Bike North

Cockatoo Island Loop


16/05/2023
Naremburn Shops, Willoughby Rd and Rohan St, , AUSTRALIA
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Description


Ride commences at Naremburn shops on time so as to catch
Greenwich Ferry. Cross Fwy via share bridge, ride south on cycle
path alongside Fwy. Cross left with care up into West Street.
Opposite Ridge St turn right into Hazelbank Place. Cross Pacific H'wy
at lights into Hazelbank, right Gillies, left Shirley, right Milner, right
Russel, left into Smoothy Park. Cross narrow bridge over gully, left
into Glenview, then veer right on Glenview, left into Chisolm, right
into Wardrop, left into Greenwich Rd, left into Manns, right into
George, left into Mitchell down to Wharf.
Catch Ferry to Cockatoo Island. Visit Island for one hour. Return
ferry to Barangaroo or Circular Quay.
Cycle return journey via Harbour Bridge, North Sydney, right Millers,
left Ridge, right West . At roundabout turn left down to cross Fwy
and ride cycle path northwards and cross share bridge to
Naremburn shops.

Notes: Catching 10.06 Ferry from Greenwich Wharf to Cockatoo Island. History commentary. Cleats not suitable, sand/grit surfaces. Coffee break on Island. Leaving Island on 11.43 Ferry into Barangaroo.Bring Opal card. Leader's mobile on ride 0493 382 359. Inclement weather will cancel ride. Monitor calendar.

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 LeaderWendy Jannings
Distance (km)19
Pacegentle
approx. 15-17 kms/hr
Metres Climbed 278.082
RDI5.283558
GradeEasy Medium
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SuitabilityRiders able to manage mainly on-road riding and pedestrian traffic on Island. No speed attached. This is a ride of historic interest. Time keeping required due to arrival/departure of Ferry
FeaturesRide to Greenwich Point via Smoothy Park. Ride on an Harbour island, a one hour rich visit of convict and ship building history. Two Ferry rides. Cycling from City through North Sydney back to starting point
Coffee stopCockatoo island or Kirribilli (dependant on crowd)
Expected duration3.75 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 registering for 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: 16/05/2023
Time:  09:00:00

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  Naremburn Shops, Willoughby Rd and Rohan St, 
9958 1345
  wendy.jannings1@gmail.com