Central Coast via Palm Beach - Saturday, 10 October 2015
With the winter months now behind us, and some fabulous sportifs coming up, a few of us have been considering an appropriate practice ride.
This one's a beauty.
We'll ride across the Harbour Bridge; then up to Palm Beach via the Wakehurst Parkway. We'll pause for breakfast at The Boathouse Palm Beach (http://www.theboathousepb.com.au); then catch the 9am ferry across to the Central Coast. We'll ride out & back to Patonga (which includes a couple of tough climbs), and then make our way to Terrigal via Killcare, Bouddi National Park, Macmasters Beach and Avoca. From there, we'll swing back round to Woy Woy via Gosford; then climb up to Kariong. We'll ride back along the old Pacific Highway (including climbs at Mooney Mooney Creek and Brooklyn), and throw in a couple of gorges (Berowra + Galston) for good measure.
This is a full-day ride, but we'll aim to be home for dinner. With the clocks changing this weekend, daylight saving will work in our favour.
If you're concerned about the full distance and/or elevation gain, but still interested in participating, there are various options. For example:
- You could skip the steep pinch up Surf & Bynya Roads to Jonah's at Whale Beach and meet others at breakfast
- You could take a break at Ettalong or Umina while others ride out & back to Patonga
- You could ride straight up the Central Coast Highway from Gosford to Kariong, rather than the longer / more challenging loop from Gosford to Woy Woy and up Woy Woy Road
- You could skip the 2 gorges (Berowra + Galston) at the back end
- You could catch a train home from the Central Coast or along the Pacific Highway at any time; we're never too far from public transport
Further details as follows:
Ride: Central Coast via Palm Beach
Start: Corner of Wattle Street and Broadway (Ultimo) at 5:45am
Finish: Pyrmont bridge (western side) / home for dinner
Suitable for: Strong 28s / Middies. This will be a "no-drop" ride; no-one will be left behind. However, please refer to those who have expressed an interest in participating (see below) when considering your suitability to join
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3415059 (full ride)
Distance: +240km (full ride)
Elevation gain: +4,800m (full ride)
Notes: Please bring 2 x spare tubes, pump, water, snacks + money for food, beverages & ferry
List:
Paul M
Rob M
Adam W
John T
Neil M
Michele W (maybe)
Ben S (maybe)
Tim S (maybe)
This one's a beauty.
We'll ride across the Harbour Bridge; then up to Palm Beach via the Wakehurst Parkway. We'll pause for breakfast at The Boathouse Palm Beach (http://www.theboathousepb.com.au); then catch the 9am ferry across to the Central Coast. We'll ride out & back to Patonga (which includes a couple of tough climbs), and then make our way to Terrigal via Killcare, Bouddi National Park, Macmasters Beach and Avoca. From there, we'll swing back round to Woy Woy via Gosford; then climb up to Kariong. We'll ride back along the old Pacific Highway (including climbs at Mooney Mooney Creek and Brooklyn), and throw in a couple of gorges (Berowra + Galston) for good measure.
This is a full-day ride, but we'll aim to be home for dinner. With the clocks changing this weekend, daylight saving will work in our favour.
If you're concerned about the full distance and/or elevation gain, but still interested in participating, there are various options. For example:
- You could skip the steep pinch up Surf & Bynya Roads to Jonah's at Whale Beach and meet others at breakfast
- You could take a break at Ettalong or Umina while others ride out & back to Patonga
- You could ride straight up the Central Coast Highway from Gosford to Kariong, rather than the longer / more challenging loop from Gosford to Woy Woy and up Woy Woy Road
- You could skip the 2 gorges (Berowra + Galston) at the back end
- You could catch a train home from the Central Coast or along the Pacific Highway at any time; we're never too far from public transport
Further details as follows:
Ride: Central Coast via Palm Beach
Start: Corner of Wattle Street and Broadway (Ultimo) at 5:45am
Finish: Pyrmont bridge (western side) / home for dinner
Suitable for: Strong 28s / Middies. This will be a "no-drop" ride; no-one will be left behind. However, please refer to those who have expressed an interest in participating (see below) when considering your suitability to join
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3415059 (full ride)
Distance: +240km (full ride)
Elevation gain: +4,800m (full ride)
Notes: Please bring 2 x spare tubes, pump, water, snacks + money for food, beverages & ferry
List:
Paul M
Rob M
Adam W
John T
Neil M
Michele W (maybe)
Ben S (maybe)
Tim S (maybe)
- JoTheBuilder
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You know this means one hour less sleep?This is a full-day ride, but we'll aim to be home for dinner. With the clocks changing this weekend, daylight saving will work in our favour.
- JoTheBuilder
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Thank you but I'm not sure I'm a 'strong 28's/middies' just at the moment... But at least I'm back on the bike.
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Good idea. I'll certainly think about it and might see if Christian will come along too.
I will do a half leg of the ride, Palm Beach and back through somewhere up there. See you all at the square at 5.30am
Cam
Cam
Hi Di,
Absolutely yes, please come along. You'll really enjoy the ride, and I can't think of too many better places for weekend brunch than The Boathouse at Palm Beach.
"Strong 28s" is just a guideline for the effort required for the full +200 km ride. We can ride at a nice, cruisey pace up to Palmy - at whatever pace you want really - because we've got heaps of time before getting the 9am ferry.
There'll be people who'll just ride up to Palmy, join for breakfast, and then ride back through somewhere up there. Others will catch the ferry across to the Central Coast, ride a bit more and get the train home. And others will try to do the whole loop. Whatever you choose to do, there should be someone to ride with.
Looking forward to seeing you there
Absolutely yes, please come along. You'll really enjoy the ride, and I can't think of too many better places for weekend brunch than The Boathouse at Palm Beach.
"Strong 28s" is just a guideline for the effort required for the full +200 km ride. We can ride at a nice, cruisey pace up to Palmy - at whatever pace you want really - because we've got heaps of time before getting the 9am ferry.
There'll be people who'll just ride up to Palmy, join for breakfast, and then ride back through somewhere up there. Others will catch the ferry across to the Central Coast, ride a bit more and get the train home. And others will try to do the whole loop. Whatever you choose to do, there should be someone to ride with.
Looking forward to seeing you there
It's been a while since i've been able to make a ride, so I'm keen, although will also opt for the Palmy return option (and someone will have to guide me back!)
I saw 5:30 at the square mentioned above.. is this the plan? Seems like it might be tight to get to Wattle St by 5:45am
Adam
I saw 5:30 at the square mentioned above.. is this the plan? Seems like it might be tight to get to Wattle St by 5:45am
Adam
Hi Adam,
That's great
Recent experience suggests it takes ~15 min to get from the Marrickville post office square to the corner of Wattle & Broadway
We'll wait regardless. I know Cam is coming from the square at 5:30, and he's got my number if there's any delay / issues
Cheers
Paul
That's great
Recent experience suggests it takes ~15 min to get from the Marrickville post office square to the corner of Wattle & Broadway
We'll wait regardless. I know Cam is coming from the square at 5:30, and he's got my number if there's any delay / issues
Cheers
Paul
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