Epping, Tram-side, Olympic, Leichhardt

(If you last all the way to Leichhardt:) Easy-Medium 35km [+260M] (-> GCP 0.74) scenic ride, mainly on shared-paths and backstreets.

We start on backstreets to Carlingford, then cruise down the wide shared-path aside the Light Rail to Parramatta River. Thence riverside to Olympic Park, brunch break, then conventional route through Concord to Leichhardt,

Optional spiral climb for view @ 18km: Bay Marker

Coffee/brunch @ 23km: Waterview Cafe

Various transport bail-out points on/near route:
@ 4km to 8km: several light-rail stops (to near Parramatta Stn);
@ 11km ferry at Rydalmere Wharf
@ 16km ferry at Olympic Park Wharf
@ 21km train at Olympic Park Stn
@ 24km train at Concord West Stn (back to Epping if car there?)
@ 34km light-rail at Leichhardt North (to Central)

The ride will start outside "Good as New", 28 High St Epping, some 200M UP FROM STATION (left from barriers, down to Beecroft Rd)
Free parking in High St, south of start.
[If by car, return by train @ 24km (Concord West) or @ 37km (Petersham)]

The ride will finish in Leichhardt, with option to Petersham Stn (2km).

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56524219

You'll need a bicycle in good working order, helmet, water, sun screen, spare tube(s) for puncture(s), clothing layers?

Please do NOT come if unwell, or unsuited for the ride as specified.

Contact Leader if doubts/queries/ relevant-medical-conditions: Richard 0428 640 975.