Christmas / New Year rides
There is no official club bunch ride on Christmas Day or New Year's Day.
However, I'm still planning to ride most days and anyone who wants to join me is more than welcome. This are not official club rides or anything but always better to ride with company. Please let me know if you want to come along.
Tuesday 27th - RNP, Audley in, Waterfall out. I'll be leaving Marrickville Road Cafe at 6.30am.
I'll be heading over to the northside one day too or maybe a couple - happy to take suggestions on where and when.
However, I'm still planning to ride most days and anyone who wants to join me is more than welcome. This are not official club rides or anything but always better to ride with company. Please let me know if you want to come along.
Tuesday 27th - RNP, Audley in, Waterfall out. I'll be leaving Marrickville Road Cafe at 6.30am.
I'll be heading over to the northside one day too or maybe a couple - happy to take suggestions on where and when.
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Also in... Might have to work a couple of the days but let me know your plans. I'm out Christmas Day as I'm at the parentals but other days I'm interested.
Also in..... I'm keen to pedal off the Xmas over indulgence. See you at 6.30am on Tuesday 27th for a scenic ride through RNP.
Let me know your plan's for the rest of the week as I am on leave until 3 January and keen for further rides - pending family commitments.
Let me know your plan's for the rest of the week as I am on leave until 3 January and keen for further rides - pending family commitments.
27th: what's' with the Audley in bit? I never wanted to try to ride up that hill, ever. I'll still probably come along though. You'll have to wait for me while I walk up though.
EDIT #2: 2nd Jan: Drive-Ride-Swim-Eat. Narrabeen-McCarrs Ck-Akuna Bay-West Head-Narrabeen. 70k's. 1k of climbing. Have to see if anything is open for breakfast. Ready to leave Narrabeen by 7.00am. Park (it's free).
EDIT #2: 2nd Jan: Drive-Ride-Swim-Eat. Narrabeen-McCarrs Ck-Akuna Bay-West Head-Narrabeen. 70k's. 1k of climbing. Have to see if anything is open for breakfast. Ready to leave Narrabeen by 7.00am. Park (it's free).
So here's the ride map for the 1st. It's on. I guess you could ride there and back too. Jo & I will be driving. Allow at least 45 mins to drive from Inner West plus 10 mins setup time. So really, you need to leave at 6:00am. For NYE Nana's only I guess. http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/fullscreen/61155230/
Here's a summary of what I think is happening (this includes a couple of rides not previously mentioned)
Boxing Day 26th - Eastern suburbs ramble through Watsons Bay and then along the coast to perhaps Maroubra or somewhere, back to our place for Christmas cake. 6.30am start at Marrickville
Tuesday 27th - RNP ride. 6.30am start at Marrickville
Friday 30th - Daddy Gorges ride - this is a 200km ride over on the north side that we need to find the map for. We'll leave from Hornsby at 6.30 am (open to negotiation on this.)
Monday 2nd Jan - Northside ride meet at Narrabeen at 7am. Park (it's free). or ride out from Marrickville.
Boxing Day 26th - Eastern suburbs ramble through Watsons Bay and then along the coast to perhaps Maroubra or somewhere, back to our place for Christmas cake. 6.30am start at Marrickville
Tuesday 27th - RNP ride. 6.30am start at Marrickville
Friday 30th - Daddy Gorges ride - this is a 200km ride over on the north side that we need to find the map for. We'll leave from Hornsby at 6.30 am (open to negotiation on this.)
Monday 2nd Jan - Northside ride meet at Narrabeen at 7am. Park (it's free). or ride out from Marrickville.
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Any details on the boxing day one? I'm interested but a newb and I don't want to get myself into something that I can't do or slow the group down.
I'm up for all of these rides. However, if the ride on the 26th and 27th are both long rides then I'll chose one of those, does anyone have any idea how long these rides are?? Also what's the speed that you guys will go at?? if its about 28s then it'll b ok
Maps of the Daddy Gorges:
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/The-Daddy-Gorges
http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/Course. ... rse=330036
It's worth checking the elevation on this one. 200km, 3700m climbing. Not for the feint-hearted. Or fixies. That said the climbs are spread out over 8 hills and could be a lot worse. I'm certainly coming!
http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/The-Daddy-Gorges
http://www.bikeroutetoaster.com/Course. ... rse=330036
It's worth checking the elevation on this one. 200km, 3700m climbing. Not for the feint-hearted. Or fixies. That said the climbs are spread out over 8 hills and could be a lot worse. I'm certainly coming!
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I'm in for the 26th and 27th! I thought I had to work on the 27th. Thank goodness for public holidays!
Eleri, what will the route be on the 26th please? I'll be at mum and dads in Bondi Junction so would prefer to join you en route.
Eleri, what will the route be on the 26th please? I'll be at mum and dads in Bondi Junction so would prefer to join you en route.
Oh I don't know! It's a ride I'm going on and I haven't invented it and won't be routing it. It's an informal ride.
Probably over to Watsons Bay via Centennial Park. We could pick you up there at about 6.50 or 7am. We could take the Gates that I don't know the name of that aren't the Paddington Gates but are the next ones round at the top of that hill.

