Name: Bike Ride: Wallsend to Warners Bay for Brunch - 26km Return - Shared Paths Only
Start: 2025-11-23T09:00:00+11:00
End: 2025-11-23T12:30:00+11:00
Location: Wallsend Rotunda 1888

This is a free leisurely out-and-back guided bike ride from Wallsend to Warners Bay foreshore for brunch, via the Tramway Track. Shared paths only. See map in photos below.

Due to the distance and the hills, this ride requires a higher level of cycling fitness relative to my other rides.

New people welcome :) Any questions, DM me or comment below.

Children not permitted, unless they are a passenger on your bike.

This is a group to meet others, enjoy the outdoors, build cycling confidence, cycle at an leisurely pace, and learn easy, quiet cycling routes around Newcastle!

**Start/finish:** Wallsend Rotunda, 120 Tyrrell St

**Start time:** arrive by 8:45am for a 9am departure
**Finish time:** approx 12:30pm

**Relative cycling fitness level:** very easy/easy/**MEDIUM** **to HARD**/very hard

**Topography:** On the way there, we have a couple 500 metre-long medium hills, a fair amount of downhill, 4km of flat, plus some gentle undulation here and there. We return the same way. The way back is harder because more than half the ride is uphill, including a 1km-long uphill section that can be a bit of slog for some.

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**What we'll do:**

* **9am:** From Wallsend we cycle along the 4km Tramway Track (a sealed shared path through the bush) to Glendale TAFE.
* We keep following the shared path, that runs beside Lake Rd for 2.5km, all the way to Speers Point Park.
* We then cycle along the lake on a shared path for 4km.
* **10:15am:** At Warners Bay foreshore, we stop for a coffee and a bite to eat.
* Grab something to takeaway from the many shops, and we'll eat on the foreshore.
* **11:15am approx:** We then cycle back the same way to Wallsend.

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**How we'll ride together**

* I endeavour to make sure people feel encouraged, and supported, and a valued part of the group.
* This ride is all on shared paths, with almost no junctions.
* As such, people can ride at their own pace.
* I will mostly ride at the back of the group, as sweep, to keep track of everyone.
* Go nice and slow, or push yourself. It's up to you :)
* As long as you can get up the hills, take it at your own pace.
* It's about enjoying the journey.
* The standard pace for this group is very leisurely, going at 15km/hr on the flat, so feel no pressure to exceed that.
* On the way to Warners Bay, there will be a couple of designated points where we will stop to regroup and allow everyone to catch-up.
* On the return leg, we do not stop to regroup because there is a lot more uphill, and everyone's pace can vary a lot. Go at your own pace. I will still ride at the back.

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**Water:** bubbler and bottle-refilling tap at Glendale; bubblers at Speers Point Park and Warners Bay.

**Toilets:** the Wallsend Rotunda's toilets are open 9-5; Speers Point Park and Warners Bay have toilets.

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**You'll need:**

* **opal card, phone and bike lock/s** in case you get a puncture (bring a spare tube, tyre levers and a pump if you have them)
\- a bike with brakes in good working order and tyres pumped to the recommended PSI
\- helmet
\- plenty of water
\- snacks

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**Safety**
You are responsible for your own safety at all times. Riding safely and graciously are priorities. We are a group of varying experience and confidence levels. I give instruction as needed so that as a group we ride cooperatively and predictably around motorists and pedestrians.

**Indemnity and release of liability**
By participating in this activity you unconditionally indemnify the organiser/host against any and all claims, demands, losses, injuries, damages, liabilities or other costs, whether present or future, relating to your participation and/or dealings with Bike About Town - Newcastle, including but not limited to, any accident, loss or damage to property or death or injury to any person.

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If the weather is looking unfavourable, check the comments below for updates; heavy rain may result in cancellation.
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**Transform your journey, ride & drive more safely, and change Newy's street culture.** These videos explain international best practice cycling principles for everyday city trips:

* How to cycle safely at junctions: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CG0VTwevoU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CG0VTwevoU)
* Road positioning for city cycling explained: [https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/road-positioning-cycling-explained#:](https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/road-positioning-cycling-explained#:)

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**The Magic of Street Design**

* How the Dutch Slow Drivers for Safer Streets: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGOBOw9s-QM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGOBOw9s-QM)
* Traffic Calming is everywhere in The Netherlands: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAxRYrpbnuA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAxRYrpbnuA)
* The Wrong Way to Set Speed Limits: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bglWCuCMSWc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bglWCuCMSWc)

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**Newcastle Cycleways Movement:** [https://www.newcastlecycleways.org.au/way-finding](https://www.newcastlecycleways.org.au/way-finding)

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