Today, I decided to go for a short ride. I had no real destination in mind, apart from first riding to Birchgrove ferry wharf. Cycling along the southern shore of Iron Cove was pretty easy (including a few wrong turns). Until I reach a very steep path, to get back up to the roadway.
I reached the ferry wharf, missing the ferry by a few minutes. Oh well. I had a pretty good consolation prize, though – can’t beat an hour’s worth of Sydney Harbour views. 🙂
After deciding to make a quick drop in at the McGrath Foundation’s office (one of the charities I’m riding for, next month), for a chat, I headed south towards the Harbour Bridge.
A quick stop at Observatory Hill, after crossing the Bridge. Last time I was there, it was a few years ago for New Year’s Eve. It’s a wonderful place to just relax. However, I had to press on.
I headed back home, through the city and inner western suburbs. Even though Sydney is a global city, it is quite lacking in cycleways. It is getting better, but there is such a long way to go.
| Date | 15th August, 2016 |
| Distance | 27.3 km |
| Ride time | 1 hour, 49 minutes |
| Elapsed time | 4 hours, 33 minutes |
| Average speed | 15.0 km/h |
| Maximum speed | 43.6 km/h |
| Altitude gain (alleged) | 380 metres |