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 The gang at the Pie Shop, Ourimbah - 5 April 2026The early arrivers stood under the shelter at Gosford and pondered whether the drizzle was going to stop or turn into rain. We decided rain coats were needed and prepared to leave. As 15 of us headed off the rain had stopped. We followed our normal route through West Gosford, Narara and Lisarow to Ourimbah. The ride down Ourimbah Creek Rd to Hidden Valley was very pleasant with a lot of potholes opening up following recent rain. Coming back we went via Foots Rd and around to Heatherbrae Pies for a well deserved morning coffee. We met up with Danny, Duncan and Mary at the cafe. The rain was still holding off for our return to Gosford. Thanks to Michelle for sweeping and all of the riders who came along for what turned out to be a very pleasant ride. John  |
 Bound for Botany Bay Sixteen riders arrived at Strathfield in time for a 9am start for Botany Bay. The majority had caught the early train to give time for a proper breakfast and coffee at the Chef’s Palette. We set off with Sue in the lead, and Steve as sweep. Pretty chilly start to the ride, but it warmed up along the way, until we were shedding layers. En route we made a comfort stop at a brand new spacious single toilet situated on the Cooks River and at the end of the Greenway cycle path. As this is a busy intersection we questioned why you would build a single toilet and not more facilities. Continuing on to the Airport Viewing Spot where there were more QF planes than usual on the tarmac. Here we had a photo stop then back on the track for much anticipated coffee and food at Brighton-Le-Sands. The beach was busy with fit young folks playing beach volleyball. After a break and thanks to Paul we added a new section to the ride, which started just south of Brighton Le Sands. Called Muddy Creek Cycleway, at 4km long, it is a well designed and landscaped path. We rejoined the Cooks River at Barton Park Sports Fields. On the return journey cyclists at the back of the group had a minor encounter with a very large and shaggy dog. Rider, bike, and dog all reported OK. Back to Strathfield at 3pm. Ride was 55kms. Thank you all for coming and making it such an enjoyable day. Sue  |
 Leaving the Heatherbrae Pie Shoppe - 22 March 2026 The threat of rain kept a few away, but pretty lucky only one big downfall and dried up very quickly. Eight riders left Gosford and made our way to Ourimbah via back roads and pathways, catching up with another 4 riders at the petrol station. From there we rode to Burns road, under the railway bridge and along Enterprise drive. Maybe lucky we were running a little late as a car had spun out on the roundabout and ended up on the footpath where we would have been riding. Onwards to Tuggerah bridge, Nicolette had a flat but luckily Tony and Michelle were there to help. We road on through Kangy Angy to the pie shop, where Danny was waiting, for a well deserved coffee. Nicolette Michelle and Tony eventually caught up but Tony's coffee took a long time to come. We left and headed back towards the crematorium and did the Palmdale circuit back to the Petrol station and back the way we came. No more hold ups on our way back to Gosford, a great ride, thanks to all who came along. Thank you Michelle and Rob for sweeping. Jenny  Colin ready to head back to Gosford - 22 March 2026 |
 On a perfect ride day eight of us set off from Wyong for Newcastle The Newcastle Flyer at 70kms is one of our longest and hardest rides. After rounding the lake we were joined at Toukley by Keith and his friend Doug. Onwards to Budgewoi and Lake Munmorah before the run down the highway into Swansea. We enjoyed a well-deserved morning tea at the Blacksmiths pie shop. The food was good but not quite the standard of last week at Jilliby. When heading off, we noticed Doug had a flat, which he and Keith attended to quickly. We rode around through Pelican before rejoining the cycleway near the airport. Then across to the Fernleigh Track for the final leg to Broadmeadow and our train home. Everyone seemed to enjoy the ride and it was the first time on the Fernleigh Track for a couple. Thanks to Michelle for sweeping. John  |
