BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//github.com/rianjs/ical.net//NONSGML ical.net 4.0//EN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney X-LIC-LOCATION:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20150405T030000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=4 TZNAME:AEST TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20151004T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=10 TZNAME:AEDT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:A special Anzac Day Ride \n\n Group 1 – 6:30am - Moderate/Fast - Universe Loop - 50km ~28-30kph\nGeneral Info: This group will consist of a range of capabilities from moderate to high\nfitness. The group will ride as one group for the first 30km to the Greater Western Highway at a moderate pace and then split into two groups (moderate and fast) for the 20km return to Parramatta\, rolling turns down the highway.\nTimes: \n● Start: 6:30am\n● Est Finish: 8:10am\nLocations:\n● Start: PETBARN 561 - 5 65 Church Street\, North Parramatta opposite By Street.\n● Finish: Parram atta (Social Hideout Café https://www.socialhideout.com.au/ and\nBadManne r Cafe https://badmannercafe.com.au/ )\nRoute: Universe Loop https://www. strava.com/segments/27220795\nRide Leaders: Phil Gates phil.gates109@gmai l.com Andrew Mclean XX\, \n\nGroup 2 – 6:10 am - Steady ‘No Drop’ Ride- U niverse Loop -50km ~24-26 kph\nGeneral Info: This ride caters to riders w ho want to improve skills and comfort riding in a bunch\, and indeed anyo ne who simply wants a moderately paced ride.\n For a steadier “no-drop” p ace\, it uses the same\, famous Universe loop\, joining the main group fo r coffee back at Parramatta.\nTimes: \n● Start: 6:10 am\n● Est Finish: 8: 10 am\nLocations:\n● Start: Officeworks North Parramatta\, corner Church Street and James Ruse\nDrive.\n● Finish: Parramatta (Social Hideout Café) \nRide Leader\, Andrew Cooper\, akcooper66@hotmail.com.\n\nGroup 3 – 6:30 am - Entry Level Slow Ride- Parramatta Park - 32Km ~ Self Paced\nGeneral Info: An entry-level social ride for those who wish to ride at a steady pace without\nroad traffic. Group targets 10 laps of the 3.2km Parramatta Park circuit.\nTimes: \n● Start: 6:30 am\n● Est Finish: 8:00 am\nLocatio ns:\n● Start: Parramatta Park - Governor'\;s Bath House top of the hil l on the Westmead\nside of the park. https://maps.app.goo.gl/sHftHsprJCju fwYN9\n● Finish: Parramatta (Social Hideout Café)\nRide Leaders: Bob Shie lds rejshields@gmail.com\n\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Anzac Day Ride Saturday April 25th UID:260ec38a-1536-49dd-954c-87b3f6614137 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The February 14 Women's ride\, which was cancelled due to bad weather\, has been rescheduled for Saturday\, February 28th.\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260228 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:The rescheduled Feb women’s ride will be on Sat 28th Feb UID:284dbb67-bfda-4e9e-9291-5322186fae35 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Graded Scratch Race Saturday\, May 30th\n• Races will commence at 2:00PM with the start and finish at Oakville Public School on Ogden R oad.\n• This course utilises only Left turns to ensure safety for both pa rticipants and motorists and to minimise any inconvenience.\n• The course used for racing is a 7.1km circuit starting and finishing at Oakville Pu blic School in Ogden Rd\, Hanckel Road\, Old Pitt Town Road\, Saunders Ro ad and Smith Road turning back onto Ogden Road.\n\nAll Clubs welcome\n\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Graded Scratch Race Oakville May 30th UID:a7d95985-5afe-4b79-b738-27ba26ec11ff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Ride Details\nAlternate ride on the first Saturday of each mon th (starting on 7 March)\nStart: 6:20am\nEst Finish: 8:45am\nDistance – a pprox. 63kms\nStart: Pet Barn\, North Parramatta\nFinish: Parramatta (Soc ial Hideout for coffee)\nBobbin head loop\nPace being moderate 26-28kph\, no drop and regroup at the top of the bobbin head climb. So would suit riders from both the existing 6:10 and 6:30 Universe groups.