The way points of this bicycle route:
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Look for the little tunnel under the train line.
Enter Bicentennial Park.
Follow the path to the right.
Keep to the left. Watch for pedestrians and oncoming cyclists.
Watch for traffic before crossing.
Again, watch for traffic before crossing.
Bunch up with other riders and begin to "claim" the lane.
Turn right as a group.
Again, bunch up with other riders to "claim" the lane as you cross the narrow bridge.
Ride single file to let any cars pass after the narrow bridge.
After turning left, there is normally plenty of room to ride two abreast.
Try and anticipate the lights ahead to keep your momentum.
Bunch up as a group in pairs. When the traffic is clear, you will hear someone call that it is safe to change lane. Everyone then changes into the right lane in preparation for the right turn ahead.
Watch for traffic. Select a low gear. Be prepared to stop for traffic. Once you make the turn, follow the cycle lane around Olympic Park.
You will begin to speed up as you enter the down hill bend. If the traffic is clear, start pairing up and move into the left car lane. Newer, less confident riders should drop back before they enter the bend.
Mount the footpath after crossing Olympic Bvd.
You will reach a fork in the footpath. Take the left path which leads up to the first footbridge that crosses Australia Ave.
Turn right and take the second footbridge across Bennelong Rd.
Turn right onto the path as soon as you have crossed the second footbridge.
Turn left at the zebra crossing.
Newer/less fit riders may wish to go straight over the bridge and follow the path back to the start/finish. Fitter riders turn right before the bridge.
Take the sharp narrow left turn over the bridge.
Take another sharp narrow left turn over a second bridge.
Newer/less fit riders may wish to turn left (north) on George St and head back to the start/finish. Fitter riders turn right.
Try and time the upcoming green light so that you have enough momentum to take the hill on your left.
Turn left at the lights but be sure there are no cars speeding to get through the lights from the right. Get ready to drop into a low gear to take the steep little hill.
Newer/less fit riders may wish to turn left (north) into Queen St to head back to the start/finish. Fitter riders continue straight through the roundabout.
This street is very quiet but also very narrow. Be prepared to drop into single file and let cars pass. Don't encourage them to pass as you approach the roundabout.
Turn left and drop into single file in the cycle lane.
Be cautious of traffic coming from the right.
Start gaining speed to attack the hill early.
Bunch up with other riders and begin to claim the lane before you approach the roundabout.
Turn left and mount the little path behind Bray's Bay Reserve.
Cut through the back of Brays Bay reserve.
Watch for traffic at the lights.
Watch for oncoming cyclists around the blind corner.
Watch for cars as you cross the road.
Newer/less fit riders might want to head back from here by going under the bridge to Leeds St, then on to Walker and heading back into Bicentennial Park towards the Start point.
Be very cautious approaching the loop road. Cars sometimes come around the corner fast. There is a safety mirror on your right to provide a view around the corner.
Mount the shared path if you are not already on it.
Keep to the left and watch for pedestrians.
Slow down and keep to the far left. Be careful of cars coming around the corner.
Keep to the left and look out for pedestrians with their dogs.
Slow down for the dividing pole.
Narrow pathway.
Slow down for the left hand hair-pin turn. -DON'T take it wide into oncoming traffic.
The satellite image was taken during the redevelopment. Watch out for the old train lines. Aim to cross them at 90 degrees.
Keep to the left. There are always lots of riders in both directions.
Watch out for pedestrians at the wharf.
Be mindful of heavy traffic on Hill Rd.
Be mindful that some drivers are prepared to overtake in this turning lane.
Bunch up with other riders to "claim" the lane as you cross the narrow bridge.
Ride single file to let any cars pass after the narrow bridge.
Start warming down for the last couple of kilometres.
Watch for traffic and other cyclists.
Watch for cyclists
Keep to the left. Watch for pedestrians and oncoming cyclists.
Meet for coffee at Latteccino's. -21A Victoria Ave, Concord West.
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Tagged with: Recreational, Intermediate, Low traffic, Safe, Scenic