Probably over to Watsons Bay via Centennial Park. We could pick you up there at about 6.50 or 7am. We could take the Gates that I don't know the name of that aren't the Paddington Gates but are the next ones round at the top of that hill.
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Sounds good! I have no idea what gates you are talking about... Are they the ones on Moore Park Road at the Bondi Junction end? The ones you use to go to the Moonlight Cinema? If so, great! I can be there by 645. 

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Just got my new Garmin Edge 500, looking forward to giving it a go on a nice long route on the 26th 

If anyone's interested, the Renegade Group is going to Homebush on the 24th (4 groups, all leaving from 43 Burns Bay Rd in Lane Cove), and there's also a Palm Beach ride planned for the 1st of January.
James
James
Re Jan 2nd. Am having 2nd thoughts about this due to big party on Jan 1st. In fact, I'll say now I won't be riding on 2nd Jan. Clearly the ride itself can still go ahead.
More likely to now do a ride on Jan 1st but maybe not the Narrabeen one. Stay tuned while I confer with Eleri and get back on here.
More likely to now do a ride on Jan 1st but maybe not the Narrabeen one. Stay tuned while I confer with Eleri and get back on here.
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Weather prediction is for a mostly sunny morning, if we leave at 6:30 and take about 2 hours to go the 50km hopefully we can avoid all the afternoon rain.
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Kinda keen for the 2nd as well, did the Akuna bay ride today and it was nice, hills didn't kill me so I could probably do it with you guys without being dropped 

So, to summarise the upcoming rides. NOTE: these are not official DHBC club rides (except for the 31st). Ride at your own risk.
Thur Dec 29th: Centennial Park to Watson's Bay & return via the beaches. Meet at at EDIT 07:00 - start time modified at 22:33 on 28th (we're nana's and we're tired).
Sat 31st Dec: Slowies ride as usual. 06:30 at the cafe.
Sun Jan 1st: Waterfall. C27. 7.00am at the cafe. Note later start time.
Mon Jan 2nd: - be ready to ride at Narrabeen at 07:00. Edit: Ride Leader: Mark Lacey
Thur Dec 29th: Centennial Park to Watson's Bay & return via the beaches. Meet at at EDIT 07:00 - start time modified at 22:33 on 28th (we're nana's and we're tired).
Sat 31st Dec: Slowies ride as usual. 06:30 at the cafe.
Sun Jan 1st: Waterfall. C27. 7.00am at the cafe. Note later start time.
Mon Jan 2nd: - be ready to ride at Narrabeen at 07:00. Edit: Ride Leader: Mark Lacey
Hi all,
2nd Jan- M/ville- Narrabeen-Akuna Bay- m/ville ride.
Meet at m/ville cafe 6:00
Pace: C27, re-grouping at top of climbs.
Route: King st, Broadway, The Rocks, SHB, Military rd, Spit Bridge, Pittwater rd, Church Pt, Akuna Bay, West Head, Narrabeen and return by a similar route.
Options:
1- return via Wakehurst Pkway.
2- If your legs are hurting you can miss West Head.
Are people keen for the swim?
It should be a nice day.
Is anyone driving to Narrabeen?
People interested from posts:
Mark L
Hung
Camilla
Tony
AndrewBurns
Please confirm if still interested.
Please cut and paste list with your name if riding.
Cheers,
Mark
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2nd Jan- M/ville- Narrabeen-Akuna Bay- m/ville ride.
Meet at m/ville cafe 6:00
Pace: C27, re-grouping at top of climbs.
Route: King st, Broadway, The Rocks, SHB, Military rd, Spit Bridge, Pittwater rd, Church Pt, Akuna Bay, West Head, Narrabeen and return by a similar route.
Options:
1- return via Wakehurst Pkway.
2- If your legs are hurting you can miss West Head.
Are people keen for the swim?
It should be a nice day.
Is anyone driving to Narrabeen?
People interested from posts:
Mark L
Hung
Camilla
Tony
AndrewBurns
Please confirm if still interested.
Please cut and paste list with your name if riding.
Cheers,
Mark
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk
Akuna Bay ride - Jan 2
Mark L
Hung
Camilla (?)
Tony
AndrewBurns
My participation will be entirely dependant on what I get up to on the 1st - and how stuffed I feel by then from too much riding & sun. So don't wait for me! I'll text you on the morning if I'm coming Mark. Keen to be there but suspect I'll be exhausted and wanting a sleep in.
Mark L
Hung
Camilla (?)
Tony
AndrewBurns
My participation will be entirely dependant on what I get up to on the 1st - and how stuffed I feel by then from too much riding & sun. So don't wait for me! I'll text you on the morning if I'm coming Mark. Keen to be there but suspect I'll be exhausted and wanting a sleep in.
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What's the approx length of the Akuna bay ride on the 2nd? I didn't find the boxing day ride too hard but I might have problems with a significantly longer/faster ride...
For those thinking of going on Mark's ride on the 2nd, here a map of a very similar route, but without West Head. 106k's.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/fullscreen/6283660/
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/fullscreen/6283660/
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I'm considering driving to Narrabeen but assuming the pace isn't too high (eg I found the boxing day ride fine) I can probably do the whole distance. Is there any plan for a stop along the way?
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Haha sounds like a plan, it's looking to be a lovely day weather wise anyway so I'd be kicking myself if I didn't give it a go.
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