Bikepacking Sydney

World Bicycle Day and Balmain bike bus

Join us for UN world bicycle day. Join the Balmain Bike Bus and others for a special World Bicycle Day ride featuring a trip through the White Bay Power Station precinct — a route normally unavailable to the general public. Three joining points: Option 1 7.30 am – Depart Pioneers Memorial Park, Leichhardt, to ride to Loyalty Square, Balmain, to join the Balmain Bike Bus. Option 2 8.10 am – Depart Loyalty Square (outside Woolworths), Balmain with the Balmain Bike Bus and ride to White Bay Power Station. Option 3 8.20 am – Meet at the Robert Street gate, White Bay Power Station. The ride will continue via Rozelle Parklands, the Anzac Bridge, Pyrmont and Darling Harbour before finishing at Parliament House at approximately 9.00 am. We expect Peter McLean (Bicycle NSW) and Kobi Shetty MP, co-chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Active Transport), will join us for a short welcome and photographs - probably on the Hospital Road (Domain) side of Parliament House. Coffee nearby with anyone who can stay around 9.30-10-ish. About the Southern Link through the White Bay Power Station site. It was originally proposed by Bike Leichhardt members Bob Moore and Keith Stallard and subsequently developed with support from Placemaking NSW. The route was designed both to provide a shared path through the site and to serve as an emergency exit from the White Bay Power Station precinct. It is currently used by the Balmain Bike Bus when activities at the Power Station permit. There is a longer-term aspiration for the route to become part of a continuous off-road cycling connection between Balmain and the city, including a future cycle route along Robert Street. What is the Balmain Bike Bus? Meeting Wednesdays at Loyalty Square, at the bike racks outside Woollies Balmain at 8am. They leave at 8.10am, cycling single file down quiet back streets of Balmain, ending up along Robert St in Rozelle, then stop at the White Bay Power Station to pick up more participants. They leave White Bay power station at 8.20am, making their way across the Anzac Bridge to Pyrmont. After this they are flexible depending on the desires of participants that week - sometimes to help them get to their destination/s, or sometimes stop for a coffee before heading off to work or to make the return journey to Balmain. • For more information about the Balmain Bike Bus, contact Rebecca Fernandez, by email on rebeccafernandez@outlook.com

Mogo

Backgammon Night

Don’t leave the fun to the weekends - make the most of your weekday evenings and come play some social backgammon 🎲🎲 All levels and ages welcome! Our instagram is @sydneybackgammon follow for more updates and to see what a Monday night should be like 🍸🍕 It’s your roll…

Mt Banks Summit via One Trail Loop Hike

Australian Skeptics in the Pub - HOW SCAMS INFILTRATE OUR BRAINS

**From Jonestown to Aunty Cath’s in Camberwell** ... the evolution of AI has led to an explosion in convincing scams that affect us all. Scams infiltrate our brains and evade our defences, and intelligence is no protection. Author, actor, facilitator and podcaster **ANNIE McCUBBIN** will examine why we sometimes make bad decisions and explains about the importance of learning about scams, particularly taking our time and double checking when making decisions involving financial institutions. Annie is an expert in teaching critical thinking and highlighting the risks of cognitive flaws, making her a natural skeptical activist. Her books include *Why Smart Women Make Bad Decisions* and *Why Smart Women Buy the Lies*. Her first book won Best Audio Book at the 2021 Australian Business Book Awards. Her podcast, the *Why Smart Women Podcast* is considered a significant contribution to skeptical thinking. She has also spoken at the Australian Skeptics annual conferences (SkeptiCon) in 2023 and 2024. **After the presentation:** Following the presentation and question time, we will hand the microphone over to one audience member for a 5 minute chat on a sceptical topic of their choice. It can be a news item, your own sceptical "special subject" or an encounter with everyday scepticism. If you're interested in sharing something with your fellow pubbers, contact us before the talk. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- On the first Thursday of each month, Australian Skeptics and friends get together for Skeptics in the Pub. People generally start arriving at around 6pm after work. The talk begins at 7pm and lasts for about 30 minutes. The night finishes when the last person leaves. Enjoy a meal and a drink accompanied by lively discussion, free spoon bending lessons and the company of other sceptics, as we cover a variety of interesting topics. There is no need to belong to Australian Skeptics - all are welcome. Bring friends too. Please take a moment to read our [Code of Conduct](https://www.skeptics.com.au/code-of-conduct/). **REMINDER - If you are feeling ill or showing any signs or symptoms of a possible COVID (or indeed any) infection, please do not attend.** Parking is available nearby at: * 71 York Street Car Park (Wilson Parking) * Landmark Car Park (Secure Parking), 24 York Street * 321 Kent Street Car Park (Wilson Parking), ENTRY 86 Sussex Street * Queen Victoria Building Car Park (Wilson Parking), 111 York Street