\nPeter West is the ride leader. DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Trial of Alternate Ride First Saturday of each Month. (Starting Ma rch 7th) UID:d804f462-3d0d-4ecc-b12f-450ea1d2b71f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:PCC social riding weekend 2026 - Canberra\nBack by popular dem and! Parramatta Cycling Club is again having an extended social weekend i n\nCanberra\, riding scenic paths and roads to see the sights and\, and o f course to catch up with friends.\nWe will do some great rides with oppo rtunities to catch up in evenings.\n\n\nDates:\nFriday 10 April to Monday 13 April.\nWe are flexible - most will arrive Friday evening\, and some will have to be home for Monday.\n\nIn Canberra:\nThe weather should be c ooling with the leaves starting to change colour. Mornings can be a littl e\nfresh\, but the days will be pleasant. It’s a lovely time.\n\nRides:\n We will organise a selection to match our participants\, which may includ e: \n\nThe Lake Burley Griffin circuit\, with optional side trips to Arbo retum\, Mount Ainslie\n Rides out to Belconnen\, Gungahlin\, Woden\n A lo nger road trip – either to Tidbinbilla or Bungendore.\n\nAnd more:\nWe ar e not just for riders. We welcome families and friends\, and as we are ha ndily based near\nattractions like the National Gallery\, Questacon\, Par liament Houses (new and old) and the Old Bus\nDepot Markets\, there is mu ch to see and do.\nAccommodation:\nWe start the rides in Kingston. This c entral area has great access to attractions and paths\, to local\nshops\, and many food options\, including some pubs (where we will have a gather ing on Saturday).\n\nYou book your own accommodation. Canberra Marathon w ill be on the same weekend\, so it’s bestto \nbook early. Some suggested hotels (with indicative cost for a double room as per Booking.com) are:\n (a) Between Manuka and Kingston (this is the ideal location - with severa l serviced apartment\nhotels in this area). The Oxley Court Serviced Apar tments is a good option\, others like Adina\n&\; Manuka Park Serviced Apartments are popular too.\n(b) On the Manuka side (best for walking int o the Parliamentary Triangle)\, the Rydges Canberra\,\nalso around $270/n ight\n(c) At Narrabundah (3km drive from Kingston)\, Ibis Styles and Best Western Garden City around\nthe $150/night mark.\n\nCost\nIt is free to participate. You pay your own expenses. \n\nResponse\nPlease let us know if you are planning to come\, so we can hook you in - either email\nsocia l.parramattacc@gmail.com\, or let Andrew Cooper or Phil Gates know. DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Canberra Social Riding Weekend April 10 to April 13 UID:4f728b1f-db77-4d20-b3ea-31d9c9ea1234 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Alternate ride on the first Saturday of each month\n\nNext Alt ernate Saturday\, May 2nd\n \nStart: 6:10 am\nEst Finish: 8:45 am\nDistan ce – approx. 64kms\nStart: Pet Barn\, North Parramatta\nFinish: Parramatt a (Social Hideout for coffee)\nBobbin head loop\nPace being moderate\, 26 -28kph\, no drop and regroup at the top of the bobbin head climb. So wou ld suit riders from both the existing 6:10 and 6:30 Universe groups.\nPet er West is the ride leader.\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Alternate Ride this Saturday May 2nd UID:ae257b54-0f46-4715-9dae-2466ebeee168 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Next Womens Ride May 9th\n Parramatta Cycling Club are startin g a specific women’s group ride monthly in Parramatta Park. The aim of th e ride is to encourage women to start riding in a safe\, supportive and f riendly environment allowing them to build their skills and confidence.\n Meet at the top of the hill Parramatta Park at 7:00am\n No need to worry if your a bit late just wait near the Govenors Bathouse and we will see y ou on our next lap around the park\n\nIf you would like to ride more ofte n:\nParramatta cycling club has a small group who do same course every Sa turday and you are welcome to join Bob Shields and the small crew that st art at the Governors Bathouse from 6:30am on Saturday Mornings.\n\nIf you dont want to start at 6:30am just turn up and wait at the Governors Bath ouse and we will greet you on our next lap around the park. We normally f inish just before 8:00 am and you are welcome to join us at Social Hideou t for Coffee.\n\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Organised training rides for women once a Month UID:b7931592-5b39-444b-8fc9-8f81d6423aca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:On the 13th September\, Parramatta CC will be running their co mbined Club Champs at Oakville.