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General Info: This group will consist of a range of capabilities from moderate to high
fitness. 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.
Times: 
● Start: 6:30am
● Est Finish: 8:10am
Locations:
● Start: PETBARN 561 - 565 Church Street, North Parramatta opposite By Street.
● Finish: Parramatta (Social Hideout Café https://www.socialhideout.com.au/ and
BadManner Cafe https://badmannercafe.com.au/ )
Route: Universe Loop https://www.strava.com/segments/27220795
Ride Leaders: Phil Gates [email protected] Andrew Mclean.

Group 2 – 6:10am - Steady ‘No Drop’ Ride- Universe Loop -50km ~24-26 kph
General Info: This ride caters for riders who want to improve skills and comfort riding in a
bunch and indeed anyone who simply wants a moderately paced ride. For a steadier “no-
drop” pace, Uses the same, famous Universe loop, joining the main group for coffee back at
Parramatta.
Times: 
● Start: 6:10am
● Est Finish: 8:10am
Locations:
● Start: Officeworks North Parramatta, corner Church Street and James Ruse
Drive.
● Finish: Parramatta (Social Hideout Café)

Ride Leader, Andrew Cooper

Group 3 – 6:30am - Entry Level Slow Ride- Parramatta Park - 32Km ~ Self Paced
General Info: An entry level social ride for those who wish to ride at a steady pace without
road traffic. Group targets 10 laps of the 3.2km Parramatta Park circuit.
Times: 
● Start: 6:30am
● Est Finish: 8:10am
Locations:
● Start: Parramatta Park - Governor's Bath House top of the hill on the Westmead
side of the park. https://maps.app.goo.gl/sHftHsprJCjufwYN9
● Finish: Parramatta (Social Hideout Café)
Ride Leaders: Bob Shields [email protected]