OULIPO ONE; BikeSydney*; 15 km ; Slow pace Easy / Some Traffic / Contact: Elaena ; Ph 0402253915 Starts: 10:AM; Newtown Hub The French Oulipo are a collaborating group of writers and mathematicians who use mathematical constraints to produce experimental writing. The results are often unusual and surprisingly beautiful. In homage to the Oulipo, we will be guided by a logarithmic spiral as we explore the city by bike. Bring your video or still camera or collect findings as you go. There will be an opportunity to publish and share our experiences of the ride online. We'll ride to the nearest train station when we finish at 2pm.

BOBBO BANANA; Bike North*; 55 km ; Fast pace Some Traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: Richard; Ph 0402 637 534 Starts: 07:30AM; Eastwood Station West Side Medium/hard ride to Bobbin Head via Kissing Point Rd and return

A TO C AND BACK ; Bike North*; 30 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses On-road Cycleways / Significant Hills / Contact: Graeme; Ph 9436 0969 Starts: 07:30AM; Artarmon Station east side Med, hilly ride to Balmoral and Middle Head. After coffee at Chowder Bay return to Artarmon.

COOKS RIVER CRUISE; Bike South West; 50 km ; Moderate pace Easy / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Rob Roobottom; Ph 0421 543 204 Starts: 8:40AM; Flemington Railway station (The Crescent) Ride to Freshwater Park (Ada Street, Strathfield) 9.00am pickup (43km return) Then follow the Cooks river cycleway through to Brighton-Le Sands for morning tea. Return by the same route.

WAY OUT WEST; Leichhardt BUG*; 160 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Significant Hills / Contact: Heather Manning; Ph 95594881 Call to Confirm Starts: hh:mm; Orange or Molong Two or three day tour west of Orange. Good cycling country. Stay in old pubs. Quiet roads, but a few hills. Car share to start. Heather mob 0405 605 254 or email LBUG (see LBUG website). If interested in other tours, let us know.

CONCORD FOR CAKE; Bike North*; 25 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Debbie; Ph 9436 0969 Starts: 07:30AM; Meadowbank Wharf Easy ride along the PVC over Silverwater bridge to Olympic Park, then on to Concord for coffee. Return a different way.

ALLAMBIE LOOP; Bike North*; 45 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Significant Hills / Contact: Joan ; Ph 9909 8925 Starts: 7:30AM; St Leonards Station concourse Med ride via Spit, Wakehurst Pkwy, down Allambie Hts to Manly for coffee. Ret via Balgowlah cycle paths to start.

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.

OCEAN BEACH SWIM; Central Coast Touring Cycle Club Inc*; 40 km ; Moderate pace Easy / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Linda; Ph 4329 1568 Starts: 09:00AM; Gosford Lions Park To Woy Woy on cycleway, then Umina for swim at Ocean Beach. Coffee along the way.

KEMSEY TEST ; Dorrigo-Urunga-Bellingen BUG*; 100 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Contact: George Smith; Ph 02 65682115 Starts: 08:30AM; Macksville Pool Meet at Macksville Pool and ride along the highway to Kempsey and return.

BLACK MOUNTAIN - ARMIDALE; New England BUG; 40 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Significant Hills / Unsealed Roads / Contact: Bruce; Ph 6772 0796 Starts: 08:30AM; Armidale Bicycle Centre Car Pool to Black Mountain Roadhouse with a downhill ride back to Armidale via Boorolong Road.

FEET NOT SO LOOSE IN THE FOOTHILLS; Bike North*; 60 km ; Select... pace Some Traffic / Significant Hills / Contact: Keith ; Ph 0414 187 427 Starts: 08:00AM; McQuade Park (Tebutt St Windsor) An extremely scenic ride in the foothills of the Great Diving Range and on the flood plains of the Hawkesbury River. Ride through turf farming areas and ascend to coffee stop at Kurrajong, before returning another scenic way.

