Bike Commuting Sydney

Moore Park to Ramsgate RTN - 36k

An easy and relatively flat morning ride south through Waterloo, Alexandria, Mascot, around Sydney Airport and along the new cycle path through the Barton and Scarborough Park wetlands to Ramsgate where we stop for coffee/pastries. Much of the ride is on cycleways, otherwise along back streets, except for the first short stretch along Dacey Ave and South Dowling St. We meet at the Dacey Avenue Bus Shelter, Kensington (in front of the E S Marks Athletic Field) and leave from there promptly at 7:30 am. Alternatively - meet us at 7:45 am in front of The Grounds on the corner of Bourke Rd and Huntley St Alexandria. Medium pace (20kph av.) ETA return 10:30 am

Mogo

Birchgrove and Balmain meander

Meet at Pioneers Memorial Park, Norton St Leichhardt at 8.30am for an 8.45am start to finish no later than 11am. A ride designed to get back to Pioneers Memorial Park by 11am for the WE ARE NOT POWERLESS ride. Check Meet Up for updates re rain, etc. We'll pedal along at a relaxed pace along the waterfront to Iron Cove bridge and onto Birchgrove Oval, across Balmain to the cruise ship terminal, meander along James Craig road, past Pyrmont Bay, along Whites Creek and up Hill St to finish at Bar Italia. Those joining Laura for the movie 'WE ARE NOT POWERLESS' at Randwick can continue 200 metres down Norton street back to Pioneers Memorial Park to join that ride. There will be a few substantial hills, about half the ride will be on streets so you need to be comfortable riding on narrow streets with traffic. Bring a bike in good condition, spare tube, tools and pump in case of a flat tyre. If feeling unwell please do not ride. If you can't attend please change your RSVP status as soon as poss. The weather has been changeable and cooler so bring wet weather gear and wear layers. This will be a sedate ride but challenging at times because of a few hills.

Continuation of Circle Sydney

Segment Four - 7 June : Meadowbank to Clyne Reserve (Barangaroo) Take the 8.37 ferry from Circular Quay to Meadowbank arriving at 9.30. Alternatively, train from Redfern platform 4 at 7.40 AM. If on the train take the Bay Drive from the station towards the harbour (down hill). Check transport schedules beforehand please. Meet at the Meadowbank Ferry Terminal for a 9.35 start. This segment is 35 kms and relatively hilly. There are lots of toilets, water refill stations and food options up until the Lane Cove cafe at the causeway at the bottom of the hill, then there is nothing on the route until you arrive in Wollstonecraft. There are a couple of steep climbs . One is on Anzac Avenue in West Ryde/Deniston is a 11% climb with a steeper 12% section. The second one is the very long 11% climb out of Lane Cove up Fullers Road. The first safety issue is at the intersection of Station Street and Victoria Road near West Ryde Station. It’s a right turn and a buses only R turn. The Brooke Street Motorway underpass is awkward and slow. My thanks to Fran and Peter for detailing this segment. Watch for updates closer to the departure date.

The GSBT Section 3 - Rooty Hill to Meadowbank

Take the train from Redfern platform4 at 7.13 AM to Rooty Hill, starting the ride from the Rooty Hill station at 8.30. There is quite a good cafe next to the station on the RSL side. This segment is complex with lots of turns at 35kms riding to Parramatta and along the Parramatta River to Meadow bank. Some urban traffic is expected closer to Parramatta the bulk of the riding will be on very good quality cycle paths. Lunch will be at Meadow Bank cafe. At the end of the ride take the ferry to the CBD or Train it. Coolish weather so bring layers and rain gear - and snacks as long sections between food opportunities. Check the Departure details with tNSW as schedules change -

Secret 2nd "GreenWay" to Brighton-Le-Sands!

