RIDE NAME | DISCIPLINE | START TIME | DISTANCE | ROUTE | FIELD SIZE | PRICE |
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Start at the eastern side of Epping train station and head south and then cross the train line and follow the Epping-Carlingford bike path to the start of the Carlingford light rail. A gentle roll downhill alongside the light rail. At Rydalmere we deviate from the light rail line and cruise along the river to Parramatta wharf. At the wharf we cross the river and loop back following the Parramatta Valley Cycleway to Meadowbank. Then a few hills as we wind through Ryde and return to Epping train station. After the hills an optional second coffee at Epping
Various coffee stops and amenities along the way. Plan for a halfway coffee stop adjacent to Halvorsen Park or alternatively at Meadowbank to recharge the batteries for the return to Epping.
Notes: Adding a warm-up loop around Nth Epping. Brings total distance up to approx 40Km. Coffee at Cafe W
Pre-registration is required through the Bike North website link
Ride Leader | Greg Boyd |
Distance (km) | 34 |
Pace | moderate approx. 19-22 kms/hr |
Metres Climbed | 339.16 |
RDI | 11.53144 |
Grade | Medium |
REE | Calculate your REE |
Explanations of Bike North grades, pace, RDI, REE | |
Suitability | Suitable for hill fit riders comfortable in suburban traffic. |
Features | Suburban ride with many sections of the route on bike tracks |
Coffee stop | choice of many |
Expected duration | 3 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 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.
Event date: 28/09/2023
Time: 07:00:00
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