TAPITALLEE FOR LUNCH & COOLENDEL LOOKOUT ; Shoalhaven BUG*; 40 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: judi; Ph 0244215214 Starts: 9,00 or 10.30amAM; Shoalhaven Tourist Centre or Emerys Road Through North Nowra to Lookout. Enjoy lunch at Tapitallee Retreat in the gardens .Second start from Emery’s Road at 10.30am for an easier ride. (Judi )

LAKE ILLAWARRA RIDE; Liverpool BUG*; 30 km ; Moderate pace Easy / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Significant Hills / Contact: Russell Field; Ph 98260802 Call to Confirm Starts: 08:30AM; HARS Museum, Airport Rd, Albion Park Rail 08:30am sharp start. Scenic ride around Lake Illawarra taking in Shellharbour. A medium ride mostly on cycleways with one significant hill. Cafe lunch stop. (Personal guided tour of aircraft museum available at end of ride - adults $10, kids free)

WOOD 2 BEEN BACK ; Bike North*; 80 km ; Fast pace Some Traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: Wayne; Ph spencers@exemail.com.au Starts: 07:00AM; Eastwood Station East Side A brisk hilly ride via North Ryde, Pymble, Narrabeen Church Point, Turramurra, Eastwood. Early return with NO COFFEE STOP. BYO food.

"EARLY SWANSEA"; Newcastle Cycleways Movement*; 40 km ; Slow pace Easy / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Adrian; Ph 4965 6108 Starts: 08:00AM; Belmont Baths Ride to Swansea Heads and Caves Beach and return via Pelican

OVER 50S RIDES: WATTLEGROVE; Bike South Senior Cyclists; 28 km ; Moderate pace Easy / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Ozzie/Wendy; Ph 9521 3071 Call to Confirm Starts: 9.30AM; Black Muscat Park, Chipping Norton. Starting from Chipping Norton lakes, we ride to Wattlegrove via back roads and cycle paths. We have lunch at the Moorebank cake shop and then return.

TRIPLE S FROM SEAFORTH ; Bike North*; 35 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses On-road Cycleways / Significant Hills / Contact: Bob ; Ph 9449 9112 Call to Confirm Starts: 08:30AM; Seaforth - Carpark on Sydney Rd at Roundabout Cycle North Shore bike routes with coastal vistas from Seaforth to Narrabeen and Manly before climbing to teh finish. Short dirt section and some hills.

LAKE MUNMORAH LOOP; 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 Point Park, Gorokan. Around top lake via Budgewoi - Doyalson - Lake Munmorah - Elizabeth Bay - Budgewoi (lunch - shops near). Return via Noraville.

ROADMAP GALLERY CRAWL; BikeSydney*; 15 km ; Slow pace Easy / Some Traffic / Contact: Gilbert; Ph 0434910422 Starts: 3:00PM; St Peters Square Tour of galleries and sites of artistic production in and around Newtown area.

PIE IN THE SKY; Bike North*; 40 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Evan ; Ph 0409 606 853 Starts: 07:30AM; Hornsby Park (cnr Pacific Hwy and Coronation St) Medium ride along Old Pacific Hwy to cafe overlooking Brooklyn with great views. Back track to Hornsby. Moderate hills.

OLYMPIC PARK RIDE ; Bike North*; 25 km ; Slow pace Easy / Child Friendly / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Doug ; Ph 9874 5594 Starts: 08:00AM; Meadowbank wharf Easy loop around Homebush Bay with a coffee stop. Suitable for beginners and children OVER 12 accompanied by an adult carer.

WALKA WATERWORKS WEEKEND, MAITLAND; Central Coast Touring Cycle Club Inc*; km ; Moderate pace Contact: Roy; Ph 0412 163 553 Call to Confirm Starts: hh:mm; Bring caravan or tent for a night under the stars and a weekend of peaceful rides through quiet farms around Maitland and luscious coffee at Morpeth. Bring own food and pay own costs. Saturday night meal at Maitland Leagues Club. Ring Roy for more details.

