Downhill Biking Sydney

Loftus to Heathcote MTB Ride (Flowy Green)

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.

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

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

Badminton training Granville - Advanced & intermediate 🏸

Training 🏸 for advanced and intermediate. Contact Kim on whatsapp 0416 379 688 for more information. By RSVPing to this event, the members and guests are explicitly and without exception deemed to have read and agreed to the Group’s terms of Disclaimer and Release of Liability. You can get personal injuries insurance for yourself by joining Sydney Badminton Association, please come and see me for details. Regards, Kim

Play pickleball at Pennant Hills Park! Sunday 2pm

Come play pickleball with us at Pennant Hills Park! No first time beginners please. Those new to the game should book into a beginners session through meetup. **What to expect:** 12 outdoor courts Social through to advanced level play Lots of fun! Ages: 10+ (minors must be accompanied by a playing adult, and should be at a reasonable level of play) **What to bring:** Comfortable sportswear and non-marking shoes Water bottle Sun protection A pickleball paddle if you have (we have extras if you don't) **Where to find us:** Netball courts 3, 4, 5 and 6 inside Pennant Hills Park **Cost:** $12 Payable via Tap and Go (+1.6% processing fee), Pay ID or Cash **How to join:** Please RSVP to reserve your spot. (**Please do not pay** **for Meetup.** Subscribe using the free version!) Please mark off your name with the host upon arrival and pay before playing. If paying via Pay ID, please include your name and the date of the session in the payment description. We look forward to pickling with you! **Event updates:** Important notices, including event cancellations will be communicated via the Penno Pickleballers Whatsapp Group. [Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KyxHvvSx0bK9rcYhnSgiAK) **Disclaimer** Attendees and their guests play at their own risk. By confirming your RSVP to this event, you and your guests acknowledge and accept full responsibility for any risk of injury or damage to your property. The hosts and organizers are not liable for any injuries or property damage that may occur. Additionally, photos and videos may be captured during the event for our social media and promotional materials. By attending this event, you and your guests consent to the use of these images and recordings for such purposes.

Play pickleball at Pennant Hills Park! Wednesday 7:15pm

Play pickleball at Pennant Hills Park! No first time beginners please. Those new to the game should book into an introduction to pickleball session through meetup. **What to expect:** 12 outdoor courts 3 levels of play * Advanced * Intermediate * Social Please self-assess your level and join the most suitable group. Players are welcome to challenge themselves, however, if you are consistently unable to keep up with the level of play, please move down a level or join social play to help keep games fun and balanced for everyone. After each game, come off the court and place your paddle back into the appropriate rack. There are two racks per level - please split your paddles with your partner in the rack to help mix players and keep games social and balanced (though you are welcome to stay together if preferred). Once a rack has 4 paddles waiting, those 4 players may take the next available court. Ages 16 + **What to bring:** Comfortable sportswear and non-marking shoes Water bottle A pickleball paddle (we have ones you can borrow if needed) Good vibes! **Where to find us:** Netball courts 3, 4, 5 and inside Pennant Hills Park **Cost:** $12 Payable by Pay ID, cash or Tap and Go (1.6% transaction fee applies) **How to join:** Please RSVP to reserve your spot. (**Please do not pay for Meetup.** Subscribe using the free version!) Upon arrival, please mark off your name with the host and pay before playing. If paying via Pay ID, please include your name in the payment description. We look forward to pickling with you! **Event updates:** Important notices, including event cancellations will be communicated via the Penno Pickleballers Whatsapp Group. [Click here to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KyxHvvSx0bK9rcYhnSgiAK) Please also follow us on Instagram @pennopickleballers **Disclaimer:** By confirming your RSVP to this event, you and your guests acknowledge and accept full responsibility for any risk of injury or damage to your property. The hosts and organizers are not liable for any injuries or property damage that may occur. Additionally, photos and videos may be captured during the event for our social media and promotional materials. By attending this event, you and your guests consent to the use of these images and recordings for such purposes.

Badminton training Granville - Beginner & intermediate 🏸

Training 🏸 for beginner and intermediate. Contact Kim on whatsapp 0416 379 688 for more information. By RSVPing to this event, the members and guests are explicitly and without exception deemed to have read and agreed to the Group’s terms of Disclaimer and Release of Liability. You can get personal injuries insurance for yourself by joining Sydney Badminton Association, please come and see me for details. Regards, Kim

