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Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 12 Apr 2014, 15:57
by humanbeing
Departing "The Marrick" 5.30am Saturday April 19 a ride of the 6 Gorges.
The route will follow the Pacific Hwy north to Bobbin Head, onwards to Brooklyn and Mt White for average coffee at the Old Road Cafe, returning south via Pie In The Sky :D , Berowra Waters (ferry ride :D ), Galston Gorge, once more through Bobbin Head and back to Marrickville.
It's about 175 km and takes 9.5 hours give or take. Numerous bailout points along the railway north but not when we head through Berowra Waters and Galston.
The pace will be fast 28/middies and you can wait for me at the top of the hills. Bring 2 bidons, 2 tubes, pump and money for pies.

1. Peter Bownes

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 12 Apr 2014, 17:35
by Philip
I may be a starter but not a finisher. I need to be in Monavale for Easter lunch. I'll try to figure out the logistics. If it turns out to be tricky I'll opt for Stuarts 3 gorge option.

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 12 Apr 2014, 18:22
by andrewm
V tempted.

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 12 Apr 2014, 21:37
by Robert
Nice one Peter. Haven't punished myself for a while.
1. Peter Bownes
2. Robert

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 14 Apr 2014, 10:54
by p_mayson
Hi Pete,

How long does this one take?

Cheers
Paul

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 14 Apr 2014, 12:00
by humanbeing
Hi Pete,

How long does this one take?

Cheers
Paul
Paul,
Looking at 9.5 hours. So aiming to be back in Marrickville around 3pm.
Have a great ride,
Peter

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 14 Apr 2014, 21:11
by jonboy
1. Peter Bownes
2. Robert
3. John H

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 15 Apr 2014, 08:17
by Michele Wood
Hi, as I'm unable to join Friday's ride, am a possible for this one, though looking to shorten by either bailing earlier, or driving to Bobbin. Will let you know Pete.

Michele W

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 15 Apr 2014, 18:19
by andrewm
1. Peter Bownes
2. Robert
3. John H
4. Andrew M

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 16 Apr 2014, 08:39
by ratzzzzz
1. Peter Bownes
2. Robert
3. John H
4. Andrew M
5. Ben (jumping on at crows nest)

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 16 Apr 2014, 13:33
by Liamo
1. Peter Bownes
2. Robert
3. John H
4. Andrew M
5. Ben (jumping on at crows nest)
6. Liam O

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 17 Apr 2014, 08:35
by p_mayson
1. Peter Bownes
2. Robert
3. John H
4. Andrew M
5. Ben (jumping on at crows nest)
6. Liam O
7. Paul M

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 17 Apr 2014, 09:24
by jimmy
Tempted, but I want to be able to do some other rideing over the weekend as well.

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 17 Apr 2014, 16:24
by Philip
I'd love to but I'm a no. The shorter Stuart option suits my family plans better, enjoy the pies.

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 17 Apr 2014, 23:05
by Nozzle
Crit racing on Monday.... Keen for RNP or something on Saturday though.

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 18 Apr 2014, 17:31
by humanbeing
Bring your arm warmers, cold this morning, I expect our first time through Bobbin Head will be chilly.

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 18 Apr 2014, 18:54
by Nozzle
I'm in for a gorge or two. See you all at north side of Harbour Bridge for 6am?

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 19 Apr 2014, 17:33
by ratzzzzz
Thanks for organising Pete, started off a few mishaps but we seemed to get them all out of the way early!

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 19 Apr 2014, 19:27
by Nozzle
Great ride today. Shame I had to bail early. Absolutely smashed it on the way back only to have my work gig get cancelled. Not happy.

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 19 Apr 2014, 20:23
by humanbeing
Thanks everyone.
Great ride, Alister and Paul were first timers in the gorges so chapeau!
Have a great ride,
Peter

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 19 Apr 2014, 23:34
by p_mayson
Thanks for organising, Pete. Really enjoyed. Great ride from everybody

Re: Easter Saturday 19/04 - 6 Gorges - 5.30am

Posted: 20 Apr 2014, 20:55
by alistersimington
What a ride .. I was totally wipred out yesterday afternoon .. but today I feel fine. Thanks to everyone for waiting for me up those hills. regards Alister