Bobbin Head Cycle classic
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Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby Ozkaban » Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:07 pm
It's on Sunday 25th March.
I've done Berowra to Turramurra and back, and Berowra to Calga and back, but not both together. Thats 4 serious hills, with sundry ups and downs. I reckon I'll give it a go though. Total is closer to 111km. Oh yeah, the cost is a reasonable $50 too.
http://www.bobbinheadcycleclassic.com.au
Oh, I have nothing to do its the ride beyond planning to do it and hoping it succeeds to become annual.
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby familyguy » Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:10 pm
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby queequeg » Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:31 pm
Of course, you can do that ride on any Sunday for nothing, you don't need to wait until MarchOzkaban wrote:Just wondering if anyone is planning on doing this event? It's a new one this year. They've got 15, 50 and 100k rides from Turramurra through bobbin head. The 50 turns around at Berowra and the 100 turns around at Calga.
It's on Sunday 25th March.
I've done Berowra to Turramurra and back, and Berowra to Calga and back, but not both together. Thats 4 serious hills, with sundry ups and downs. I reckon I'll give it a go though. Total is closer to 111km. Oh yeah, the cost is a reasonable $50 too.
http://www.bobbinheadcycleclassic.com.au
Oh, I have nothing to do its the ride beyond planning to do it and hoping it succeeds to become annual.
Cheers,
Dave
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby Ozkaban » Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:44 am
queequeg wrote:Of course, you can do that ride on any Sunday for nothing, you don't need to wait until March
Of course But it's more fun in a organised event.
I agree with Jim - I hope it's well organised. I doubt there will be road closures, though maybe the stretch between the start and bobbin head gates would be useful, esp for the 15km family ride. I'm not too worried about the other bits, though if there are a couple of hundred riders (maybe optimistic, but I hope not!) bunched up between Berowra and Cowan it could be a bit tight - there's no shoulder to speak of.
Still, I have ridden all of these roads on my own, just not all in the one ride. I'd also like to know what sort of rider support there is along the way - is it just every man for himself and see you when you get back? Website is a bit lacking in details...
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby queequeg » Tue Jan 24, 2012 12:20 pm
You might want to consider doing the Bike North Century Challengeon April 29th then. Entry is free for Bike North Members (which is $35 for a year). You do 60, 100 or 165km courses in teams of 2 to 4 riders with staggered starts. Starting at Wahroonga Park, the 100km ride does Galston Gorge, Berowra Waters, Mt White, then Bobbin Head before returning to the start. If you are feeling a little more game, you can do the 165km course. Starting at the same place, you do Bobbin Head, Mt White, Berowra Waters, Galston Gorge then back to start, then you turn around and do Galston Gorge, Berowra Waters and Bobbin Head again in the opposite direction. Then you go back to the start and collapse in a heap It is a semi-supported ride, as you must stay together in your group, plus they have checkpoints along the course where you can top up on water etc. There is also a free BBQ at the Start/Finish, and for those on the 165km ride you get to visit the start mid-ride for a good refuel.Ozkaban wrote:queequeg wrote:Of course, you can do that ride on any Sunday for nothing, you don't need to wait until March
Of course But it's more fun in a organised event.
I agree with Jim - I hope it's well organised. I doubt there will be road closures, though maybe the stretch between the start and bobbin head gates would be useful, esp for the 15km family ride. I'm not too worried about the other bits, though if there are a couple of hundred riders (maybe optimistic, but I hope not!) bunched up between Berowra and Cowan it could be a bit tight - there's no shoulder to speak of.
Still, I have ridden all of these roads on my own, just not all in the one ride. I'd also like to know what sort of rider support there is along the way - is it just every man for himself and see you when you get back? Website is a bit lacking in details...
Cheers,
Dave
For the Bobbin Head Classic, if the roads are not closed (and I doubt very much they are), and there is no support, I'd want to be sure all the of the $50 is going to charity. Otherwise you are just out there on your own like any other weekend ride. It is a pretty busy route through Bobbin Head on any weekend morning, so perhaps the regular riders might give Bobbin Head a wide berth when the classic is on.
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby Addictr3 » Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:36 pm
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Postby CommuRider » Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:08 pm
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby Addictr3 » Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:13 pm
So over this rainCommuRider wrote:Sounds good. Hope it doesn't rain on the day.
