Sunday Cycle - Fernleigh Track: Adamstown to Redhead Beach Cafe
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This is a free guided bike ride at a slow relaxed pace, along the Fernleigh Track, from Adamstown Station to Redhead Beach cafe for morning tea, and back.
Option to start halfway at Whitebridge.
Upon registering, you will be asked whether you'll start at Adamstown or at Whitebridge.
Enjoy 10km of the beautiful Fernleigh Track, a sealed shared path through bushland, before 1km of quiet streets bring us to Redhead Beach cafe for morning tea.
Come along to enjoy the outdoors, meet others, enjoy the beautiful Fernleigh Track, and have morning tea by the ocean.
New people very welcome. Any questions, don't hesitate! Children allowed ONLY if they are a passenger on an adult's bike.
Map of route: https://www.komoot.com/tour/1896522252?ref=itd
Suitable for:
- all types of bicycles and legal e-bikes
- rusty riders through to seasoned riders
- those with a fair cycling fitness level, who can comfortably ride for up to an hour at an easy slow pace of 12-15km/hr
- those who can ride up a continuous 5km (20-30 minute) gentle incline, in each direction, at their own pace
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Relative Cycling fitness level: very easy - easy - MEDIUM - hard - very hard
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Choose from two start points:
9am at Adamstown Station carpark, Park Ave:
- arrive at 8:45am for a 9am departure
- 22km return
- approx pedaling time in each direction: 40- 50 minutes
- Message me if you're after a safe route to the start point
- Coming by train? Bikes travel free on opal card trips
- free parking at Adamstown station carpark
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Or, 9:30am at the old Whitebridge Station:
- meet us on the Fernleigh Track (where the black & white Whitebridge sign is), cnr of Hudson St & Station St
- 11km return
- approx pedaling time: 20 minutes there, 30 minutes back
- free on-street parking on Station St, Whitebridge
- we could be running 5-10mins late, but be there at 9:30am and you won't miss us!
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Topgraphy: On way there: 5km continuous gentle incline from Adamstown to Whitebridge; 5km of continuous gentle downhill from Whitebridge to Redhead (uphill on the way back); 1km of slightly undulating streets through Redhead, plus a brief 30 metre steep hill.
9am Depart Adamstown Station
9:30am Arrive at Whitebridge. Drink break. Toilets & a bubbler are here.
10:10am Arrive at Redhead Beach cafe. Have coffee, a bite to eat. Toilets and a bottle-refilling tap are here.
11am Depart Redhead
11:45am Arrive at Whitebridge
Approx. 12pm Finish at Adamstown Station
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How we'll ride:
- I will give a quick safety briefing at the start, as well as after the Fernleigh Track, before we ride together on the road.
- I will ride at the back while on the Fernleigh, to keep track of everyone.
- Go at your own pace while on the Fernleigh (slow & leisurely, or faster).
- We will stop & wait for everyone at Whitebridge & again at the Redhead turnoff, after which I will lead us along the final 1km stretch of streets to the beach.
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What you'll need:
- helmet
- bike with good working brakes & tyres pumped to the recommended PSI
- bike lock/s
- phone & opal card in case of mechanical issue
- a repair kit, if you have one (spare tubes, tyre levers, patches, pump, sealant etc)
- water bottle/s
- snacks, if you like
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Suitable for: those who are new to riding a bike through to those who are experienced. No prior experience cycling on roads necessary.
You must be able to effectively: stop & start, pedal, steer, signal left & right, balance at an almost walking pace, look over your shoulder to check for what's behind you, be always alert to upcoming hazards, & anticipate the behaviour of pedestrians & vehicles.
The How We Ride Policy & the RSVP Policy are located on the group's homepage.
You are responsible for your own safety at all times.
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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.
If the weather is looking unfavourable, check the comments below for updates; heavy rain will result in cancellation.
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A video with key tips on safe cycling for everyday trips around town! 😎
- How to cycle safely at road junctions, by Cycling UK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CG0VTwevoU