Beginner Cycling: Revive yourself cycling along beaches and through national parks

Hi everybody,

Sam and me are going to run an easy and relaxed cycling trip on the central coast next weekend. We will start on Saturday morning at a reasonable time (tba) to allow for some recovery from the pubgaine, take the train to gosford and then cycle along nice beaches, maybe even have a swim. We’ll camp on a beach camp ground and then head on the next morning towards Newcastle. The whole thing is only 100km, not too hilly and has amazing views, so it should be fun! If you want to try cycle touring, this is your trip. If you are already a veteran but just want something nice to recover from the pubgaine, this is also your trip!

Message Sam or me, if you have any questions! Also, please comment with your experience level.

Below you’ll find a packing list.

Cheers,

Steffi

What to bring:

Camping equipment:

• Warm sleeping bag
• Sleeping mat
• Tent

Cycling equipment:

• Bike with rack and panniers
  -> you can fix it up at bike club at unsw on Tue 12-2 at arc office or Thur 12-2 at the innovation centre and get bike racks and panniers from the club on gear night, wednesday all night. People at the bike club can help you mount them. 🙂
• Spare tube and tube fix set
• lights
• helmet

Misc:

• food for 2 days, take some snacks for during the day, e.g. muesli bars
• water bottle or camel bag so that you can easily drink on your bike
• warm clothes
• swim suit and towel
• head torch
• stove
• strong quads and arses from granite
• good mood
• money for train and beer