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby Ozkaban » Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:57 am
Sounds interesting, I'll have a look.queequeg wrote:You might want to consider doing the Bike North Century Challengeon April 29th then. Entry is free for Bike North Members (which is $35 for a year). You do 60, 100 or 165km courses in teams of 2 to 4 riders with staggered starts. Starting at Wahroonga Park, the 100km ride does Galston Gorge, Berowra Waters, Mt White, then Bobbin Head before returning to the start. If you are feeling a little more game, you can do the 165km course. Starting at the same place, you do Bobbin Head, Mt White, Berowra Waters, Galston Gorge then back to start, then you turn around and do Galston Gorge, Berowra Waters and Bobbin Head again in the opposite direction. Then you go back to the start and collapse in a heap It is a semi-supported ride, as you must stay together in your group, plus they have checkpoints along the course where you can top up on water etc. There is also a free BBQ at the Start/Finish, and for those on the 165km ride you get to visit the start mid-ride for a good refuel.
I regularly ride though Bobbin Head on weekends, and you're right, it is quite busy. I've contacted the race organisers and there is a reasonable amount of support including Karuah Rd (start/finish) is closed, Frequent signs along route for motorists and cyclists, Marshals on descents to keep speeds down, Traffic control (not sure what this includes), regular drink stops and St Johns ambulance presence. As much as could be realistically hoped for I think. The $50 fee is not far different from the $35 for Bike North, and I've got no troubles supporting either group. I know the BN fee is for annual membership, but as I'm a member of another club it would realistically be the only ride of the year I'd end up doing with them.queequeg wrote:For the Bobbin Head Classic, if the roads are not closed (and I doubt very much they are), and there is no support, I'd want to be sure all the of the $50 is going to charity. Otherwise you are just out there on your own like any other weekend ride. It is a pretty busy route through Bobbin Head on any weekend morning, so perhaps the regular riders might give Bobbin Head a wide berth when the classic is on.
Both the BH Cycle Classic and the BNCC rides are the sort that you and a mate could tackle any weekend without any fees and pretty much any noticeable difference, except the start/finish event atmosphere. But I'd still rather do both with the groups - as I said, more fun
Perhaps I'll do both
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby BigBadWOLF » Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:15 am
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby wombata » Wed Jan 25, 2012 5:18 pm
I submitted my questions on the area that caters for this on the website and have not received a reply, nothing.
If this is how the event is organised, it does not inspire confidence.....
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby meridaman » Sat Feb 04, 2012 8:20 pm
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby scotto » Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:09 pm
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby Sydguy » Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:44 pm
Did 111km today with a good crew, pretty much that route.
The fog was freaky, terrible visibility but otherwise a fantastic ride.
JM
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby markz » Thu Mar 01, 2012 11:45 pm
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby Ozkaban » Fri Mar 02, 2012 8:58 am
No way. At any rate, bikes aren't allowed to ride on the F3 north of the mt colah exit.markz wrote:Looking at their web site, it appears that the 100km route will be on the F3. Is this correct? Wouldn't the Old Pacific Hwy be better?
The route is through Bobbin head and onto the Pacific hwy. 50km turns around at Berowra and the 100km continues up the Pacific Hwy to Calga and back.
I've ended up registering for the 50km. I actually live right near the 50km turn around point, so I'll ride to Turramurra, do the 50km and then ride back, making it a total of 100km that way May or may not attack Bobbin head on the way home though. 4 trips through Bobbin in one day might be pushing it
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby Ozkaban » Sun Mar 25, 2012 4:05 pm
Will happily do it again next year!
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Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby meridaman » Sun Mar 25, 2012 4:43 pm
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby meridaman » Sun Mar 25, 2012 9:00 pm
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby stickgc » Sun Mar 25, 2012 10:27 pm
Did I miss something?meridaman wrote:Nobody? We were obviously all too busy being heroes on the M7 I guess...?
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby meridaman » Sun Mar 25, 2012 11:06 pm
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby leximack » Mon Mar 26, 2012 6:14 am
Lots of other riders didnt go either. Maybe people dislike paying money to ride on roads you can ride for free and any day if the week.
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby TimW » Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:39 am
Well that confims something for memeridaman wrote:Nobody? We were obviously all too busy being heroes on the M7 I guess...?
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby Chuck » Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:47 am
Having a bad daystickgc wrote:Did I miss something?meridaman wrote:Nobody? We were obviously all too busy being heroes on the M7 I guess...?
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Re: Bobbin Head Cycle classic
Postby wombatK » Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:57 am
There were at least two other competing events: Balmoral Swim for Children's Cancer Institute, and Kayak for Kids - the latter is where I was.meridaman wrote:Nobody? We were obviously all too busy being heroes on the M7 I guess...?
Workmates who tried to book into the Bobbin Head classic a few weeks ago found it booked out. So there's multiple reasons peeps here didn't get there.
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