Wend Your Way to Wyong

RIDE CANCELLED

Long and hilly ride on country roads to Wyong via Peats Ridge and Yarramalong. Return by train.This should not be your first ride with Bike North. Before attempting this ride you should be competent at rides such as Brooklyn Brunch, Akuna Bay. If in doubt, please contact the ride leader before attempting this ride.This is a challenging and scenic ride that allows the more capable rider to stretch out a bit without over-doing it. Sections of this ride may be run at a high pace for extended periods over undulating terrain.The ride features some significant climbing then a big, steep and challenging downhill run into Yarramalong where caution is required. After our stop for coffee, it is a brisk, flat run into Wyong for the train back to Sydney.For this ride, you should be self-sufficient as there are VERY limited bail-out options. Make sure your bike is in a good mechanical condition and that you bring a couple of spare tubes and some basic tools to affect minor repairs or else it could be a very, very long walk back to transport. You should also bring plenty of water and a few snacks as we do venture out into the middle of nowhere at times. This is particularly the case in the warmer months.

Notes: Sundays are pleasantly truck-minimal on Peats Ridge Rd. Coffee @ Mt White after 24km, lunch at Yarramalong after 61km. We'll aim for the "express" train back at 14:49, reaching Hornsby at 15:48, NOT stopping at Berowra. So better to park at Hornsby and train (8:37)/ride to Berowra. (The 15:14 from Wyong reaches Berowra at 16:18). We'll social-distance and check https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-updates before coming.

Pre-registration is required through the Bike North website link

RIDE CANCELLED

Ride Leader	Richard Kelly
Distance (km)	80
Pace	moderate approx. 19-22 kms/hr
Metres Climbed	1118.3
RDI	89.464
Grade	Hard
REE	Calculate your REE
Explanations of Bike North grades, pace, RDI, REE
Suitability	For those who find medium rides no longer challenging and but would like to extend both the distance and pace.If in doubt, please contact the ride leader before attempting thsi ride
Features	Longer ride at a fast or medium hard pace. Scenery of Central Coast and Yarramalong Valley.
Coffee stop	Usually at Yarramalong
Expected duration	5.50 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

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.