UNI TO PARK AND BACK; Bike North*; 14 km ; Slow pace Some Traffic / Contact: Keith; Ph 0434 496 299 Starts: 09:15AM; Macquarie University Station, Uni side of Herring Rd A short but picturesque ride from Macquarie Uni through Lane Cove Park and back. Cancelled if raining.

HILLS RIDE; Bicycle Wagga Wagga*; 173 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: Lyndsay Wilson; Ph 0269262333 Call to Confirm Starts: 7.00AM; Glenfield McDonalds A challenging ride of 173km on Saturday into the Hills of Tumbarumba, with a fully catered overnight stay at Laurel Hill Lodge. Down hill (not quite) 119km back to Wagga Wagga on Sunday. A good warm up ride for the Opperman 24hr.You are permitted to cycle part of the ride & transport will be available if required.

BREAKFAST POINT PUNT; Bike North*; 17 km ; Slow pace Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Darryn; Ph 0406 380 862 Starts: 8:30AM; Meadowbank Wharf Cross Parramatta river on John Whitton Bridge , ride through Rhodes and Concord West through to Cabarita Ferry Wharf then Breakfast Point for coffee. Cross the river on the Putney Punt and return to Meadowbank on the riverfront route.

TOWN RIDE; New England BUG*; 30 km ; Slow pace Easy / Some Traffic / Contact: ; Ph Starts: 09:00AM; Armidale Bicycle Centre Easy paced ride around Armidale. Great introduction for new riders or the coffee cruisers. Ride climaxes at a local coffee shop.

SOUTH NOWRA BUSH EXPLORER; Shoalhaven BUG*; 40 km ; Moderate pace Easy / Some Traffic / Mountain Bike Required / Contact: Cathy ; Ph 02 44229362 Starts: 9,00AM; Nowra Visitors Centre. A great bush ride exploring some interesting tracks around South Nowra.

NAMBUCCA BY-PASS; Dorrigo-Urunga-Bellingen BUG*; 90 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Contact: George Smith; Ph 02 6658 215 Starts: 07:30AM; BP North Urunga Ride to Nambucca Heads and onto Macksville for coffee and return to Urunga vi Macksville.

GUILDFORD TO CABRAMATTA; Northern Beaches Bikers*; 55 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Neil; Ph 9982 1608 Starts: 9:00AM; Guildford Station Ride from Guildford Station to Prospect Reservoir. Lunch at Cabramatta and return to Guildford Station. Phone Neil to confirm start time which may change and to get full details.

COFFS AMBLE; Coffs Harbour BUG*; 29 km ; Slow pace Easy / Child Friendly / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Jan Zinkstok; Ph 6652 5310 Starts: 08:30AM; Y Y Knot Cafe, Yacht Club, 30 Marina Drive, Coffs Start YC. F/shore cw to Macauleys, Hogbin cw to Trtmnt Plant, airports, SC Uni. Back to Howard St then onto Jan's for morning tea (22.5kms). Ret Bray St.

BOTANY BAY FORESHORE RIDE; Liverpool BUG*; 27 km ; Moderate pace Easy / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Russell; Ph 0434141810 Starts: 09:00AM; Wolli Creek Railway Station (Mt Olympus Bvd) This ride is suitable for all riders & is excellent for beginners with only one small hill. The ride is on shared cycle ways and back streets. The ride gives excellent views of Sydney Airport, the beaches of Botany Bay and the lower Georges River. The ride follows the Cooks River to Botany Bay near Sydney Airport then continues south along the foreshore past the beaches of Kyeemagh, Brighton-Le-Sands, Ramsgate and on to Sans Souci. Return via the same route with a lunch stop at Brighton-Le-Sands.

A TO Z AND BEYOND; Bike North*; 30 km ; Slow pace Some Traffic / Contact: Col; Ph 9872 2583 Starts: 7:30AM; Artarmon Station, East side Ride via Balmoral to Georges Heights for coffee. Return via Zoo ferry and Harbour Bridge.

