CHANGED - Now its Parramatta river, Carlingford light rail line, Parramatta park

ALTRED DETAILS FOLLOW
(changed due to Sydney Marathon closing lots of streets)
Altered start and route....
Meet at the BLAXLAND RD exit of RHODES STATION at 8.15am for an 8.30 start. We'll head west up the Parramatta river then up to Carlingford next to the light rail, back into Parramatta for coffee near the Female Factory. We'll head to Parramatta Park then head east to Putney near the Mortlake ferry (being repaired thus unavailable) then to Meadowbank and back to Rhodes station.
Approx 46 klms.
Need to be comfortable on sometimes narrow cycleways with pedestrians and other bikes plus on roads with some traffic.

Need a helmet, a bike in good order, spare tube, pump and tools to change a flat tyre. Bring an opal card as there will be ferry and heavy or light rail bail-out points along the way if required. Some hills and steady climbs. The route may be varied on the day depending on circumstances.

You'll need water, sun block and a sense of humour. Intermediate pace. Not suitable for beginners.