On Saturday 6 June we're heading south via a wonderful corridor quietly announced in the shadows of the GreenWay opening! The M6 Active Transport Corridor stretches 4 kilometres from Kyeemagh to Monterey, wide, separated, and genuinely lovely. It's the kind of infrastructure that makes you wonder why we don't build everything like this. We'll also be passing through some of the Inner West's cycling infrastructure along the way: the quick-build route on Meeks Road, the Carrington Road cycleway, and the Botany Bay foreshore path. **We're closing this meetup page soon, to hear about future rides, join our mailing list here: https://bikemarrickville.short.gy/MailingList** Check out the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54645516 Be sure to bring a functioning bike and your water. Info on the corridor: https://transportnsw.info/document/8525/M6-PROJECT-CYCLEWAY-MAP.pdf

WE ARE NOT POWERLESS  

Last June some of our members accompanied Muzafar Ali out of Sydney on his epic 4,000km Ride for Education fundraising ride from Maleny, Qld to Adelaide. (Short video of the ride here: [https://vimeo.com/1192453516](https://vimeo.com/1192453516) ) Muzafar’s film *We Are Not Powerless* is now finished and will be screened at Randwick Ritz cinema, followed by a Q&A with directors Jolyon Hoff and Muzafar. Their film tells the story of what can happen when a community refuses to give in and work together for hope, love, and education. We will ride from Pioneers Park, Leichhardt to Randwick to arrive in time for the 1.00 pm screening (finishes at 3 pm) Buy your ticket in advance from the website [wearenotpowerless.com.au](https://w7r4.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6a0ba8a6e4e23a10cee91407&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwearenotpowerless.com.au&w=65fe21b643328317b4d5a6d5&c=b_6a0ba3ea8c459265c0db8eae&l=en-US&s=zkW_8OD_e7A6Br5lKzQ1AnHd_6o%3D) or online from www.ritzcinemas.com.au **WEATHER**: IF RAINING you have 2 options \# One \- ride anyway \(as Muzafar did\); Bring wet weather gear #Two make your own way to Randwick Ritz, 45 St Paul's Street, Randwick and meet in Foyer **DISTANCE** 15 km (one way) Make your own way home, OR 30 km return to start with ride leader. **WHAT TO BRING :** Bike in good mechanical order, helmet, water, spare inner tube(s) and pump in case of puncture. Riders must be financial for this year. First time riders may have a trial ride with us before joining ($10 a year) - please contact ride leader before attending. **RIDE LEADER** : Laura 0439 901 613

Kurnell Whale Spotting & The New-ish M6 Cycleway

Start/Finish: Holbeach Ave Carpark, Tempe Distance: Approx. 55km Grade: Medium, 20-22kmph average speed ​Join us for a scenic loop out to Kurnell, taking in a mix of brand-new infrastructure and classic coastal paths. ​We’ll departfrom the Holbeach Ave carpark area and head straight onto the new M6 cycleway, making our way down to Ramsgate for a quick "cheeky" coffee stop to fuel up. From there, we’ll hug the coastline through Dolls Point, cross the Taren Point Bridge, and roll through Woolooware. ​The main stretch takes us along Captain Cook Drive all the way to Kurnell. Since it’s June, we’ll be keeping a keen eye on the horizon for some whale spotting before settling in for lunch at the café. ​Our return leg will be a steady spin back on the roads, finishing up at Holbeach Ave. ​Route highlights: - ​Enjoy the newish M6 cycleway - ​Coastal views through Dolls Point - ​Whale watching at Kurnell - ​Social lunch break ​Please ensure your bike is in good working order, and bring a spare tube, water, and money for coffee and lunch. All communications regarding this ride will be handled on this MeetUp site. Check the comments section for any updates closer to the ride. Fyi - All St George BUG Rides can be found on the St George BUG website: https://www.stgeorgebug.org.au/calendar