 Michelle's wonderful High Tea at the farm - 8 March 2026 A group of 20 riders left Wyong not sure what the weather would do. The ride was led by Narelle with John as sweep. We rode to Hue Hue Road where we continued to Jilliby Road. After riding 5kms Glenn was waiting for us at the Jilliby Public School. He had delivered and erected the marquee at Narelle’s home. Thank you Glenn. The riders continued onto Durren Road where we turned right and rode through the countryside of Dooralong. Stopping at the Community Hall, we regrouped and continued onto Lemon Tree. After a photo shoot and a drink we then continued back to Narelle’s home where morning tea was waiting for us. The morning tea, prepared by Michelle, was delicious. Thank you Michelle for preparing the food which consisted of mini quiches, bruschetta and a myriad of other goodies. We were joined at morning tea by some non-riders. It was good to see them and join in the morning tea. We then returned to Wyong, having ridden 45 kms. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Narelle  Break at Lemon Tree - 8 March 2026 |
 Only eight riders today, perhaps the overnight rain keeping the riders away. Underterred, we set out, with Glenn leading and Colin looking after the sweeping duties. I suggested we reassess at Woy Woy, but there was no need as the weather held and our jackets were not required. There was still quite a bit of traffic on the path, in spite of it being underwater in a few places. We were soon at Woy Woy and continued to the Rip Bridge with no incidents, eventually making our way to Saratoga for coffee. This was well into the ride at almost 40 kms, but the two coffee places at Davistown are no longer suitable: one is closed and the other under new management and looks a bit upmarket for us. Anyway Saratoga proved more than adequate and it meant a relatively short ride back after coffee. I avoided the grassy knoll as I thought it may have been muddy, and stuck to the road. We were soon back, I nice varied ride of around 48kms. Thanks to those who attended. Glenn. |
 Photos by Nikki of coffee at The Entrance |
| CCTCC Ride Tuggerah Lake - 22 February 2026 What a fantastic morning for a ride around Tuggerah Lake! Twenty-four riders set off from Wyong and we picked up 2 more at The Entrance for the ride home. Paul was keen to give his two ride-leader candidates some practical experience. Dave led over to Tuggerawong and then Jennifer took over until Toukley. They both did very well and have our support for the leader training day next month. We had a good run through Toukley, Canton Beach and down the cycleway to The Entrance where we caught up with Danny for coffee. Back home to Wyong through Chittaway and Tuggerah. An incident free ride on a beautiful day. Thanks to Glenn and Michelle for sweeping. Have a safe day! John  A beautiful day for a ride, a cool breeze and a couple of raindrops. Andrew was unwell and couldn't lead the Budgewoi lake ride, so Glenn and I shared the job. Seventeen riders left from Wyong through Gorokan and Toukley for a quick stop where Paul caught up with the group. Then on through Toukley back streets and down to Budgewoi bridge, where we turned around for coffee at Lakes Beach. This is when I realised I was kind of doing the wrong ride, (no one really noticed or cared). I should have continued on to North Lakes where Danny was waiting to share morning tea with us all 🙄🙄🙄, so sorry Danny. This is where Glenn took over for the rest of the ride around the very smelly lake, all arriving back at Wyong with no incidents. Thank you all for the ride. Thanks Duncan for sweeping. We just missed the rain. Jenny |
| Umina for Coffee - 1 February 2026 Thirteen riders at Gosford this morning set out in good conditions for cycling. Glenn led and Duncan did the sweeping duties. We had a guest rider, Judee, who hails from Queensland. We picked up in order Ian, Colin, Jane and Paul, making 17 in total. We rode to Woy Woy on the path and then a fairly complex route to Umina, with a lot of turns. Whether it was because Judee was there or the pep talk I gave, our corner marking was excellent, we were a well- oiled machine. (Perhaps it was like when Eric Clapton recorded with the Beatles, and everyone else lifted their game!). Anyway I digress, we were soon at a rather busy Umina beach cafe. The service there is usually pretty good, but not so today as Jenny didn’t get her coffee at all. Do they not know how important she is? However, we were soon on our way, taking the short route home. No incidents, thanks to those who attended, a good ride pretty close to 40kms. Glenn. |
 Resuming afer coffee, Canton Beach - 25 January 2026 Twenty three riders assembled at Wyong for our ride to Norah Head. The weather was excellent and we were expecting very hot conditions according the forecast. No incidents at all and we had a beautiful outlook over the lake as we rode the shared path. Thanks to Len who suggested we go to the Indian Coffee Cafe at Canton Beach as, being a long weekend, Norah Head was likely to be very crowded. He called them and booked a couple of tables and we then proceeded to Norah head and stopped for coffee on the way back. Tables were set for us inside and the coffee and sustenance was very good. Danny was there as well and we had a nice break before heading back to Wyong at around 11.30am. Many thanks to John for sweeping and all those who rode. Andrew  Full house for coffee, Canton Beach - 25 January 2-26 |
 Lunch in the west - 11 January 2026 Twenty-one riders met at Durk’s Café, Tallawong, under cool grey skies, a relief after yesterday’s heat. Our new route to join the M7 cycleway is thanks to Jane Dove. We cycled through the new suburb of The Ponds and then Quaker’s Hill mainly on dedicated walking/cycle tracks alongside suburban parklands. On reaching the M7 cycleway, we cycled a short way to turn off and enjoy the greenery of Western Sydney Parklands. Since part of the Parklands route was closed we took a circuitous route with a mix of Parklands and M7 Cycleway to Light Horse Interchange. The red poles and plumes representing the Light Horse Sculpture Parade are temporarily removed and will be returned on completion of road works. Returning to Rooty Hill and TNB Café, we enjoyed quality coffee and refreshment. Steve had gone ahead and set up a table for all 21 of us, thank you. Greg took over as sweep and we returned to Bella Vista Metro Station for homeward journey. Thank you all for coming and being such a co-operative and supportive group. Special thanks to all the sign posts on this 46km ride. Sue  The full crew, very impressive - 11 January 2026 |
 At the end of a river - 4 January 2026All the Rivers Run - 4 January 2026  Coffee at Better Days, Killarney Vale with Rod and Danny - 4 January 2026 |
 Michelle and Jen swoop into Lowana Ave, Charmy - 14 December 2025 Twenty riders meet at Wyong after early morning rain. Due to my original route changing as the gravel wasn’t suitable, I also changed the direction of the route to avoid heavy traffic later into the ride. This proved to be a good move as the roads were quiet making it more pleasant. We headed out through Jilliby along Hue Hue road turning off into a country area with no traffic. Back onto Hue Hue and onto Sparks road which had a great shoulder. Went through part of the wetlands in the opposite direction than we usually do and into north lakes for morning tea. Back out to the Toukley bridge and through the roller coasters, bike path and safely back to Wyong. Thanks to John for sweeping for me once again and, to those who rode, I hope you enjoyed something different. Michelle .jpg) Rod and friends back on the road - 14 December 2025 |
 Graeme and mates leaving The Entrance for the ride back Sixteen riders fronted up today for a relatively easy ride to The Entrance. The weather was a lot cooler than yesterday, but a fairly strong breeze got up as were underway. Glenn led, and John was attending to the sweeping duties. We set off and followed a merry route through Tuggerah, Chittaway, Berkeley Vale, Tumbi Umbi, Long Jetty and perhaps a few more that I can’t remember. There were no incidents, no one got lost and we were soon at a very busy The Entrance for coffee. Danny had somehow managed to procure a table but some chose different establishments that were not as busy. Eventually we all got served, bid farewell to Danny and were on our way. A nice tail wind took us home on the bike path and we finished around noon. I didn’t set my odometer but I would guess we would have done around 40 kms. Thanks to the group for making it easy to lead, a nice ride. Glenn  See John! You're in it! Behind Bernadette, Jenny and Rob. |
 Crew at Newington, Sydney 23 November 2025 Three Peaks of Olympic Park 23 November 2025 The weather forecast was rather dubious for today, with rain forecast early followed by some sunshine (maybe) and a possible late storm. Sure enough the rain at 7.00am was heavy enough to deter some riders. Ten brave riders turned up under leaden skies at Strathfield at the Chef’s Palette café determined to make the best of the day. Sure enough the rain cleared and the sun appeared, and that’s how it stayed for the rest of the day. Sue set off in the lead, with Steve as sweep. We navigated through Strathfield and Homebush, and then followed Powells Creek into Olympic Park. Then it was along the Rhodes waterfront, and across the Parramatta River to pick up the PVC (Parramatta Valley Cycleway) to Silverwater. Back across the river and up the first peak, the River Marker with its view of Silverwater