What we're about
NOTICE October 7, 2021 — Rides and events are going ahead from Monday 11th, following the latest health notices.
The current maximum will be set by the ride organiser up to a maximum of 30. All must be vaccinated. At the moment we are assuming we will have to check vaccination certificates, so please have these available.
As usual, if you are isolating or have symptoms please do not join the ride, or leave the ride.
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Bike Leichhardt is a community group which runs regular bike rides and seeks better cycling facilities in and around the Leichhardt area in Inner West Sydney. We also organize weekend and multi-day tours around NSW and beyond.
Bike Leichhardt warmly welcomes new riders on our rides. We cater for all fitness levels and interests with rides ranging from 20-30 km for beginners to longer and more challenging rides of 50-100 km, to a variety of destinations. Something for everyone! The first Sunday of each month is generally an Easy Ride and is suitable for beginners or those returning to cycling after a break.
All our rides are free, however we kindly request that, if you like riding with us, you become a Paid-Up/Financial Member after a couple of rides with Bike Leichhardt.
Join Bike Leichhardt
Membership is only $10 per calendar year. You can pay anytime by cash to a ride leader or electronically into our account. Details of BSB and account nos can be found on our website, or ask a ride leader. If you pay after September you get membership for the following year as well.
Please email us on info@bikeleichhardt.org to say you have paid, and with your address and phone no plus an emergency contact no for our records.
Some of our rides are listed here: www.meetup.com/Bike-Leichhardt/ pages/20328965/Maps_and_Rides
and see them on a map here (scroll down to the bottom): www.ridewithgps.com/events/51182-bike-leichhardt-rides
Main website www.bikeleichhardt.org . We are on Facebook too, @bikeleichhardt, and tweet us on @Fractal10
Bike Leichhardt Inc is affiliated with Bicycle NSW, the peak body for cyclists in NSW. Bike Leichhardt has been an Incorporated Association since October 2010.
The old Calendar View is here, and the old Pages is here.
Upcoming events (2)
Welcome to the Bike Leichhardt mid winter social event - Christmas in July 2022. Put away the lycra and dress up for the night.
This year we are doing things a bit differently and having a bit of fun.
This event will be held at Marrickville Bowling Club on Wed 20th July from 6.00pm to 10.00pm. There will be an opportunity to play barefoot bowls which is a fun thing to do (you can wear sneakers on the green).
Bike Leichhardt will be supplying generous canapes and a modest amount of drinks and alcohol.
The function is open to all financial Bike Leichhardt members and their partners. The entry fee for the function is $10 per head, $20 for non- member partners. Please transfer the funds electronically to the
Bike Leichhardt account - Westpac BSB[masked]
Account Number. 125315 and mark the payment as JULY
For those wanting to play bowls the cost is $15 - pre booking is also essential; please pay with entry fee.
Attendance is limited to 45 and all monies MUST be paid in advance.
If you are unsure if you are a current member please send email to [masked]
Parking is available on-site or it’s an easy walk from Sydenham station or catch 423 or 426 bus from Central or Broadway, alight corner of Victoria Rd /Sydenham Rd at the park.
So come and join our social event, our first for a few years.
Heather Manning, Mark Irish - Bike Leichhardt Committee.
- heather
- Mark I
- Dave H.
- 43 attendees
- Distance: 398 km, multi-day bicycle tour.
Six (6) days riding and two (2) rest days. - Start & Finish: Lavington [Albury] NSW.
- Grade: Mixture of rail trails and quietish roads, some hills (the world is not flat). It might/might not be all downhill!
- Weather: A great time of the year to tour this wonderful area of Victoria. Goldilocks weather: not too hot - not too cold!
- Accommodation: Mostly staying in caravan park cabins, other options to camp or stay in motels.
A good idea is to buddy up, share cabins and cost.
For other overnight options see some suggestions in the Tour Plan, link below.
Each rider to book their own accommodation.
Pease note: You will need to start booking now as it's a popular time of the year. - Getting There: By car, it's 558 km from Sydney.
Not keen on driving, then why not box your bike and travel by train. - Car Storage: Albury Gardens Tourist Park in Lavington offers car storage for the week for a small fee, check when book.
Some of us are having big birthdays this year so if your birthday ends with a zero then why not celebrate by joining myself, Rob, and Mick on this epic tour.
The Tour takes us down the Murray River, along Lake Hume to Tallangatta. We'll then head up into the Mountains through some interesting towns such as Yackandandah, Beechworth, Stanley, Myrtleford and onto Bright.
We also take in the newly opened rail trail from Yackandandah to Beechworth.
A rest day in Bright will give us the opportunity to explore, maybe spot a platypus in the Ovens River, or take a spin out to one of the many wineries for a tasting and some lunch.
Back on the rail trail to Wangaratta and a must stop at the Milawa Cheese Factory.
I've made a dinner booking at a great Italian restaurant for our overnight stay in Wangaratta.
We'll leave Wangaratta to ride some quiet roads and rail trail to Corowa via Rutherglen for another well earned rest day.
A good opportunity to explore the town of Corowa or just relax and have a lazy day doing nothing.
Our last day will see us back on quiet roads on our way back to Lavington [Albury], on the way we'll take in the small historic village of Chiltern.
The theme of this tour is to relax, enjoy the easy riding, soak up the scenery, partake in the local food fare but above all have the craic (fun)!
The link below will bring you to the detailed Tour Plan, which should answer any questions you may have: https://bit.ly/3HfGWrV
Full map of tour and daily routes here.
If you RSVP for this ride we ask that you are pretty well committed and that bailing out later on may prevent someone else from attending due to the limited numbers.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions please contact, Mike MacDonald. Tel:[masked]. Email: [masked]
Looking forward to the adventure.
- Mick
- Mike M.
- Lea A.
- 23 attendees
Past events (601)
- Richard K.
- Phillip J.
- Vishal S.
- 3 attendees