WE ARE NOT POWERLESS  

Last June some of our members accompanied Muzafar Ali out of Sydney on his epic 4,000km Ride for Education fundraising ride from Maleny, Qld to Adelaide. (Short video of the ride here: [https://vimeo.com/1192453516](https://vimeo.com/1192453516) ) Muzafar’s film *We Are Not Powerless* is now finished and will be screened at Randwick Ritz cinema, followed by a Q&A with directors Jolyon Hoff and Muzafar. Their film tells the story of what can happen when a community refuses to give in and work together for hope, love, and education. We will ride from Pioneers Park, Leichhardt to Randwick to arrive in time for the 1.00 pm screening (finishes at 3 pm) Buy your ticket in advance from the website [wearenotpowerless.com.au](https://w7r4.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6a0ba8a6e4e23a10cee91407&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwearenotpowerless.com.au&w=65fe21b643328317b4d5a6d5&c=b_6a0ba3ea8c459265c0db8eae&l=en-US&s=zkW_8OD_e7A6Br5lKzQ1AnHd_6o%3D) or online from www.ritzcinemas.com.au **WEATHER**: IF RAINING you have 2 options \# One \- ride anyway \(as Muzafar did\); Bring wet weather gear #Two make your own way to Randwick Ritz, 45 St Paul's Street, Randwick and meet in Foyer **DISTANCE** 15 km (one way) Make your own way home, OR 30 km return to start with ride leader. **WHAT TO BRING :** Bike in good mechanical order, helmet, water, spare inner tube(s) and pump in case of puncture. Riders must be financial for this year. First time riders may have a trial ride with us before joining ($10 a year) - please contact ride leader before attending. **RIDE LEADER** : Laura 0439 901 613

Continuation of Circle Sydney

Segment Four - 7 June : Meadowbank to Clyne Reserve (Barangaroo) Take the 8.37 ferry from Circular Quay to Meadowbank arriving at 9.30. Alternatively, train from Redfern platform 4 at 7.40 AM. If on the train take the Bay Drive from the station towards the harbour (down hill). Check transport schedules beforehand please. Meet at the Meadowbank Ferry Terminal for a 9.35 start. This segment is 35 kms and relatively hilly. There are lots of toilets, water refill stations and food options up until the Lane Cove cafe at the causeway at the bottom of the hill, then there is nothing on the route until you arrive in Wollstonecraft. There are a couple of steep climbs . One is on Anzac Avenue in West Ryde/Deniston is a 11% climb with a steeper 12% section. The second one is the very long 11% climb out of Lane Cove up Fullers Road. The first safety issue is at the intersection of Station Street and Victoria Road near West Ryde Station. It’s a right turn and a buses only R turn. The Brooke Street Motorway underpass is awkward and slow. My thanks to Fran and Peter for detailing this segment. Watch for updates closer to the departure date.

