Eurobodalla Bike Week, South Coast NSW

Programme of events

Saturday 17 September: Inlet and Ocean excursionfrom Narooma to Dalmeny.

Meet at: 10am, Carpark next to the Quarterdeck Café , Narooma

Organisers: Eurobodalla Bicycle Users Group (EuroBUG)

For more information: Guy Brantingham, 02 4473 8376. glbrantingham@gmail.com 

This easy ride is mainly on cycle paths and enjoys wonderful views of the coast and estuary  The ride is targeted at new riders or those who are making a return to cycling after a long absence.   For those who require it, guidance will be provided on basic cycling skills and bicycle set up. 

The start and finish is at the Car Park next to the Quarterdeck Restaurant on Riverside Dr. at Narooma.  The ride includes a tour of viewpoints in Narooma before proceeding to  Dalmeny.    It is an easy ride as the hills are very small!  The outward and return journeys are the same for the most part.  Several different ride distances and routes will be used to suit the riding ability of those taking part.   So there will be something for everyone in a none stressful riding environment. Your ride can be rewarded by a coffee at the Quarterdeck Restaurant at the end. 

**Children under 13 years of age are not allowed on this ride unless on a child seat on their parent’s bike or are being towed in a trailer or tagalong.  Children aged 13 to 18 need to ride with their parent or guardian and remain under the control of that parent or guardian for the duration of the ride.

 

Monday 19 September: Clyde River Discovery Ride from Nelligen to Shallow Crossing.

Meet at: 9am at the intersection of River Road and Kings Highway (1.5km west of Nelligen)

Organisers: Eurobodalla Bicycle Users Group (EuroBUG)

For more information: Guy Brantingham, 02 4473 8376, glbrantingham@gmail.com 

This very scenic ride follows River Road to Shallow Crossing on the Clyde River, which is the turnaround point for the return via the same route.   The full ride is about 39km and is mostly undulating with no significant hills and rated as moderate difficulty.  It is testing due to the numerous small rises along its length. It crosses Currowan Creek on a concrete causeway which may have water over it.There will be the option of 2 or 3 different paced groups for the full length ride. For those who would like a shorter distance at an even slower pace,  it will be very easy to organise themselves by moving the start point closer to Shallow Crossing, as the route simply follows River Road out and back.  The exact distance can be determined by consensus on the day.There are no shops or cafes on the way so food and drink should be taken. Coffee will be in Nelligen at the conclusion of the ride. The route can be viewed at http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Eurobodalla-District-Nelligen-to-Shallow-Crossing-and-return

**Children under 13 years of age are not allowed on this ride unless on a child seat on their parent’s bike or are being towed in a trailer or tagalong.  Children aged 13 to 18 need to ride with their parent or guardian and remain under the control of that parent or guardian for the duration of the ride.

 

Wednesday 21 September: Coastal Villages Expedition, Broulee & Mossy Point

Meet at: 9.00am at the Broulee Surf Club in Heath Street, Broulee.

Organisers: Eurobodalla Bicycle Users Group (EuroBUG)

For more information: Guy Brantingham, 024473 8376. glbrantingham@gmail.com 

This ride is targeted at new riders or those who are making a return to cycling after a long absence.

The ride mostly utilisescyclepaths and traffic free gravel tracks. The route follows the track behind the dunes south from Broulee to the airport runway and then back to Broulee and then proceeds along the cycle path to Mossy Point Headland for a spectacular view of the wonderful coast line.  A coffee break at Mossy Point will be enjoyed before the ride back to the Surf Club.The ride length is approximately  17km.

** Children under 13 years of age are not allowed on this ride unless on a child seat on their parent’s bike or are being towed in a trailer or tagalong.  Children aged 13 to 18 need to ride with their parent or guardian and remain under the control of that parent or guardian for the duration of the ride.

 

 Wednesday 21 September: Batemans Bay Public School Bike Ride

Meet at: 11am. For students, teachers and their families only

 Senior pupils will ride from school along the shared path to Corrigans Reserve where they will stop for lunch and then ride back to school.

Parents of pupils participating are encouraged to come along.

More information contact:  karen.sydenham@eurocoast.nsw.gov.au or phone 4474 1328 (Mon to Wed)

Saturday 24 September: Batemans Bay Come and Try BMX

Start: 11am-1pm

Meet at: BMX Track, Batemans Bay, corner of George Bass Dr &  Calga st , next to Batemans Bay High School 

Organisers: Batemans Bay BMX Club

For more information:  Contact Monique on 0416 362 155

The BMX Club will hold an event at the track were the local community can participate with their bikes. In BMX terms it is called "Come and Try Day". On the day interested parties need to be wearing appropriate clothing and sign their name on a form, the day a is a free event to those who participate. We will show you all the fundamentals of BMX racing, and everyone has a go, there is no age limit. Appropriate clothing is a requirement and "anyone wishing to participate needs to be wearing long pants, long sleeved shirt, secure footwear, closed fingered gloves, and a full faced helmet, if they have one, otherwise the club has some for loan.