VIVID Sydney

An evening ride to enjoy the 7.30 pm Vivid Sydney Drone Show *Star-bound* followed by *Laser Lightfall*, the inaugural Vivid Sydney choreographed Laser Show and a free hourly nightly tour-de-force over Cockle Bay. Followed by a short ride around Barangaroo to Hickson Road to view the Sydney Opera House where the sails will be lit up with a major new work, *Opera Mundi* by renowned French multimedia artist Yann Nguema, known for his mesmerising projections onto significant buildings around the world. Distance : 21 km at a medium pace START AND FINISH Pioneers Memorial Park, Leichhardt **WHAT TO BRING :** Bike in good mechanical order, helmet, water, spare inner tube(s) and pump in case of puncture. Cyclists MUST have **good quality working front and rear lights**. Bring warm clothing. Riders must be financial for this year. First time riders may have a trial ride with us before joining ($10 a year) - please contact ride leaders before attending. **RIDE LEADER** : Laura 0439 901 613/Michael Gill 0418 498 797 **WEATHER**: Ride will be cancelled if there is significant rain. Call Ride Leaders if unsure.

Greenway - Iron Cove Bay - CBD: 16KM Medium

**Greenway - Iron Cove Bay - CBD: 16KM Medium** From **Tempe Train Station**, we head along **Cooks River**. At Dulwich Hill we leave the river and use the newly extended **Greenway** which runs through Lewisham, Summer Hill, Leichardt and **Haberfield**, where we enter the **Iron Cove "Bay Run"** and head into Leichardt Market Place for lunch. **MEMBERS CAN PURCHASE LUNCH AT OUR LUNCH STOP, IF YOU WISH.** Leaving Leichardt behind, we head through **White Creek** to Rozelle Parklands and cross the **ANZAC Bridge**, into Pyrmont. Through Pyrmont, we cross **Pyrmont Bridge** at Darling Harbour and end the walk at the **QVB Building** entrance to Town Hall Station. **Distance:** 16 km **Type of Walk:** Shared pathways, rivers and creeks. **Difficulty:** Medium. **Walking Pace:** We will maintain a steady pace all day and average about 4,5KMH. **Meeting Place and Transport:** Meet at exit Tempe Train Station by 10:30AM. **What to bring:** Good walking shoes/trail runners; 1.5 litres of water, refill available; hydrolytes; one lunch (or, purchase at Leichardt); energy bar; light rain jacket; sunscreen and a cap or hat with a wide brim. Suggested Donation: $10 Pub: TBA. By RSVPing to this event, you (and your guests) agree to and are bound by the terms and conditions of SOMG which you can view here: [Sydney Outdoors Meetup Group Discussions](https://www.meetup.com/sydney-outdoors-meetup-group/discussions/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize) If you have questions, please leave a comment below. I look forward to seeing you on this walk. I will post my mobile number closer to the day. Ted :)

The Trolley Problem: Would you kill the fat man?