LOOP THE LAKE NEWCASTLE; Warrumbungle Wheelers*; 85 km ; Fast pace Some Traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: Sandra Wild; Ph 0407206981 Starts: 9AM; Speers Point Park An anual event starting fron Speers Point Park. Some WWBUG riders will be taking part

THREE GORGES PIES; Bike North*; 75 km ; Fast pace Some Traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: Malcolm; Ph 9713 1994 Starts: 7:30AM; Hornsby Park, opposite Coronation St, near pool Hard, hilly ride through Galston Gorge, Arcadia, Berowra Waters to Pie in The Sky for coffee. Return via Bobbin Head to Hornsby.

OVER 50'S RIDES: COOKS RIVER; Bike South Senior Cyclists; 26 km ; Moderate pace Easy / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Allan & Margaret; Ph 95206180 Starts: 9.30; Gough Whitlam Park Tempe We follow the Cooks river cycleway to Rookwood and then return for Lunch in the park. Free electric Bbq plate available in park.

GOSFORD - WOY WOY CYCLEWAY; Toukley & District Cycle Club*; 45 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Kevin Parsons; Ph 02 4390 0375 Call to Confirm Starts: 0930AM; Masons Pde, Gosford Meet at Gosford (Masons Pde near Gosford Sailing Club) 0930. Ride to Woy Woy, through Orange Grove then back roads to Woy Woy for lunch (BYO or buy). Return to Gosford

TRI-EPPING LOCAL; Bike North*; 20 km ; Slow pace Easy / Child Friendly / Some Traffic / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Keith; Ph 0434 496 299 Starts: 09:30AM; Epping Station - City Side Explore local routes to the railway station, local shops and schools. Cancelled if raining.

ARMIDALE ; Coffs Harbour BUG*; 129 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses On-road Cycleways / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: Henry Zinkstok; Ph 6652 5310 Starts: 13:30PM; Pembroke Tourist & Leisure Park, 39 Waterfall Way, Armidale Friday to Dumaresq Dam 33km. Saturday to Uralla (lunch) 68km, further option to Gostwyck 22km. Sunday morning to War Memorial & winery 22km, followed by markets 6km.

SATURDAY NIGHT FEEDER TO KENSINGTON ; Ashfield BUG*; 32 km ; Slow pace Easy / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Bernadette/Chris; Ph 9799 2104 Starts: 5.30PM; South end of Croydon Ave, Croydon Park at Cooks River cycle path. Off-road cyclepaths to Mascot then on-road bike paths to Kensington for Indonesian restaurant. Headlights req’d for return to Croydon Park. AshBUG has a bike we can lend to people who can ride but don’t have a bike. Ring contact person to check if bike is available.

COWAN TO PEATS RIDGE; Bike North*; 80 km ; Fast pace Some Traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: Fran; Ph 0414 187 427 Starts: 7:45AM; Cowan Station Ride via Hawkesbury bridge to Peats Ridge. Coffee at 'Pie' on return leg.

RIVERWOOD TO SYDNEY JAUNT; Bike South West*; 55 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Warren Artlett; Ph (h) 9771 4606 (m) 0422400185 Starts: 08:00AM; Riverwood Station Ride to Circular Quay via Centennial Park. Stop for lunch in the City. Return through Lilyfield, Cooks River, Cup & Saucer Creek and M5 Linear Park cycleways. Stops for coffee etc along the way. This is a leisurely day ride exploring some of the city’s cycle routes.

BRUXNER RAINFOREST; Dorrigo-Urunga-Bellingen BUG*; 100 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Contact: George Hudson ; Ph 02 66555355 Starts: 07:30AM; BP North Urunga Ride to Coffs and up Bruxner Park hill and out to Nana Glenn, Coramba and back to Urunga via Coffs.

CONCORD FOR CAKE; Bike North*; 28 km ; Slow pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Debbie; Ph 9436 0969 Starts: 7:30AM; Meadowbank Wharf Ride along the PVC over Silverwater bridge to Olympic Park, then on to Concord for coffee. Return a different way.

DOING THE HILLS; Wollumbin BUG*; 47 km ; Moderate pace For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: wollumbinbug@yahoo.com.au; Ph Starts: 07.00AM; Knox Park (Duck Pond), Nullum St, Murwillumbah Ride from Murwillumbah via Urliup Rd to Bilambil and then to Terranora before descending to Tumbulgum via McAuley's Road (small section of gravel). Return to Mur'bah with other group via Dulguigan Rd. Ride suitable for experienced riders who would like the challenge of some beautiful hills.