\nBe there at 1:30 pm for a 2:00 pm start. \nStart - Finish at Oakville Public School\, 49 Ogden Road\, Oakville.\n\ nhttps://www.google.com/maps/place/Oakville+Public+School/@-33.6198911\,1 50.8676178\,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6b0d61f3f23e7a37:0x5959a183c859 b8be!8m2!3d-33.6198956!4d150.8701927!16s%2Fg%2F1tmz723r?authuser=0&entry= ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgyNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\n\nRacing is open to all ri ders from all clubs. In addition to Championship Podiums\, there will als o be overall Graded Podiums\, and the Cash Prize will be back too.\n\nWe will be paying out for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd places as well as 1st Unplaced Junior and 1st Unplaced Female\n\nAn email will be coming out to all Par ramatta CC members with more details.\n\nOnline entries can be done on Bu ncheur\n\nhttps://www.buncheur.com/parramatta-cc-pcc-winter-road...\n\nEn tries can also be done on the day\, by cash and card DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:2025 Combined Club Championships Oakville UID:f1db4462-a5e8-4558-a5ab-5d62a054476f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:To order your new clothing go to .\nhttps://teamshop.cuore.ch/ parramatta-cycling-club\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Team Shop Opens 8th March Closes 23rd March UID:87ab9898-e7c8-4dce-99e1-8fb7e9e94bf2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The ITT scheduled for Saturday August 9th .\nThis event will b e run by Penrith Cycling Club as PCC did not have sufficient people avail able run the event due to sickness and other commitments.\nA big THANK YO U goes out to Penrith Club for their assistance.\n\nAll welcome to this e vent. DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Individual TT Oakville Saturday 9th August at 1:00PM UID:65e7f696-19d2-4ebe-a8b1-326674a06545 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:It is again that time of year where we come together at our An nual General Meeting to celebrate the achievements of members\, present t he achievements of the club over the past year and select your club repre sentatives for the next year. This year to make the AGM as accessible as possible we have scheduled it at 8:15am Saturday 15 November at the Soci al Hideout Cafe https://www.socialhideout.com.au/. A full Breakfast and C offee will be supplied free to all PCC Members and guests. \n\n\nAnnual P resentations\n\n\nThere are a few presentations to make this year:\nAward ing the 2025 Club Champions: A Grade: Freedom Okubazgi\, B Grade: Zenas Lister\, C Grade: Peter Skamperle\, D Grade: Sorelle Prince. \nRecognis ing our weekend ride leaders\, notably Andrew Mclean\, Andrew Cooper\, Bo b Shields\, and Anna Whitten.\nRecognising our 2025 World Champion and Na tional Champions from the club\, notably Geoff Stoker\, Anna Whitten\, an d Kevin Berkeley.\nAwarding a Life Membership for extraordinary service t o the club over many years to Phil Gates.\n\n\nAnnual General Meeting \n\ n\nAs part of the AGM formalities\, we will present the club's major achi evements for 2025\, its current finances & and elect its executive commit tee representatives for the upcoming year. This is your chance to put you r hand up to assist in the running of the club for 2026.\n\n\n\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:2025 AGM and Presentation to be held Saturday Morning November 15 at Social Hideout Cafe UID:102e5599-12c7-4908-ad8c-29e3f031326d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Same route as normal Saturday rides.\nPrize for Best Decorated Rider and Best Decorated Bike.\nGroup 1 – 6:30 am - Moderate/Fast - Univ erse Loop - 50km ~28-30kph\nGeneral Info: This group will consist of a ra nge of capabilities from moderate to high\nfitness. The group will ride a s one group for the first 30km to the Greater Western Highway at a modera te pace and then split into two groups (moderate and fast) for the 20km r eturn to Parramatta\, rolling turns down the highway.\nTimes: \n● Start: 6:30am\n● Est Finish: 8:10am\nLocations:\n● Start: PETBARN 561 - 565 Chur ch Street\, North Parramatta opposite By Street.