SBUG Christmas Party This Friday – Everyone Welcome!
Shoalhaven BUG welcomes all members, family and friends to join us for our Christmas Party on Friday 28 November, 6:30pm at The Lookout Cafe, Cambewarra Mountain. We will be enjoying a ‘Tapas’ night. Cost is $35 per person. There are still a few places left, but Wednesday 26 November, is the last chance book. Contact Paul (02) 4446 1052 for further details or see the details in ‘Breaking News’.
Last Sunday a group of six riders rode from Kangaroo Valley to Upper Kangaroo River and back. The weather was very hot but the riders enjoyed a refreshing swim in the rock pool on Upper Kangaroo River before returning to Kangaroo Valley for lunch and ice creams.
BERRY FOR BREAKFAST
Next Sunday, 30 November, Shoalhaven Bicycle User Group (SBUG) will be riding to Berry for breakfast and return a distance of 40km. The ride starts at 8:00am from the Nowra Visitors Centre, Pleasant Way, Nowra and will travel along the highway to Berry. After a relaxing breaky in Berry the ride will return to Nowra via Back Forest Road and Bolong road. Other return options include the train or riding back via the highway. Contact: Peter (02) 4446 0119 or Judi (02) 4421 5214. (Ride Leader; Jim)
SBUG Rides for this week include:
THURSDAY – MIDWEEK MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE – SOUTH NOWRA BUSH CIRCUIT; approx 35 km / Moderate pace / Medium difficulty / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Some traffic / Sealed and unsealed roads and bush tracks. The ride will start at 8:00am from Rotary Park, corner of Flinders Road and the Highway, South Nowra. Stopping at ‘Fast n Fresh’ cafe for refreshments. Bring water, snacks and sun screen. Contact: Jan (02) 4422 0793.
SATURDAY – FAST TRAINING RIDE TO GREENWELL POINT, RETURN; 40 km / Fast pace / for experienced cyclists. Starts at 7:00am from the Nowra Visitors Centre, Pleasant Way, Nowra (Not an official BUG ride). The fast group usually ride as a rotating peloton. Contact: Rod 0428 211 487
SATURDAY – NOWRA TO GREENWELL POINT, RETURN; 40 km / Moderate pace / Medium difficulty / Some Traffic / The ride starts at 7:00am from the Nowra Visitors Centre, Pleasant Way, Nowra. Contact: Peter (02) 4446 0119
SATURDAY MORNING MEANDER: 15 to 20 km / Slow pace / Easy / Some traffic / Sealed roads / Starts at 7:00am from the Nowra Visitors Centre, Pleasant Way, Nowra. The ride route varies week to week and is chosen taking into account prevailing weather conditions on the day. The ride is always within the Nowra area. Contact: Tom (02) 4421 6719. Enjoy coffee and a chat at a local Cafe in Nowra after the rides. All welcome
MONDAY – NOWRA TO BERRY, RETURN; 50 km / Moderate pace / Some traffic. Starts at 9:00am from Nowra Visitors Centre, Pleasant Way, Nowra. A medium ride with a few small hills. Great scenery. Suitable for riders looking for a medium challenge. Always the option to take the train back. Coffee at a Cafe in Berry. Contact: Peter (02) 4446 0119.
WEDNESDAY – NOWRA TO COMERONG ISLAND FERRY, RETURN; 25 km return / Slow pace / Easy / Flat terrain / Some traffic / Suitable for beginners. Starts at 8:00am from Nowra Visitors Centre, Pleasant Way, Nowra. Contact Jim (02) 4423 2943.
Shoalhaven BUG welcomes all riders on their rides, children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Our monthly Ride Calendar and lots of information on cycling in Shoalhaven can be found on our website at www.shoalhavenbug.com.au