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:20141005T040000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=10 TZNAME:AEDT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+0900 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE 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:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260228 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:The rescheduled Feb women’s ride will be on Sat 28th Feb UID:11f6732a-df22-4b42-b93d-e375225ab3ab 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:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Trial of Alternate Ride First Saturday of each Month. (Starting Ma rch 7th) UID:58ffbdad-7e23-42e3-b277-2dc2a3ceede0 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:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260410 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Canberra Social Riding Weekend April 10 to April 13 UID:1a632284-83b6-4cea-b77f-cc6e38ffdf49 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:All welcome to join the PCC road race on Sept 21 Just bring yo ur current road license and Sign On at 1:00 pm for a 2:00 pm start.\n\nRa cing Program Details\nThe Club organizes weekly races throughout the year . The road season runs from April to September and races are held on eith er the Oakville or combined with Licombe\, Bankstown or Penrith.\n\n \n\n A Grade 50.0 km\nB Grade 40.0 km\nC Grade 30.0 km\nD Grade 26.0 km\nUnder 9\, 11 yrs 3.5 km\nUnder 13\, 15 yrs 7.0 km\n \n\nPARRAMATTA COMBINE RAC ING AT OAKVILLE - DETAILS\nRACE ENTRY FEES\nMasters/ Elite/ Junior 19 $20 :00\nJunior 13 – 17 $5:00\nSign-on time FROM 1:00pm\nRacing starts at 2:0 0pm\n \n\nRACE CONDITIONS\n\nMust be a current affiliated member of Cycli ng Australia\nMust hold a current racing licence which is to be sighted w hen entering events.\nHaving the right clothing makes racing all the more enjoyable\, club colors are blue and gold. To get yourself a jersey and set of knicks\, click >here< for more information.\n\nPlease note: These colors must be worn when riding Open Carnivals.\n\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240922 DTSTAMP:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Oakville Scratch Race Saturday September 21 UID:d11e4749-cbb1-4a06-85fc-0c252974b610 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Next Womens Ride March 14 th \n Parramatta Cycling Club are st arting a specific women’s group ride monthly in Parramatta Park. The aim of the ride is to encourage women to start riding in a safe\, supportive and friendly environment allowing them to build their skills and confiden ce.\nMeet at the top of the hill Parramatta Park at 7:00am\n No need to w orry if your a bit late just wait near the Govenors Bathouse and we will see you on our next lap around the park\n\nIf you would like to ride more often:\nParramatta cycling club has a small group who do same course eve ry Saturday and you are welcome to join Bob Shields and the small crew th at start at the Governors Bathouse from 6:30am on Saturday Mornings.\n\nI f you dont want to start at 6:30am just turn up and wait at the Governors Bathouse and we will greet you on our next lap around the park. We norma lly finish just before 8:00 am and you are welcome to join us at Social H ideout for Coffee.\n\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315 DTSTAMP:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Organised training rides for women once a Month UID:3bfb8027-3792-4148-92cd-35bea9ae0876 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Parramatta Cycling Club are starting a specific women’s group ride monthly in Parramatta Park. The aim of the ride is to encourage wome n to start riding in a safe\, supportive and friendly environment allowin g them to build their skills and confidence.\nWhat do you need to bring?\ nA road or mountain bike ready to ride! So make sure your tyres are pumpe d up!\n\nWhat we will do.\nWe will check your bike before you start for s afety and help you with your riding position if needed.\n\n After the rid e:\nCome for free coffee at the Social Hideout and meet some other Parram atta Cycling Club members.\n\n Ride leader: Anna Whitten annalwhit@gmail. com\n\nCheck our Parramatta Cycling Club | Facebook page for updated rid e dates and details\n\nThe group will be led by an experienced female cyc list who will advise you on basic riding skills\, how to ride in a group and cycling etiquette.\n\nWhere do we ride? \nWe ride the circuit of Parr amatta Park. Initially\, the group will ride together at a comfortable pa ce around the park. As your skills\, experience and confidence increases\ , we may form more than one group according to your ability.\nStarting Ti me 7:00 am top of the hill Parramatta Park.\n\nIf you would like to ride more often:\nParramatta cycling club has a small group who do same course every Saturday and you are welcome to join Bob and the small crew.\n\n J oin The Club\nAfter you have ridden with us a few times and joined Parram atta Cycling club (it is simple process\; follow the link on our web page ) we will give you a free women’s club jersey.\n\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260215 DTSTAMP:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Next Womens Ride this Saturday February 14th UID:e4c30a4d-d7aa-4e1e-b80c-b8aa25da4ad9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION: Parramatta cycling club are starting a specific women’s group ride monthly in Parramatta Park. The aim of the ride is to encourage wom en to start riding in a safe\, supportive and friendly environment allowi ng them to build their skills and confidence.\nWhat do you need to bring? A road or mountain bike ready to ride! So make sure your tyres are pumpe d up! We will check your bike before you start for safety and help you wi th your riding position if needed.\n\nThe group will be led by an experie nced female cyclist who will advise you on basic riding skills\, how to r ide in a group and cycling etiquette.\n\n Ride leader: Anna Whitten annal whit@gmail.com\n\nDecember 13\nIf you would like to ride more often:\n\nP arramatta cycling club has a small group who do same course every Saturda y and you are welcome to join Bob Shields and the small crew.