Bike Commuting Sydney

Moore Park to Ramsgate RTN

An easy and relatively flat morning ride south through Waterloo, Alexandria, Mascot, around Sydney Airport and along the new cycle path through the Barton and Scarborough Park wetlands to Ramsgate where we stop for coffee/pastries. Much of the ride is on cycleways, otherwise along back streets, except for the first short stretch along Dacey Ave and South Dowling St. **We meet at the Dacey Avenue Bus Shelter, Kensington** (in front of the E S Marks Athletic Field) and leave from there promptly at 7:30 am. **Alternatively - meet us at 7:45 am in front of The Grounds** on the corner of Bourke Rd and Huntley St Alexandria. Medium pace (20kph av.) ETA return 10:30 am

Eastern Sydney Coastal Explorer

A relaxed morning bike ride with plenty of stops to catch your breath enjoy the fabulous harbour views and coastal scenery. *This ride starts early to avoid the traffic that builds up around the beaches and harbourside suburbs throughout the day.* We'll ride (easy pace, mostly on quieter streets and shared paths) along on- and off-road cycleways and back to Bondi Junction (ETA 11.30am). **Refer to the ride route map for a more detailed description.** *The ride will go ahead in a fine drizzle but not heavy rain - please check the site on the morning of the ride for any weather-related updates!* **You must RSVP in order to attend the ride.** Please make sure you UPDATE your RSVP if you cannot make it as nobody wants to be waiting for a no-show. **Disclaimer:** *By signing up for this event you acknowledge that you are personally responsible for your own safety, and that you are participating in the event entirely at your own risk. You also agree to indemnify the ride host/organiser from all claims for damages which may be incurred as a result of your participation.*

Mogo

Jacaranda Twilight Ride

13km easy place, mostly on quiet streets and separated pathways [The ride route](https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1-s8CdNSrQRkbiV0OMzDCNwX0eMdxRyhP&usp=sharing)** takes us through the purple pathways and green streets of Paddington, Darlinghurst, Redfern, Alexandria, and Erskineville. Then we return to Redfern to conclude the ride.

Jacarandas at Neutral Bay

Meet at the gazebo in Pioneers Memorial Park in Leichhardt at 9.50 am for a 10 am start for this sedate approx 22 klm meander. We'll head over the Anzac Bridge, over the Harbour Bridge, onto the eastern side of Milsons Point station, down Clark Rd, right into McDougall St to experience this avenue of Jacarandas. We'll park the bikes in Milson park to take our time on foot under the purple canopy. After revelling in the luxurious lilac we'll meander along Elamanga Ave to the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, onto Kirribilli Ave past Kirribilli and Admiralty Houses to Lady Gowrie lookout. Onto Bradfield Park, up Alfred St to Cliff & Lavender Sts, into Harbour View Cr. Park the bikes to explore Wendy Whitelys secret garden. Back over the bridge for a drink or lunch at the Lord Nelson Hotel. After a break we'll head back to the starting point at Leichhardt. Bring a helmet and tools to repair a flat tyre. Water, sunblock, Opal card if you want to bail out at Milsons Point station. Please decline asap in MeetUp if you can’t attend and stay away if feeling unwell. This will be a sedate wander. Most streets are quiet but there will be some busy but low speed streets. There are hills and descents -need good brakes. Tim 0408 691 541

Purple Rain

Nothing says spring quite like a tree-lined street that rains purple flowers. Meet at the small park on the primary school side of Bridge Street (cnr Swanson Street), outside Erskineville Station. see PHOTO below for meeting point. We will enjoy the nearby jacarandas before following the Bourke Street cycleway into the city, via The Domain for more purple displays. Then it’s over the Bridge to Kirribilli to check out the colourful display there – another popular place for that perfect jacaranda photo. And a coffee… Return to Erskineville via Darling Harbour, Glebe and Sydney Uni where we will mourn the once ancient jacaranda on the Quad. The ride is a leisurely pace on-road (mostly back streets) or cycle paths. Riders MUST be confident riding in traffic. DISTANCE: Approx. 25km, mostly flat, with plenty of photo opportunities. Ride will be cancelled if weather impacted. Monitor MeetUp for wet weather cancellation. Bring bike in good working condition, drink bottle, helmet, pump, spare tubes, tyre levers. Riders must be a current financial member ($10 cash on day accepted). (First time riders can trial a ride and will then be asked to join) Please contact ride leader if you have any queries about the ride (Laura 0439 901 613)