CANYONLEIGH CAPER; Bargo District BUG; 65 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Contact: Phil; Ph 8795 0564 Starts: 09:00AM; Bundanoon Hotel, Erith St Bundanoon After the success of the last ride we thought we'd run this one again! This medium ride begins with a moderate climb and a short section of rough road with a shallow causeway ( OK for road bikes ), then undulating through quiet and scenic rural roads. Stop for lunch at the Canyonleigh General Store. Return to Bundanoon via Exeter More info http://www.bargo.info/barblog

BOODEREE LIGHTHOUSE RUINS; Shoalhaven BUG*; 30 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Mountain Bike Required / Unsealed Roads / Contact: Cathy; Ph 02 44229362 Starts: 9,00AM; Park at corner Jervis Bay road at Hyams Beach turn off Medium mountain bike ride.From the ruined Light House a very scenic ride to Murry's beach. A few small hills but worth the ride for the views. Bring snack food. Coffee after ride at Vincentia

DANGARS FALLS; New England BUG*; 40 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Significant Hills / Unsealed Roads / Contact: David; Ph 0413551932 Starts: 09:00AM; Armidale Bicycle Centre Join us for a fun ride out to the falls to see the spectacular water flowing, then return home via Petersons Winery on the way back.

“SPEERS POINT PUSH”; Newcastle Cycleways Movement*; 40 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Significant Hills / Contact: Kerry; Ph 4954 7053 Starts: 07:30AM; Speers Point Swimming Pool Car Park. Starts: 7:30am Speers Point Swimming Pool Car Park. Cycleway to Teralba, Weir Rd Barnsley, Wakefield Rd to Toronto via Blackalls Park, (Coffee stop) . Return to Speers Pt via road and cycleway.

BEROWRA HILL CLIMB; Bike North*; 30 km ; Moderate pace Uses On-road Cycleways / Significant Hills / Contact: Darryn; Ph 0406 380 862 Starts: 7:30AM; Hornsby Park, opposite Coronation St, near pool Ride from Hornsby along Pacific Highway to Berowra. Head down to Berowra Waters and climb back up again.

ALLAMBIE LOOP; Bike North*; 40 km ; Slow pace Some Traffic / Contact: Joan; Ph 99098925 Starts: 7:30AM; St Thomas Rest Park, West St , Crows Nest Ride via Spit, Wakehurst Pkwy, down Allambie Hts to Manly for coffee. Ret via Balgowlah cycle paths to start.

PILLIGA POTTERY FOR LUNCH; Warrumbungle Wheelers*; 27 km ; Slow pace Some Traffic / Unsealed Roads / Contact: Milton Judd; Ph 68 424 873 Starts: 9AM; Opposite the old Caltex Service Station A scenic ride to the pottery for lunch. Mainly dirt through farm land ( Shetland pony stud ) it can be done on road bikes but not skinny tyred racers, so dig out the old hack and come along. Transport back can be arranged for a small fuel levy.

AKUNA BAY AND CHURCH POINT; Bike North*; 80 km ; Fast pace Some Traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: Malcolm; Ph 9713 1994 Starts: 7:30AM; Eastwood Station, East side Ride via de Burghs Br, Pymble, Terrey Hills, Akuna Bay, Church Pt (coffee). Return via Turramurra. Fast pace.

DOING THE FLATS; Wollumbin BUG*; 35 km ; Slow pace Easy / Some Traffic / Contact: wollumbinbug@yahoo.com.au; Ph Starts: 08.00AM; Knox Park (Duck Pond), Nullum St, Murwillumbah A mostly flat ride from Murwillumbah to Tumbulgum via Eviron and Bartlett's Rd and return to Mur'bah via Dulguigan Road. There is one short section of gravel on Bartlett's Road. Refreshment stop in Tumbulgum.

OVER 50S RIDES: LAKE ILLAWARRA; Bike South Senior Cyclists; 44 km ; Moderate pace Easy / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Bruce/Val; Ph 42 941704 Call to Confirm Starts: 9.30AM; SAILING CLUB/Fish Shop ,Northcliffe Drive Berkeley Ride around lake from Sailing Club via cycle paths and quiet back streets to Shellharbour via Warilla Beach and return. Lunch at Shellharbour.