PICKET HILL CLIMB; Dorrigo-Urunga-Bellingen BUG*; 50 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Significant Hills / Mountain Bike Required / Contact: George ; Ph 02 66555355 Starts: 08:00AM; B P North Urunga Meet at Urunga and ride Newry State Forest and climb Picket Hill and to Sullivans Rd and back to Highway and return to Urunga.

SHOALHAVEN HEADS TO WERRI BEACH.; Shoalhaven BUG*; 40 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Unsealed Roads / Contact: judi; Ph 0244215214 Starts: 9.00AM; Berry Railway Station. Tooijooa road to Gerringong across a track to Werri Beach for coffee fish & chips and maybe a swim. Back through Gerringong along and back to Berry. Very scenic ride.Medium to hard.

PADDINGTON GREEN ; Bike North*; 25 km ; Slow pace Easy / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Allison ; Ph 9874 2383 Starts: 08:00AM; North Sydney Station Easy ride through city and meander through Centennial Park and Paddington. Coffee stop enroute.

NORTHERN BEACHES AND BACKROADS ; Bike North*; 80 km ; Fast pace Some Traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: Malcolm; Ph 9713 1994 Starts: 07:30AM; Eastwood Stn east side. Fast paced ride via Terry Hills, Church Point and beaches to Manly. Ferry and backroads to Chatswood and Lane Cove NP. Some hills and traffic.

CENTENNIAL PARK ON CAR FREE DAY; SharkBike (Sutherland Shire BUG)*; 70 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Janet; Ph 0421 655 052 Call to Confirm Starts: 8.15am for 8.30amAM; Sutherland Post Office, Cnr Old Princes Hwy and Flora St Ride to Centennial Park using back streets and cyclepaths wherever possible, via Sylvania Waters, Botany Bay, Alexandra Canal. Enjoy this wonderful park on Car Free Day and a cafe stop.

MARKET DAY; New England BUG; 0 km ; Slow 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

CONCORD - NORTH ROCKS AND RETURN; Canada Bay BUG*; 43 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / 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 From Concord we head North to West Ryde, going around the hills rather than over them. Then some long gentle slopes up to North Rocks Road, where we stop for coffee and breakfast. After that there is a long gentle downhill roll to North Parramatta, and then home along the bike path on the north side of the river.

BERMAGUI SCENIC TOUR; Eurobodalla BUG*; 28 km ; Slow pace Easy / Mountain Bike Required / Unsealed Roads / Contact: Guy; Ph 0244738376 Call to Confirm Starts: 8:30AM; Car Park opposite main shopping area in Bermagui This route uses the South Coast Walking trail to Wallaga Lake entrance and the return includes a detour which includes Scenic Forest Rd . Coffee at Bermagiu at the end of the ride.

OVER 50'S RIDES : WOLLONGONG; Bike South Senior Cyclists; 26 km ; Moderate pace Easy / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Bruce / Val; Ph 4294 1704 Starts: 9.30AM; Carpark,Rubies cafe, cnr Godolphin St. and Trinity row, Bulli beach Cycleway to south of wollongong harbour and return. Lunch at rubies cafe, Bulli beach

MIRAMBEENA MAGIC; Bike North*; 72 km ; Moderate pace Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Bob ; Ph 9449 9112 Call to Confirm Starts: 08:30AM; Meadowbank Wharf Head west along the PVC and the M4 cycleway (under M4) to visit the picturesque lakes of Mirambeena Regional Park at Lansdowne and on to Liverpool Plaza.

RIDE LEADER TRAINING COURSE; Bicycle NSW Crew*; km ; Select... pace Contact: Jodie Paag; Ph 9218 5451 Starts: 08:00AM; Field Studies Centre, Sydney Olympic Park The Ride Leader Training Course enables memebers of Bicycle NSW to learn the skills to plan and lead a ride.

OLYMPIC PARK RIDE; Bike North*; 25 km ; Slow pace Easy / Child Friendly / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Col; Ph 0407 639 433 Starts: 07:30AM; Meadowbank Wharf Easy loop around Homebush Bay with a coffee stop. Suitable for beginners and children OVER 12 accompanied by an adult carer.

