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The Oaks - New Riders A Little Bit Below Average Bike Fitness
Glenbrook Station.
6:53am depart Glenbrook Station
7:23am arrive Woodford Station
I am taking a new rider friend. Based on 05/12/09 ride with same friend, the trip from Woodford to Glenbrook will take 2.5hrs.
This is an ideal invitation for someone that wants to try the Oaks Trail but for one reason or another is uncomfortable starting it alone. You will be more than welcome to stay with me and anyone else that turns up for all or part of the ride but I will stay with the slowest rider(s).
Manly Dam 2 Laps
King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
I intend on stopping at the Dam on the way home. My intention is to do 2 laps before last light so no lights will be required. We can stop an play on the bits that have challenged us recently 
Mid week Menai - Fun in the dark!
By the sports field on Old Illawarra Road, Barden Ridge.
This ride is not for the faint hearted or beginner as we'll be tackling some pretty tricky terrain.
Pace will be slow going up and on the flat, but pretty quick on the way down!
Most of the regular riders will be wearing armour, as we usually come off at least once or twice, so it is advisable. Other than that, your bike, a good light and your ability to dodge spiders, is all you need for this fun packed ride.
Hope to see you there.
PS: Don't forget a beer for afters.
Manly Dam this Sat
King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
First time hitting the Dam. Have heard it's a good ride so will be doing it with a mate of mine. Not sure how long it'll take for us to do it, so i just entered the estimate in the 'Manly Dam' guide. Anyone is welcome to come along
Beat The Heat: Duck Holes + Centre Track Newby/Social Early Starter
Park opposite/beside Terrey Hills shops, corner Booralie Rd/Yulong Ave. Or in the small carpark next to the RFS station & community centre.
With all the hot weather we've been getting, it's time to start getting out a little earlier!
This ride will be at social pace, with time to regroup, take photos of the views, catch your breath, re-do sections if you wish. Distance is about 15km, with some elevation change and a small amount of road riding in the middle. Great views from parts of Centre Track, as advised by Rob.
I haven't ridden Centre Track myself yet, so we can explore together. Come and join us for the best part of the day. 
Cascades & Ryland fun
End of Wyatt Ave, Belrose - this is on the East side of Garigal National Park.
Proposed route will be: Wyatt Ave -> short XC -> Technical descent -> Up Quarry -> Along Mona Vale Rd -> Ryland -> Wildflower -> Kitchener St -> Down Cascades -> Bear Creek -> Heath->Wyatt Ave.
That descent is really rather tricky but you could always walk the bits you don't feel confident about.
Manly Dam - No Lights Required
King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
Well I am back at work 
but intend on stopping at the Dam on the way home. My intention is to do 2 laps before last light so no lights will be required. This does mean laps need to be around 45 minutes.
Manly Dam.
King Street (near corner with Arana Street), Manly Vale. You know - outside Manly Hydraulics Lab.
Easy lap(s) around the Dam followed by a cool off swim in the dam. Open to families. We will be bringing kids who will ride. If there are enough riders we can break into groups for different speeds / number of laps. May even bring the esky.
Royal National Park Out And Back
Usually Loftus Oval, Sutherland, just off the Princes Highway.
Going to ride the popular out and back trail, with a small loop thrown in, from Loftus Oval to Heathcote.
There’s plenty of fast flowing single track, a bit of fire trail and a couple of challenging hills thrown in. Pace will be medium (well for me medium, someone else may think it’s slow) and there will be limited stops.
Terrain isn’t too tricky, but good lights will be needed.
Be good to see you there.
Chris
Menai (Lucas Heights) - Average Fitness Average Riders
Treloar Place Menai NSW 2234.
Average Fitness. Average Riders. About 2hrs. A lot of walking (about 50 / 50). Mostly for the exercise and a bit of riding practice.
Byron
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