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Ride Description
Akuna Bay runs on the second Sunday of the month, leaving The Square at 6:00am sharp. The ride continues to Wattle Street and Pyrmont Bridge, which are alternative starting points. The ride heads across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, through Mosman past the Northern beaches before heading to Church Point, to start the beautiful scenic Akuna Bay loop. This ride is for 28's riders looking to step up from the regular Sunday Waterfall ride.
At Church Point, the bunch will stop to refill water bottles ready for the Akuna climb, and discuss the options available. The bunch will head up from Church Point to the West Head turn off (120m over 5km), where there is an option to split. The main bunch will turn right and then left into the Akuna Bay climb (340m over 13km). Alternatively, if you are feeling tired, are a slower rider or are directed by a ride leader, you can continue straight up McCarrs Creek Road (120m over 3km). The bunch will regroup in Terrey Hills at Frank Beckman Reserve, Yulong Avenue where there are toilet facilities.
After everyone regroups at Terrey Hills, the bunch will continue through Frenchs Forest, back to Mosman, over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, finishing the ride in Pyrmont. From Pyrmont, the bunch can decide to go for coffee in Redfern or head home.
This ride is recommended for riders who are experienced with bunch riding and regularly do Eastern Hills and 28's Waterfall, as it is a longer ride with some big climbs and technical descents.
Ride Details
Please note that Dulwich Hill Bicycle Club rides are for members only, please head over to their website for more information about getting involved!
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When: 2nd Sunday of Every Month
Start Time: 6:00Am
Recommended Ability: Moderate
Hosted By: Dulwich Hill Cycling Club
Starting Point: Alex Trevallion Plaza, Marrickville (Get directions)
Strava Route: www.strava.com/routes/2978558969708140092
The Dulwich Hill Cycling Club website has amazingly detailed pages for each of their rides, if you need any more information about whether this ride is right for you please head to their Sunday Akuna Bay page here:
