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Bike North
Little Italy with Bays and Foreshores
Meadowbank Wharf, end of Bowden St, Meadowbank, , AUSTRALIA
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Description
Allow 3.5 - 4 hrs hours including ride briefing, regroups, coffee stop and ferry trip assuming a steady 18 kmh ave pace.
The ride includes some hilly areas primarily in the first third of the ride. While there are numerous shared paths, riders need to be comfortable cycling on some fairly busy roads. Route hazards include cyclists, pedestrians, dogs, bollards, etc. particularly on the Iron Cove Bay Run. There are several water fountains and toilets on the route. There are no designated options for riders wishing to leave the ride, however there is a Light Rail from Leichardt to the Sydney train network. Additionally at Leichardt the train is in the commutable proximity of Summer Hill and Lewisham train stations.
Notes: Bring cash for coffee @ Bar Italia, alternative Cafe next door takes cards.Check BN website if weather looks doubtful. Hilly for the 1st half of the ride.
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 | Chris Stock |
| Distance (km) | 40 |
| Pace | steady approx. 17-19 kms/hr |
| Metres Climbed |  430.33 |
| RDI | 17.2132 |
| Grade | Medium |
| REE | Calculate your REE |
| Explanations of Bike North grades, pace, RDI, REE | |
| Suitability | Participants should be aged 18 yrs or over and be experienced with on road traffic and hills. |
| Features | Scenic views on paths along Parramatta R. Putney ferry. |
| Coffee stop | Usually Bar Italia, 169-171 Norton Street, Leichhardt New South Wales 2040. Phone 02 9560 9981 |
| Expected duration | 3.5 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 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.