PYRMONT MARKETS RIDE; Ashfield BUG*; 25 km ; Slow pace Easy / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Heather Gidding; Ph 0408 227 133 (mob); 9799 0107 (h) Starts: 08:30AM; The fountain, Lackey St, Summer Hill Ride along Whites Creek and Anzac Bridge to the Pyrmont Markets. Bring panniers for all your shopping. Morning tea and return to Summer Hill. 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.

SOJOURN TO BERRY; Bike South West; 125 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: Warren Artlett; Ph (h) 9771 4606 (m) 0422400185 Call to Confirm Starts: 9:00AM; Sutherland Day 1 80Km. Ride along the F6 Freeway and down Bulli Pass . (Bring some extra food and drink for a morning tea stop along the freeway). Continue along coastal cycleway to Windang / Shellharbour. Riders to organise own accommodation. Pub / motel / B&B available in area. Day 2 45Km. - Start: 10.00 am. Windang / Shellharbour to Berry via Kiama and Gerroa. Swim at Gerroa, lunch at Berry . Return by train. Phone Warren for details and accommodation suggestions.

AKUNA BAY HARE; Bike North*; 80 km ; Fast pace Some Traffic / For experienced riders only / Significant Hills / Contact: Richard; Ph 0402 637 534 Starts: 07:30AM; Eastwood sation - east side Eastwood Stn east. Med/hard ride through hilly terrain via Brown's Waterhole to Akuna bay for morning tea, all the while trying to catch the tortises

LAKES CIRCUIT; Western Sydney Cycling Network*; 28 km ; Slow pace Easy / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Bob Ward; Ph 97241520 Call to Confirm Starts: 9:00AM; WSCN clubhouse Out and back from WSCN,rest stop along the way. Sausage sizzle at completion of ride.

EASYRIDER; Leichhardt BUG*; 30 km ; Slow pace Easy / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Bob; Ph 98103706 Call to Confirm Starts: 08:30AM; Bakehouse Cafe, Moore St, Leichhardt Take an easy paced morning spin around the Inner West. New riders welcome. Designed for new cyclists or those getting back into it, but all wellcome. Time for a coffee. Varying routes to take in Harbour foreshores and other scenic sights.

CALLALA TO MYOLA MEANDER. ; Shoalhaven BUG*; 20 km ; Slow pace Easy / Child Friendly / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Mountain Bike Required / Contact: Judi; Ph 0244215214 Starts: 10.00AM; Callala shopping centre Scenic meander around Callala.Easy ride slow pace suitable for all riders.Mountain Bike. Bring swimmers you may feel like a swim. Excellent ride to see if you like cycling.

LUNA - KIRRBILLI COMMUTER ; Bike North*; 40 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Alan ; Ph 0414 538 977 Starts: 08:30PM; Eastwood Satation - East Side Learn the commute route to North Sydney/Milsons Point using the Epping Rd cycleway and other marked routes or enjoy a ride to harbour views. Some hills. Intermittent regrouping. Finish at BN Xmas party

DUCK RIVER LOOP (CANLEY VALE TO GRANVILLE AND RETURN); Liverpool BUG*; 30 km ; Moderate pace Easy / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Alison Pryor; Ph 0438171484 Starts: 0830AM; Canley Vale Station (eastern side) Canley Vale cyclepath then on-road to Reagents Park, using the Duck River path to Granville for a cafe stop and return via Rail Trail cycle path.

INVERGOWRIE TO YARROWYCK; New England BUG; 40 km ; Moderate pace Significant Hills / Contact: Joanne; Ph 6771 5519 Starts: 09:00AM; Armidale Bicycle Centre Car pool to Invergowrie for the start, ride out to Invergowrie for a swim in the Gwydir River.

