Murwillumbah return via Urliup loop

This is the SIXTH and last of a series of 6 separate consecutive rides.
Please register separately for each of the rides.

Summary of the whole tour
Thanks for considering this tour. FYI - The dates are outside NSW school holidays, NSW public holidays and coincide with a full moon. ALSO you are asked to provide a mobile phone number so that we can set up a WHATS APP group for use before and during the tour.
TRANSPORT: You are responsible-for your transport to and from the rides. NB There is a train to Casino but you will need to BOX your bike then get to Murwillumbah from Casino (buses only). Some of us may have space on vehicle racks. Contact fellow attendees to organise.
ACCOMMODATION: You are responsible-for your accommodation. There are various motels, pubs and caravans parks to choose from as well as short stay options (Stayz, Air BnB, etc) in both Casino and Murwillumbah or nearby locales. You are urged to book and confirm accommodation early.
SUGGESTED TIMETABLE:
Travel to Casino. Suggestion: Depart Sydney Monday 4 August – Drive to Casino NSW (approx 8 hours non-stop via Pacific Highway).
Check into your accommodation in/near Casino and get ready for a ride the next day.
Rides 1 and 2 start / finish in CASINO - need accom in / near Casino for at least 2 nights (Mon 4 and Tues 5)
Ride 1: Casino - Lismore return. Tuesday 5 August
Ride 2: Rambaldinis Road loop. Wed 6 August 3 hour ride in the morning. After the ride, pack up and travel to Murwillumbah (90 minute drive / 5 hour bike ride)
Wed 6 Aug. Check into your accommodation in Murwillumbah and get ready for a ride the next day.
ALL other rides start and finish in MURWILLUMBAH - need accom in / near Mur’bah for at least 4 or maybe 5 nights if attending all rides (i.e. Wed 6, Thurs 7, Fri 8, Sat 9 and maybe Sun 10)
Ride 3 – Thurs 7 August - Fernvale and rail trail loop
Ride 4 – Fri 8 August – Tyalgum loop
Ride 5 – Sat 9 August – Full moon ride + dinner from approx. 5pm.
Free time during the day (suggested day rides available).
Ride 6 – Sun 10 August – Urliup road loop. (Returns early afternoon, so enough time to pack and depart)

This specific ride: NB time enough to do this ride then pack and depart from Murwillumbah. Its a 38 klm ride, about 3 hours plus stops. Depart 9.30 am (or earlier if the group preferes) from Murwillumbah KNOX PARK. Head north through sugar cane country on local roads towards QLD, turn right into Dulguigan Road, RIGHT onto HOGANS road (some climbs here), then LEFT into Bilambil. NB The Servo (& public toilets) at Bilambil are basic. Seating at Bilambil to relax at. Bring snacks and drinks. Head back via hilly residential road called the Urliup Road. Mostly sealed roads but Urliup Road is unsealed and narrow in parts but is mainly for residential traffic so usually has little traffic. A 150 m ascent followed soon by a 140 m hill. Bring plenty of water. Suggest you bring a snack or lunch too as Bilambil servo has limited offerings.
Another regular route used by a local e-bike group. All the usual stuff - bring a helmet, a bike in good condition with spare tube, tools & pump, plenty of sun-block and water.