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Help planning commute
Hi forum,
I'm thinking about driving the car less and cycling more often (Hardtail) in Sydney's North.
I would appreciate some advice and ideas to the best way to cycle from 3 different "A to B".
I would like a reasonably fast ride that is safe and also a bit fun. I would rather avoid busy main roads.
Directions, google map or a link to a useful trip planning resource would be much appreciated.
Which way to ride from Sydney East Substation in Belrose to:
1. Manly Ferry in Manly.
2. Warriewood surf club off narrabeen park parade.
3. Hornsby Train Station.
Thankyou,
kris
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Cheers mate.
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