Bike Commuting Sydney

Moore Park to Ramsgate RTN - 36k

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

Mogo

Loftus to Heathcote MTB Ride (Technical)

Explore Proposed New Southwest Metro Path

Seizing on the success of the Greenway, the NSW Government has announced a new 'Active Transport Corridor' along the soon to opened Metro between Sydenham and Bankstown. Much of this corridor already exists, either as paths, footpaths or quiet streets. It remains to be seen what the design is, and what happens at the major road crossings. Announcements are cheap. Come with me as we explore where this corridor will go, what some of the alternatives are. We can view much of the progress of the Metro (the Bankstown Plaza, the stations) and we may get some glimpses of metro train sets being tested. Part of the corridor is also a major freight corridor. Unlike the Greenway, this corridor will link major centres, community facilities and metro stations. We meet at the 'Yarn Circle', the point at Tennent Parade, Hurlstone Park, where the Greenway meets the Cooks River Path. This is just a short ride down from the Dulwich Hill L1 Light Rail terminus (Jack Shanahan Park) and is next to Lang Rd bridge. Meet at 8:30 ready to ride, with a bike in good working order, spare tube, helmet, water and sunscreen. We will ride along the Cooks River Path to Carrington St, we won't actually go to Sydenham station (BTW the Metro is not running that weekend) pause, and then continue on back streets, paths etc, all the way to Bankstown. We do ride on a number of quiet streets, jump footpaths, so it is not a straightforward ride. At Bankstown (we may have coffee at Belmore or Bankstown - to be decided) you have the option of catching the train to Lidcombe, then another train back to the Inner West. I will ride on to pick up the M5 Linear park at Salt Pan Creek. This will take us back to Earlwood, a few hills, then back to our starting point. The full ride is 34 km. I would class it more intermediate rather than beginner.u

The GSBT Section 3 - Rooty Hill to Meadowbank

Take the train from Redfern platform4 at 7.13 AM to Rooty Hill, starting the ride from the Rooty Hill station at 8.30. There is quite a good cafe next to the station on the RSL side. This segment is complex with lots of turns at 35kms riding to Parramatta and along the Parramatta River to Meadow bank. Some urban traffic is expected closer to Parramatta the bulk of the riding will be on very good quality cycle paths. Lunch will be at Meadow Bank cafe. At the end of the ride take the ferry to the CBD or Train it. Coolish weather so bring layers and rain gear - and snacks as long sections between food opportunities. Check the Departure details with tNSW as schedules change -

Lilyfield Rd and IW council

19 May - a short group ride in the evening along with Bike Marrickville and ASHBUG to Inner West Council (at Ashfield Town Hall TBC) to attend the council meeting to help lock in delivery of the Lilyfield Road cycleway. Carry your helmets into the meeting ao the councillors can see the bike users attending. Details to come. FYI The propsed Lilyfield separated bike paths will extend from the new park to the Hawthorn canal.

Social ride - Hawthorne Lightrail to Airport Viewing Area via Greenway

CASULA POWERHOUSE ARTISANS & GROWERS MARKETS

**PLEASE NOTE: Bicycle Southwest BUG Group** https://bikesouthwest.org.au/ 27 km ; Moderate pace / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cycle paths / Uses On-road Cycleways / (This ride no longer uses M5). Contact: Warren; Ph (m) 0412 495 928. Call to confirm. Starts: 8:00 AM; Panania Railway station Edwards Reserve (North side Opposite Pub). Ride through Voyager Point then along the new Heathcote Rd cyclepath. This is mainly along off road cycle paths and quiet back streets. Spend about an hour doing your fruit and veg shopping and having a relaxing morning tea. Return to Panania via a slightly longer route.

