Biking Groups Sydney

Ride Leaders' workshop & lunch

*For Bike Leichhardt financial RIDE LEADERS only* ***All Bike Leichhardt ride leaders are asked to attend this*** **Bike Leichhardt RIDE LEADERS' WORKSHOP and lunch** 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 Cardinal Freeman Village 9.45 for 10 am workshop start. Tea & coffee available in the room so have a cuppa while we think... We go till 12.30 then lunch in the cafe next door. Venue is 'The Studio' in the Clubhouse 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.

BIKEast AGM & regular meeting - get involved!

Do you live in Sydney's eastern suburbs? Do you want safer, quieter, and more attractive streets, where people riding bicycles can get around safely and easily? BIKEast is the bicycle user group (BUG) representing people on bicycles in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, stretching from South Head to La Perouse and west to the fringes of Sydney's CBD, Redfern, Green Square and Mascot. This area covers Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick and Bayside councils. We lobby local councils, the State Government, and the Transport agencies to provide better conditions for active travel. Our vision is for a high-quality, connected network of safe, convenient and visible bike routes accessed via bike-friendly (low speed) neighbourhood served by well-designed local bike routes. Attend a meeting if you want to get involved and help achieve this vision, or if you just want to find out who we are and what we do. Everyone is welcome and every little bit of support helps! ==================== August is our AGM Invitation to nominate All positions will be declared as vacated at commencement of the 2025 AGM. Nominees must be current financial members of BIKEast. Nominations may be lodged at the AGM - subject to a mover and seconder who are also current financial members of BIKEast. Positions are filled by Members voting or by acclamation if not contended. The positions that must always be filled are: 1\. President 2\. Vice President 3\. Secretary 4\. Treasurer; and 5\. Public Officer There are seven more allowable Office Bearers positions under the BIKEast Constitution; including Advocacy Coordinators for: 1\. City of Sydney Council & Centennial Parklands 2\. Randwick City Council & UNSW 3\. Bayside Council 4\. Waverley Council 5\. Woollahra Council 6\. Projects \(Cycling Without Age\, Safe Street Neighbourhoods\) 7\. Membership Secretary If a person that wishes to nominate cannot attend the meeting, please email a nomination or re-nomination and arrange for a mover and seconder for attendance on the day.

Bobbo Banana

The bobo banana - is an out and back ride from Mount Colah Station through the iconic Kuringai National Park, Bobbin Head. It is a technical ride involving long downhill sections and sharp corners. You need to be on your game to ride it, ao please if you are just gaining confidence on a bike this one is not for you. There are coffee choices, the Bobbin Head cafe at the bottom of the hill with gorgeous views across Cowan Creek, or one at the village centre of Turramurra. This ride has 2 long climbs of about 3km at average 5% - bring your climbing legs. The technical nature of the ride means your bike needs to have good all working parts, tyres, brakes, and working phone. there are few bail points once into the park. Pace will be controlled - no olympic downhill speeds, the idea is to enjoy the scenery nature and arrive at Mt Colah station on the return all in one piece. We ride only as fast as the slowest rider.. Please look at the map and decide if this ride is for you. It is one of my favourites, but a challenge. There is water at the Kalkari visitor centre and at the village. The road is sometimes busy on the weekend, people often tow their boats to the AppleTree bay boat ramp early in the morning. You can usually hear traffic well before they are close by because the only other sound in the park is nature. Transport to Mt Colah - Platfom 16 from Central the T1 line 07:15 gets to Mt Colah at about 8:15. meeting on the non highway side, there is a car turning circle which is visible from the Station pedestrian bridge. Return ( the banana shaped ride ) is back to town from Mt Colah trains run every half an hour.

