SBUG Ride to Coolendel Lookout this Sunday
This Sunday, SBUG invites you to join them on a fabulous mountain bike ride to Coolendel Lookout. The ride starts at 9:00am from the Nowra Visitor Centre, Pleasant Way, Nowra. This ride provides spectacular views of the Shoalhaven River and Coolendel camping ground from the lookout. For a shorter ride of 15km, and to avoid some long climbs, there will be a second starting point at the intersection of Bugong Road and Emerys Road at 10:15am. All visitors to the Shoalhaven are very welcome to join the ride!
Last Thursday 14 cyclists including two visitors from Sydney enjoyed an action packed mountain bike adventure in the Currambene State Forest, riding from Worrigee to Myola and Callala Beach and return. The riders used the more difficult Red track, where extra skill and concentration were required to negotiate a few very wet and slippery patches of the track. Only one rider took an involuntary dip in a mud puddle nearing Myola. A refreshing and cleansing dip in Jervis Bay was had at Callala Beach, prior to a well earned coffee break. Another satisfying ride for our mountain bikers.
Don’t forget the the first SBUG social event for 2015. Paul Taylor is organising a great night out at the Tuscany Woodfire Restrauntant on the 23 January. For more details see the notice in “Breaking News”.
Last Sundays ride the HMAS Albatross was cancelled due to rain.
SBUG Rides for this week include:
THURSDAY 15/1/15 – MIDWEEK MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE; 35 km / Moderate pace / Medium difficulty / Some Traffic / Sealed Roads / Unsealed Roads / Bush tracks and the beach at low tide / Mountain bikes are required. The ride starts at 8:00am from the intersection of Jervis Bay Road and the Hyams Beach access road. Cycling in the Booderee National Park, to Caves Beach via Ellmoos Road and Bherwerre Beach, stopping at the Lone Pine Reserve for snacks, and a possible swim at Caves Beach. Bring water and snacks, sun screen, insect repellent and swimmers for those wanting a swim. Refreshments will be had in Vincentia after the ride. Contact: Jan (02) 4422 0793
SATURDAY 17/1/15 – 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
SUNDAY RIDE 18/1/15 – COOLENDEL LOOKOUT; SBUG / 40 km return / Moderate pace / Significant hills / Some traffic / Unsealed roads / Mountain bikes are required. The ride starts at 9:00am from the Nowra Visitor Centre, Pleasant Way, Nowra. This ride provides spectacular views of the Shoalhaven River and Coolendel camping ground, from the lookout. For a shorter ride of 15km, and to avoid some long climbs, there will be a second starting point at the intersection of Bugong Road and Emerys Road at 10:15am. Bring water and snacks. Contact; Peter (02) 4446 0119 or Judi (02) 4421 5214.
MONDAY 19/1/15 – NOWRA TO BERRY, RETURN; 50 km / Moderate pace / Some traffic. There is a new starting time for this ride; 8:00am 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 or Judi (02) 4421 5214.
WEDNESDAY 21/1/15 – 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.
For information about Shoalhaven Bicycle User Group, including our monthly rides calendar, cycling news, photo gallery, on-line membership application and lots more, log onto our website at www.shoalhavenbug.com.au
A variety of rides are scheduled over five days each week. Shoalhaven BUG welcomes all riders on their rides, children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.