CYCLING: Past and Future Rides

Hello Fellow Pedallers, 

The Past Cycling Week, Chilly!

Monday Ballina to Lennox, Just 8 riders for the Ballina Lennnox run, regular crowd, reliable leader, Thanks Alan

Monday Moobal, Ruth's report... "Eight riders from both north and south met at Mooball for the ride up Burringbar valley. Standing in the sun always deceives us into thinking it's not cold, but we soon found we were incorrect once we started riding on the rail trail to Burringbar, especially in the shade. It didn't detract from our enjoyment of the few side roads we rode up, with one rider seeing another side road by mistake! Back at Mooball, I handed over leadership to Angie to take everyone (except Tom Lane and myself) on the Warwick Park loop where they enjoyed the gravel riding through the cane fields. Tom and I enjoyed an early coffee, with the rest having theirs at the end. Thanks everyone for joining me.  9 riders! must have been good weather there too,  Thanks for leading Ruth.

 

Tuesday in town, just 2 riders again today despite a later start.  Thanks to leader John keeping this going 

Wednesday  Report from David... "Another day at the office !  14 fit and keen riders including a super-fit member who pedalled from Alstonville to the start then home again,  Congratulations!.  Martins Lane and the hill leading to Hinterland Way receive very few complaints lately. Perhaps we're that much fitter, or realise nobody listens anyway. On to Ross Lane, which now has a safer wider shoulder, to Dufficy's Lane and Sleepy Hollow Rd plus the beautiful BIg Dipper section of bitumin  ( not to be attempted with bad brakes) and, for newcomers (Where the hell are we?) Onwards ,through Cumbulum for scenic views of the Swamp, Ballina Tip and the Airport, spoiled I know. Breakfast at (The Old Quartar,) Yes, had to encourage a few people to move on, perhaps had a struggle getting out of the quaint chairs.  On through Ballina, and the pathways that take us via walking trails to Skennars Head Rd.  With the backing fences to the homes, noise of the bikes on gravel reminds me of the expression. (Rolling Thunder) echoes from the fences, many wheels on the gravel tracks ? Onward over the hill and back to Newrybar Swamp Rd. Good friendly ride, plenty of co-operation, time well spent, hope you enjoyed the morning". Thanks David, great story!

Friday, Alstonville, A new and improved short ride for 10 starters from Alstonville. Some turned up expecting 350 meters of climb. RidewithGPS told a little fib - it was 530 m over 29k, Good for their souls, I say. Along Ellis Rd, then Boundary Rd, Alphadale Rd to Tregeagle, then Rous Rd home via the lovely Rd Lane and Ells Rd. Plenty of comments that this was a good loop, so another option for Fridays from Alstonville. Led by Chris

Here is our Forward Program: 

Not a lot of detail here, please check these rides on EVENTS in the app or on the website.  

 

Monday 23rd June 8.00 am, Ballina Ferry to Wardell, 34 k, relatively flat.

Tuesday 24th June, 8.30 am (NOTE NEW TIME) Ballina RSL carpark Tuesday town ride, about 25-30 k flat 

Wednesday 25th June, 8.00 am, Tumbulgum, Dulguigan, Bilambil Urliup, 38k, 505m

Friday 27th June, Newrybar, Possum Ck,  Coopers Shoot, Bangalow 27k 550m

Saturday 28th June, 8.30 am, Mt Warning circumnavigation, 57k, 761m, some gravel

Monday 30th June, 8.00 am, Ballina Lennox Muffin Run, 29k, 340m 

Monday 30th June, 8.00 am, Ballina Teven, Alstonville, Uralba, 34k, 455m, 

Tuesday 1st July, 8.30 am (NOTE NEW TIME) Ballina RSL carpark Tuesday town ride, about 25-30 k flat 

Wednesday 2nd July, 8.30 am, Caniabah Bentley Casino Circ, 60k, 624m

Friday 4th July, watch this space

Monday 7th July, 8.00 am, Ballina Ferry to Wardell, 34 k, relatively flat.

Wednesday 9th July, 8.00 am, Eltham, Goonellabah Boatharbour, 39k, 620m

Sunday 13th July, 8.30 am, Stokers Burringbar then Devonshire tea, 30k flatish

Monday 14th June, 8.00 am, Ballina Lennox Muffin Run, 29k, 340m 

Wednesday 16th July, 8.00 am, Wardell, Marom Ck, Coraki, Tuckean, 70k, 630m, 

29 July to 1st August, 3 1/2 day Cycle trails and roads Sth Brisbane area, FULLY BOOKED see waitlist

2nd to 9th November, 2025 Cycling and Walking in Snowy Mountains area,FULLY BOOKED see waitlist

 

Happy and safe cycling until next time. Cheers, Chris McDowell