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Sculptures by the Sea 2026

NOTE -EARLIER START FROM SUMMER HILL Meet at the Lackey St fountain in Summer Hill at 7.50 for an 8.00am departure to the Oxford St mall, where we will stop at approx. 9.20 in the mall at the entrance of the Bondi Junction train station. ALTERNATIVELY meet us at about 9.20 am to start your ride at the Oxford St Mall outside the train station. (Please indicate in COMMENTS if you are starting at Bondi Junction) At about 9.30 am - we'll leave the Oxford St mall via Waverley St and Bondi road for 3.5klms (which can be busy but is downhill and traffic is usually slow due to the many traffic lights). We'll go to the main venue of Sculpture by the Sea at Marks Park, between North Bondi and Tamarama. where we'll park and lock our bikes (there is an info stall, sculptures, cafe and toilets there). Then put on your walking shoes to walk south for about 2 klms to the end of the sculpture trail at Tamarama (BRING A HAT AND WATER). Return to Marks Park, get our bikes then on to Bondi Beach and meander along the foreshore carpark to North Bondi, on to Ben Buckler point and uphill to Dover Heights (on a steady uphill on an at times busy road - need to be careful here), along the cliff tops on back streets and downhill to Neilson Park past Kincoppal/Rose Bay Convent for a coffee at the Neilson Park kiosk (plus more toilets). Have a swim here if you want. Then via Parsley Bay, a ride through the National Park to Camp Cove and back to Watsons Bay for another coffee &/or a light lunch at the library cafe &/or another swim in the harbour side enclosure. The ride officially finishes there. Suggest you hop on a ferry back to Circular Quay so bring your Opal card (or ride back if you prefer). (NB a bit of bike carrying needed to get on the ferry). Bring sun hat, sunblock, water, comfortable walking shoes, swimmers and towel. All usual conditions apply, ie helmet, pump, spare tube, tools and also a good bike lock for when we walk the sculpture trail. Approx distance 40klms (or 25 klms if you start from Oxford St mall at Bondi Junction). NB there are HILLS and traffic at times. Not for beginners or inexperienced riders. Estimated to take over 4 hours depending on walking, cafe stops and swimming time. If its raining heavily on the day the ride will be cancelled. Tim 0408 691 541

Ride Leaders' workshop (no.2) & lunch

***For Bike Leichhardt financial RIDE LEADERS only, who were unable to attend the FIRST RIDE LEADERS' WORKSHOP in August.*** **This second workshop has been scheduled for you for Saturday NOVEMBER 14, 2026.** To review the key findings of the recent member & ride leader surveys, discuss ride leadership issues & enjoy a relaxed lunch together. Arrive in 'The Studio' of the Clubhouse of Levande Cardinal Freeman Village at 9am for 9.15 am workshop start. Tea & coffee available in the room so have a cuppa while we think... The workshop wraps up around 12.15 then lunch in the cafe next door. Venue is 'The Studio', upstairs in the Clubhouse (Reception) at Levande Cardinal Freeman Village 137 Victoria St. Ashfield Walking distance from Ashfield train station. or Bus 413 from Haymarket (next to Central Railway) brings you right to the village. NB. Lots of nearby street parking & space to lock bikes outside the clubhouse. For any queries - call me on 0408 691 541 Looking forward to seeing you there.

Let's Go Cycling at Olympic Park!