 

 

Saturday 24 September: Maulbrooks Magic Mountain Bike Ride , Mogo

Meet at: Maulbrooks Road, Mogo, Rego from  9am to 10.30am. Ride starts at 11am

Organisers: Eurobodalla Cycling Club

For more information: Contact Hilary on 0467 579 445,  hilary_smith@bigpond.com or visit http://eurobodalla.org.au/cycling.html

A cross country enduro style event over 25kms or 50 kms. Categories are Open or 40+ for both men and women, and juniors can ride the 25km circuit. The route will take in the highlights of the club track, including the famous ‘snake track’. There will also be some educational aspects explaining the different MTB disciplines and perhaps a show of some of the gear involved.

Cyclists will require a Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) day licence if they want to ride in the race to cover insurance.

 

Saturday 24 September:  View of the Bay via Batemans Bay, Batehaven and Surfside 

Meet at: 10.00am at Corrigans Beach Reserve opposite Batehaven Shops.

Organisers: Eurobodalla Bicycle Users Group (EuroBUG)

For more information: Guy Brantingham, 024473 8376. glbrantingham@gmail.com 

This ride is targeted at new riders or those who are making a return to cycling after a long absence. 

The route will follow the cyclepath to Batemans Bay CBD with an optional detour to the Hanging Rock Boat Harbour.  There will then be an optional extension proceeding over the Batemans Bay Bridge to Surfside and the Cullendulla wetlands.  The ride finally returns to Batehaven for coffee at the Batehaven Bakery.The ride length will be between 9 and 17km

** Children under 13 years of age are not allowed on this ride unless on a child seat on their parent’s bike or are being towed in a trailer or tagalong.  Children aged 13 to 18 need to ride with their parent or guardian and remain under the control of that parent or guardian for the duration of the ride.

 

Sunday 25 September: Moruya South Head Shared Cycleway Celebration & Launch

Meet at: 9am at Moruya Surf Life Saving Club

Organisers: South Head Shared Cycle/Pathway Committee

For more information:  Anthony Mayne m:0400 904 590,  anthony.scwl@bigpond.com

This is a morning BBQ breakfast.  Not a bike ride.  It is a celebration of the wonderful work done by Danielle Brice and her committee in the extension and work done on the Moruya South Head Shared Cycle/Pathway Committee.  The Moruya Surf Life Saving Club will put on breakfast, sponsored by Horizon Credit Union.  Feel free to join us for a 9am free breakfast of sausage and eggs.  A donations bucket to continue the Cycle/Pathway will be there on the day.  An opportunity to purchase a raffle ticket for a hybrid bike sponsored by Moruya Cycles will also be available.  The Mayor and the Honourable Andrew Constance will also be joining us for breakfast.

 Sunday 25 September: Moruya Social Ride

Meet at: 11am at Moruya Riverside Park

Organisers: Eurobodalla Cycling Club, Eurobodalla Bicycle Users Group (EuroBUG), South Head Shared Cycle/Pathway Committee & Moruya Chamber of Commerce

Contact: Anthony Mayne m.0400 904 590 anthony.scwl@bigpond.com  or Guy Brantingham 02 4473 8376, glbrantingham@gmail.com

A leisurely ride from Riverside Park out along South Head Drive on the bike path, 2km on the road, then back on the bike path to the Moruya Surf Life Saving Club then turn around and do it again back to Riverside Park for a BBQ lunch at 12 noon.  A small cost for the BBQ this time.  This ride does have a couple of challenging hills and for new riders and younger riders it may not be suitable.

All riders are welcome.  Just make sure your bike is in good working order and that you have a suitable helmet for riding, as safety and fun go hand in hand.

Inexperienced riders, returning riders and families with children may wish to simply explore Moruya on the various bike paths.  With kilometre after kilometre of bike paths you can explore along the river or even ride out part way on the South Head cycle path though do not venture past the end of the path.

 

Or you may wish to join in one of the organised rides with EuroBug** exploring the Moruya bike paths from Riverside Park.

** For EuroBug rides: Children under 13 years of age are not allowed on this ride unless on a child seat on their parent’s bike or being towed in a trailer or tagalong.  Children aged 13 to 18 need to ride with their parent or guardian and remain under the control of that parent or guardian for the duration of the ride.