BIG BIKE FILM NIGHT

ADVANCE NOTICE The Big Bike Film Night is on again in August - always a wonderful, eclectic, wacky mix of films. You choose the time (Two screenings on the same night) at the Palace Cinemas Moore Park with one cinema starting at 6pm, the other starting at 7pm. Book tickets online: [https://bigbikefilmnight.nz/buy-tickets/big-bike-film-night-australia/](https://bigbikefilmnight.nz/buy-tickets/big-bike-film-night-australia/) The 2026 treasure chest of films includes: • a dazzling mountain bike ride exploring the breathtaking landscapes of Norway, embracing the magic of the midnight sun • an inspiring film that captures the wettest, most miserable riding conditions imaginable • a compelling story about perseverance, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of navigating daily life following a life-altering injury, and how adaptive design has transformed and enriched the journey forward • a moving film that follows a father and son’s journey as they take on one of life’s most meaningful milestones - riding a bike together as a family • and crowning the night off... we all love an underdog tale. This charming, funny, heartfelt film inspires us to believe that we all have the capacity to be unlikely heroes in our own stories. The audience is transported back to the nostalgic 1990’s, to the slopes of the punishing Mont Ventoux, in Southern France, to witness the drama of a battle between two giants ALL in the mix and a great reminder of why we love to ride a bike.

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.*

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

Pastry & Pedals: Kings Cross Mkt Loop

**Ride Details** Date: Saturday, 8th August Meet Time: 8:00 AM Start/End Point: Holbeach Avenue Carpark, Tempe Distance: Approximately 30 km (return) Target Pace: Moderate 20 km/h cruising speed We'll roll out from Tempe and navigate through Mascot to link up with the start of the Bourke Street Cycleway. From there, it's a seamless, mostly separated run all the way north through Waterloo, Redfern, and Surry Hills, dropping right down into Woolloomooloo. Once at the bay, we’ll tackle the brief but punchy climb up into Potts Point, arriving right at Fitzroy Gardens. We are parking the bikes by the El Alamein Fountain to explore the vibrant Kings Cross Saturday Market - famous for exceptional artisan baked treats, fresh pastries, and boutique sweet treats. Grab a coffee, score a top-tier pastry, and relax by the fountain for breakfast. Heading home, we’ll cruise through the heart of Kings Cross and cut up through the elegant but hilly backstreets of Paddington We’ll cross over into Moore Park to pick up the green infrastructure tracks, eventually filtering back onto the Bourke Street Cycleway for a familiar, clear run all the way south to the cars at Holbeach Avenue. **Essential** **Checklist** Helmet: Mandatory (standard Australian compliance). Spares: Bring a bike puncture repair kit, spare tube that fits your valves, and a mini-pump/CO2. Hydration & Weather: A full water bottle. While it's August, morning coastal breezes can be brisk, so a windproof layer is recommended. Payment: Card/cash for your market goodies. All communications regarding this ride will be handled on this MeetUp site. Check the comments section for any updates closer to the ride. Fyi - All St George BUG Rides can be found on the St George BUG website: https://www.stgeorgebug.org.au/calendar

Bobbin Head Loop / Sphinx Trail and Bobbin Head 10kms Ku-ring-gai.

