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2006

Photos of rides and events

Salt Pan Creek Ride

EMTPW 20km to Salt Pan Creek, return via rail (station TBC).

King Street to St Peters, "L13" cycle path to Tempe, on road to Bexley North, M5 Linear Park to Riverwood.

Start: 7:45am for 8:00 am. Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, King St, opposite Railway Station.

For details of the route Salt Pan Creek Ride Map.pdf Best viewed with Adobe Reader 6, use the zoom tool for detail.

• Turnout was good 10 riders of all proficiencies. The boardwalks through the mangrove equals that of Homebush Bay. The Chippo/Gang festival was a great time. Lots of cycles in attendence all locked to Pine St Ball Court fence. There was even a rickshaw giving rides. Keep this festival in mind for next year.

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The Sydney Body Art Ride Supporting Children's Cancer Research

"Our painted and costumed riders will be riding bicycles from Randwick to Maroubra Beach to raise funds for the Children's Cancer Institute Australia and promote healthy, sustainable living. We will also attempt to break two World Records..." More... http://www.sydneybodyartride.org

SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2006

Centennial Park Cinema to see Good Night, Good Luck

EOTP 12km.

Get your tickets early from http://www.moonlight.com.au/ or 1300 551908 and travel with us to the park

Start: 7 pm, Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, King St, opposite Railway Station.

• Turnout low on numbers high on enjoyment factor. Recommended to take a blanket and nibbles, there is a bar. Lots of other folk make their way by cycle. Note - you can take the bike into the compound and lock it to the fence on the inside.

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Chocolates and Fine Food

EST 15 km return.

Visit specialty bakers, ice cream and sweet makers, Portuguese delis and cafes. Check out the itinerary to whet your appetite.

Start: 8.45 for 9 am Petersham station, Regent and Trafalgar Sts.

• With near on fourty riders of all ages this was a massive turnout. Well done everyone.

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SATURDAY 18TH MARCH 2006 (NEW RIDE)

Cycle path maintenance (glass patrol)/ social ride.

Mission: to collect obviously troublesome broken/ shattered glass from the Cooks River cycle path.

Where: meet at Adora coffee shop 10 Homer Street at 8.30 (for first breakfastses) and 9 am departure.

Duration: As far as you can make it to the Rookwood Cemetary circuit. Distance covered if doing the whole 'Hobbit' trip (To the limits of the Shire and back): Approx 35 kilometres ( 2.30 - 3 hours).

Bring gloves, dust pan and broom, etc.

• Small but enthusiastic turnout.

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Discover your heritage tour

ET 12 km, 2 hours each ride.

Local historian visits and tells stories of how people worked and played, as we ride.

Ride 1: Newtown to Petersham and return

Start: 10 am Newtown Neighbourhood. King St, opposite Railway Station.

Ride 2: Marrickville to Newtown return

Start (and finish): 2pm Marrickville Park, near lawn tennis courts, Livingstone and Frazer Sts.

• 25 riders began the morning session, 15 riders the afternoon. A fantastic event, thanks to all concerned.

SATURDAY 8 APRIL 2006

Cruisin Marrickville Youth Week Ride

EOTP 15km

Check out facilities and services for young people in the Marrickville area � skate parks, gyms, shops & more.

Start: 11am, Marrickville Station (at RSL forecourt). For 14 � 20 age group.

• Like wrangling smoke.

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Artists landmarks: Artists of Marrickville Past.

MTPWH 40km

Tour through the inner west to Hunters Hill through the eyes of artists of Marrickville. Spectacular views.

Start: 10am, Tempe station car park, finishes Meadowbank rail station, walk direct onto carriage.

• A great turnout for a long ride fifteen in all set out from Tempe and we managed to sneak into the art gallery of new south wales with minutes to spare.

SUNDAY 28 MAY 2006

Sustainability Tour

EOTP 20km

Visit regenerated parks, community market gardens and recycling centres.