Sculpture by the Sea 2026

Meet at the Lackey St fountain in Summer Hill at 7.50 for an 8.00 am sharp departure to the Oxford St mall, where we will stop at approx. 9.20 in the mall at the entrance of the Bondi Junction train station. ALTERNATIVELY meet us at about 9.20 am to start your ride at the Oxford St Mall outside the train station. (Please indicate in COMMENTS if you are starting at Bondi Junction) At about 9.30 am - we'll leave the Oxford St mall via Waverley St and Bondi road for 3.5klms (which can be busy but is downhill and traffic is usually slow due to the many traffic lights). We'll go to the main venue of Sculpture by the Sea at Marks Park, between North Bondi and Tamarama. where we'll park and lock our bikes (there is an info stall, sculptures, cafe and toilets there). Then put on your walking shoes to walk south for about 2 klms to the end of the sculpture trail at Tamarama (BRING A HAT AND WATER). Return to Marks Park, get our bikes then on to Bondi Beach and meander along the foreshore carpark to North Bondi, on to Ben Buckler point and uphill to Dover Heights (on a steady uphill on an at times busy road - need to be careful here), along the cliff tops on back streets and downhill to Neilson Park past Kincoppal/Rose Bay Convent for a coffee at the Neilson Park kiosk (plus more toilets). Have a swim here if you want. Then via Parsley Bay, a ride through the National Park to Camp Cove and back to Watsons Bay for another coffee &/or a light lunch at the library cafe &/or another swim in the harbour side enclosure. The ride officially finishes there. Suggest you hop on a ferry back to Circular Quay so bring your Opal card (or ride back if you prefer). (NB a bit of bike carrying needed to get on the ferry). Bring sun hat, sunblock, water, comfortable walking shoes, swimmers and towel. All usual conditions apply, ie helmet, pump, spare tube, tools and also a good bike lock for when we walk the sculpture trail. Approx distance 40klms (or 25 klms if you start from Oxford St mall at Bondi Junction). NB there are HILLS and traffic at times. Not for beginners or inexperienced riders. Estimated to take over 4 hours depending on walking, cafe stops and swimming time. If its raining heavily on the day the ride will be cancelled. Tim 0408 691 541

Out West Again

**Out West Again** This is a 298 kms scenic five day ride mainly on paved country roads with 90 kms of gravel starting on 26 October, 2026 This is a ride for **experienced club members** who enjoy rural areas and a little adventure. You need to book your own accommodation as soon as possible. As unexpected delays on the road are possible you need to carry a minimum two litres of water and lunch for each segment. No coffee stops just a picnic or three! Unless I can find a driver we will have to carry all our own luggage so pack like a squirrel. *Any friends interested in being a luggage driver and tourist while we ride?* Day 1: You get yourself to Eugowra by 10.30 AM on 26/10 and cycle 48 kms to Parkes. Perhaps stay at Bushman’s. I will drive up Sunday afternoon. Cars will be parked near the Eugowra Cafe for free over the week. We have done this before without incident. Arrive Parkes by bike in the evening. Day 2: Cycle 48 kms Parkes to Forbes and explore. Perhaps stay at the Ben Hall Motel. Day 3: Early start to cover 68 kms to Grenfell via paved road staying at Grenfell Hall. Mainly flat with plenty of rest stops. Day 4: Ride the 75 kms to Canowindra, perhaps staying at Eddy’s. Plenty of rest stops over the 6 hours of riding. Quite flat! The road is mainly sealed and we might get coffee at Gooloogong. Day 5: 30 October, an early start. The final day we ride 59 kms back to Eugowra, **all unpaved** for 6 hours of riding. Collect your car and drive the main road back to Canowindra (34 kms) and spend the night as there is no accommodation at Eugowra or drive to Sydney (not recommended).

