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Description
This ride starts on the east side of Eastwood Station. It climbs up to the Pacific Highway at Turramurra via Brown's waterhole before winding its way through the back streets of Turramurra to Mona Vale road. Along Mona Vale Road through St Ives and Terry Hills and into Ku-ring-gai National Park. Down the hill to Church Point and on to the coast at Mona Vale. The ride then follows the coast and beaches down to Manly for a well deserved coffee stop.
After coffee it's on to the ferry for a relaxing ride to the Quay before riding over the bridge and onto the North Shore cyclepaths to Chatswood. At Chatswood we turn west and down the hill into the Lane Cove River Park for a quiet amble along the river to the M2. On to the M2 for a quick sprint to the Browns Waterhole exit. From there it is mostly downhill back to the start at Eastwood.
If you find the going hard, some alternative end points could be at the Quay or Chatswood with a train back to the start (check for trackwork though).
We aim to average about 24km/hr for the entire 78km distance. Total elapsed time is about 5 hours including regrouping, ferry trip and coffee stop.
This ride is suitable for strong riders on road bikes or lighter flat bar bikes setup for fast road travelling. Two water bottles and snacks are strongly recommended. Confidence in riding with traffic is essential as sections of this ride are along main roads, some of which have no cycle facilities. Competency in puncture repair is required as regroups are far apart.
Notes: Starts Epping Station. Will ride back from Manly to Epping, however an option will be provided for people to leave at Manly (Ferry) to the city, or at select alternate stations/metro. This additional riding will increase the distance to be closer to 90km, Riders are to be able to maintain a brisk pace on average, and be extended hill fit. Ride average speed may finish toward the lower side of brisk.
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 | Andrew Elliston |
| Distance (km) | 84 |
| Pace | brisk approx. 22-25 kms/hr |
| Metres Climbed |  1100.88 |
| RDI | 92.47392 |
| Grade | Hard |
| REE | Calculate your REE |
| Explanations of Bike North grades, pace, RDI, REE | |
| Suitability | This ride is for fit and experienced riders or riders at a medium-hard level that want to push themselves a little further |
| Features | Scenery in National Parks (Ku-ring-gai and Lane Cove River), Back roads, Sweeping views of surf beaches and headlands, Majestic views from the ferry of Sydney Harbour, Opera House and Bridge, Cycleways on the lower North Shore |
| Coffee stop | Usually at The Corso - Manly |
| Expected duration | 6.00 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.