Greenway - Iron Cove Bay - CBD: 16KM Medium

**Greenway - Iron Cove Bay - CBD: 16KM Medium** From **Tempe Train Station**, we head along **Cooks River**. At Dulwich Hill we leave the river and use the newly extended **Greenway** which runs through Lewisham, Summer Hill, Leichardt and **Haberfield**, where we enter the **Iron Cove "Bay Run"** and head into Leichardt Market Place for lunch. **MEMBERS CAN PURCHASE LUNCH AT OUR LUNCH STOP, IF YOU WISH.** Leaving Leichardt behind, we head through **White Creek** to Rozelle Parklands and cross the **ANZAC Bridge**, into Pyrmont. Through Pyrmont, we cross **Pyrmont Bridge** at Darling Harbour and end the walk at the **QVB Building** entrance to Town Hall Station. **Distance:** 16 km **Type of Walk:** Shared pathways, rivers and creeks. **Difficulty:** Medium. **Walking Pace:** We will maintain a steady pace all day and average about 4,5KMH. **Meeting Place and Transport:** Meet at exit Tempe Train Station by 10:30AM. **What to bring:** Good walking shoes/trail runners; 1.5 litres of water, refill available; hydrolytes; one lunch (or, purchase at Leichardt); energy bar; light rain jacket; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim. Suggested Donation: $10 Pub: TBA. By RSVPing to this event, you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here: [Sydney Outdoors Meetup Group Discussions](https://www.meetup.com/sydney-outdoors-meetup-group/discussions/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize) If you have questions, please leave a comment below. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number closer to the day. Ted :)

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"NEW GREENWAY WALK" + Ultimo-Glebe-Rozelle-Leichhardt-Lewisham-Dulwich-13km

**WHY WALK?** 1\. Walking increases blood flow to the brain\, improving memory almost instantly\! 2\. Walking recalibrates your circadian rhythm\, making you fall asleep faster at night\. 3\. Walking strengthens your immune system cells\, which is why walkers get fewer colds\. **NOTE: "Meeting Point" - Grand Central Station's "Transport Information Big Board" near Platform 4.** Café perfectly placed nearby if you arrive early. Meet other walkers. **"Greenway Walk" New Section opened recently.** Central-Glebe-Rozelle-Leichhardt-Lewisham-Dulwich-Hill. Don't miss this interesting 13km "Inner Suburbs" walk. Mostly flat as a pancake, perfect for beginners who dislike too many stairs or "HUGE" hills! **Central Station Start**, down Railway Colonnade Drive to the famous "The Goods Line" then zig-zag our way to Wentworth Park. Go across to Glebe Rowing Club, sneak past **Blackwater Bay Park**, **Bicentennial Park**, **Jubilee Park** and **Federal Park**. from **Glebe Foreshore Park**, we cross over the Pedestrian Bridge at **Whites Creek**. Walk between **Rozelle Wetlands**, with some fun interesting pathway variations. We emerge at Cohen Park Tennis Courts. **Whites Creek Valley Park** to **Memorial Park.** Toilets and water fountains along these walkways. Exciting new areas of Sydney! **HALF WAY** stop for 22 minutes at **"Son of a Baker"** cafe/bakery. We can sit at tables/chairs inside or outside, the perfect spot, food to buy or grab from backpack! **"Hit the Road again"** wandering along to **Pioneer Memorial Park** (nice bathrooms). Afterwards, **Blackmore Oval**, then **"THE GREENWAY TRACK START"** next Cafe Bones. Down the **Greenway Track** to Taverners Light Rail, good place to exit if desired or **Lewisham** or end at **Dulwich Hill.** **Distance:** 13km (finish before 2pm) **Difficulty:** Moderate because of distance, exit spots. Paths Walk, Parks Walk! Easy Walk! **Walking Pace:** An easy steady pace at 4.25km-4.50km per hour. **Bring:** water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, a raincoat in case. Bring your happy personality too! **Payment Please:** $10 cash on arrival or **PAY ID** 0435801602 George Palasty. **Contact:** George 0435 801 602 if you have questions. (call or text) - More people arrive from our combined meetup groups for these **Walking Events.**