(REVISED date) Pastry & Pedals: Kings Cross Mkt Loop

UPDATE (Sat 3 Oct) This ride has been rescheduled to Sat 31 Oct. Kindly review your RSVPs - if you're still keen to attend then leave your participation as-is. If not, please change it so others can come along - thank you 😊 Total: 40km We'll roll out from Tempe and navigate through Mascot to link up with the start of the Bourke Street Cycleway. From there, it's a seamless, mostly separated run all the way north through Waterloo, Redfern, and Surry Hills, dropping right down into Woolloomooloo. Once at the bay, we’ll tackle the brief but punchy climb up into Potts Point, arriving right at Fitzroy Gardens. We are parking the bikes by the El Alamein Fountain to explore the vibrant Kings Cross Saturday Market - famous for exceptional artisan baked treats, fresh pastries, and boutique sweet treats. Grab a coffee, score a top-tier pastry, and relax by the fountain for breakfast. Heading home, we’ll cruise through the heart of Kings Cross and cut up through the elegant but hilly backstreets of Paddington We’ll cross over into Moore Park to pick up the green infrastructure tracks, eventually filtering back onto the Bourke Street Cycleway for a familiar, clear run all the way south to the cars at Holbeach Avenue. Essential Checklist Helmet: Mandatory (standard Australian compliance). Spares: Bring a bike puncture repair kit, spare tube that fits your valves, and a mini-pump/CO2. Hydration & Weather: A full water bottle. While it's August, morning coastal breezes can be brisk, so a windproof layer is recommended. Payment: Card/cash for your market goodies. Ride Leader: Adeline Chua All communications regarding this ride will be handled on the St George BUG MeetUp platform

RIDE THE ICONIC SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE

PLEASE NOTE: This is a Bicycle Southwest BUG event - https://bikesouthwest.org.au/ RIDE THE ICONIC SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE, 25 km; Moderate pace Some Traffic / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways. Starts: 10:00 am; Blue St exit North Sydney Station. Ride to Milsons Point & onto the ramp up to the Harbour Bridge cyclepath & over Pyrmont Bridge, Anzac Bridge & onto Hawthorne Canal, The Greenway and finish at Wolli Creek Station. Morning tea stop at Pyrmont. Contact: Warren Artlett; 0412 495 928. Call to confirm.

PADSTOW TO BEXLEY

THIS IS A SOUTHWEST BUG EVENT. PADSTOW TO BEXLEY – 21KMS; Easy Pace, some traffic, uses off road cycle paths and on road cycleways. Starts 9.00AM Padstow Library, next to Carl Little Reserve on Memorial Drive Padstow. A local ride to Bexley Rd via Salt Pan Creek then along the M5 Linear Path through the hidden parkland next to the M5. Return using some alternate cyclepaths. Finish with coffee in Padstow. Contact Warren. 0412 495 928. Call to confirm.

PEDAL PATCH TO VOYAGER POINT

PLEASE NOTE: This is a Bicycle Southwest BUG event - https://bikesouthwest.org.au/ PEDAL PATCH TO VOYAGER POINT – 10kms; Easy Pace, some traffic, uses off road cycle paths and on road cycleways. Starts 10.00AM Pedal Patch Cycle Shop 177 Tower St Panania. A local ride to Voyager Point along marked ‘on-road’ cycle routes and cyclepaths. Maybe we will see some wild flowers. Return via alternate route on local streets. Stop for coffee in Panania. Contact Warren. 0412 495 928. Call to confirm.

