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Bike North
Newcastle - Big Day Out
Broadmeadow Station, western side, Brown Rd, , AUSTRALIA
| RIDE NAME | DISCIPLINE | START TIME | DISTANCE | ROUTE | FIELD SIZE | PRICE |
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Description
Notes: PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.MODIFIED Big Day Out ride starting at Broadmeadow station and finishing at Fassifern station.Starts after arrival of Hornsby(7:23am) to Broadmeadow(9:33am) train.Ride around Newcastle foreshore, breakwater, possibly the Bogey Hole, Bay Beach, Fernleigh Track, Green Point, Warners Bay and Fassifern.Please bring proof of double vaccination, a mask and follow current COVID-19 related protocols Cancelled if raining, excessive wind or Central Coast line track work. 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 Leader | Trevor Nash |
| Distance (km) | 68 |
| Pace | moderate approx. 19-22 kms/hr |
| Metres Climbed |  682.145 |
| RDI | 46.38586 |
| Grade | Medium Hard |
| REE | Calculate your REE |
| Explanations of Bike North grades, pace, RDI, REE | |
| Suitability | Minimum rider capabilities for this ride are riders used to completing longer rides and self-sufficient. Riders need to be capable of completing medium graded and above to be suitable for this ride. This is due to both the length of the ride and lack of a |
| Features | Newcastle Harbour foreshore, breakwater, Nobbys Beach, Bar Beach, Fernleigh Track, Green Point Reserve, Warner’s Bay and sculptures, Lake Macquarie northern shore, Glendale Tramway Track. |
| Coffee stop | Whitebridge for quick coffee and lunch at Warner’s Bay |
| Expected duration | 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.