🍄🌲 Wild Mushroom Hunting @ Penrose & Belanglo State Forests🌲🍄‍🟫🌲🍄🌲🍄

🌲 🍄 🍄‍🟫 Let’s go mushroom foraging at enchanting forests. 🌲🍄🌲🍄 🍄‍🟫 🍄

📝 FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ BELOW DESCRIPTION FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’!
******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Saturday, 16 May 2026.
⏰ MEETING TIME: 9.45am.
🚗 MEETING POINT: 🌲 Kingsbury VC Rest Area, Penrose State Forest NSW 2579 - at the parking area in front of the toilet block. Refer photo no. 2. 🅿️ Carpark located opposite public toilet block.
🚗 END POINT: 🌲 Daly’s Clearing Camping Area, Belanglo State Forest. Refer photo no. 7. 🚙 It’s about 15 minutes drive from Penrose State Forest.
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🎒 WHAT TO BRING: 🎒
🥾 Sturdy walking shoes, sunscreen, hat, drinking water, snacks, pocket knife, plastic container or paper bag, paper plates, warm jacket and rain jacket just in case of wet weather. 🚶‍♂️ WALKING DISTANCE: 🍄 Short distance from the carpark on a relaxing easy peasy walk in the forest hunting for mushrooms.

🌲 Penrose State Forest Info:
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/forests/penrose

🌲 Belanglo State Forest Info:















[https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/forests/belanglo](https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/forests/belanglo)































🌲 Penrose and Belanglo State Forests are one of the most well-known forests in NSW, given its location on either side of the Hume Highway just over an hour from Sydney. A pine forest, Penrose and Belanglo also features a flora reserve.
🌲 Forests in this area are a mixture of pine plantations and native forests. The first radiata pines were planted in this area in Belanglo State Forest in 1919. Today, there are around 3,500 hectares of commercial pine plantations in the southern highlands with timber being processed at a local mill.

🍄‍🟫 A Guide on mushrooming in NSW State Forest:
https://www.forestrycorporation.com.au/visit/activities/mushrooming

🍄 ‼️ IMPORTANT NOTES ‼️🍄
✅ Participating in this event are strictly at your own risk!
✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health and safety. You must also take care not to put other people at risk.
❗️Please be aware that some mushrooms are poisonous. The simple rule to observe when picking mushrooms is: If in doubt, throw it out!
❗️NSW Health do not recommend picking and eating any wild mushrooms as some species can cause poisoning including liver and/or kidney failure. Effects may be delayed and deaths have occurred. ☠️
📞 If you become unwell after eating wild mushrooms, call the Poisons Centre on 13 11 26.
📝 It should also be noted that there is no guarantee that there will be many wild mushrooms on the day. However, it is enchanting and breathtaking walking in the pine forest. 🌲🌲

🥪 LUNCH:
🌭 Sausage sizzles lunch (chicken, beef and vegetarian) and store bought mushrooms from Coles will be served from 12noon-12.30pm at: 🌲 Daly's Clearing Camping Area Belanglo State Forest. Refer photo no. 7.
🥘 You may also bring your own packed lunch or snacks if you prefer. 🚗 After lunch, you may visit few wineries nearby or visit few towns on the way home. 🍷 You may require to book online for wine tasting. https://www.visitsouthernhighlands.com.au/trip-ideas/wine-trail/ 💵 GRATUITY 💵
$15 per person (PRE-PAID non refundable if you cancel or no show) for research, planning and preparation for this event by cob Tuesday, 12 May for catering purposes. 🥪 Light lunch included as per above 📝 NOTE! $10 penalty apply for late entry. Yes, we are all busy! 📲 In order to confirm your spot, you MUST send me a TEXT massage on 0405038557 for payment details. 📱Or payment via PayID to my mobile. Ref: (your Meetup name) mushroom hunting. ✅ Please TEXT me receipt of payment. Once payment received, I will TEXT you further information.

🚗 Note that there’s no public transport to/from the meeting place. If you require a lift or able to offer a lift with share petrol, please update on comments section.

ℹ️ Any questions, please send me a TEXT message to avoid any confusion. 📲 Yes, TEXT only! ❗️Note that I do not answer calls from unknown phone numbers and after meeting time. 🌲🍄 🍄‍🟫 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌲 🍄 🍄‍🟫

Norra 😎
📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)