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.**

EPPING - The Y EPPING - INDOORS : TUESDAYS : NO BEGINNERS : COST $12

**JOIN US FOR A FUN MORNING OF INDOOR PICKLEBALL. NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS. BEGINNERS PLEASE READ A LITTLE BELOW FOR SUITABLE SESSIONS.** **PLEASE NOTE:** **THIS SESSION COMMENCES AT 9.30AM AND FINISHES AT 12.00PM. SHOULD YOU ARRIVE EARLY POLITELY WAIT UNTIL STAFF HAVE SET UP THE COURTS.** **DO NOT REQUEST FOR THE COURTS TO BE SET UP DUE TO YOUR EARLY ARRIVAL** **We have in-line 4 courts (not back to back).** **\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*** **IMPORTANT NOTE FOR BEGINNERS:** **THIS SESSION IS NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS. BEGINNERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO RSVP TO OUR MONDAY, WEDNESDAY OR FRIDAY AFTERNOON EVENTS AT THE Y EPPING.** **\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*****\*** *********** **This indoor event is at the Y EPPING an Affiliated Playing Venue registered with Pickleball Association of NSW.** **Please check-in with reception prior to entering the Pickleball courts area. Note: Cost is $12 for 2.5 hours.** **NO SHOWS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. NO SHOWS DISPLAY A TOTAL DISRESPECT TO ATTENDEES AND STOP WAITLISTERS FROM HAVING THE RIGHT TO ATTEND. IN ADDITION NO SHOWS COST THE HOST VENUE "THE Y EPPING" INCOME WHEN THEY DON'T SHOW UP. NO SHOWS WILL BE REMOVED FROM FUTURE EVENTS AT THE HOSTS DISCRETION.** **Play Pickleball in a friendly, relaxed environment.** **If possible please familiarise yourself with the basic rules of the game here: https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0** **Bring a paddle, water, and a sense of fun. We have paddles to borrow at no cost.** **Wear comfortable clothing and non-marking tennis or indoor sports shoes ... no sandals, thongs or other less supportive shoes.** **Note:** **1\. If you change your attendee status\, please do so by 9pm on the night PRIOR the event\. This will allow waitisters time to amend their commitments and attend\. Failure to do so without good reason will be regarded as a Late Withdrawal\.** **2\. I will monitor "No Shows" and "Late Withdrawals" and I will act upon repeat offenders\.** **3\. I advise Waitlisters not to show up hoping to play as they will not be accepted to participate\.** **15 Ward Street, Epping New South Wales 2121 (untimed street parking).** **For any queries please message Les via meetup or use the comments section of this event.**

EPPING : FRIDAYS @ THE Y EPPING : 12 NOON : BEGINNERS WELCOME : COST $12

**JOIN US FOR A FUN AFTERNOON OF INDOOR PICKLEBALL. BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME.** **PLEASE NOTE:** **THIS SESSION COMMENCES AT 12 NOON AND FINISHES AT 2.30PM. SHOULD YOU ARRIVE EARLY, POLITELY WAIT UNTIL STAFF HAVE SET UP THE COURTS.** **DO NOT REQUEST FOR THE COURTS TO BE SET UP DUE TO YOUR EARLY ARRIVAL.** **We have in-line 4 courts (not back to back).** **IMPORTANT NOTE FOR BEGINNERS:** **BEGINNERS WILL BE GUIDED & ASSISTED.** **This indoor event is at the Y EPPING an Affiliated Playing Venue registered with Pickleball Association of NSW.** **Please REGISTER AND PAY AT RECEPTION prior to entering the Pickleball courts area. Note: Cost is $12 for 2.5 hours.** **NO SHOWS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. NO SHOWS DISPLAY A TOTAL DISRESPECT TO ATTENDEES AND STOP WAITLISTERS FROM HAVING THE RIGHT TO ATTEND. IN ADDITION NO SHOWS COST THE HOST VENUE "THE Y EPPING" INCOME WHEN THEY DON'T SHOW UP. NO SHOWS WILL BE REMOVED FROM FUTURE EVENTS AT THE HOSTS DISCRETION.** **Play Pickleball in a friendly, relaxed environment.** **If possible please familiarise yourself with the basic rules of the game here:** [https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0](https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0) **Bring a paddle, water, and a sense of fun. We have paddles to borrow at no cost.** **Wear comfortable clothing and non-marking tennis or indoor sports shoes ... no sandals, thongs or other less supportive shoes.** **Note:** **1\. If you change your attendee status\, please do so by 9pm on the night PRIOR the event\. This will allow waitlisters time to amend their commitments and attend\. Failure to do so without good reason will be regarded as a Late Withdrawal\.** **2\. I will monitor "No Shows" and "Late Withdrawals" and I will act upon repeat offenders\.** **3\. I advise Waitlisters not to show up hoping to play as they will not be accepted to participate and I will act upon repeat offenders\.** **15 Ward Street, Epping New South Wales 2121 (untimed street parking).** **For any queries please message Les via meetup or use the comments section of this event.**