OVER 50'S RIDES, IRON COVE; Bike South Senior Cyclists; 30 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Roy; Ph 9560 5629 Starts: 9.30AM; Gough Whitlam Park, Tempe We take the Cooks river cycleway to Hurlstone park then back roads through Dulwich hill and Lewisham. We then follow the Hawthorne canal cyclepath to Iron cove. We circle the bay using the I/C roadbridge, and some on-road cycleways, and then return for a byo picnic lunch in the park. There is a free BBq plate available in GW park

A TO C AND BACK; Bike North*; 30 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses On-road Cycleways / Significant Hills / Contact: Graeme; Ph 9436 0969 Starts: 07:30AM; Artarmon Station - east side Med, hilly ride to Balmoral and Middle Head. After coffee at Chowder Bay return to Artarmon.

XMAS PARTY; Shoalhaven BUG*; 0 km ; Slow pace Contact: Judi ; Ph 02 4421 5214 Starts: 4.30PM; Jaspers Brush Winery Christmas BBQ $21.50 per person. All welcome new riders old riders non riders.

THE GORGE AND BEROWRA; Bike North*; 45 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Significant Hills / Contact: Evan ; Ph 0409 606 853 Starts: 08:00AM; Hornsby Park (Cnr Pacific Hwy & Coronation St) Med paced ride through Galston Gorge, rural Arcadia & on to scenic Berowra Waters. After coffee, ride via Berowra & Pac. Hwy to Hornsby

CITY SUNSET; Bike North*; 30 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Contact: Joan; Ph 9909 8925 Starts: 18:00PM; St Leonards stn concourse Easy / Med ride to Bradleys Head via Cammeray for BYO picnic dinner at sunset. Return via Mosman. BIKE LIGHTS ESSENTIAL.

OLYMPIC PARK RIDE; Bike North*; 25 km ; Slow pace Easy / Child Friendly / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Alison ; Ph 9874 2383 Starts: 08:30AM; Meadowbank wharf Easy loop around Homebush Bay with a coffee stop. Suitable for beginners and children OVER 12 accompanied by an adult carer.

WARWICK FARM MARKETS; Bike South West; 27 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Warren Artlett; Ph (h) 9771 4606 (m) 0422400185 Starts: 8:00AM; Panania Railway station Edwards Reserve (North side Opposite Pub) This ride is mainly along off road cyclepaths and quiet back streets but includes a section along the M5 shoulder. Spend about an hour doing your fruit and veg shopping and having a relaxing morning tea. Return to Panania via alternate route.

LBUG PICNIC RIDE; Leichhardt BUG*; 25 km ; Slow pace Easy / Child Friendly / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Bob Moore; Ph 98103706 Call to Confirm Starts: 09:30AM; Bakehouse cafe, Moore St, Leichhardt End of year picnic. Bring your own goodies. Short ride around Leichhardt to picnic in harbourside park. Neighbouring BUGs welcome. BBQ available.

RECOVERY RIDE; Shoalhaven BUG*; 25 km ; Moderate pace Easy / Contact: Judi; Ph 02 4421 5214 Starts: 10.00AM; Shoalhaven visitors centre To be decided on the day.

PARRAMATTA PARK; Greater Sydney Bicycle User Group*; 4 km ; Moderate pace Easy / Child Friendly / Some Traffic / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Jason Moxham; Ph 0419 412 542 Call to Confirm Starts: 9:30AM; Rotunder Bring the family and a picnic for a easy loop around Parramatta Park, do 1 lap or 10 its your call.

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.

CONCORD FOR CAKE; Bike North*; 25 km ; Slow pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Debbie; Ph 9436 0969 Starts: 07:30AM; Meadowbank wharf Easy ride along the PVC over Silverwater bridge to Olympic Park, then on to Concord for coffee. Return a different way.

WEST TO WINDSOR; Bike North*; 80 km ; Fast pace Some Traffic / For experienced riders only / Contact: Keith ; Ph 0402 637 534 Starts: 07:30; Victoria Ave Carpark, Bicenntennial Park, Concord West Medium/Hard, via Eastwood, the M2, Old Windsor Rd and back roads to Quakers Hill and beyond. Coffee at Windsor. Return to a different way. Brisk pace and few rest stops!