Guildford Historic House Linnwood via M4 Return Via Rookwood

We can celebrate the opening of the Metro to Hurlstone Park by meeting at HURLSTONE PARK METRO CAR PARK IN FLOSS ST (several other options of transport also available). We will join the Cooks Rr Cycle path from here, ride to Bicentennial Park then onto the M4 cycleway to GUILDFORD to visit the HISTORIC LINNWOOD HOUSE FOR THE OPEN DAY. Here you have a choice of paying $5 entry to view the house, and exhibits and buy a Devonshire Tea OR stay outside and look at all the Historic Mercedes Benzes & various American cars. I hope there will be a coffee cart, Bar-B-Que & Mr Whippy on the front lawn! After the merriment we will return via roads through BERALLA & LIDCOMBE TO ROOKWOOD CEMETERY, rejoining the Cooks River cycleway back to Hurlstone Park. There is the option of taking the train from Guildford if you do not want to return via the roads. Riders should be confident on roads and in traffic. A mix of cyclepath and roads. Please keep an eye on posts on Meet up for any last minute changes to plan. Riders must be a 2026 financial member ($10 cash on day accepted). (First time riders can trial a ride and will then be asked to join)
Please be considerate to others. We are frequently over-subscribed for rides with waitlists. If you don't think you can make a ride, please cancel during the week well before the night before to give someone else a chance to ride PLEASE CHECK METRO/TRAIN TIMES. THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY OF TRACK WORK. Please have a bike in working order, wear a helmet, carry a spare tube and pump, bring water and snacks.

Ride Leaders' workshop (no.2) & lunch

***For Bike Leichhardt financial RIDE LEADERS only, who were unable to attend the FIRST RIDE LEADERS' WORKSHOP in August.*** **This second workshop has been scheduled for you for Saturday NOVEMBER 14, 2026.** To review the key findings of the recent member & ride leader surveys, discuss ride leadership issues & enjoy a relaxed lunch together. Arrive in 'The Studio' of the Clubhouse of Levande Cardinal Freeman Village at 9am for 9.15 am workshop start. Tea & coffee available in the room so have a cuppa while we think... The workshop wraps up around 12.15 then lunch in the cafe next door. Venue is 'The Studio', upstairs in the Clubhouse (Reception) at Levande Cardinal Freeman Village 137 Victoria St. Ashfield Walking distance from Ashfield train station. or Bus 413 from Haymarket (next to Central Railway) brings you right to the village. NB. Lots of nearby street parking & space to lock bikes outside the clubhouse. For any queries - call me on 0408 691 541 Looking forward to seeing you there.

Gentle Cooks River Cycleway Ride & Coffee ☕🌿

Tempe to Homebush Bay Wharf

Phone JohnK 0404 016 297 to RSVP by Thu 19/11. John will NOT be managing attendees on MeetUp - this is only a promotional post. If you do not phone to confirm, he will not know you're coming. About the ride: Start Tempe train station car park. Medium pace.40klm. Along Cooks River c/p. Coffee break at the wharf. Return through Olympic Park and Bicentennial Parklands. Check out the cycle paths and return Cooks River c/p. No hills. Fyi - All St George BUG Rides can be found on the St George BUG website: [https://www.stgeorgebug.org.au/calendar](https://www.stgeorgebug.org.au/calendar)

Indonesian Rail Adventure

This is not an event but a **Call for Interest** in my 15 day Indonesian rail tour in June 2027. **Ketapang to Palembang: Bali to Banka** While many know Bali well it is surprising how few have ventured further and explored the other regions of Indonesia so with a passion for rail travel and an ambition to show others another side of Indonesia I have put together an amazing 15 day rail journey choosing Bali as our departure point and traveling the length of Java then crossing the Banda Straight to Southern Sumatra through to Palembang. I have put together a short animation of the route [Here](https://youtu.be/9Ss7Q6T2Ogc) [Hint: if it plays a little blurry press the cog wheel on the youtube playing screen and select 'quality 720p'] If you'd like an itinerary, tour cost or have any questions please contact me via a meetup message or contact me directly. 0434946930 \# An RSVP at this stage is understood as an expression of interest and keeps you in the loop with any updates\.

