Quintessential Sydney riding, and probably the meatiest route in this catalogue. Three gorge crossings - Berowra Waters, Galston Gorge, and Bobbin Head - each one a steep descent followed by an immediate steep climb back out. Galston in particular has sections at 15%+.
Do this ride when you've got the form for it. 2,000m of climbing on a course that gives you no flat sections to recover, and the climbs are loaded into the second half. Big breakfast, two bottles, food in the pockets.
First time?
What to expect
- Three gorge descents and three matching climbs
- Galston Gorge has sustained sections above 15%
- Hardest sustained ride MC runs
- Plan on 5.5–6.5 hours
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Ride comms
Weather cancellations and last-minute changes go through the MC Velo app. No update means the ride proceeds as planned.
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Turn up five minutes early and introduce yourself to whoever's leading. No-drop policy — you'll get to the cafe regardless of pace.
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