SBUG MONTHLY MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY
The monthly meeting of the Shoalhaven Bicycle User Group (SBUG) will be held on Wednesday, 5 November, in the Meeting Room, basement level, Nowra Library, Berry Street, Nowra, starting at 7:00pm. All members and friends are welcome.
RIDE BOODEREE NATIONAL PARK AND LIGHTHOUSE RUINS THIS SUNDAY
Next Sunday, 9 November, Shoalhaven Bicycle User Group (SBUG) will be riding in to the ruined lighthouse in Booderee National park, a return distance of 30km. This ride has the following classification; Moderate pace / Medium difficulty / Some traffic / Unsealed roads / Mountain bikes are required. The ride starts at 09:00am from the intersection of Jervis Bay Road and the Hyams Beach access road. The route is via Jervis Bay Road, Wreck Bay Road and Stony Creek Road to the ruined lighthouse then a very scenic ride to Governor Head, Murray’s Beach and return along Jervis Bay Road. There are a few small hills along the way but worth the ride for spectacular views of the Tasman Sea and Jervis Bay. Bring water and snack food. Coffee will be at Vincentia after ride. Contact Peter (02) 4446 0119 or Judi (02) 4421 5214.
Last Sunday a group of six riders had a delightful ride to Vincentia leaving from the Falls Creek Rural Fire station. A large portion of the ride was along the shared path with a small section closed due to the scheduled triathlon. Some roads were also closed, which made for a very pleasant traffic free bike ride to Vincentia. The weather was fine, excellent for cycling. After a relaxing coffee break at Vincentia the group made their way back to the Fire Station.
SBUG Rides for this week include:
THURSDAY – MIDWEEK MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE, SOUTH NOWRA BUSH EXPLORER; 25 km / Moderate pace / Uses Off-road Cyclepaths / Uses On-road Cycleways / Sealed and Unsealed Roads and bush tracks. NOTE: There is a change of starting time for the Thursday rides during summer. This week’s ride will start at 8:00am from Nowra Visitors Centre, Pleasant Way Nowra and will travel through South Nowra, Terara, Worrigee and West Nowra. Suitable for riders wishing to try out some mountain bike trails. Coffee will be at the University Campus cafe. 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