Jail. We re-entered the Park and tackled the only real hill on the ride, known as Woo-lah-rah, which doesn’t count as a Peak. Then on to the second Peak, Haslam’s Marker, followed by coffee/lunch at Newington marketplace. It was warm and sunny by this stage and there is a notable lack of shade at Newington, thanks to some zealous overpruning of the trees. We stopped to take a look at URBNSURF, with its perfect and predictable waves, looked quite inviting in the sunshine. It’s not cheap at prices up to $199 for a one hour session. (The waves at Soldiers Beach or Shelly are less predictable, but are, of course, free). This was followed by the ascent of the third Peak, the Bay Marker. We rode along Olympic Boulevard (partly closed, we think due to the AC/DC concert) and then it was out of the Park, and we retraced our way back to Strathfield and the trains. The distance was around 42km and a fine day with no incidents. Thanks all for coming, and thanks to Sue for her efficient leadership. Steve  Wet and wild fun at URBNSURF - 23 November 2025 |
 Team photo - Brisbane Water 16 November 2025 Brisbane Water loop. Lovely day, great scenery. Pre-arranged coffee stop at Saratoga was very nice. Some of the hills were a bit challenging for the pedallers but the downhills were delightful. Greg  Coffee at Saratoga - 16 November 2025 |
 View from Crackneck - 9 November 2025Twenty riders left Wyong on a beautiful morning to ride the Crackneck Cooee ride. A lovely breeze as we set off through the backroads of Tuggerah. We picked up Paul at Chittaway and had a great ride to Long Jetty and through backstreets to The Entrance, Shelly Beach and then to Bateau Bay. Most riders did the Crackneck ride while a few joined me to my place for morning tea, getting the kettle on ready for all the others riders. All enjoyed cakes, sausage rolls etc. We were joined by Danny, oh and Tony had turned up on the Crackneck part of the ride as he had a sleep-in, forgot about the 8am start, at least he caught up for morning tea. [He rode the opposite direction around Tuggerah Lake, then did the Crackneck climb while the others were coming down.] A few riders left early, and we dropped off a few on the way back to Wyong. All-in-all, a great ride and we ended up doing 50kms. Thanks to all that came and enjoyed the ride and morning tea. Thank you to John for sweeping. Jenny  Energetic riders at Crackneck Lookout - 9 November 2025 |
 John delivers his briefing at Speers Point - 2 November 2025 It was drizzling rain when 18 of us set out from Speers Point park for Newcastle. It was great to see Paul back in the saddle. We headed off through Glendale and up the Tramway Track to Wallsend. Rod had a rear flat which Greg managed to fix. Up through the Uni and on to Islington in the drizzle. The rain eased off as we cycled along the Throsby Creek cycleway into Newcastle. The Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club offered shelter and morning tea for our group. We headed further into town until Len caught a wheel on one of the old railway tracks. Carol and Jenny applied first aid to his grazed elbow. We then headed home via Hamilton, Lambton and Jesmond to Wallsend and then the Tramway Track back to Speers Point. Debra suffered a flat tyre at Glendale to finish an eventful day. Thanks go to Paul for sweeping and Carol and Jenny for attending to Len following his incident. John  Morning tea at Newcastle CYC- 2 November 2025 |
 Coffee at the Heatherbrae Pie Shoppe - 26 October 2025 Palmdale Circuit - Six riders started out from Gosford at 8.00am riding to West Gosford and past the racecourse and down Showground Rd. Weather conditions were excellent with little wind and good cloud coverage. At Narara Station we met up with Greg who was having some issues with his seat, before we stopped at the Service Station at Ourimbah and added Nicolette to our riders. Under the railway line and north on Enterprise Drive took us to Chittaway. After crossing the railway, we headed down to old highway to the Heatherbrae Pie shop for coffee and something to eat. There were a couple of white utes whose drivers don't like bike riders and got too close to some riders and tried to intimidate by blowing the horns. At Heatherbrae we met up with Danny who had a table for us to share. Following the stop, we retraced our route back to Gosford whilst Nicolette headed back to The Entrance from the pie shop. Thanks to Duncan for sweeping. Andrew Thanks to Nikki for photo below.  Colin, Andrew and support team at the pie shop - 26 October 2025 |
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