Another Dam Picnic

Nepean Dam Low Water Level

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A cool overcast day made it perfect for a ride. We had 13 participants and chef Derek, who headed off to the picnic site to get the barbie under way. A pleasant ride through rural Bargo, down Charlie Point Rd to the chime of bell-birds then up Arina Rd and out to Nepean Dam. Some [...]

2008 Gong Ride November 2

Heathcote Start

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The day dawned dull and overcast, and stayed that way, making it a perfect day for a long ride. We  tried to avoid the very early train ride from Wollongong by driving to Heathcote, arriving just on 8.am, we had our group photo taken and then joined the queue to start the ride. Wrong! There [...]

2008 Sydney Spring Cycle October 19

Start of Spring Cycle at Liverpool

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This year we started from Liverpool(Warwick Farm). What a difference that made for us getting to the start! Much less hassle! About 250 people started here, and the 20km ride to Homebush was mostly on bike paths and rail trails, through Villawood and Marylands. Liverpool Start We rode 10 km around Olympic Park before the [...]

Spring in Bowral 12th October

Large Families of Wood Ducks live by the creek

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It was a glorious morning for a ride, beautiful sunshine, and not too warm. We met at Victoria Park Bowral ,near the swimming pool, and headed via the bike paths, towards East Bowral. The path follows a small creek which is home to many families of Wood Ducks. One male was very protective of his [...]