Tour de Central Coast is just over the half way mark
Central Coast Bicycle User Group is just over the half way mark in its Tour de Central Coast series of rides, with 16 stages completed.
"It's a close field and with double points this month anyone can still win," said organiser Mr Alan Corven.
He said the top six riders were Scott Field 13, David Glover 11, Gerrit Hagan 10, Andrew Trappit 6, Ian Cuthbertson 6, Sam Ghali 6 and Andrew Stauber 6.
The club has had two rides in the past week and another two in the coming week.
The "Around the Peninsula" stage was held on Thursday, July 6, from 8am to 10am, starting at Woy Woy Fishermen's Wharf
A Brisbane Water Loop ride took place on Saturday, July 8.
It started at Woy Woy Fishermen's Wharf at 7am.
The medium average-paced three-hour 47km ride was described as "a relaxed paced ride around Brisbane Waters, starting and ending at Woy Woy".
The next ride will be held from Fishermen's Wharf to Gosford and return at 8am on Thursday, July 13.
The easy ride along the shared path to Gosford and back, about 25 kilometres in total, is expected to take 2.5 hours.
On Sunday, July 16, a six-hour ride will be held from Woy Woy to Cowan and return.
The medium-hard 95 kilometre ride takes riders "through the picturesque Brisbane Water National Park and over the Hawkesbury River".
"Designed for more experienced riders, we mostly utilise the old Pacific Hwy and include five longish climbs (Kariong, Mooney-Calga, Pie in The Sky, Mt.White and Mooney-Somersby)," said rider leader Mr Alan Corven.
"There's nothing too steep, but you'll certainly know you've been up a few hills by the time you get home."
Riders will have coffee at Pie in the Sky cafe at the half way point, or at the Estuary or The Old Road cafe or Saddles Mount White on the way back.
Mr Corven said there was a pick-up option at Kariong at the bus stop after the Shell service station about 40 minutes after the ride start time.
Riders could opt-out at Brooklyn for a train home if required making it about 50kms, he said.
"Otherwise it's call a friend for pickup."
Riders should bring water, snacks and money for coffee or a drink.
They should arrive at least five minutes before start time for the rides "to say hi and to sign on".
For further information, phone Mr Corven on 0414 538 977.
SOURCE:
Social media, 5 Jul 2023
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