SPANISH CYCLIST VISITING SHOALHAVEN AGAIN
Antonio Corral has been cycle touring the world for several years and has made his second visit to Nowra to ride with Shoalhaven BUG. Antonio rides a recumbent tricycle which he is able to partly fold to allow travel on trains and other transport. His tricycle is ‘state of the art’ with independent suspension, disc brakes, internal hub gears and even a aerodynamic shade/weather umbrella. He previously lived in London and has cycled in most countries in Europe and also Iceland. On his last visit to Australia he cycled from Sydney to Melbourne and along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria before riding around Tasmania. Antonio is enjoying his stay in North Nowra with one of our SBUG members and expects to be in Nowra for another couple of weeks before moving on to explore other parts of Australia and possible New Zealand.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS RIDE
Next Sunday, 21 December, Shoalhaven Bicycle User Group will be holding their Christmas Lights ride. A casual ride to view properties decorated with Christmas lights in the North Nowra area. The ride has the following classification; 20km loop / Slow pace / Easy ride / Child Friendly / On road / Some Traffic. The ride starts at 8:30pm from the North Nowra Shops. Bike lights are essential. Contact: Peter (02) 4446 0119 or Judi (02) 4421 5214

Last Sunday three riders rode from Bomaderry to Berry, via Bolong, Back Forest and Coolangatta Roads, for a social get together and dinner. The riders met ten other SBUG members and friends at Mezzadella’s Pizza Restaurant for a very pleasant evening.

MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR

The Shoalhaven Bicycle User Group wishes all of its members and friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enjoy your rides over the holiday period, obey the road rules and stay safe.

SBUG Rides for this week include:

THURSDAY – MIDWEEK MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE TO COOLENDEL LOOKOUT; This week’s ride will be a combination of a bike ride then a BBQ and a swim. Bring swimmers, meat to BBQ and a dish to share. Ride distance is 35 km return / Moderate pace / Significant hills / Some traffic / Unsealed roads / Mountain bikes are required. The ride starts at 8:30am from No.17 Bimbimbie Ave, Bangalee. 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 9:30am. Bring water and snacks. 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.

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.