BATEAU BAY LOOP; Toukley & District Cycle Club*; 55 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Kevin Parsons; Ph 02 4390 0375 Starts: 10:00AM; Wallarah Peace Park, Gorokan. Wyong - Tuggerah - Wyong Rd - Tumbi Rd - Eastern Rd - south on Entrance Rd - Bateau Bay Rd - Bruce Burgis Park (lunch). Return via The Entrance - Wilfred Barrett Dr.

UNI TO PARK AND BACK; Bike North*; 14 km ; Slow pace Some Traffic / Contact: Keith; Ph 0434 496 299 Starts: 09:15AM; Macquarie University Station, Uni side of Herring Rd A short but picturesque ride from Macquarie Uni through Lane Cove Park and back. Cancelled if raining.

EXPLORING CASTLE HILL; Bike North*; 25 km ; Slow pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Significant Hills / Contact: Col; Ph 9872 2583 Starts: 8:00AM; Car park Mileham Av Castle Hill, to left side of Baulkham Hills pool Ride to explore Castle Hill's parks & c/ps, a short stretch on M2 & coffee.

WISEMANGROVE; Bike North*; 100 km ; Fast pace Some Traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: Keith; Ph 0434 496 299 Starts: 9:00AM; Wisemans Ferry, kiosk Ride through Spencer, climb to Central Mangrove and return. Coffee at Spencer on return leg.

CHOCOLATE AND FIND FOOD; Marrickville-South Sydney BUG*; 20 km ; Slow pace Easy / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Brenda; Ph 9565 1657 Starts: 09:00AM; Petersham railway, Trafalgar St The now famous chocolate and food ride around Marrickville factory outlets. Eat on the way or bring a pannier to fill - just in time for the Easter break. Frequent refuelling stops.

BROOKLYN BRUNCH; Bike North*; 90 km ; Fast pace Some Traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: Peter; Ph 0411 102 671 Starts: 07:15AM; Eastwood Station east side Hard ride to Bobbin Head, then Brooklyn for brunch and return same route. Fit, experienced riders only. Cancelled if raining.

CONCORD - NIELSEN PARK AND RETURN; Canada Bay BUG*; 50 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / For experienced riders only / Contact: David Martin; Ph 9712 1850 Call to Confirm Starts: 07:00AM; Car park at the corner of Majors Bay Road and Brewer St CONCORD Ride to Nielsen Park, Vaucluse, for a swim and a coffee. Continue on to Watsons Bay and catch a ferry to Circular Quay for the return ride home. Mostly on trafficked roads, with some hills.

PUB WITH NO BEER SEARCH; Dorrigo-Urunga-Bellingen BUG*; 86 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Contact: George Hudson ; Ph 02 66555355 Starts: 08:00mAM; Nambucca Info centre ride from Nambucca to Macksville and out to Taylors Arm's Pub with No beer and return to Macksville and Nambucca Heads.

MARKET DAY; New England BUG*; km ; Select... pace Easy / Contact: ; Ph Starts: 09:00AM; Beardy Street Mall Some of us will be at the markets with a stall promoting cycling. Come and say hello and talk bicycles with us. Start 9am - 12pm corner Beardy and Faulkner Streets

WESTERN WANDER; Bike North*; 70 km ; Moderate pace Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Alison; Ph 9874 2383 Starts: 7:00AM; Meadowbank Wharf Ride via M4 c/p and Rail Trail to explore Prospect canal routes. Coffee at Abbotsbury.

PATERSON VALLEY PUSH; Newcastle Cycleways Movement*; 50 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Contact: Adrian; Ph 49656108 Starts: 09:00AM; Morpeth, in the park next to the bridge Starts:9am at Morpeth. . (in park next to bridge.) Ride via Martins Creek to Paterson for morning tea.Return via Woodville for lunch at Morpeth.

GUILDFORD - PROSPECT - ORPHANS CREEK - CANLEY VALE; Liverpool BUG*; 30 km ; Moderate pace Easy / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Alison Pryor; Ph 0438 171 484 Starts: 08:30AM; Guildford Railway Station (eastern side) This easy-medium ride is entirely along off-road cycle paths. Prospect canal cycle path and then undulating paths though Western Sydney Regional Park and the Orphens Creek path to Canley Vale. This ride is combined with Bike North - who are starting at Meadowbank Wharf at 7am for a longer medium grade ride.