\n● Finish: Parramatta (S ocial Hideout Café https://www.socialhideout.com.au/ and\nBadManner Cafe https://badmannercafe.com.au/ )\nRoute: Universe Loop https://www.strava. com/segments/27220795\nRide Leaders: Phil Gates phil.gates109@gmail.com A ndrew Mclean XX\,\n\nGroup 2 – 6:10 am - Steady ‘No Drop’ Ride- Universe Loop -50km ~24-26 kph\nGeneral Info: This ride caters to riders who want to improve skills and comfort riding in a bunch\, and indeed anyone who s imply wants a moderately paced ride.\nFor a steadier “no-drop” pace\, it uses the same\, famous Universe loop\, joining the main group for coffee back at Parramatta.\nTimes: \n● Start: 6:10 am\n● Est Finish: 8:10 am\nLo cations:\n● Start: Officeworks North Parramatta\, corner Church Street an d James Ruse\nDrive.\n● Finish: Parramatta (Social Hideout Café)\nRide Le ader\, Andrew Cooper\, akcooper66@hotmail.com.\n\nGroup 3 – 6:30 am - Ent ry Level Slow Ride- Parramatta Park - 32Km ~ Self Paced\nGeneral Info: An entry-level social ride for those who wish to ride at a steady pace with out\nroad traffic. Group targets 10 laps of the 3.2km Parramatta Park cir cuit.\nTimes: \n● Start: 6:30 am\n● Est Finish: 8:00 am\nLocations:\n● St art: Parramatta Park - Governor's Bath House top of the hill on the Westm ead\nside of the park. https://maps.app.goo.gl/sHftHsprJCjufwYN9\n● Finis h: Parramatta (Social Hideout Café)\nRide Leaders: Bob Shields rejshields @gmail.com\n\nGroup 1 – 6:30am - Moderate/Fast - Universe Loop - 50km ~28 -30kph\nGeneral Info: This group will consist of a range of capabilities from moderate to high\nfitness. The group will ride as one group for the first 30km to the Greater Western Highway at a moderate pace and then spl it into two groups (moderate and fast) for the 20km return to Parramatta\ , rolling turns down the highway.\nTimes: \n● Start: 6:30am\n● Est Finish : 8:10am\nLocations:\n● Start: PETBARN 561 - 565 Church Street\, North Pa rramatta opposite By Street.\n● Finish: Parramatta (Social Hideout Café h ttps://www.socialhideout.com.au/ and\nBadManner Cafe https://badmannercaf e.com.au/ )\nRoute: Universe Loop https://www.strava.com/segments/2722079 5\nRide Leaders: Phil Gates phil.gates109@gmail.com Andrew Mclean XX\,\n\ nGroup 2 – 6:10 am - Steady ‘No Drop’ Ride- Universe Loop -50km ~24-26 kp h\nGeneral Info: This ride caters to riders who want to improve skills an d comfort riding in a bunch\, and indeed anyone who simply wants a modera tely paced ride.\nFor a steadier “no-drop” pace\, it uses the same\, famo us Universe loop\, joining the main group for coffee back at Parramatta.\ nTimes: \n● Start: 6:10 am\n● Est Finish: 8:10 am\nLocations:\n● Start: O fficeworks North Parramatta\, corner Church Street and James Ruse\nDrive. \n● Finish: Parramatta (Social Hideout Café)\nRide Leader\, Andrew Cooper \, akcooper66@hotmail.com.\n\nGroup 3 – 6:30 am - Entry Level Slow Ride- Parramatta Park - 32Km ~ Self Paced\nGeneral Info: An entry-level social ride for those who wish to ride at a steady pace without\nroad traffic. G roup targets 10 laps of the 3.2km Parramatta Park circuit.\nTimes: \n● St art: 6:30 am\n● Est Finish: 8:00 am\nLocations:\n● Start: Parramatta Park - Governor's Bath House top of the hill on the Westmead\nside of the par k. https://maps.app.goo.gl/sHftHsprJCjufwYN9\n● Finish: Parramatta (Socia l Hideout Café)\nRide Leaders: Bob Shields rejshields@gmail.com\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:PCC Christmas ride Saturday December 20th UID:45349a25-af6f-439f-bda7-6feb186fcbea END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:All welcome to the PCC Christmas Ride.\nPrize for the Best Dec orated Bike and Best Dressed.\nFree Coffee Provided at Social Hideout\nSt arting times as usual for Parramatta Park and Universe Rides.\nStopping f or a photo shoot at Parramatta Park Mays Hill side just before Parramatta High School take the Gate House Entrance.\n\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241222 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241221 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Universe and Parramatta Park Christmas Ride Saturday 21st December UID:14955dd6-250a-4100-97cd-e9e42e2d70b0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Join Parramatta Cycling Club tomorrow night Friday\, September 5th\, for our 2025 Social Night/Grand Tour Review \n\nMembers\, family\, and friends:\n\nHave you been enjoying Tour racing this year? (Yates’ Gi ro redemption! Will Pogačar match or surpass Merckx? 