Start: 10 am: Stanmore Station, Railway Ave

• Another good turnout. Thanks to John, Craig and Bruce for their informed commentary on Bio Fuel / Sustainable Technologies, Riverlife and Greenway / IWEG respectively.

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Biatholon - Bikes and Bowls

EOTP 15km

Circuit around the Bay at Liechhardt to Petersham Bowls club for a game. Cost for bowls TBC.

Start: 1 pm Stanmore Station, Railway Ave.

• Ten enthused riders showed for some ultra competitive and mighty games on the green. Jack High watch out.

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City Circuit with harbour views

ESTW 20 km return.

Thought about riding to work? A chance to practice at a quiet time of the day with others. Includes side trips to post card Harbour views.

Start: 10am Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, King St, opposite Railway Station.

• A dozen or turned out for a pleasant ride.

SUNDAY 23 JULY 2006

Homebush Olympic Pde Market

ESTW 40 km return or return by train.

Along Cooks River to Bicentennial Park to the gourmet food market and aquatic Centre. Return by train for a shorter ride.

Start: 10am Dulwich Hill Station.

• Small but enthusiastic bunch.

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SATURDAY 05 AUGUST 2006

The Prince of Wales Hospital Ride for Life

Grab your bike for cancer

Saturday 5 August 2006, Centennial Park

"Now in its third year, Ride for Life 2006 is offering more activities for novice cyclists, families and friends, and more opportunities to support people who have felt the effects of cancer..."

Centennial Park

ESTW 15-17 km return.

Excellent for beginners to practice using our secret route through cyrle lanes and back roads. Stop for ice cream and duck viewing.

Start: 10am Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, King St, opposite Railway Station.

Shopping, trikes, work bikes

EOTP 15km

Chance for bikes to of all shapes and sizes to be seen. Join the shopping trail to see how easy it is.

Start: 9 am Newtown Neighbourhood Centre, King St, opposite Railway Station.

• Small bunch including Peter from Melbourne delivering Cheeky Transports new Christiania.

Mt Royal National Park - Hunter Valley

"On Sunday 27th August, there will be another mountain bike ride through Mt Royal National Park, north of Singleton in the Hunter Valley. Note the weekend in your diary!..."

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FRIDAY 01 TO SUNDAY 03 SEPTEMBER (BNSW)

Hunter Valley Winery Wander

"...Whether wine is a nourishment, medicine or poison, is a matter of dosage. Paracelsus. (1493-1541) German Physician and father of modern Pharmacology..." More... http://www.winerywander.com.au/

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Play time for kids and parents

EOTP 4 - 8 km round trip

Suitable for parents with children under 12 yrs. Ride on paths to playground. Bring a picnic and hat.

Start: 9.30am Mc Nielly Park, Burton St, near Marrickville Station. Finish 1.30

Leichhardt Big Bike Day

Leichhardt and Ashfield Councils will be holding the Big Bike Days on 15 October, 2006.

Leichhhardt's Big Bike Day will take place at War Memorial Park & Ashfield's Big Bike Day will take place at Richard Murden Reserve...

If you are interested in being a volunteer in any of the following positions, please let us know...

Andrew & Janene

Festival of Cycling

Celebrate all things cycling at the Festival of Cycling. A great weekend of events is planned including, Mountain Bike National 4X Series, criterium racing, Cycle Messenger World Championships and the Portfolio Partners Spring Cycle.

Portfolio Partners Spring Cycle - Sydney's largest bike ride, held on Sunday 22 of October 2006.

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To Brighton Beach

E 10 km return

Start: 9 am Tempe rail station car park.

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(picnic ride on 10th is cancelled)

Start: Meet at Moore's Cafe, 9.30 am

XMAS / End of year Inner West BUG's Picnic Ride. BYO Picnic, with a morning ride.

Contact: Brenda, ph: 9995 0596; mob: 0438 206 326.

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-- GilbertGrace - 08 Jan 2007

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