🌸Jacaranda Blooms Walk 🌸 Milsons Point to North Sydney ~12KM

The Lower North Shore is turning purple and we've launched TrekMeet. Join us for our annual special **Jacaranda walk while celebrating TrekMeet launch,** and exploring the famous and secret bloom spots across Sydney’s north shore. Expect moderate hills, some stairs, and a steady pace of around **4 km/h** with photo stops along the way. **Good fitness is recommended, and keep your phone/camera charged for plenty of Jacaranda photos!** 🌸 There are multiple exit points if needed. **Before you RSVP, be sure to read the following:** * This event is hosted on **TrekMeet,** a free offline hiking app without ads, I built with and for this community, and would love your support if you could [please ](https://trekmeet.com/event/9eb21368-6369-43c2-8621-1c8df20043d4?from=9xOdy7cJLyewPf1Nkak5XAkdmtI2)**[RSVP here, no waitlist](https://trekmeet.com/event/9eb21368-6369-43c2-8621-1c8df20043d4?from=9xOdy7cJLyewPf1Nkak5XAkdmtI2), or search TrekMeet and join OZ Outdoors**. Our group is moving there in coming months, and we use the app to share live location and chat at one place. * **Difficulty**: Easy to Moderate. Urban streets, parks and a few inclines. * **Start at 5:00 PM (arrive by 4:50 PM)** outside Milsons Point Railway Station (Kirribilli side) - Ennis Road. **Finish at North Sydney**, near the metro/station. * **Route:** We’ll begin at Milsons Point, heading through Wendy’s Secret Garden and Lavender Bay to explore a hidden location, before wandering through Kirribilli Village, lined with blooming Jacarandas. Our next stop will be the iconic McDougall Street and Milson Park — Sydney’s most photographed Jacaranda spot. From there, we’ll follow quiet trails to Forsyth Park, another hidden gem full of purple blooms, before wrapping up near North Sydney — just in time for drinks at the Greenwood Hotel, or you can take the Metro or train back home. * **Gratuity:** Free **Important - Please Read:** * **What to Bring:** Wear comfy shoes, bring **hydration (1 litre, we have many refills along the way), snacks/lunch,** sunscreen, a hat, and weather protection. * **RSVP responsibly** – Treat it as a commitment; update or cancel 12–24 hrs before. * **Arrive early** – All route/gear info is in the description; hosts can’t field messages during the event. * **Stay together** – It's a volunteer-led community walk; keep the host in sight and let them know if you leave. * **Safety first** – **Your safety is your own responsibility**! You agree to follow host instructions, public-health orders and OZ Outdoors guidelines: [https://www.meetup.com/ozoutdoors](https://www.meetup.com/ozoutdoors) * **Get involved** – You're welcome to send the host feedback or let us know if you’d like to lead such walks. **Connect with Us:** * Facebook Private Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/ozoutdoors](https://www.facebook.com/groups/ozoutdoors) * Instagram: [https://instagram.com/ozoutdoors.syd](https://instagram.com/ozoutdoors.syd)

