Thirroul to Kiama

RIDE CANCELLED

The ride starts at Thirroul station and quickly (<2km) joins the Wollongong Coastal Cycleway. We stop at a Nth Wollongong cafe (15km) for a quick coffee, toilets and lighthouse visit. At the Port Kembla Heritage Park, we have a short break to checkout the small pyramid shaped tank traps and sculptures. The route then continues following the existing BN route to Shellharbour (45km) for a lunch stop by the harbour. Then we ride down the flowing hills towards Minnamurra and through the river forest. At the start of the Coastal Walk at Minnamurra we’ll briefly stop to take in the view northwards to Port Kembla and Wollongong. We are then on quiet back streets towards Bombo Quarry and an optional bail out point at Bombo station depending on train timings. Otherwise we ride on to the backstreets of Kiama to arrive at Kiama station.

Notes: PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Ride will start from Thirroul Beach Pavilion (23 Cliff Parade, short ride from station) after arrival of Central(7:24am) to Thirroul(8:38am) train. Several of us drive to the start. Cafe, toilets, change rooms and beach views at start.We will aim to catch the 13:55 Kiama return train.Bring proof of double vaccination, mask for public transport and follow current COVID rules.NO WALK UP STARTERS ACCEPTED. Cancelled if raining or severe heat. Check BN website.

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 CANCELLED

Ride Leader	Trevor Nash
Distance (km)	60
Pace	moderate approx. 19-22 kms/hr
Metres Climbed	403.015
RDI	24.1809
Grade	Medium
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Suitability	Any rider capable of 60km. Also suitable for riders wishing to step up from shorter 30-40km rides because the ride is relatively flat.
Features	North Wollongong cycleway, beach vistas, Port Kembla Heritage Park, Shellharbour Harbour and Minnamurra Lookout.
Coffee stop	Short coffee/toilet/water/lighthouse stop Nth Wollongong and lunch at Shellharbour
Expected duration	4.5 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

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