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Bike North
Two Rivers and Botany Bay to Como
02/04/2022
Milsons Point Station, Alfred St side. , , AUSTRALIA
Milsons Point Station, Alfred St side. , , AUSTRALIA
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Description
Riders leave Sydney Harbour, through Pyrmont Bridge, Erskinville, and on towards 10km of southern beachside shared pathway stretching from Kyeemagh, Brighton Le Sands, and Ramsgate Beach through to Captain Cook's Bridge. The ride detours right to head to Sutherland, and right again to reach the Como Pleasure Grounds. (Ride leader may choose to travel on the road next to or near the shared paths).
This ride is part of the Rivers to Como ride series that provides for rides crossing two, three, four or five rivers during the ride, but all passing through the beautiful suburb of Como overlooking the Georges River.
Coffee will be enjoyed in Como overlooking the Georges River. With a longer stop, riders could choose to take a dip in either the tidal river netted pool, or the Como swimming pool which also overlooks the Georges River next to the Cafe. (Check operating times).
After coffee, the ride will return by essentially following the railway from Como through to Wolli Creek and Mascot, past the Airport, before heading back to Sydney Harbour via Erskenville and Darling Harbour once more.
Allow for 4.5 – 5 hrs including ride briefing, regroups, and coffee at a Moderate 22 kmh pace.
Riders are to have geared road bikes or geared flat bar road bikes due to the hilly nature of ride sections.
While there are shared paths, riders also need to be comfortable cycling on the road/road shoulder with traffic.
Route hazards include on road/path items such as bollards, sticks etc. Riders to be particularly careful on shared paths with pedestrians and dogs that may unexpectedly move in front of the rider.
There are water fountains and toilets on route.
The ride does pass near or through several railway stations which would provide options for riders to leave the ride. Check how trackwork might impact these options. Optionally riders could turn around at any point and retrace the route, but please let the ride leader know BEFORE you leave the ride
This ride is part of the Rivers to Como ride series that provides for rides crossing two, three, four or five rivers during the ride, but all passing through the beautiful suburb of Como overlooking the Georges River.
Coffee will be enjoyed in Como overlooking the Georges River. With a longer stop, riders could choose to take a dip in either the tidal river netted pool, or the Como swimming pool which also overlooks the Georges River next to the Cafe. (Check operating times).
After coffee, the ride will return by essentially following the railway from Como through to Wolli Creek and Mascot, past the Airport, before heading back to Sydney Harbour via Erskenville and Darling Harbour once more.
Allow for 4.5 – 5 hrs including ride briefing, regroups, and coffee at a Moderate 22 kmh pace.
Riders are to have geared road bikes or geared flat bar road bikes due to the hilly nature of ride sections.
While there are shared paths, riders also need to be comfortable cycling on the road/road shoulder with traffic.
Route hazards include on road/path items such as bollards, sticks etc. Riders to be particularly careful on shared paths with pedestrians and dogs that may unexpectedly move in front of the rider.
There are water fountains and toilets on route.
The ride does pass near or through several railway stations which would provide options for riders to leave the ride. Check how trackwork might impact these options. Optionally riders could turn around at any point and retrace the route, but please let the ride leader know BEFORE you leave the ride
Notes: Modified route from Connells Point adding 5km, through to Ramsgate and Wolli Creek. In the event of poor weather the ride may be cancelled, please check the Bike North website.
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Pre-registration is required through the Bike North website link
| Ride Leader | Andrew Elliston |
| Distance (km) | 77 |
| Pace | moderate approx. 19-22 kms/hr |
| Metres Climbed |  848.689 |
| RDI | 65.349053 |
| Grade | Medium Hard |
| REE | Calculate your REE |
| Explanations of Bike North grades, pace, RDI, REE | |
| Suitability | This ride is suitable for ride participants over 18 years of age on geared Road Bikes. Not child friendly. Ride is on a mix of shared paths, back streets, and both marked and unmarked shoulders on busier roads. Participants are to be experienced in riding |
| Features | Georges River, Cooks River, Botany Bay’s 10km’s beachside shared paths, Sydney Airport, Sydney Harbour and Bridge, Darling Harbour, Captain Cook’s Bridge, Como bridge. |
| Coffee stop | a) Blackfish Cafe, 2r/50 Cremona Rd, Como NSW 2226. Phone 02 9528 7495, b) La Prominade Patisserie, 300 The Grand Parade, Sans Souci. Ph. 02 9529 8515 c) Brew Brothers Coffee & Tea Co., 101/18 Park Ln, Chippendale NSW 2008. Phone: (02) 8072 7984. |
| Expected duration | 6.50 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 | |
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.