🌸CRUSHER PLANT🌸BLUE GUM WALK🌸BENOWIE TRACK🌸ZIG ZAG RWAY🌸HORNSBY-THORNLEIGH

MEETING: Central Railway Station Platform 8 🌸✈️🌸 TIME: 10:15 for a 10:20 departure 🌸⏰🌸 DETAILS: This is an adventure! We arrive at Hornsby station and head to the newly opened Crusher Plant which is the old Hornsby Quarry, very interesting, from here we go bush, taking 2 tracks: the Blue Gum walk & The BENOWIE Walking track (just part of it) veering off to THORNLEIGH Station for our return journey back to the city 🌸⛱🌸 LUNCH: Definitely BYO 🌸🍽🌸 COST:💲5️⃣ cash gratuity or (donation)for this walk.💵 🌸💲🌸 DISTANCE: 1️⃣1️⃣kms 🌸🦋🌸 THIS WALK IS GRADED AS: Tree bathing at its best. Tracks, partial fire trails, a well trodden path with ups and downs 🌸☀️🌸 GET OUT POINTS: We are close to civilisation the entire way. 🌸🚦🌸 TRANSPORT: Express train from Central to Hornsby, return train from Thornleigh 🌸✈️🌸 GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING: 🌸💃🌸 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BRING A FRIEND PLEASE MESSAGE ME, unfortunately only the 2 legged kind, and not the 4 legged kind are included. 🌸🥰🌸 I am always open to suggestions if there is a destination/hike/walk you’d like to do…just message me 🌸 👣🌸 A heads up for newcomers and first timers. Our walking group is a fabulous Melting Pot of cultures, backgrounds, professions and life experiences. We love our Walks. We are INCLUSIVE OF EVERYONE………if you’re: kind, nice, fun, polite and respectful. 🌸😘🌸 On that note…. In recent times my walks are at capacity, which I’m capping at 40. Regulars, regardless of numbers are always welcome….just PM me if you’re on a waitlist. 🌸♥️🌸 We walk at a medium pace of 4kms per hour, stopping for breaks and to take in the views. It is a reasonable expectation that the group stays together. It is your responsibility to stay in line of sight. If you cannot walk at this pace, I will let you know of the next get out point. This is not negotiable. 🌸🐌🌸 As this is a walking group, bikes, ebikes, scooters, escooters, and pogo sticks are not compatible or welcome. 🌸👣🌸 Grading for my walks:
Easy: Mainly flat, suburban, loads of get out points, up to 14kms.
Easy-Medium: some stairs, a few uneven surfaces, up to 15kms.
Medium: Stairs, rocks, coastal beaches/sand, ups, downs, get out points limited, up to 17kms
Medium-Hard: uneven surfaces, need to take extreme care and be hike fit. Few get out points. Tracks, uneven surfaces, steep inclinations and limited resources. 🌸👯‍♀️🌸 WALKING GUIDELINES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 🌸✍️🌸 Carry sufficient food and water (2 litres) for the expected conditions of the walk. Pls don’t separate from the group, unless you let someone know, preferably me. The waitlist is completely discretionary….reliable regulars will ALWAYS be included. 🆗……….If you are a no show, you will not be welcome to join a future walk with me. (It’s a courtesy kind of thing). If people are on the waitlist, it is also very inconsiderate. Marking yourself as “Not Going” within 2 hours of departure does not allow reasonable time to notify anyone on the waitlist. 🌸🙅‍♀️🌸 On the odd occasion, the walk may change from the schedule, due to weather, unforeseen track obstacles OR emergency situations. 🌸🤞🌸 Please make sure your conversation is always courteous to other group members. 🌸😍🌸 PS…. IF YOUR ID PIC IS OF A COFFEE CUP, YOUR DOG OR CAT, A VIEW, and not a picture of you…You’ll stay waitlisted. 🌸❌🌸 SAFETY WARNING: Please stay away from cliff edges and be very careful when walking on wet and slippery rocks and surfaces. Stay within sight of the group at all times. 🌸🔴🟢⚫️🟠🔵🟡🟣🟤🌸 DISCLAIMER: Your health and safety is our priority, we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries. However, Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents and injuries that may occur during Meetup activities and events. Please take responsibility for your own safety and belongings. By RSVP to this event you and your guests agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the Aussie Explorers Meetup group which can be found in the link below: https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/pages/28346396/Terms_and_Conditions_of_joining_Aussie_Explorers 🌸☀️🌸 HAPPY WALKING 🍃🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🍃 xxLisa

