Ride the Fernleigh Track all day!
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2020
- Time: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Location: Railway Parade, Belmont NSW 2280, Australia
Event Details
*** This is a social event for charity run by the GCC and not a club event held by MTC***
Come along for the whole day, or just for a lap. It's for charity, and socially distanced exercise. Most of all, have fun!
The goal will be 250km for the day. Starting at the Belmont end this year will provide for better rest stops.
Give yourself 12 hours to complete 8 laps (30km lap, 15km each way) and you'll have 240km done, then round out with a 10km victory spin!
Away from traffic, taking it easy as the path is shared with kids and pets, it will be a great day for the kids to try a lap, or for the elite Triathlon veterans to get some conditioning time on the bike.
It's not a race, it's a feat of endurance. Can you stay the course and suffer through?
Remember, there's kids wishing they could be there too....
Discussion Board
Grant Donnelly
Congratulations everyone, what an awesome day!
I really appreciate the support of everyone that was out on the track on Saturday - I had some mates helping me out, but seeing the GCC jerseys and the encouragement from everyone was fantastic!
I managed to rack up 200.1km for the day - by far my biggest ride of all time! This certainly helped to get some attention and to promote the great cause and attract some donations, so thanks everyone!
Richard De Martin
Thanks for organising Gareth. Good to meet people doing the ride and have a chat. I accompanied Grant for 130 kms of his 200km ride! All the best for the rest of the month!
Kate Richardson
Hi Gareth, thank you for organising - did two laps. Enjoyed meeting you & your company on the track.Hope all is well
Cheers
Kate
Craig Burne
Hi Guys, i enjoyed my ride saw so many riders wearing there Jersey
Gareth Wilcox
Good meeting those who attended this morning. I've had to head home early due a family emergency. But I wish you all safe travels and I hope your fundraising efforts are rewarded.
Vicki Weller
Hi Gareth I'll be there but will ride at my own pace. I will start with you and do one lap and then return later in the day for another lap. It is great riding the track in October always see other GCC jerseys and will be wonderful to meet you,
Richard De Martin
Hi Vicki,
Great to talk to you on the ride. Your courage to get back on the bike is inspiring! Take Care.
Richard
Harrison Rowan
Hi there
Just wondering if you could please tell me more about tomorrow's ride. Where and how often rest stops will be etc just a rough idea.
My teenage son is riding with you along with a couple of friends and his dad :)
Fay Downes
Hi Gareth, I am planning on doing a few laps of the Fernleigh on Saturday so will see you out there. Not sure I’ll be able to keep up but it will be good to see the GCC jerseys on track.
Gareth Wilcox
I wouldn't worry about the pace. My estimate is climbing at 10kmh, descending at 35km for an average of 20km. 12 hrs and 250km is massive. I'm no athlete either.
Kate Richardson
Hi Gareth,
Im in New Lambton, is it ok if I just start from Adamstown & do a couple of laps?
Kate
Gareth Wilcox
Of course. We'll start at Belmont end at 7am. Expecting around 40 to 45 mins to get to Adamstown. Be good to meet you, and good luck with the find raising
Gareth Wilcox
Well I'm counting down the days, nervously. I hope you're all feeling excited and you're able to hit the fund raising targets you've hoped for. I think this year might be a bit tough to raise money, but life goes on. I'm looking forward to meeting you all. Keep up the good work.
Gareth Wilcox
This is a message to all those who listed as "interested". This will be a social ride. The track must be shared with family's and dog walkers. I'd expect our average pace to be 20 to 25kmh. If anyone is worried about attending, shoot me a message. It's a big day, but fitness isn't as much an issue as "posterior fatigue". I found doing the months quota in a day got me more donations.
Gareth Wilcox
Thank you all for your interest in the ride. It's a great cause, so thank you for caring. I'll be looking forward to meeting you all in October. 👍
