On the first day of Christmas...
This year, we’ve selected the 12 best BAYS as our way of celebrating the silly season.
Our very own customer service manager Klem, has curated a list of 12 routes focussed around riding near the water and bays of FulGaz.
Featuring some nice climbs, some stunning sightseeing routes, and of course clear blue skies, this one will help keep you tapping away on the trainer.
Find all these rides in the FulGaz App.
AKUNA BAY
This ride takes in the Akuna Bay climb in both directions and does a complete lap of one of the most popular "serious" cycling loops in Sydney. Unlike the locals, you don't have to battle the traffic to get there.
More InfoSHELBURNE JORDAN BAY SANDY POINT LOOP
Starting and ending on King street in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, this loop makes for a scenic Time Trial workout with multiple ocean views as it circumnavigates the Jordan Bay/Sandy Point peninsula in a clockwise direction. There are several nice limbs combined with down hill runs that will please.
More InfoRED WHARF BAY
A hilly loop around the eastern promontory of Penmon, on the island of Anglesey. After visiting Red Wharf Bay, climb steeply to the hamlet of Llanddona before a fast descent to Beaumaris, where you will pass the unfinished Beaumaris Castle, built as part of Edward I's campaign to conquer Wales after 1282. This ride was filmed on a sunny day in early Feb 2020, the day before Storm Ciara blew through with its snow and 80mph winds, bringing large parts of the UK to a standstill.
More InfoLORNE TO AIREYS INLET AND RETURN
Starting from Lorne we head north to Aireys Inlet in the morning light. After the climb to Cinema Point and descent through to Eastern View, the view opens out to the Surf Coast. At around the 12Km mark the famous Pole House in Fairhaven on the left comes into view and soon after we approach the Aireys Inlet Lighthouse for our turnaround point. As we descend from the lighthouse we take in some gravel (watch out for the dog!) before passing the beach house featured in the iconic movie Mad Max on the left. We return to Lorne for coffee, riding through the bustling town before finishing at the town pier.
More InfoEAST BAY BIKEPATH BRISTOL PROVIDENCE
The return trip from Bristol back all the way to India Point Park at the top of Narragansett Bay in Providence, crossing the Seekonk River towards the end of the ride over the Washington Bridge on the George Redman Linear Park, named after a legendary local cyclist who was a tireless advocate for bike path development in Rhode Island. The East Bay Bike Path is considered to be one of the 10 most used bike path in the United States.
More InfoROBIN HOOD'S BAY
The most popular historic village clinging to the cliffs of North Yorkshire is Robin Hood's Bay. Known in the past for smuggling, legend has it that goods could get from the sea to the top of the village without seeing daylight. Easy to believe as you cycle up the steep, narrow street between the houses. After hauling yourself up through the village, there is still 2km of climbing up onto the moors, a climb that has been used on the Tour de Yorkshire. The ride starts and ends at the 100-year-old swing bridge in the fishing town of Whitby. Briefly, at 31% at 10.28 Km, we believe this to be the steepest climb on FulGaz.
More InfoWEST BAY LOOP
A tour through the District of West Bay, Grand Cayman. You will visit established Cayman communities, the world famous Turtle Centre, and even take a trip through Hell, a popular tourist area in West Bay.
More InfoMIDWAY POINT TO HOPE BEACH
Join Mike and Klem on a perfectly sunny Tasmanian summer’s day, riding from Midway Point down towards to South Arm. Start with classic water views crossing McGee's Bridge before exploring the flat, quiet roads around the back of Hobart Airport and Seven Mile Beach. The second half follows the outward leg of the Friday Hook Spin, a regular amongst Southern Tassie’s road cyclists! You’ll tackle Clifton Hill (a short 1.7km climb averaging 4.5%) before descending towards Hope Beach, over a final 9.5% kicker and finishing just short of the “Hook” where you can soak in the view across the bay.
More InfoPOTRERO TO LEO CARILLO
Take in some breath-taking views of the Pacific Ocean in perfect weather just north of Malibu, California. Enjoy some perfect paceline skills in this sun soaked bunch ride. You may even spy "Neptune's Net" a café made famous in a number of Hollywood movies, including The Fast and The Furious (2001).
More InfoISLE OF WIGHT: GODSHILL TO FRESHWATER BAY
A rolling start in Godshill, we leave this pretty village and head south through Whitwell and Niton climbing St Catherine’s Down onto Blackgang where we then start to get spectacular views along the southern cliffs. The last ten miles will showcase some of the most stunning scenery with the white cliffs and downs dominating the skyline. We end our journey at the beautiful Freshwater Bay. Enjoy!
More InfoMEEKS BAY TO INCLINE VILLAGE
Ride north on this stretch of Lake Tahoe, from Meek's Bay, past Tahoma, Burton Creek State Park and Carnelian Bay. From there you'll turn east as you enjoy views of Agate Bay, Kings Beach and then leave California and finish just south of Incline Village, Nevada, on the North Shore of Big Blue, at Crystal Bay.
More InfoJERSEY - NORTH COAST BAYS
A challenging, hilly ride across the north coast cliffs of Jersey. The cliffs exceed 100m and have short, sharp climbs from sea level. Start by descending towards L’Etacq, before climbing to start riding along the north coast. Climbs and descents of various gradients (no more than 18% for brief sections) to test the legs, as you explore the bays at Greve de Lecq, Bonne Nuit (a tough one), Bouley Bay and Rozel. Watch out for the horses and then at about 1.5km from the finish, sprint the short, straight road called ‘Guy’s Dip’, named after a local legend in the cycling community. Finish at The Village Tearoom, St. Martin - which has the best coffee and cake in Jersey and is frequented by the Jersey Rouleurs Cycle Club. No better way to finish a ride.
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