Important information for participants of all BayBug rides .
You will only be allowed to ride with us if:

    * You wear a helmet whilst riding.
    * Your bike is road worthy.
    * You obey the road rules.

Remember that neither Baybug or its ride leader can guarantee that the conditions for the ride be absolutely safe. Roads and bike paths can have many hazards that cannot be foreseen. So ride defensively, smoothly and have consideration for other road and bike path users.

Not compulsory but worth carrying are: Pump, Spare tube and/or tube repair kit, basic tool kit. Don't expect anyone else on the ride to have the parts or the inclination to fix your bike should it break down.

Also consider the weather and wear appropriate clothing to make your ride safe and comfortable.

Use sun protection, i.e. sun glasses, sun cream and long sleeves.

Carry water if the ride is of any length. Half a litre per half hour is a good rule. More in summer. Dehydration can sneak up on you when you least expect it!


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Trip 1. Cafe commuter - to City and across Harbour bridge. Brunch on North side.

Sat. July 13th. 10am
Grade medium. Only one real hill at Lilyfield.
Distance about 20km one way.
Duration 1.5-2.5hrs to brunch.
Experienced cyclists only.
Mix of Road riding and cycle ways.
Pace easy.

Meet in car park at SE corner of Majors Bay Road and Brewer St.
Cycle our regular route to Fivedock and on to Bay run. Turn on to City West link cycle path, then turn onto Lilyfield Rd and up hill to Lilyfield. Follow to Victoria Road, Rozelle and onto Anzac Bridge Cycle path. Cut across Pyrmont Bridge and follow Kent St (I think) up to Harbour bridge. Stop in middle of bridge, take a deep breath and admire the view. Release breath and keep going to North side. Cycling down steps optional. Stop for brunch.

Return either by
1) Cycle back.
2) Ride to circular Quay and take relaxing ferry ride back to Cabarita. From Cabarita ride back to Concord central.
3) Go to Milsons Point or North Sydney station and take the train back.

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Trip 2. Concord - Meadowbank -Parramatta

Sat. July 27th. 10am
Grade medium. Mostly flat.
Distance about 20km one way.
Duration 1.5-2.5hrs to brunch.
Experienced cyclists only.
Mix of Road riding and cycle ways.
Pace easy.

Meet in car park at SE corner of Majors Bay Road and Brewer St.
Cross Concord Road to Queen St and follow to Concord West Station. Cross under railway and head to Bicentenial park. Turn Left after entering park and follow bike path to Rhodes. Head down to river and cross on the John Whitton bridge cycle path. Cross over railway at Meadowbank and head back down to the river. Turning right at the river will take you along the Putney-Parramatta Bike path. Remember to dismount before carrying your bike up and over the waterboard bridge at Clyde. The path continues through Clyde and Rosehill and then comes out at Hassle St. Follow path diagonally through a small park to Maquarie St. Those with energy to burn may want to keep going onto Parramatta park on the far side of the CBD. Else adjorn for brunch in the town hall square.

Return either by
1) Cycle back.
2) Ride to ferry wharf and take relaxing ferry ride back to Cabarita. From Cabarita ride back to Concord central.
3) Go to Parramatta railway station and take the train back.

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