3 Aussie stage wins so far!) Are you looking for an opportunity to catch up with your friends ? Or feeling that it’s near time to get out of winter hibernation? \n\nIn any case\, we have you covered. PCC’s “grand tour” social night returns in 2025\, and we’re delighted to invite you to join us on Friday 5 Septem ber at Club Parramatta. \n\nPlease join us and your clubmates – compered by our very own Brad McGee\, Vuelta leader and 2-time Vuelta racer among his many legendary achievements – to review the Grand Tours and season to date\, including the Vuelta\, which will by then have been in progress f or 2 weeks.\n\nThis will be an event for young and old – for those passio nate about the racing\, but also for those simply looking to catch up wit h friends. There’ll be cycling perspectives and analysis\, trivia\, stori es and prizes! And FREE FOOD – canapes\, cake and coffee!\n\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY: 2025 Social Night/Grand Tour Review UID:9dd20ef3-263a-4289-8b54-af62f1bdcb53 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION: Group 1 – 6:30am - Moderate/Fast - Universe Loop - 50km ~28-3 0kph\nGeneral Info: This group will consist of a range of capabilities fr om moderate to high\nfitness. The group will ride as one group for the fi rst 30km to the Greater Western Highway at a moderate pace and then split into two groups (moderate and fast) for the 20km return to Parramatta\, rolling turns down the highway.\nTimes: \n● Start: 6:30am\n● Est Finish: 8:10am\nLocations:\n● Start: PETBARN 561 - 565 Church Street\, North Parr amatta opposite By Street.\n● Finish: Parramatta (Social Hideout Café htt ps://www.socialhideout.com.au/ and\nBadManner Cafe https://badmannercafe. com.au/ )\nRoute: Universe Loop https://www.strava.com/segments/27220795\ nRide Leaders: Phil Gates phil.gates109@gmail.com Andrew Mclean XX\, \n\n Group 2 – 6:10 am - Steady ‘No Drop’ Ride- Universe Loop -50km ~24-26 kph \nGeneral Info: This ride caters to riders who want to improve skills and comfort riding in a bunch\, and indeed anyone who simply wants a moderat ely paced ride.\n For a steadier “no-drop” pace\, it uses the same\, famo us Universe loop\, joining the main group for coffee back at Parramatta.\ nTimes: \n● Start: 6:10 am\n● Est Finish: 8:10 am\nLocations:\n● Start: O fficeworks North Parramatta\, corner Church Street and James Ruse\nDrive. \n● Finish: Parramatta (Social Hideout Café)\nRide Leader\, Andrew Cooper \, akcooper66@hotmail.com.\n\nGroup 3 – 6:30 am - Entry Level Slow Ride- Parramatta Park - 32Km ~ Self Paced\nGeneral Info: An entry-level social ride for those who wish to ride at a steady pace without\nroad traffic. G roup targets 10 laps of the 3.2km Parramatta Park circuit.\nTimes: \n● St art: 6:30 am\n● Est Finish: 8:00 am\nLocations:\n● Start: Parramatta Park - Governor'\;s Bath House top of the hill on the Westmead\nside of th e park. https://maps.app.goo.gl/sHftHsprJCjufwYN9\n● Finish: Parramatta ( Social Hideout Café)\nRide Leaders: Bob Shields rejshields@gmail.com\n\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY: Saturday Morning Group Rides Three Groups " Free Coffee for PCC Members This Saturday" UID:aed37cc2-3ac6-47b1-8e01-7b0a996e817e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:\nDistance: 50km\n\n Approximate return: all bunches 8:10AM\n\ n Elevation / terrain: 500m / flat to undulating\n\n Bunches\n\n Start Ti me: 6:10AM - Average speed 25kph to 28kph. (Moderate)\n\nMeet: Officework s North Parramatta\, corner Church Street and James Ruse Drive\n\nFor a s teadier “no-drop” pace\, joining main group for coffee back at Parramatta .\n\nThis ride caters for riders who want to improve skills and comfort r iding in a bunch and anyone who simply wants a moderately paced ride.\n\n \n\n Start time: 6:30AM - Average Speed 28 kph + (Fast)\n\nMeet: PETBARN 561 - 565 Church Street\, North Parramatta opposite By Street.\n\nThis g roup will consist of very fit riders that would normally form the fast gr oup on the Great Western Highway. You should be able to take turns down t he highway with this group and be experienced riding at pace in a fast bu nch.