🌸CQ🌸MARITIME MUSEUM🌸SYDNEY FISH MARKETS🌸IRON COVE🌸BALMAIN🌸🌸

MEETING: Circular Quay Wharf No2 🌸✈️🌸 TIME: 10:15am 🌸⏰🌸 DETAILS: We walk from CQ via Dawes Point, Barangaroo, Cockle Bay to The National Maritime Museum to spend 30 minutes perusing the FREE exhibitions…. There are several, then Pyrmont to the newly opened Fish Markets, via Glebe through Lilyfield to Callan Park, then along the Iron Cove River to Rozelle and finally Balmain East for the ferry ride back to the city 🌸⛱🌸 LUNCH: Sydney Fish Markets. If you wish to byo there are many places to sit and take in the view. 🌸🍽🌸 COST:💲5️⃣ cash gratuity or (donation)for this walk.💵 🌸💲🌸 DISTANCE: 1️⃣4️⃣kms 🌸🦋🌸 THIS WALK IS GRADED AS: Deliciously easy, with a few stairs thrown in. 🌸☀️🌸 GET OUT POINTS: the entire way 🌸🚦🌸 TRANSPORT: Return ferry from Balmain East 🌸✈️🌸 GENERAL HOUSEKEEPING: 🌸💃🌸 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BRING A FRIEND PLEASE MESSAGE ME, unfortunately only the 2 legged kind, and not the 4 legged kind are included. 🌸🥰🌸 I am always open to suggestions if there is a destination/hike/walk you’d like to do…just message me 🌸 👣🌸 A heads up for newcomers and first timers. Our walking group is a fabulous Melting Pot of cultures, backgrounds, professions and life experiences. We love our Walks. We are INCLUSIVE OF EVERYONE………if you’re: kind, nice, fun, polite and respectful. 🌸😘🌸 On that note…. In recent times my walks are at capacity, which I’m capping at 40. Regulars, regardless of numbers are always welcome….just PM me if you’re on a waitlist. 🌸♥️🌸 We walk at a medium pace of 4kms per hour, stopping for breaks and to take in the views. It is a reasonable expectation that the group stays together. It is your responsibility to stay in line of sight. If you cannot walk at this pace, I will let you know of the next get out point. This is not negotiable. 🌸🐌🌸 As this is a walking group, bikes, ebikes, scooters, escooters, and pogo sticks are not compatible or welcome. 🌸👣🌸 Grading for my walks:
Easy: Mainly flat, suburban, loads of get out points, up to 14kms.
Easy-Medium: some stairs, a few uneven surfaces, up to 15kms.
Medium: Stairs, rocks, coastal beaches/sand, ups, downs, get out points limited, up to 17kms
Medium-Hard: uneven surfaces, need to take extreme care and be hike fit. Few get out points. Tracks, uneven surfaces, steep inclinations and limited resources. 🌸👯‍♀️🌸 WALKING GUIDELINES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 🌸✍️🌸 Carry sufficient food and water (2 litres) for the expected conditions of the walk. Pls don’t separate from the group, unless you let someone know, preferably me. The waitlist is completely discretionary….reliable regulars will ALWAYS be included. 🆗……….If you are a no show, you will not be welcome to join a future walk with me. (It’s a courtesy kind of thing). If people are on the waitlist, it is also very inconsiderate. Marking yourself as “Not Going” within 2 hours of departure does not allow reasonable time to notify anyone on the waitlist. 🌸🙅‍♀️🌸 On the odd occasion, the walk may change from the schedule, due to weather, unforeseen track obstacles OR emergency situations. 🌸🤞🌸 Please make sure your conversation is always courteous to other group members. 🌸😍🌸 PS…. IF YOUR ID PIC IS OF A COFFEE CUP, YOUR DOG OR CAT, A VIEW, and not a picture of you…You’ll stay waitlisted. 🌸❌🌸 SAFETY WARNING: Please stay away from cliff edges and be very careful when walking on wet and slippery rocks and surfaces. Stay within sight of the group at all times. 🌸🔴🟢⚫️🟠🔵🟡🟣🟤🌸 DISCLAIMER: Your health and safety is our priority, we take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents and injuries. However, Organizers and Hosts are not responsible for your health and safety and do not accept any liability for accidents and injuries that may occur during Meetup activities and events. Please take responsibility for your own safety and belongings. By RSVP to this event you and your guests agree to comply with the terms and conditions of the Aussie Explorers Meetup group which can be found in the link below: https://www.meetup.com/Aussie-Explorers/pages/28346396/Terms_and_Conditions_of_joining_Aussie_Explorers 🌸☀️🌸 HAPPY WALKING 🍃🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🍃 xxLisa

TWO-VALLEY TRAIL. Cooks river/Wolli creek, wetlands, mangroves, bat colony.

