Start location: Vaughan Ave Gosford (cnr CC Hwy)
Leader: Mac 0418-658824
Ride Distance: 95kms / Altitude Gain: 700 m
Grade : Medium-Hard / Average Pace: 22-24kph
Ride Surface: Road / Est. Duration: 5hrs (+ lunch)+ Rtn train
Children: No / RidesAssist: Yes (experienced; booking required)
A ride for those experienced riders that love a bit of distance on generally good roads/road shoulders, some short hills and a quick coffee at Swansea before tackling the Fernleigh track (slightly uphill for most of it's length). A quickish optional lunch at one of Newcastle waterfront cafe's, then return by train (bring your Opal card!).
The route takes us from Gosford along the Central Coast Hwy to Long Jetty, then through the Entrance and on to Wilfred Barret Drv for some fast riding. After a short regroup we continue north to
Lake Munmorah where we join the old Pacific Hwy to Swansea for our morning tea stop (after 60kms). Then it's on to Belmont where we join the Fernleigh track to Adamstown and the final ride through the suburbs to Newcastle waterfront.
After enjoying lunch with a view, a short ride to Newcastle Interchange station for a relaxed train ride back to the Coast.
Opt in points
Join us at Long Jetty (opp Lakeview Tourist Park / the rocket ship)
Opt out points
Turn around anytime, but let the ride leader or designated sweep know!
Map:
https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5632301506
Water & Toilet Locations
Gosford rotary park (near start); Long Jetty (beside shared path); cafe at Swansea; Newcastle.
Note: ride may be cancelled due to bad weather or ride leader issues, so watch this event for updates!
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