Morgan Eight, Belrose

You may not find the street number easily, it's about 950M from the Forest Way turnoff. Please look for fellow hikers' cars. We've been out on this trail several times now and it has everything, a management trail to warm up, some hills to raise the heart rate, a decent length to test your endurance, bike trails paths to entertain you and views to die for, and it all takes place in the Garigal National Park. In total around 10 KM hike. Allow around 3hours for the Hike and stretching. Find our more at [HIKEFit.au](https://sterlingfitness.com.au/hike-training-in-sydney/) #HIKEFit #HIKINGINSYDNEY #HIKESYDNEY #SYDNEYHIKING

St Ives Hills, St Ives

HIKEFit will meet at the car park of Acron Oval. We will walk down a steep management trail meandering our way through the National park. After a while we will see the cascades, then we will traverse up and down through different trails, to keep our heart rate and legs working. Today's hike is testing you on hills, and steep declines. Poles are highly recommended. Find our more at [HIKEFit.au](https://sterlingfitness.com.au/hike-training-in-sydney/) #HIKEFit #HIKINGINSYDNEY #HIKESYDNEY #SYDNEYHIKING

Secret 2nd "GreenWay" to Brighton-Le-Sands!

On Saturday 6 June we're heading south via a wonderful corridor quietly announced in the shadows of the GreenWay opening! The M6 Active Transport Corridor stretches 4 kilometres from Kyeemagh to Monterey, wide, separated, and genuinely lovely. It's the kind of infrastructure that makes you wonder why we don't build everything like this. We'll also be passing through some of the Inner West's cycling infrastructure along the way: the quick-build route on Meeks Road, the Carrington Road cycleway, and the Botany Bay foreshore path. **We're closing this meetup page soon, to hear about future rides, join our mailing list here:** https://bikemarrickville.short.gy/MailingList Check out the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54645516 Be sure to bring a functioning bike and your water. Info on the corridor: https://transportnsw.info/document/8525/M6-PROJECT-CYCLEWAY-MAP.pdf

🏖️ 🏨 🏡 June Long Weekend Getaway @ Central Coast 🏖️ 🐳

🏨 🏡 June Long Weekend Getaway @ Central Coast 🏖️ 🐳 🏖️ Let’s have fun and relaxing June long weekend getaway in Central Coast, not too far from home! 💃🕺🏾🍹🚶🏻‍♂️‍➡️🐳 🚗 We suggest that you take Friday, 5th June off work, take a sickie or POETS to maximise your weekend away. 😉 🗓️ You may come and leave at anytime from Friday, 5th June to 8th June. 🗓️ You may also extend your holiday for few more days if you wish to explore the beautiful Central Coast. 🏨 Please check online asap to avoid disappointment for accommodation of your choice - hotel, motel, cabin, caravan park, Airbnb, glamping etc. 🏡 You may check accommodation at Norah Head, Lake Munmorah, Budgewoi, Catherine Hill Bay, Swansea or anywhere you fancy. 🏠 Few of us including myself are staying at a private accommodation at Lake Munmorah. 📝 This long weekend getaway is more of a chillaxing time without a hardcore bush or coastal walk. 📸 We will explore few places with a relaxing short and medium walks (less than 14km each way) at Lake Munmorah, Ghosties Beach, Caves Beach, Catherine Hill Bay, sunset at Norah Head Lighthouse, few other beaches and lookouts. 📝 Full itinerary will be communicated via group WhatsApp for this event upon confirmation. ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️ 📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER: 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. For full disclosure on Public Waiver, please refer to Meetup Terms and Conditions and the front page of this group on ‘About Us’. ✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings. ✅ 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. ✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos. 💵 GRATUITY 💵 $25 per person (PRE-PAID & non refundable if you cancel) for research and preparation for this exciting event. NOTE - all planned walks on Saturday and Sunday are included. Also other outings - sunsets, short lake walks and group dinners (pay your own) are also included . 📱 In order to confirm your spot, you must TEXT me for payment details. 📲 You may also make payment via PayID to my mobile: 0405038557 by 29th May. Ref: (your Meetup name) & Central Coast. ✅ Please TEXT me receipt of payment. 💬 Once payment received, you will be added to WhatsApp group chat on Saturday, 30th May for further details of this trip, meeting place etc. 🚗 Please update on comments section if you require a carpool or have a spare seats with share petrol, wish to share a car hire, share an accommodation etc. 📱 Any other questions, please send me a TEXT message instead to avoid any confusion. Yes, TEXT message only! 🏖️ Sometimes nature is all we need. Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🏖️ 🌿 Norra 😎 📱 0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)

Tempe to Cronulla Sunday morning ride.