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

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

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

Epping, Tram-side, Olympic, Leichhardt

(If you last all the way to Leichhardt:) Easy-Medium 35km [+260M] (-> GCP 0.74) scenic ride, mainly on shared-paths and backstreets. We start on backstreets to Carlingford, then cruise down the wide shared-path aside the Light Rail to Parramatta River. Thence riverside to Olympic Park, brunch break, then conventional route through Concord to Leichhardt, Optional spiral climb for view @ 18km: Bay Marker Coffee/brunch @ 23km: Waterview Cafe Various transport bail-out points on/near route: @ 4km to 8km: several light-rail stops (to near Parramatta Stn); @ 11km ferry at Rydalmere Wharf @ 16km ferry at Olympic Park Wharf @ 21km train at Olympic Park Stn @ 24km train at Concord West Stn (back to Epping if car there?) @ 34km light-rail at Leichhardt North (to Central) The ride will start outside "Good as New", 28 High St Epping, some 200M UP FROM STATION (left from barriers, down to Beecroft Rd) Free parking in High St, south of start. [If by car, return by train @ 24km (Concord West) or @ 37km (Petersham)] The ride will finish in Leichhardt, with option to Petersham Stn (2km). Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56524219 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/ relevant-medical-conditions: Richard 0428 640 975.

Morning Spin Parramatta Cycleway - Olympic Park - Duck River

Balmain bike bus every Wed.

NB Kobi Shetty MP for Balmain is expected to join this ride. 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

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

SSP .TUE ..CHERRY BLOSSOMS Auburn

Today we walk the Auburn Botanical Gardens in Spring. We have timed this to avoid the endless crowds and catch the tail end of the cherry blossoms. The Azaleas and many more varieties of plants and shrubs are also photo worthy. Enjoy the later start time. If you require a morning coffee, there are a few cafes in close proximity to Auburn station. For coffee snobs, Auburn does not have a coffee culture like the CBD, but passable. We will have a quick look through the bird aviary at Auburn Botanical Gardens, then walk around the corner to the Auburn Tennis Club for lunch at noon in their bistro. After lunch we walk back to the Auburn Botanical Gardens to take images of the plants and flowers Depending on what time we decide to leave the Gardens we could stop at Auburn shopping area before catching the train home as there are many eateries and the possibility a pub. Auburn is a melting pot of cultures, Turkish, Nepalese, Pakistani, Afghani, Middle Eastern and Asian, so tasty and usually low priced. How to get There: Public Transport Meet at Stand A at Auburn Train Station for the S3 Direct bus to the Gardens departing at 11.15am. If you miss the direct S3 in the morning then catch the next 909 from the station area Stand B and tell the driver that you are going to the Gardens and get off the bus at the roundabout where Chiswick Street crosses over Cumberland Street (the bus travels along Cumberland Street). There is a coffee shop at this roundabout that has a black awning. Keeping the coffee shop on your right side, walk down Chiswick Street for 5 minutes and cross over busy Chisholm Road and you will see the Gardens in front of you and the Tennis Club is to your left on Chisholm Road (same side as the Gardens). When we get off the bus at the Gardens, walk to the Auburn Botanical Gardens bird aviary. The last direct S3 bus from the Gardens to the train leaves at 14.30 or if you want to stay longer, walk to Cumberland Road (see above directions) and catch the 909 back to Auburn Station at a time that suits. Car: Free parking at the car park or nearby streets at the Auburn Tennis Club, 181 Chisholm Rd, Auburn NSW 2144.

Cowan to Berowra via Berowra Waters Hike

Killara to Lindfield via Middle Harbour Creek

Start: Killara Station Start time: 9:30am Finish 3:30pm Meet on eastern side of the station in front of Don Don Coffee near Locksley St. We will walk along paved footpaths for 1.5km towards Koola Park then follow an overgrown forest track into Garigal NP which leads onto a fire trail. After some easy walking along the trail we head down very steep sections to Middle Harbour Creek. Then following the creek along a rough and undulating path for some distance we join up with Two Creeks Track and finish on footpaths heading to Lindfield. Lunch will be at Gelatimo Gelateria & Espresso Bar on the Pacific Highway around 1:30pm. Trains leave for the city from Lindfield station on a regular basis. Distance 10km Time 4 hours. WHAT TO BRING. Please wear good bushwalking shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen, rain jacket, first aid kit 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.

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)

Tempe to Kurnell Morning Social Spin