\n\nIf you would like a relaxed start just join the Parramatta Park G roup anytime from around 6:30 am .\n\nAll Welcome\n\nRegroup at Parra for a well-earned coffee at Social Hideout Cafe.\n\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251228 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251227 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY: Post Christmas Saturday Rides 6:10 Officeworks & 6:30 Petbarn or Parra Park for a relaxed start anytime from 6:30 am UID:39843a6e-b6cd-45ae-95e1-fe7fcecc8106 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Parramatta Park \nMeet at the Governor's Bathhouse from 6:30 a m\n\nThis ride is designed as an introduction for those who would like to start their journey of cycling as a sport or for healthy exercise\, and as a supportive social group\nWe aim to help riders of all ages to start riding in a safe and friendly environment\, allowing them to build their skills and confidence.\n\nWhat do you need to bring?\nA road or mountain bike ready to ride! So make sure your tyres are pumped up! We will inspec t your bike before you start to ensure safety and provide assistance with your riding position if needed.\n\nThe group will be led by an experienc ed cyclist who will advise you on basic riding skills\, how to ride in a group\, and cycling etiquette.\n\nAnyone is welcome to join our group sta rting at the Governor's Bath House top of the hill on the Westmead side o f the park.\n\nStart time 6:30 am or arrive anytime\, and join the riders wearing the Parramatta Jersey and make yourself known\, and join the gro up.\n \n\nWe encourage PCC riders to wear the Club Kit so visitors can ea sily pick us out.\n\nWe will finish just before 8:00 am and go for Coffee at Social Hideout corner of Victoria Rd and Church St and enjoy the Coff ee and Social atmosphere. DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Parramatta Park Ride with Free "Coffee for PCC Members" UID:2a504b53-ba0f-4db1-9444-9894e2d6113c END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Sunday Mornings – Two Group Rides\nDetails of both groups’ rou tes posted to Facebook each week.\n\nGroup 1 – 6:45am - Moderate Pace – W indsor Road/M2 Intersection – 70-90Km\n~26-28Kph\nGeneral Info: A moderat ely paced ‘no drop’ group ride with varying routes through western\nand n orthern Sydney.\nTimes: \n● Start: 6:45am\n● Est Finish: 10:30am\nLocatio ns:\n● Start and Finish: Traffic lights on Windsor Rd\, Baulkham Hills at the M2 overpass.\nRide Leaders: Stephen Jones stephenjones745@gmail.com\ , Matt Crapp\nCrappyTravel@gmail.com\nRoutes: Various rides to be confirm ed week before on Facebook.\n\n● Galsto and Bobbo – 70km\n● https://www.s trava.com/routes/3333675052905788106 \,\n● Berowra and Bobbo – 80km\,\nht tps://www.strava.com/segments/18983266\n● Akuna Bay – 90km\,\nhttps://www .strava.com/routes/3333679059683694282\n● Sackville/Maroota – 100km\nhttp s://www.strava.com/segments/16702046\n● Richmond – Springwood – 120km.\nh ttps://www.strava.com/routes/3333677244233578186\nGroup 2 – 7XXam - Stead y Pace\nGeneral Info: A moderately paced ‘no drop’ group ride with varyin g routes throughout\nSydney. Can vary from gorge rides to bike paths. Exp ect 50-70km. Curiously\, always seems\nto end at a cafe. XX\nTimes: \n● S tart: 7amXX\n● Est Finish: XX\nLocations:\n● Start and Finish: Varies by ride\, and is advised in FB post. Start locations\ninclude Parramatta Par k\, Circa Retail shops\, Round Corner shops\, Berowra\nStation car park.X X\nRoutes: Various\, including:\n● Windsor return\n● M7 bike path/Sydney West parklands\n● Maraylya\n● Mooney Mooney - “Second gate”\n● “Galston G orge/ Berowra waters loop\n● Airport West\n● City and Olympic ParkXX\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260329 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Mornings – Two Group Rides UID:e1dd46a0-ac08-4e6a-b74f-07f3905c3fc2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Arrive at Club Parramatta 6:30 pm for Dinner.\nMeeting starts at 7:00 pm\nAny PCC member who would like to contribute by helping with c lub events is welcome to join our meeting. DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTSTAMP:20260506T115252Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Management Meeting at Club Parramtta UID:135011d4-875e-403a-b4e8-6b56cdf6bedb END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR