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Ride Leader – Phil Rylatt 65 km, Moderate Pace, Some Traffuc, Unsealed Roads, Significant Hill Meet 10am, Bundanoon Hotel, Erith St Bundanoon The weather was fine, but cold and smoke from household fires was fairly thick in the air. This unfortunately meant one of our group of 5 could not start the ride. Another of [...]
After 4 long years I was delighted when Phil Costa, NSW Minister for Water, announced Avon Dam has at last reopened to the public. This news is particularly good for those cyclists who love to keep strong with a good hill climb.
Several members of BARBUG gave it a go on Tuesday 8/12/09. It is a hard but glorious ride which plunges down to the Nepean River before climbing through beautiful rainforest up, up and up to the excellent Avon Dam picnic and viewing facilities.
The return ride amazes even more as the road seems to plunge forever downward towards the Nepean Ford. You can only think to yourself, “Did I really ride all that way up?” Then, the climb back to the entrance gates, although it is not as hard as the ride up to Avon, on tired legs, seems to never end!
For more information go to: http://www.sca.nsw.gov.au/recreation/upper-nepean-dams
John, Alan, Gina and Jim on Avon Dam Wall
The Nepean Ford
How lucky we are to have these terrific riding opportunities in the Wollondilly Shire. There is something for everyone, no matter what level of fitness.
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Wingecarribee Winery Wander Ride leader: Sally Knyvett Read the write up below 40 km, scenic ride (slow pace), some traffic, some (good quality) unsealed roads, moderate hills. Hybrid or mountain bikes recommended. Meet on cnr of Old Hume Highway and Wombeyan Caves Road at 10am. A roller-coaster ride of 3 or 4 steep, short hills [...]
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After a week of strong wind, Sunday 17th May was a perfect autumn day! Bright, sunny and cool. 23 of us met at Ye Olde Bicycle Cafe, Bundanoon at 9.45am and set off toward Penrose soon after 10am for a 65km return ride. Bundanoon in full autumn display, then Penrose State forest with it’s beautiful [...]
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Bright and sunny in Bargo, cold and rainy in Burradoo. Never mind a short spin on the bike track, then back to the Gumnut Cafe in Bowral for sustenance. The photo shows just how yummy the cakes are! More Articles in this Category:Welcome to BARBUGSpring in Bowral 12th October2008 Sydney Spring Cycle October 192008 Gong [...]
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We had 17 riders for our Braemar loop ride. Despite forecast rain, it stayed fine and mild, perfect for a strenuous ride. John provided back-up with the van for the most difficult climb up Range Rd. We meandered through the back streets of Mittagong before heading up Range Rd, turning at Old South Rd. Here [...]
BARBUG welcomes cyclists to Wollondilly. Enjoy spectacular scenery, quiet rural roads, farm-gate produce and great coffee. All on Sydney's doorstep!