GEAR UP GIRL CHALLENGE CANBERRA; Bicycle NSW Crew*; km ; Select... pace Contact: enquiries@springcycle.com.au; Ph 02 9704 0806 Starts: hh:mm;

PARRAMATTA HERITAGE RIDE; Cyclists Action Movement West*; 20 km ; Slow pace Easy / Child Friendly / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Paul Bowyer; Ph 0438 856 880 Starts: 08:00AM; Parramatta Park, Tudor Gates entrance (George St) Parramatta has never looked better! Join this ride and sample the tremendous heritage in the Parramatta area, using some of the new bike paths. Parramatta boasts Australia's 3 oldest buildings, a myriad of delightful sandstone structures, and a compelling story. You'll be amazed at what you see and learn. Regular stops and commentary are provided, with a special focus on Governor Macquarie in this, his bicentenary year. The ride takes around 3 hours with coffee at the finish at the Park Cafe.

PARMA FIRE TRAIL; Shoalhaven BUG*; 70 km ; Moderate pace For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Mountain Bike Required / Unsealed Roads / Contact: Cathy; Ph 02 44229362 Starts: 8.00AM; Nowra Visitors Centre Undulating dirt roads Very long ride.Lunch Huskisson.

OVER 50'S RIDES, SALTPAN BOARDWALKS; Bike South Senior Cyclists; 30 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Peter; Ph 040 899 4663 Call to Confirm Starts: 09.30AM; Olds Park, Beverly Hills ,carpark and or Como Bridge. From Olds park, we ride on back roads to the Saltpan boardwalks. We then follow the creek to Bankstown for a morning tea stop. Return using cyclepaths to Narwee and then to Olds park . Bring a picnic lunch to have in the park. Some hills .

AKUNA BAY TORTOISE; Bike North*; 55 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Significant Hills / Contact: Bob; Ph 9449 9112 Starts: 7:30AM; St Ives Loop to Akuna Bay for coffee, then tackle the two big hills to work off morning tea.

TOP LAKE; Toukley & District Cycle Club*; 35 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Kevin Parsons; Ph 02 43900375 Starts: 10:00AM; Wallarah Peace Park, Gorokan. Around top lake via Budgewoi - Doyalson - Lake Munmorah - Elizabeth Bay - Budgewoi - Norah Head (lunch). Return via Noraville

NCM EASTER AT SANDY HOLLOW; Newcastle Cycleways Movement*; 50 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Contact: Adrian; Ph 4965 6108 Starts: 11:45AM; Sandy Hollow Holiday Tourist Park, Golden Hwy, Sandy Hollow, NSW, 2333 Fabulous scenery, rolling hills & top rides. First ride 11:45am Good Friday. Various rides/distances over 4 days. Register with Adrian ph: 4965 6108, Book own accommodation (tent sites, cabins, cottages) at Sandy Hollow Holiday Park ph: 02 6547 4575 Golden Hwy Sandy Hollow, NSW, 2333 http://www.sandyhollow.com.au/

CAMMERAY TO HISTORIC LA PEROUSE; Bike North*; 55 km ; Slow pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Joan; Ph 99098925 Starts: 7:30AM; St Thomas Rest Park, West St , Crows Nest Ride over Harbour Br, through CBD, Anzac Br, Eastern Suburbs to La Perouse. Ret via Botany, Kensington & City. Coffee breaks enroute. Pace gentle but some heavy traffic.

TOUR DE COWRA; Bike North*; 100 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Contact: Keith; Ph 0434 496 299 Call to Confirm Starts: 08:30AM; Cowra Starts at Cowra with various rides from 45 km to 140km exploring nearby towns and local points of interest during Easter. You'll enjoy low traffic roads, riding at your own pace and socialising afterwards. The rides are not supported but riders naturally tend to form groups.You must register beforehand. See http://www.bikenorth.org.au/cycling/tdc2009/ Registration costs are $11 per person or $16 for a family.

