Enduro Biking Sydney

Loftus to Heathcote MTB Ride (Technical)

Mogo

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 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 -

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

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

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.

🍄🌲 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)

Mt Banks Summit via One Trail Loop Hike

EPPING: WEDNESDAY @ THE Y EPPING. INDOORS : BEGINNERS WELCOME :

**JOIN US FOR A FUN AFTERNOON OF INDOOR PICKLEBALL. BEGINNERS WELCOME.** **PLEASE NOTE:** THIS SESSION COMMENCES AT 12.30PM AND FINISHES AT 2.30PM. SHOULD YOU ARRIVE EARLY POLITELY WAIT UNTIL STAFF HAVE SET UP THE COURTS. **DO NOT REQUEST FOR THE COURTS TO BE SET UP DUE TO YOUR EARLY ARRIVAL.** We have in-line 4 courts (not back to back). **IMPORTANT NOTE FOR BEGINNERS:** **BEGINNERS WILL BE GUIDED & ASSISTED.** **IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THOSE ON THE WAITLIST:** **DO NOT ATTEND!!!!!** **This indoor event is at the Y EPPING an Affiliated Playing Venue registered with Pickleball Association of NSW.** Please REGISTER AND PAY AT RECEPTION with prior to entering the Pickleball courts area. Note: Cost is $10 for 2 hours. **NO SHOWS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. NO SHOWS DISPLAY A TOTAL DISRESPECT TO ATTENDEES AND STOP WAITLISTERS FROM HAVING THE RIGHT TO ATTEND. IN ADDITION NO SHOWS COST THE HOST VENUE "THE Y EPPING" INCOME WHEN THEY DON'T SHOW UP. NO SHOWS WILL BE REMOVED FROM FUTURE EVENTS AT THE HOSTS DISCRETION.** Play Pickleball in a friendly, relaxed environment. If possible please familiarise yourself with the basic rules of the game here: [https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0](https://youtu.be/fTvPYdKZqO0) Bring a paddle, water, and a sense of fun. We have paddles to borrow at no cost. Wear comfortable clothing and non-marking tennis or indoor sports shoes ... no sandals, thongs or other less supportive shoes. **Note:** **1\. If you change your attendee status\, please do so by 9pm on the night PRIOR the event\. This will allow waitlisters time to amend their commitments and attend\. Failure to do so without good reason will be regarded as a Late Withdrawal\.** **2\. I will monitor "No Shows" and "Late Withdrawals" and I will act upon repeat offenders\.** **3\. I advise Waitlisters not to show up hoping to play as they will not be accepted to participate\.** 15 Ward Street, Epping New South Wales 2121 (limited untimed street parking) plus two parking areas affiliated with the adjacent West Epping Park.

Of Privacy and Tails

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