There and Back . . .

Hi everyone.
WHERE ARE WE GOING:
We are going to ride over to New Lynn via the North Western Motorway Cycle Path. Lunching at Brown Street Café (50 Rosebank Road).

THE RIDE:
Starting at the top end of Te Atatu Peninsula (meet at 10.30am, CNR of Beach Road and Spinnaker Drive), we will head down the various cycleways and a #short gravel trail that will lead us to the Norwest Motorway Bike Path. (#compacted gravel trail which is short and easy to navigate)
We will then ride the new Te Whau Pathway extension to its end before returning to the motorway bike path.
We then head east and cycle down the Norwest Motorway Bike Path to Waterview. It's a wide flat concrete path, so easy for everyone, with lovely sea views and coastal wildlife to admire. Next we head up Great North Road for a short distance before crossing through Oakley Creek Esplanade Reserve. We meander along this cycle path eventually passing behind the New North Road "Pak n Save" and on to the top of Rosebank Road. We aren't done yet as we will carry on the extra 2.7ks to New Lynn. Again, its a dedicated cycle path. I know you will enjoy it as it runs close to North/West railway lines. Once we get to New Lynn, (path ends next to the New Lynn RSA) we'll turn around and head back to Avondale where we are expected at the Brown Street Café for lunch. (It is actually on Rosebank Road).
I will book us in so they will be expecting us.

RETURN:
After a scrumptious lunch, we follow our tracks back to the cars in Te Atatu.

RIDE DIFFICULTY:
This is a relatively easy ride. Suitable for all types of bikes, levels of confidence and abilities - EXCEPT *the short gravel path in Te Atatu, where you must be comfortable riding on compact gravel.

SUMMARY:
Total ride is approx 35k's, basically all on bike paths, except the beginning of the ride in Te Atatu, which starts on a back street road followed by a short gravel path.
Average speed 20ks.

Don't forget to check the weather (I will cancel ride on Monday night if it looks like the weather is going to be nasty). Bring rain jacket/sunscreen if need be, water, perhaps a snack if you think you will need it and gear to fix a puncture etc.

AS PER OUR OTHER RIDES THEN:
*We will cancel for rain but not for light or occasional showers.
*Please bring a spare tube for your particular bike wheel size.
*We travel at circa 20ks an hour except for down hills.
*We stop frequently to regroup and check that everyone is going ok.
*We have a Tail-End-Charlie to make sure riders do not get lost. (We are not too fond of leaving people behind)
*Assistance will be rendered for any mechanical issues but we are not bike mechanics.
*Please check your tyres, brakes and clean/lube chain a day prior to the ride.
*Please do not over take the designated ride leader.
*We encourage all riders to wear a High Visibility Vest or similar for added safety.
*If you have not signed up for this ride DO NOT turn up, as I will have booked our confirmed numbers with the café.
*If you are signed up for the ride but change your mind at the last minute, please text or phone me, Graeme on mob 027 285 3779 to advise so we are not waiting for you.
*Enjoy the ride, chat and comradery, as that's what it's all about. :)