will need to be Financial 2027 to join this walk. A fee of $10.00 is payable each financial year.** Please pay your fees before you RSVP. Please do a direct debit deposit for Sydney: St George BSB 112879 ACC 016949122 Wendy Harvey. Please use your Meetup Profile name in the bank reference.

The new Inner-west Greenway

Winter Gelato Circuit! South Harbour Walk from Rose Bay to Leichhardt

**How better to tell winter to go away than with a walk along the southern coast of Sydney Harbour… and eating gelato along the way!** **We will start at Circular Quay, Wharf 2.** **The ferry to Rose Bay leaves at 9.45am and arrives at 9.58am.** **From Rose Bay, we have a slight climb up to Point Piper.** **Then we will head to Double Bay, through Rushcutters Bay, then to Elizabeth Bay & Potts Point at the top of the hill.** **We will then continue to Woolloomooloo Wharf, we will walk through the Royal Botanic Gardens to the Sydney Opera House.** **This is our first gelato stop – Mesina’s Gelateria (there are others as well).** **From here we will walk to Barangaroo where we will make our second gelato stop (and my favourite) at Rivereno Gelateria.** **Then to the Sydney Fish Market, where you guessed it, the third gelato stop – Cow and the Moon Gelateria.** **From here we will head to Blackwater Bay Park, and then onto Bicentennial Park and Federal Park.** **We will visit Rozelle Parklands and make our way through some smaller parks in Annadale to Norton Street in Leichhardt at Bar Italia, for the last opportunity for another gelato.** **From here we can catch a bus or the light rail back to the city.** **We will aim to finish at around 3pm – all “gelatoed out”.** **There are plenty of exit points so it’s perfect for anyone who is not sure how far they will be able to walk.** **This walk consists of well-worn tracks and footpaths. However, there are a few steps and some hills.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DISTANCE: About 18 km.** **GRADE: Medium. Some stair climbing.** **NOTE: Plenty of exit points. Please let the Host know if you leave the walk.** **IMPORTANT INFORMATION:** **· Be Prepared: Wear trail runners or comfortable walking shoes, bring water and dress for the weather.** **· Follow Instructions: Please follow the instructions of the Host at all times and keep the Host within sight.** **· RSVP Responsibly and Be Ontime at the Designated Meeting Point: Update your RSVP if you can’t make it.** **GRATUITY: $10 applies to this event which can be paid in cash on the day or PayID is 0439 344987 Cristian Sylvestre.** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **DISCLAIMER: Your health and safety is our priority and we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries.** **However, Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents and injuries that may occur during Meetup activities and events. Please take responsibility for your own safety and belongings.** **By RSVPing to this event you and your guests agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the Aussie Explorers Meetup group which can be found in the link below:** **[https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers](https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/pages/28346396/Terms_and_Conditions_of_joining_Aussie_Explorers)** **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*** **Any questions or concerns, please send me a TEXT message (0439 344 987) rather than unnecessary updates on the comments section.**

🏖️ 🐳 Stunning Bondi Beach to Maroubra whale watching walk with epic views 🐋

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Sunday, 12 July 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 10.10am. 🏖️ MEETING POINT: Bondi Pavilion - at the main entrance facing the beach. Refer photos no. 2 & 3. 🌍 Please use Google maps for exact location, not Meetup maps! 🎒Look for a good looking people with walking shoes and backpacks. 😉 🏝️ END POINT: Maroubra Beach - at the bus stop, in front of Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club. 🚌 NOTE: few get-out points along the way that you may leave at any time. 🥾 DISTANCE: 12km - point to point. 🥾 GRADE: Easy/Moderate on a relaxing pace, not snail pace! 💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, ups and downs hills, stair climbs, walking on sandy beaches, paved footpaths and a bit of rocks scramblings. 💪🏽 Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery at few sections. ******************************************* 📸 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🚶‍♂️ This is an iconic must do walk from Bondi Beach to Maroubra Beach along local roads, paved footpaths, boardwalks, rock cliffs, rock pools with insane coastal views passing through beautiful beaches - Tamarama, Bronte, Gordon Bay, Clovelly, Coogee and Maroubra. 🧺 We will have a BYO (cafes could be very busy) lunch break at Coogee Beach with cafes and toilet facilities whilst enjoying the ocean view. 🏖️ After lunch, we will continue our adventure to Maroubra Beach along the coast whilst whales spotting and wild birds along the clifftops. 🍔 You may stay as long as you wish at Maroubra Beach for a drinks or bite to eat. Few cafes and restaurants to choose from. 🚌 Bus to the City, Randwick, Bondi Junction etc. ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️ 📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER: Attending this event is voluntarily at your own risk. Organiser/s accepts no liability of any kind including injuries, accidents, misadventure etc during and after this event. For full disclosure on Public Waiver, please refer to Meetup Terms and Conditions and the front page of this group on ‘About Us’. ✅ You must assess your own fitness and ability before participating in this event. ✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings. ✅ You must adhere and follow the instructions from your organiser/s at all times during this event. ✅ You must take personal accountability for your own choices, actions and/or misadventure. If you’re not sticking with the group or getting lost during the walk, you’re responsible for finding your own way out. The group DO NOT wait for you! ✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk. ✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos. ✅ If you do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event! ✅ Few facilities and cafes along the trails. ❎ NO smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break. ❎ NO pets including service dogs are permitted on my events. You may join pet friendly walking group instead. ✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse backgrounds. This is not a dating event. ✅ If something’s come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap at least by 7pm the day before. It’s only take a second!
❎ Late cancellation or No Show would not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events! 🎒WHAT TO BRING 🎒 👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather preferably hiking gear. Jeans or cotton t-shirt may not be suitable for this walk. 🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or good grip walking shoes highly recommended. 💦 At least 1.2L of WATER (refills available along the way), Hydralyte or sports energy drinks, 🥪 Snacks and packed LUNCH. ⛑ Basic First Aid kit ie. BandAids, antibacterial wipes and hand sanitiser. 🧢 Hat, sunscreen and insect repellent. 🧥Light raincoat or a poncho just in case of wet weather. 💵 GRATUITY 💵 $5 CASH per person for this event to be collected at the start of the walk. ✅ Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet. 📱Or PayID to my mobile: 0405038557. Ref: (your Meetup name) & Bondi. ✅ Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment. 🚊 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc. https://transportnsw.info/ ⏰ Please leave home with plenty of travel time and arrive promptly. 🏃‍♂️We DO NOT wait for late comers. It’s rude and disrespectful for turning up late! 📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message well before the starting time. ❗️Note that I DO NOT answer calls, text messages or updates on comments section on the day after meeting time! 🏖️ Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🤩 Norra 😎 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)