Bike North

West to the Grass Farms


07/12/2020
Bella Vista Metro Station , , AUSTRALIA
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Description


A brisk paced non-stop, traffic lights excepted, spin down the Old Windsor Rd on-road cycleway to Windsor then out onto the Richmond Lowlands and the quiet roads and lanes of the grass farms. (The pace through the lowlands will be slower as the road surface is poor in places so care and attention is required). The wide-open space of the grass farms is a great place to shake off the city for a while and breathe in some country air. Pastoral fragrances included free.

You will have to make sure to keep up your food and water intake so bring plenty of snacks and drinks - water available at Windsor. Coffee stop at Windsor on return.

There is no straightforward public transport bailout option on this ride.

In winter it is recommended that you have a good set of lights on your bike for visibility.

Notes: Deviations to check access options for new Windsor Bridge, and to return on backroads (e.g. Box Hill) rather than Windsor Rd, adding several km.

This is a Bike North MEMBERS ONLY ride. Click HERE to join Bike North

Pre-registration is required through the Bike North website link

Ride LeaderRichard Kelly
Distance (km)63
Pacemoderate
approx. 19-22 kms/hr
Metres Climbed 375.217
RDI23.638671
GradeMedium
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SuitabilityFit, experienced, self-sufficient adult riders accustomed to fast moving traffic.
FeaturesOld Windsor Rd on-road cycleway - wide-open spaces of the grass farms - RAAF base Richmond - quiet roads and lanes of the Richmond Lowlands.
Coffee stopUsually in Windsor on return
Expected duration4.5 hour(s) (estimate only - ride may be longer due to on the day factors)
For more information including ride map and profile, and any pre-registration options please check the Calendar Entry on the Bike North Website

Disclaimer

As a participant in this dangerous recreational activity, you may be exposing yourself to a significant risk of harm. Bike North, the ride organisers and leaders wish to warn you of the risks and hazards that are an inherent part of cycling, and to take care to prevent putting yourself, your fellow participants and/or others into danger. By signing onto this ride, you accept the warning as to risk, and you agree to ride in a safe and responsible manner and to obey all Australian Road Rules.


WHEN & WHERE


Event date: 07/12/2020
Time:  07:30:00

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  Bella Vista Metro Station , 
0428 640 975
  richardfkelly1@optusnet.com.au