MUDGEE BIKE MUSTER; Warrumbungle Wheelers*; 50 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Significant Hills / Contact: www.bikemuster.com.au; Ph 68 424 873 Call to Confirm Starts: 8AM; Mudgee Field Days centre A camping/ Moteling/Hoteling visit to the Bike Muster

EASTER RIDE WEEKEND; Bicycle Wagga Wagga*; 56 km ; Moderate pace Child Friendly / Some Traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: Eric Armstrong; Ph 0427 262 768 Call to Confirm Starts: 2.00PM; Wagga Beach A series of rides over the Easter Weekend to suit all grades of riders, social activities arranged, visitors most welcome to this annual event.

OLYMPIC PARK RIDE; Bike North*; 25 km ; Slow pace Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Alison; Ph 9874 2383 Starts: 8:30AM; Meadowbank Wharf Loop around Homebush Bay with a coffee stop. Suitable for beginners and children OVER 12 accompanied by an adult carer.

FITNESS RIDE HARD; Bike North*; 1 km ; Fast pace Some Traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: Darryn; Ph 0406 380 862 Starts: 7:00AM; SW cnr Pennant Hills Rd and M2 (for parking tips call us). Call for all details including distance and pace.

TWO CREEKS CIRCUIT; Western Sydney Cycling Network*; 13 km ; Slow pace Easy / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Bob Ward; Ph 97241520 Starts: 9:00AM; WSCN bike shed Prairiewood Starts & finishes at WSCN bicycle recycling shed locatedat back of Fairfield showground of Moonlight Rd.,Prairiewood. Free bbq for all riders at completion of ride. www.westernsydneycyclingnetwork.com.au

GUYRA - LITTLE LLANGOTHLIN LAKE; New England BUG*; 50 km ; Moderate pace Significant Hills / Unsealed Roads / Contact: Andrew; Ph 67712360 Starts: 08:30AM; Armidale Bicycle Centre Car pool to Guyra. Ride east to Wards Mistake turnoff, then return via LLangothlin. Visit bike collection at Jo Jo's.

THE BIG LOOP; Bike North*; 55 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses On-road Cycleways / Significant Hills / Contact: Malcolm; Ph 9713 1994 Starts: 7:30AM; Eastwood Station, West side Ride to M2, Winston Hills. Down to Parramatta for coffee. Return via M4 c/p to Meadowbank & uphill to Eastwood.

DORRIGO HILLS; Dorrigo-Urunga-Bellingen BUG*; 90 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Contact: Murray Suckling; Ph 02 66572139 Starts: 08:00AM; Top Pub Dorrigo Drive to Dorrigo and ride to Megan Ulong/ Lowana and Coramba to Coffs and return to Urunga.

RYDE RIVER RIDE; Bike North*; 7 km ; Slow pace Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Darryn; Ph 0406 380 862 Starts: 9:30AM; Anderson Park, cnr Rothesay Ave and Belmore St, Ryde Ride the Shared User Path along the shore of the Parramatta River from one side of Ryde to the other.

RYDE RIVER RIDE; Bike North*; 7 km ; Slow pace Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Darryn; Ph 0406 380 862 Starts: 8:00AM; Anderson Park, cnr Rothesay Ave and Belmore St, Ryde Ride the Shared User Path along the shore of the Parramatta River from one side of Ryde to the other.

OVER 50S RIDES: COOKS RIVER; Bike South Senior Cyclists; 26 km ; Moderate pace Easy / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Peter; Ph 040 899 4663 Starts: 9.30AM; Gough Whitlam Park, Tempe. We ride the Cooks River cycleway to South Strathfield and return. BYO picnic lunch in Gough Whitlam Park. Electric Bbq available.

SMS; Bike North*; 30 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Bob; Ph 9449 9112 Starts: 7:30AM; Naremburn Shops, Willoughby Rd and Rohan St Loop ride through lower North Shore suburbs utilising Gore Hill, Shrimptons Creek and Gore Hill cycle paths. River and bush views through Lane Cove River National Park.

TOP LAKE 2; Toukley & District Cycle Club*; 35 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Kevin Parsons; Ph 02 4390 0375 Starts: 10:00AM; Wallarah Peace Park - Gorokan Around top lake via Budgewoi - Elizabeth Bay - Lake Munmorah - Doyalson - hwy to Parkside Rd, Lunch at tennis court reserve. Return via hwy - Moala Ave - Gorokan