This week’s rides are brought to us by Sydney-sider Paul Blackwood. The series takes us on some of the more unique roads the city has to offer.
Famously known for its tourist attractions, Sydney is also home to some of the most picturesque bike paths and cycling routes in Australia.
Our favourite ride by a mile in this set is the Sydney Harbour foreshore ride which goes right past the Sydney Opera House!
The Sydney Opera house harbour bridge and cruise terminal.Famously known for its tourist attractions, Sydney is also home to some of the most picturesque bike paths and cycling routes in Australia. One of our favourite rides by a mile in this set is the Sydney Harbour foreshore ride which goes right past the Sydney Opera House! It’s not a flat out time trial, more of a sightseeing tour of the Sydney foreshore taking in some of the attractions of the city, including the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and the Circular Quay Cruise Terminal. Filmed at the height of the COVID-19 lockdown period in NSW, what is normally a bustling city of 5 million people is virtually deserted.
More InfoThis is a nice 28 km loop around the Cattai National Park and the rural fringe of Sydney's North West. The ride crosses Cattai creek in 3 locations before returning to the starting location. There are 2 short 1 km long avg 6%, with very short max 14% grade climbs in the last 10 kms. A nice morning out on the quieter rural roads.
More InfoRiding along the near deserted old Pacific Highway through the National Park and small town. It's a downhill start from Mt White for 3.6 kms @ 4% before crossing the Hawkesbury River and climbing the Cat 3, 3.8 km avg 5% to the locally famous Pie in the Sky Cafe. A further 10 kms of rolling hills before the 3.6 km descent @ 6% to the car ferry at Berowra Waters East
More InfoThis ride starts at the base of a nice cat 3 climb, 3.8 km @ avg 5% just after a car ferry. Climbing up through the National Park through the morning fog on a crisp Autumn morning. The route follows the old Pacific Highway which is now a local road with little or no traffic. The road was the main road North from Sydney to the holiday villages and beach towns before the freeway was opened. After a short 10 km section of rolling hills there is a fast 4 km 5% Descent to the Hawkesbury river bridge. The second climb is a cat 4, 3.16km @ avg 5% to the turn around point at the Cafe.
More InfoHailing from Sydney, Australia, Paul Blackwood (53) is a keen cyclist and family man who has a true passion for riding outdoors and filming his adventures.
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