BMX Sydney

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.

The Greater Sydney Bike Trail

SECOND SEGMENT - Amended Feel like a challenge? Something to tell your friends and family about? Here is your opportunity! Five rides on five different days completing a circumnavigation of Sydney. The **Greater Sydney Bike Trail** ([https://cyclesydney.wiki/gsbt/](https://cyclesydney.wiki/gsbt/)), put out there by one and crafted by many, loops around the outer edges of metropolitan Sydney, showcasing the city’s fantastic shared paths and trails. This 220km loop takes you through some of Sydney’s most iconic areas, with approximately 85% of the route off-road, utilising shared paths and cycleways. Created by keen cyclist Garry Robinson, the route connects numerous bike paths, cycleways, and trails that were previously disjointed. For the most part this route is not clearly marked, relying on navigation, common sense and careful planning. These days there are a few shortcuts due to new cycleways which we plan to take saving around 20kms. The plan for Bike Leichhardt club members only and consists of five segments, as listed SEPARATELY on Meetup. **Complete one segment, some segments or do them all.** Segment One - 12 April : Tempe to Revesby - COMPLETED Segment Two - 10 May : Revesby to Rooty Hill via Liverpool Catch the train to Revesby where we'll start the ride at 8.30 am from Abel Reserve on Marco Avenue. This undulating segment is 55 kms in length along bike paths and quieter roads all the way to Rooty Hill. Lunch will be at the Rooty Hill cafe. We can take the train from there or ride on to Seven Hills or Blacktown. Natalie will lead Segment Two. Segment Three - 24 May : Rooty Hill to Meadow Bank Segment Four - 7 June : Meadow Bank to the CBD via Airman’s Park to Clyne Reserve (Barangaroo) Segment Five - 21 June : Barangaroo to Cronulla via Tempe and Sans Souci. **Register here for Segment Two ONLY on 10 May.** Rider leaders for one or more segments will be Natalie Cleary, Ben Triefus and Michael Gill

Social ride - Hawthorne Lightrail to Airport Viewing Area via Greenway

Parramatta circle - exploring the Prospect canal cycleway

Loftus to Heathcote MTB Ride (Technical)

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

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.

Monday early evening badminton at Roketto

Intermediate level and above. Not for beginners Organisation: How much: $18 Your responsibilities: please note that we are a social peer group bringing shuttles friends together. We basically share all costs and non profitable. By joining you are in agreement to be responsible for any costs may incur from unexpected circumstances such as injury through your own health insurance. Additional note: • Please bring the right change for cash or Pay ID to 0405 806188 prior to arrival • Please respect and follow the rules of the Roketto Badminton Centre • Please RSVP at your earliest convenience as well as update your attendance status if your schedule change. Cancellation within 24 hours and no show are required to pay in full • To ensure each registered player has a fair amount of playing time, any additional player who has not signed up by the deadline is subject to organiser's approval. We appreciate your understanding.

Badminton training Granville - Advanced & intermediate 🏸

Training 🏸 for advanced and intermediate. Contact Kim on whatsapp 0416 379 688 for more information. By RSVPing to this event, the members and guests are explicitly and without exception deemed to have read and agreed to the Group’s terms of Disclaimer and Release of Liability. You can get personal injuries insurance for yourself by joining Sydney Badminton Association, please come and see me for details. Regards, Kim

Badminton training Granville - Beginner & intermediate 🏸

Training 🏸 for beginner and intermediate. Contact Kim on whatsapp 0416 379 688 for more information. By RSVPing to this event, the members and guests are explicitly and without exception deemed to have read and agreed to the Group’s terms of Disclaimer and Release of Liability. You can get personal injuries insurance for yourself by joining Sydney Badminton Association, please come and see me for details. Regards, Kim