**Aug 16 TWO-VALLEY TRAIL** This walk is from Campsie to Bexley North along the Cooks river and Wolli creek and includes many points of historical interest. The terrain includes wetlands with mangrove, native heath, birds, a bat colony and sandstone escarpments. Meet at Campsie railway station. (13km, medium) EAPT **Bring** comfortable walking shoes,rain jacket, lunch, water (1L or more). Grading (time/distance/ruggedness/amount of uphill). EAPT = Easy access by public transport, CA = Coffee afterwards Walks leader will be Hans Britz (mob. 0409-918-672)

🐯 Taronga Zoo to Circular Quay via Harbour Bridge🚶🚶‍♂️🌿 🐯 🌸 🌉

📝 FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Sunday, 9 August 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 9.50am. 🚊 MEETING POINT: Taronga Zoo Wharf at the entry/exit. 🚆 END POINT: Milsons Point station or Circular Quay station. ******************************************** 🥾 DISTANCE: 12.5km - point to point. 🥾 GRADE: Easy/mostly Moderate on a relaxing pace, not slow pace! 💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, ups and downs hills and few stairs. Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery at few sections. 🚶‍♂️NOTE - few get out points along the way that you may leave at anytime. ******************************************** 📸 WHAT TO EXPECT: 🚶‍♂️Get ready for one of the best harbour views Sydney has to offer! Tracks are mostly under the shade. ⛴ We begin our exciting adventure from Taronga Zoo wharf towards Kurraba Point via Mosman Bay and Cremorne Reserve on local roads and bushlands along harbour foreshore. 🤳 We will be stopping at few amazing lookouts for BYO lunch and photo sessions. 🚶We will continue our adventure towards Kirribilli and Milsons Point via Wendy’s Secret Gardens and Luna Park with breathtaking views along the way. 🚆 You may opt to leave home from Milsons Point station. Otherwise, we will continue walking across the Harbour Bridge to Circular Quay. ******************************************** ⚠️ 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 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. If you’re not sticking 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! ✅ 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. ❎ Limited facilities or cafes on the trails, so please come well prepared. ❎ NO smoking on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break. ❎ 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. ✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse backgrounds. This is not a dating group. Please do not ask inappropriate questions regarding marital status, sexual orientation etc. ✅ 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 for this walk. 🥾 Good grip walking shoes or trail runners highly recommended. 💦 At least 1.8L of water (limited refills), Hydralyte or sports energy drinks. 🥪 Snacks and packed LUNCH. 🧢 Hat, sunscreen and hand sanitiser. ⛑ Basic First Aid Kit - BandAids, bandages, antibacterial wipes etc. 🧥Light raincoat or a poncho just in case of wet weather. ******************************************** 💵 GRATUITY 💵 $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) & Taronga. ✅ Please get it done asap upon arrival and TEXT me receipt of payment. ******************************************** 🚊 Check Opal Trip Planner for public transport services, weekend trackwork etc. https://transportnsw.info/ ✅ Please leave home with plenty of travel time, come well prepared and arrive promptly. If you’re running late, we don’t wait! ******************************************** 📲 Any questions or concerns, please send me a TEXT message instead to avoid any confusion with unnecessary updates on comments section. ❗️NOTE - I do not answer calls or text messages after meeting time! 🏃‍♂️ 🐯 Let’s have fun and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 Norra 😎 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)