NAROOMA TO BROU LAKE; Eurobodalla BUG*; 37 km ; Slow pace Easy / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Mountain Bike Required / Unsealed Roads / Contact: Guy; Ph 0244738376 Call to Confirm Starts: 08:30AM; Car Park at Quarterdeck Restaurant, Riverside Dr ,Narooma This is a very scenic ride along the coast north from Narooma. It includes the Narooma Boardwalk and View Points in Narooma and uses the newly extended cycle paths. The ride continues beyond Dalmeny to the picturesque Brou Lake which is the turn around pint for the return ride on the same route. Coffee at the Quarterdeck restaurant at the end of the ride.

OVER 50'S RIDES :DOLL'S POINT; Bike South Senior Cyclists; 26 km ; Moderate pace Easy / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Ozzie / Wendy; ; Ph 9521 371 Starts: 9.30AM; Peter Depena Rsve , Doll's Point We ride the Botany Bay cycleway to Alexandra canal . Morning tea at Tempe recreation reserve on the Cooks river. Return to Peter Depena reserve.

TRIPLE S ROM SEAFORTH ; Bike North*; 35 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Significant Hills / Contact: Bob ; Ph 9449 9112 Call to Confirm Starts: 08:30AM; Seaforth at carpark near shops on Sydney Rd at roundabout Cycle from Seaforth to Narrabeen and return via the beaches to Manly before before climbing back up to the start. Short dirt section and some hills.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS RIDE; Ashfield BUG*; 15 km ; Slow pace Easy / Some Traffic / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Chris; Ph 9799 2104 Starts: 08:00PM; The Fountain, Lackey Street, Summer Hill A ride to see some of the Christmas lights on the houses in the inner West (route yet to be decided).

XMAS LIGHTS RIDE; Shoalhaven BUG*; 30 km ; Slow pace Easy / Child Friendly / Some Traffic / Contact: judi; Ph 0244215214 Starts: 8.00PM; Nowra Visitors Centre Our yearly meander around the town to view the Xmas lights.Get in the Xmas spirit. Light on your bike is a must.

THE BIG LOOP ; Bike North*; 50 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Malcolm; Ph 9713 1994 Starts: 07:30AM; Eastwood station - West side Medium ride via Eastwood to M2, Winston Hills. Down to Parramatta for coffee. Return via M4 to Bicentennial Park.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS RIDE; Bike South West; 8 km ; Slow pace Easy / Child Friendly / Contact: Geoff Taylor; Ph 97261951 (H) 0425276952 (on ride) Starts: 6:00PM; Gazzard Park Cooper Rd Yagoona Meet in the Park for a picnic tea and a chat. At about 7.40pm. we will ride through nearby suburbs to see the christmas lights. Return to the park between 9pm and 9.30 pm.

ROOTY HILL RENDEZVOUS; Bike North*; 60 km ; Moderate pace Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Contact: Fran; Ph 9614 0777 Starts: 07:30AM; Epping station, city side near POffice. Medium paced ride using M2, then M7 cycleway to Rooty Hill shops for coffee and return.

ARMIDALE TO WHY WORRY WINERY; New England BUG; 50 km ; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Significant Hills / Contact: Trevor; Ph 67713110 Starts: 09:00AM; Armidale Bicycle Centre Ride to the beautiful Why Worry Winery via Arding, finishing at the winery for a tasting treat.

SUTHERLAND TO CRONULLA (INCLUDES SHARKBIKE AGM); SharkBike (Sutherland Shire BUG)*; 30 km ; Slow pace Easy / Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Contact: Janet; Ph 0421 655 052 Starts: 8:30AM; Sutherland Post Office, cnr Flora St and Old Princes Hwy An easy ride to Cronulla for morning tea and a brief SharkBike AGM. We will use quiet streets and cyclepaths where possible. Return to Sutherland via Taren Point. Bring bike in good condition, spare tube and drinking water. Bring your suggestions for SharkBike rides in 2009.