CYCLING: Past and Future Rides

Hello Fellow Pedallers, 

The Past Cycling Week, 

Monday: North,  Col led a nice 40k flat ride down the coast from Kingscliff through Fingal to Cabarita with a plan to have a swim. Thanks Col

Monday: South, back to sensible numbers from Ballina to Lennox, though 13 is still a good turnout. Showrs threatened but did not deliver, except for the few who were silly enough to ride into Ballina early, that three got wet.  Thanks Alan  

Tuesday Ballina, Tuesday rides remain popular, 9 riders today, must be the leadership. Thanks Gail, 

Wednesday: report from Ruth.... "There were 19 riders on the ride from Mooball to Burringbar via the rail trail, then up Burringbar Valley, cycling a few side roads on the way. Beautiful scenery was around every corner. A few opted to finish the ride back at Mooball while the rest of us did the final 11km of Warwick Park (also a lovely part of the ride) before coffee at the end. I think everyone enjoyed themselves, one we should do more often". Thanks Ruth

 

Friday Eltham Goonellabah, 14 starters from the Eltham Pub, to Goonellabah via boatharbour Rd and Cowlong Rd, then through Tregeagle. Coff stop at the top of Holland St before a long downhill on Richmond Hill Rd then through Boatharbour. This was a shortened version (but still a really good route) of a Eltham Lismore circuit which I'm sure Bob wil get back to in the cooler months.  Thanks Bob for leading,  

 

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 January 20th 6.45 am, Ballina Ferry to Wardell Early Risers, 34k relatively flat

Monday January 20th 7.30 am, Ballina Ferry to Wardell, 34k relatively flat

Tuesday 21st January, 7.30 am, Ballina RSL carpark Tuesday town ride, about 25-30 k flat

Wednesday 22nd January, 7.00 am, Clunes Federal, 39.8k, 700m

Friday 24th January, 7.00 am, Newrybar Tintenbar Knockrow, 28k, 403m

Monday 27th January, 7.30 am, Ballina Lennox Muffin ride, 29k, 360m

Tuesday 28th January, 7.30 am, Ballina RSL carpark Tuesday town ride, about 25-30 k flat

Wednesday 29th January, 7.00 am, Lismore Caniabah Bentley with Rail Trail finish, 46.5k 400m

Friday 31st January 7.30 am, , Billinudgel Mullum Ocean Shores 31k, 350m

Sunday 2nd February, 8.00 am, Evans Head, Ken's Birthday ride, and Brunch and Swim, 35 k flat (except for 1 short hill)

Monday 3rd February 6.45 am, Ballina Ferry to Wardell Early Risers, 34k relatively flat

Monday 3rd February, 7.30 am, Ballina Ferry to Wardell, 34k relatively flat

Tuesday 4th February, 7.30 am, Ballina RSL carpark Tuesday town ride, about 25-30 k flat

Wednesday 5th February 7.00 am, Lennox Tintenbah Ballina, 42k, 428m

Friday 7th February 7.00 am, Suffolk Park Seven Mile Beach Byron Bay 34k, 344m

Wednesday 12 February 7.30 am, Bangalow Ewingsdale Coopers Shoot 33k, 680m

Wednesday 12th February 2.45 pm, Ballina Evans Head Beach ride and fish and chips (Fully Booked with Waitlist)

Wednesday 12th March 8.00 am, The Channon Blakebrook Goolmangar, 12 km gravel, 34k, 330m

28th April to 16th May 2025, 3 weeks, Moss Vale and Victoria Rail Trails and Roads, registrations open 30th June 2024, 8:30 am FULLY BOOKED, Wait-list Available.

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,

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