🌈 Summer Hill - Flour Mill Markets, GreenWay Walk & The Bay Run 🌿 🧺 🌸 🦆

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Sunday, 15 November 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 9.50am. 📍 MEETING POINT📍 🎪 Meet the group next to the playground. Flour Mill Markets 18 Flour Mill Way Summer Hill 🚌 Getting there by public transport: You can reach the Flour Mill Markets easily by public transport, with several convenient options available. 🚆 TRAIN: The market sits between Summer Hill and Lewisham train stations, both serviced by the T2, T3, and T7 train lines, and each only about a 7–8 minute walk from the precinct once you disembark. 🚊 LIGHT RAIL: Catch to the Lewisham West stop, which is only 100m from the market. 🚌 BUS: Several bus routes also run nearby, including the 445, 461X, N50, and 563S. ℹ️ Refer website for FAQs https://www.flourmillmarkets.com.au/ 📸 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🚶‍♀️ DISTANCE: 13.5km - point to point. 🥾 GRADE: Easy peasy mostly on a flat paths. 🚌 END POINT: any bus stops along the way or at the end of The Bay Run. 🏃‍♂️Heaps of get-out points along the way that you may leave at anytime. 🛍️ Upon arrival at Flour Mills Markets, we’ll wander, discover local makers, hunt for unique finds, and enjoy great food or coffee. 🚶‍♀️After browsing the markets, we’ll continue our adventure to Hawthorne Canal along beautiful parks and reserves on fairly new GreenWay shared pedestrians and bicycle paths. 🚶After photo stop and a short break, we’ll continue to The Bay Run about 7km circuit around Iron Cove that hugs the shoreline along Drummoyne and Five Dock. 🚌 After we finish the walk, we’ll catch a bus home to the CBD etc. ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️ 📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER: ℹ️ Attending this event is voluntarily at your own risk. Organiser/s accepts no liability of any kind including injuries, accidents, misadventure etc during and after this event. ℹ️ For full disclosure on Public Waiver, please refer to Meetup Terms and Conditions and the front page of this group on ‘About Us’. ✅ Your hosts/organisers are not a professional walkers or guides. ✅ You must assess your own fitness and ability before participating in this event. ✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings. ✅ You must adhere and follow the instructions from your organiser/s at all times during this event. ✅ You must take personal accountability for your own choices, actions and/or misadventure. ✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk. ✅ If you’re not keeping up with the group or getting lost during the walk, you’re responsible for finding your own way out. The group DO NOT wait for you! ❎ If you do not wish to be photographed (randomly or group photos), please DO NOT join this event! ✅ If you’re bringing a guest/s under 18 years old, please let me know by TEXT message for confirmation. ❎ NO vaping or smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break. ❎ NO pets including service dogs are permitted on this event. You may join pet friendly walking group instead. ✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse backgrounds. This is not a dating event. ✅ If something’s come up, please Edit your RSVP to ‘Not Going’ asap at least by 7pm the day before. It’s only take a second!
❎ Late cancellation or No Show would not be tolerated. You will forfeit the opportunity to join my future events! 🎒WHAT TO BRING 🎒
👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather. Jeans or cotton t-shirt may not be suitable in warm weather.
🥾 Good grip walking shoes or trail runners recommended.
💦 At least 1.2L of water (refill available), Hydralyte or sports energy drinks.
🥪 Snacks and packed LUNCH.
🧢 Hat, sunscreen and insect repellent.
⛑ Basic First Aid kit - BandAid, bandages, anti bacterial wipes, pain reliever and hand sanitiser.
🧥Light raincoat or a poncho ($2 from Kmart, BigW, Bunnings etc) just in case of wet weather. 🤩 Great sense of fun and adventure! ******************************************** 💵 GRATUITY/CONTRIBUTION 💵 💰$5 CASH per person for this event to be collected at the start of the walk. ✅ Please bring correct change on the day to speed up the meet and greet. 📱 Or PayID to my mobile: 0405038557. Ref: (your Meetup name) & Greenway. 📲 Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment. Thanks! ******************************************** 🚊 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc. https://transportnsw.info/ 🏃‍♂️ Please leave home with plenty of travel time and arrive promptly. ✍️ I will update further information during mid week on weather forecast etc. 📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message well before meeting time to avoid any confusion. ❗️NOTE that I do not answer calls, text messages or updates on comments section after meeting time! 🌈 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! Norra 😎 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)