\n\n Join Th e Club\nAfter you have ridden with us a few times and joined Parramatta C ycling club (it is simple process\; follow the link on our web page) we w ill give you a free women’s club jersey.\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251214 DTSTAMP:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251213 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Womens Rides Organised training rides for women once a Month UID:e4e3eac7-7545-4eb9-a951-8b7048a528fa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:All welcome for the Lexus Sprint Race at Oakville on Saturday September 28.\nBe there at 1:00pm for a 2:00pm start. DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240929 DTSTAMP:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240928 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Lexus Sprint Race UID:e534832e-d6d7-4cab-937d-bc783dad3ea2 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:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:2025 Combined Club Championships Oakville UID:7aee239d-1431-4f43-9d84-991826fea0a9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Spring Social Ride and Breakfast.\nThis year the spring social ride will follow the same route and times as the normal Universe and Par ramatta Park Ride.\n\nAll rides will finish at the Social Hideout Coffee Shop around 8:00am.\n\nThe club will supply Free Food and Drinks for all members wearing the PCC Club Kit.\n\nPlease put Saturday November 2nd asi de and enjoy the ride and breakfast with all your PCC cycling buddies.\n\ n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241103 DTSTAMP:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241102 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Saturday November 2nd Join us for the Spring Social Ride UID:9fe3e0b0-d4bf-480b-9e8f-9f1db60749ac 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:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Team Shop Opens 8th March Closes 23rd March UID:07858490-f803-4aa1-9d22-29da4d38339f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Start Office works Northmead\n\n2 groups starting a 6:30 - (Sh ould be light)\n\nStay together until Fitzwilliam Rd\n\nStronger riders g o to Richmond & around Air Force base\n\nThe other group goes to Windsor with a bit of a loop.\n\nReturn along Windsor Rd .\n \n\n\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404 DTSTAMP:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Good Friday Easter Ride and Social April 3 UID:2cae0530-d79e-4638-b6c9-2b8db9e4d7aa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Parramatta Cycling Club are starting a specific women’s group ride monthly in Parramatta Park. The aim of the ride is to encourage wome n to start riding in a safe\, supportive\, and friendly environment\, all owing them to build their skills and confidence.\n\nWhat do you need to b ring?\nA road or mountain bike ready to ride! So make sure your tyres are pumped up!\n\nWhat we will do.\nWe will check your bike before you start for safety and help you with your riding position if needed.\n\nThe grou p will be led by an experienced female cyclist who will advise you on bas ic riding skills\, how to ride in a group and cycling etiquette.\n\nWhere do we ride? \nWe ride the circuit of Parramatta Park. Initially\, the gr oup will ride together at a comfortable pace around the park. As your ski lls\, experience\, and confidence increase\, we may form more than one gr oup according to your ability.\n\nStarting Time: 7:00 am\nat the meeting place\, top of the hill in Parramatta Park\n\nIf you would like to ride m ore often:\nParramatta cycling club has a small group who do the same cou rse every Saturday\, and you are welcome to join Bob and the small crew.\ n\n Join The Club\nAfter you have ridden with us a few times and joined P arramatta Cycling club (it is a simple process\; follow the link on our w eb page) we will give you a free women’s club jersey. The design is below .\n\n DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109 DTSTAMP:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Next Womens Ride November 8th "With Free Coffee" UID:1a6dbecd-a751-492f-aef9-f0d07f4d2c4c 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:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Individual TT Oakville Saturday 9th August at 1:00PM UID:f2174072-6909-4a38-94e7-d4c03e003315 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:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:2025 AGM and Presentation to be held Saturday Morning November 15 at Social Hideout Cafe UID:1bdd6efb-64ad-4929-8099-a8f45db008fd 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:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:PCC Christmas ride Saturday December 20th UID:bf40e2b8-6074-49ef-82f0-d2653baaa984 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:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241221 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Universe and Parramatta Park Christmas Ride Saturday 21st December UID:5bd82cac-e996-4b60-94cc-49150ef07ff9 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:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY: 2025 Social Night/Grand Tour Review UID:5ff0b51f-c6dc-498f-ab1f-5ab621cd0223 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:20260315 DTSTAMP:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY: Saturday Morning Group Rides Three Groups "Free Coffee on Sat 1 4 th" UID:99965740-3208-427f-87f3-c1e898ce22c5 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:20260317T120439Z 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:77882a01-ae13-4c68-8208-8a6b25c4ac60 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:20260315 DTSTAMP:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Parramatta Park Ride "Start Your Cycling Journey Next Saturday" UID:36afcbc1-5b4e-4a02-90d6-2c5cf598d773 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:20260316 DTSTAMP:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260315 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Mornings – Two Group Rides UID:c3cf4901-290d-4a1a-a594-411e5729b64d 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:20260313 DTSTAMP:20260317T120439Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Management Meeting at Club Parramtta "Rescheduled" toThursday Marc h 12th UID:73088639-db9b-4499-a09f-534362cf0410 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR