Bike Commuting Sydney

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.*

Balmain bike bus every Wed.

Join the Balmain Bike Bus, run and led by "Climate Change Balmain-Rozelle" for a pleasant ride to Union Square Pyrmont via White Bay power station and the ANZAC bridge. Two joining points: Option 1 8am, meet at Loyalty Square, outside Woolies Balmain departing at 8.10 am – and led through Balmain to White Bay Power Station. Option 2 Meet at the Robert Street gate, White Bay Power Station at 8.10 for 8.20 departure. The ride will continue over the Anzac Bridge to Union Square on Harris St, Pyrmont. Some may then choose to ride on to other locations, others may have a coffee nearby or simply head home. The Balmain Bike Bus happens every Wednesday from Loyalty Square. After the ride things get flexible depending on the desires/needs of participants that week - sometimes helping them to get to their destination/s, or sometimes stop for a coffee before heading off to work or to make the return journey home. • For more information about the Balmain Bike Bus, contact Rebecca Fernandez, by email on rebeccafernandez@outlook.com

LONG/ PERIMETER TRAIL TERRY HILLS.

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

Cooks River, fields, ferry, Silverwater and return

Gather at the fountain on Lackey St at Summer Hill at 8.30 for an 8.45 am start. For this almost 50klm sedate ride on mostly shared paths. There will be many pedestrians along the way. We'll go through back streets to join the Cooks River path at Croydon Park heading west and then through Strathfield to Concord West station then head east along 'The Drive' and through the fields of the Dame Edith Walker Estate, south along the Concord Foreshore trail and through a few back streets to the Mortlake vehicle ferry. We'll go across the Parramatta river on the free ferry to Putney Point. Up the hill and along a few streets then onto shared paths. past Meadowbank heading west to the Silverwater Bridge, over the bridge then east through Wentworth Point, over the Bennelong Bridge to Rhodes, through Bicentennial Park and back onto the Cooks River path past Canterbury racecourse to the Yarning circle & Lang Road bridge, up the Hill past Dulwich Hill light rail stop onto the Greenway and return to our stating point at Summer Hill. . It's a about a 50 klm riverside meander with the ferry and a few hills esp. at Summer Hill and Putney Point. There are bail out points along the way. inc. train and ferries at any of the wharves along the way. Bring a spare tube, tools and pump to repair a flat tyre, helmet, water, sunblock, etc. And your Opal card if you want to bail out along the way. Please do not come if you are feeling unwell. We'll stop for coffee near Meadowbank ferry wharf. Any questions call Tim on 0408 691 541.

Dicycles Roadies: Centennial Park Laps

Summer Hill to Silverwater via Mortlake ferry

Gather at the fountain on Lackey St at Summer Hill at 8.30 for an 8.45 am start. For this almost 50klm sedate ride on mostly shared paths. There will be many pedestrians along the way. We'll go through back streets to join the Cooks River path at Croydon Park heading west and then through Strathfield to Concord West station then head east along 'The Drive' and through the fields of the Dame Edith Walker Estate, south along the Concord Foreshore trail and through a few back streets to the Mortlake vehicle ferry. We'll go across the Parramatta river on the free ferry to Putney Point. Up the hill and along a few streets then onto shared paths. past Meadowbank heading west to the Silverwater Bridge, over the bridge then east through Wentworth Point, over the Bennelong Bridge to Rhodes, through Bicentennial Park and back onto the Cooks River path past Canterbury racecourse to the Yarning circle & Lang Road bridge, up the Hill past Dulwich Hill light rail stop onto the Greenway and return to our stating point at Summer Hill. . It's a about a 50 klm riverside meander with the ferry and a few hills esp. at Summer Hill and Putney Point. There are bail out points along the way. inc. train and ferries at any of the wharves along the way. Bring a spare tube, tools and pump to repair a flat tyre, helmet, water, sunblock, etc. And your Opal card if you want to bail out along the way. Please do not come if you are feeling unwell. We'll stop for coffee near Meadowbank ferry wharf. Any questions call Tim on 0408 691 541.

Tempe to Kurnell Morning Social Spin

Farewell to Wentworth Park dogs & dinner

Say a final goodbye to Wentworth Park greyhound racing. We'll get there a with a relaxed ride through the Inner West. Dinner afterwards at a nearby venue is an option. **MUST HAVE WORKING BIKE LIGHTS** The dogs are being booted out so this is a chance to see what you've missed out over the many years the greyhounds have been running. FYI. Entry into Wentworth Park is usually free. The ride will be unhurried and use bike paths but there will be some on-road riding and road traffic. Not suitable for beginners or inexperienced riders. ROUTE - Meet at the square on Lackey St in Summer Hill at 5 pm for a 5.15 start. We'll go through back streets to Wentworth Park. Aiming to get to Wentworth Park about 6.15 pm-ish for the first race which usually starts around 6.30 or 7pm. The ride finishes at Wentworth Park. (Need a good bike lock). DINNER - Stay for two races then those interested can head to dinner. Could go to the Fish Markets or Chinatown for dinner? DINNER VENUE SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOME. Usual conditions apply; a bike in good order, helmet, pump, tools, water, Opal card. **Bring a good bike lock too.** Must have good, working bike lights and suggest you wear some reflective clothing. Bring warm layers as could be cool. If you are feeling unwell then please do not come on the ride. Any queries please phone Tim on 0408 691 541

Farewell to Wentworth Park dogs

Say a final goodbye to Wentworth Park greyhound racing. We'll get there a with a relaxed ride through the Inner West. Dinner afterwards at a nearby venue is an option. **MUST HAVE WORKING BIKE LIGHTS** The dogs are being booted out so this is a chance to see what you've missed out over the many years the greyhounds have been running. FYI. Entry into Wentworth Park is usually free. The ride will be unhurried and use bike paths but there will be some on-road riding and road traffic. Not suitable for beginners or inexperienced riders. ROUTE - Meet at the square on Lackey St in Summer Hill at 5 pm for a 5.15 start. We'll go through back streets to Wentworth Park. Aiming to get to Wentworth Park about 6.15 pm-ish for the first race which usually starts around 6.30 or 7pm. The ride finishes at Wentworth Park. (Need a good bike lock). DINNER - Stay for two races then those interested can head to dinner. Could go to the Fish Markets or Chinatown for dinner? DINNER VENUE SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOME. Usual conditions apply; a bike in good order, helmet, pump, tools, water, Opal card. **Bring a good bike lock too.** Must have good, working bike lights and suggest you wear some reflective clothing. Bring warm layers as could be cool. If you are feeling unwell then please do not come on the ride. Any queries please phone Tim on 0408 691 541

Tempe to Homebush Bay Wharf

Phone JohnK 0404 016 297 to RSVP by Tue 15/9. John will NOT be managing attendees on MeetUp - this is only a promotional post. If you do not phone to confirm, he will not know you're coming. About the ride: Start Tempe train station car park. Medium pace.40klm. Along Cooks River c/p. Coffee break at the wharf. Return through Olympic Park and Bicentennial Parklands. Check out the cycle paths and return Cooks River c/p. No hills. Fyi - All St George BUG Rides can be found on the St George BUG website: https://www.stgeorgebug.org.au/calendar

City Cruise

Total: 30-35km (90% cycleways) We’ll head out from Holbeach Avenue Carpark in Tempe, passing through Mascot to make our way to the green expanses of Sydney Park. From there, we'll navigate through Waterloo. Redfern and cruise into Surry Hills, where we will pull over for a brief café stop to refuel with breakfast and coffee. ​Once fed and caffeinated, we'll head toward Taylor Square, joining the bustling Bourke Street Cycleway before veering off into Moore Park. From there, we'll spin into Centennial Park for some classic park laps. ​Leaving the parks behind, we'll trace a southern route down through Kingsford and Eastlakes, filtering back into Mascot before crossing the finish line right where we started at Holbeach Avenue. ​Essential Checklist ​Helmet: Mandatory. ​Spares: Puncture repair kit, spare tube, and a pump/CO2. ​Hydration: Bring a full water bottle (there are plenty of refill stations in the parks). ​Cafe Funds: Card/cash for the Surry Hills breakfast stop. All communications regarding this ride will be handled on this MeetUp site. Check the comments section for any updates closer to the ride. Fyi - All St George BUG Rides can be found on the St George BUG website: [https://www.stgeorgebug.org.au/calendar](https://www.stgeorgebug.org.au/calendar)