⛰️ Valley of The Dinosaurs - Genowlan Summit, The Grotto & Slot Canyon 🦕🦖 🧗🏻

⚠️ FOR YOUR SAFETY & ENJOYMENT, PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BELOW FULLY BEFORE YOU CLICK ‘Attend’! ******************************************** 🗓 DATE: Saturday, 31 October 2026. ⏰ MEETING TIME: 9.50am. 🕰️ DEPARTURE TIME: 10am sharp! 🅿️ MEETING POINT: (start & finish) - exact meeting point and GPS co-ordinates📍will be texted to you upon confirmation. Please read further…! ******************************************** 🥾 DISTANCE: 13km return loop. 🥾 GRADE: mostly Moderate/HARD on a steady pace, not snail pace! 💪🏽 Reasonable fitness recommended due to uneven rocky surfaces, steep ups and downs hills, stair climbs, creek crossings, rocks scrambling, climbing over fallen trees, indistinct paths and bush bashing at few overgrown sections. 💪🏽 Tracks expected to be wet, muddy and slippery in parts. ‼️ NOTE: this walk is quite challenging - NOT for beginners, whingers, faint hearted with intense fear of heights or those without proper hiking gears❗️ ******************************************** 📸 WHAT TO EXPECT: ℹ️ Mugii Murum-ban State Conservation Area, dominated by the two pagoda-encrusted mesas of Mount Airly and Genowlan Mountain, is the epitome of Nature's grand design. It contains intricate rock formations, stupendous views, mind-bending intimate spaces, soaring cliffs, rare or endangered plants and animals, and historic Wiradjuri and European archaeological sites. ℹ️ Please READ these articles for further information: 📝 https://share.google/NaDZ1J2P9yHnLaix3 📝 https://lifeonebigadventure.com/2024/08/14/heading-up-up-up-into-the-great-unknown-a-hidden-walk-in-the-mugii-murum-ban-state-conservation-area-central-west-nsw/ ⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ⚠️ 📝 TERMS & DISCLAIMER: ℹ️ Attending this event is voluntarily at your own risk. Organiser/s accepts no liability of any kind including injuries, accidents, misadventure etc during and after this event. ℹ️ For full disclosure on Public Waiver, please refer to Meetup Terms and Conditions and the front page of this group on ‘About Us’. ✅ Your hosts/organisers are not a professional walkers/hikers or guides. ✅ You must assess your own fitness and ability before participating in this event. ✅ You are responsible for looking after your own health, safety and belongings. ✅ You must adhere and follow the instructions from your hosts/organisers at all times during this event. ✅ You must take personal accountability for your own choices, actions and/or misadventure. ✅ If you’re not sticking with the group or getting lost during the walk, you’re responsible for finding your own way out. The group DO NOT wait for you! ✅ You must also take care not to put other people at risk. ✅ Keep well back from cliff edges at all times, especially when taking photos. ❎ NO facilities or cafes on the trails, so please come well prepared. ❎ NO smoking of any kind on the walk including during photo stops and lunch break. ✅ Please be mindful and respectful to members and guest/s from diverse backgrounds. This is not a dating event. ******************************************** 🎒WHAT TO BRING: 👕 Comfortable outfit for the weather - hiking gear preferably quick dry/moisture wicking long pants and long shirt due to bush bashing at few overgrown sections. 🚫 NO jeans or cotton t-shirt! 🥾 Waterproof hiking boots or sturdy good grip walking shoes/trail runners highly recommended. 💦 At least 1.8L of WATER, Hydralyte or sports energy drinks. 🥪 Snacks and packed LUNCH. 🧢 Hat, sunscreen, insect repellent ie: Bushman or Aerogard and hand sanitiser. ⛑ Basic First Aid Kit - BandAids, bandages, antibacterial wipes etc. 🧥 Light raincoat or a poncho just in case of wet weather. 🤩 Great sense of fun and adventure! ℹ️ This is a great article for tips on preparation for Day Walk Skill & Gear. Bushwalk Skills 101: https://www.bushwalk.com/article/8398 💵 GRATUITY/CONTRIBUTION: 💰$10 PRE-PAID per person for this event by cob 29 October. 📲 Please TEXT on 0405038557 before making a payment! ✅ Once payment made, I will TEXT you with other information - exact meeting point etc. ********************************************** 🚗 Drivers and passengers - please offer and organise a carpool with share petrol. NO public transport to/from meeting point. ✍️ Please update on comments section for carpool. ⛺️ FYI - few of us are camping at Lake Wallace Camping & Recreation Area over the weekend. 🏨 You may stay up in the Blue Mountains for the weekend at Katoomba, Leura, Medlow Bath, Mt Victoria, Wentworth Falls, Blackheath etc. 🏨 Or in Lithgow or Lake Wallace (Wallerawang) for Lithgow Halloween Festival that night, Saturday 31 October. 🎃 https://share.google/eb8EWJwgoNxnRLREZ 🚙 The trailhead is about 1.5 hours drive from Katoomba, Leura and Blackheath, 45 minutes from Lithgow and 35 minutes from Lake Wallace (Wallerawang). ℹ️ Accommodation near Lake Wallace (Wallerawang): 🏨 Black Gold Country Cabins. Main Street, Wallerawang. Contact Rob Cluff – PH: 02 6355 7305, Mobile: 015 237 803 Self contained rooms, 12 double bunks, 2 single beds. Gas Heating. BYO food, linen or sleeping bags. 🏨 Commercial Hotel. Main St., Wallerawang. PH: 02 6355 1089 🏨 Royal Hotel. Main St., Wallerawang. PH: 02 6355 7023 📲 Any questions, please send me a TEXT message before 29 October to avoid any confusion with unnecessary updates on comments section. 🛜 I will have limited phone reception once I arrive at Lake Wallace Campground on Friday, 30 October. 🌲 Let’s explore and enjoy the great outdoors! 🌿 Norra 😎 📱0405038557 (TEXT & PayID only)