2006 Parramatta River Explorer Ride: 3rd December 7.30 AM to 11.30 AM
- Description:
- Easy/Medium ride from Granville to Bicentennial Park, then Concord West and return: to include Silverwater Bridge, Bicentennial Park, Parramatta River and more.
- Bring:
- water, sunscreen, helmet, spare tube, working bicycle and happy disposition.
- Level of fitness:
- NOTE: You will need to be reasonably fit for this ride; not suitable for children under 14 years.
- Approximate distance:
- 25 or 35 kms; a few stops to talk and enjoy scenery. Possible short cut removing 10 km.
- Average Speed:
- A leisurely 12 kph
- Assemble:
- 7.15 AM northern end of Walpole St Park, Merrylands in car park adjacent to Kidseum, Walpole Street, Merrylands
- Register for the ride:
- Mark Robson 9827 0738 or markr@australwright.com.au
| Destination of Interest | By way of | Approx. Distance | Approx riding time | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Point | 7:30 | |||
| Thackery St Bridge, Rydalmere | Fox St, M4 path, Rail Trail, George St, Grand Ave | 6.6 | 30 | 8:00 |
| Tea House | Parramatta Valley cycleway, Silverwater bridge, Riverside cyclepath, Bennelong Road/Hill Rd path, Australia Ave | 9.4 | 45 | 8:45 |
| (Toilets and water at “Tea House” 20 min break) | 20 | 9:05 | ||
| Ryde Rail bridge | Leeds St, Llewellyn St, cyclepath. | 2.4 | 10 | 9:35 |
| Toilets and water. | 10 | 9:45 | ||
| Tea House | Freemont St, Nullawarra Ave, Edith Walker Hospital 5 min break, The Drive, Wilga St, Victoria Ave, Bicentennial Park | 5.5 | 35 | 10:20 |
| Toilets and water (20 min) | 20 | 10:40 | ||
| Duck River bridge | Olympic Park Fountain, Haslams Creek, M4 path | 7.0 | 35 | 11:10 |
| Return to start point | M4 path | 3.5 | 15 | 11:25 |
| Totals: | 38.4 | 185 min 3.1 hours | 240 min 4 hours 12.3 kph |
For additional detail see: http://camwest/pps.com.au/
To register for ride: Mark Robson 9827 0738 or markr@australwright.com.au