Chances are you've heard some version of this before, but it's worth revisiting. A runaway trolley is hurtling down the tracks toward five unsuspecting workers. You're standing on a footbridge above, and beside you is a large man. If you push him onto the tracks, his body will stop the trolley. He will die—but the five will live. Would you do it? What if pushing him saved a hundred people? This is no idle riddle. Our responses to this famous thought experiment (and many variants of it) reveal how we weigh consequences, rights, and intentions, and how our moral intuitions can clash with our moral reasoning. Moreover, these choices matter in the real world. From foreseeable risks to civilian lives in military action, to public‑health decisions about allocating scarce vaccines, to autonomous vehicles deciding who to save in a crash, trolley problems offer an accessible way to confront the hard edges of moral decision‑making in the modern age. Let's dive in. ***Primary Reading: [An Introduction to the Trolley Problem](https://1drv.ms/b/c/adb4f7488b2eef0a/IQCJWblmfROdQ57-BP0B6yCtAarIwZk1SPyFG157nZiDWN0?e=hjP4jO)*** (document prepared for this discussion) ***(Optional) Book: Would You Kill the Fat Man? The Trolley Problem and What Your Answer Tells Us About Right and Wrong (2014) by David Edmonds*** For this meetup, we’ve prepared a 40-page guide that introduces the Trolley Problem, its philosophical significance, and what neuroscience has learned from using it to study moral decision-making. The guide includes sixteen scenarios, each probing different aspects of moral thinking: How do we weigh consequences against rights? Does intention matter more than outcomes? Do personal relationships override impartial calculation? When is it acceptable to use one person to save many? These scenarios reveal the complexity of our moral intuitions and will form the heart of our discussion. Hopefully the prepared guide will leave you wanting more. If so, David Edmonds' *Would You Kill the Fat Man?* is a wonderful next step. Edmonds traces the fascinating history of the Trolley Problem, examines philosophers who've wrestled with it, and explains the competing moral frameworks with clarity and wit. It's highly readable and brings real depth to these abstract dilemmas—but it's entirely optional. The guide has everything you need for our discussion. As always, we strongly encourage you to do the reading before attending. This will enrich both your experience and our collective discussion. We’ve also put links below on further resources on the topic. So join us for a drink (and optional meal) at 6:30pm on Monday, 1st June, on the 2nd floor of the Keg & Brew Hotel in Surrey Hills (i.e. up two flights of stairs). The venue is conveniently located near Central Station and the Light Rail. We look forward to seeing you there! P.S. Please adjust your RSVP if you have indicated that you will come but are no longer able to do so. This is courteous to other people if there is a waitlist. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- These are just optional links to consider. Feel free to pass on other useful links in the discussion section. **Videos** * A TED-Ed explainer on basic trolley problems: [Would you sacrifice one person to save five? (5 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg16u_bzjPE&t=1s) * Michael Sandel starts his famous Harvard justice lecture course with some trolley problems: [ Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBdfcR-8hEY) * Podcast with David Edmonds, author of our book, on trolley problems: [Philosophy Bytes - Trolley Problems](https://philosophybites.com/podcast/david-edmonds-on-trolley-problems/) * Podcast with Prof Joshua Greene, a pioneer on applying neuroscience to the trolley problem: [Trolleyology with Dr Joshua Greene (1.22 hr)](https://www.alieward.com/ologies/trolleyology) * TED-Ed on self-driving car scenarios [The ethical dilemma of self-driving cars (4 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixIoDYVfKA0) * A real-life version of the trolley problem staged with unsuspecting participants!: [The trolley problem in real life (35 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sl5KJ69qiA&t=158s) * For fans of *The Good Place*, you’ll remember the ever-indecisive philosophy professor Chidi facing a real life trolley problem: [The Good Place – The Trolley Problem (3 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtRhrfhP5b4) * If you want to brush up on your utilitarianism and Kant’s categorical imperative, see these two Crash Course Philosophy videos: [Utilitarianism: Crash Course Philosophy (10 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a739VjqdSI) [Kant & Categorical Imperatives: Crash Course Philosophy (10 mins)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bIys6JoEDw) **Written** * A nice easter egg for anyone who has read down the page this far (from the Utilitarianism.com website): [Would You Kill the Fat Man?](https://www.utilitarianism.com/trolley-problem.pdf) * Encyclopedia Entries: [Wikipedia - The Trolley Problem](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trolley_problem) [Wikipedia - Dual Process Theory](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dual_process_theory) [Britannica - The Trolley Problem](https://www.britannica.com/topic/trolley-problem) * A Conversation piece on AI systems and trolley problems [The self‑driving trolley problem](https://theconversation.com/the-self-driving-trolley-problem-how-will-future-ai-systems-make-the-most-ethical-choices-for-all-of-us-170961) * If you want to play with some moral dilemmas in autonomous vehicle crash scenarios and see how your choices compare globally: [Moral Machine - Moral Decisions and Machine Intelligence](https://www.moralmachine.net/)

Of Privacy and Tails

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