July 29 rides

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Yesterday, was a sunny winters day & I had a group ride planned.
Leaving the house at around 6.15am, I enjoyed a quiet ride into the city, using all the main roads (since there was hardly any traffic). I even had time for a drink at a bakery.
- total 18Km.

Starting at 8am, I joined a group ride , exploring the shared pathways, bays & quiet roads around Sydney. There were only 3 of us. Me, Geoff (the ride leader) & a newbie. She had just got a roadbike & hadn't ridden since she was a kid. Along the ride, Geoff taught her the tricks of riding a roadbike (a Trek 1400) & she only fell once. with a bit of practise, I think she will become a proper "roadie". We must have rode approx. 60Km together.

The ride finished reasonably early, so I decided to ride back home.
I detoured via Manly beach. There's a little bit of a hill climb there, which takes you to North Head. Up there, are some of the best views of Sydney harbour. There were heaps of people at the lookouts, enjoying the blue skies.

I reckon, I rode approx. 105Km on Sunday. If I continue riding with geoff's Sunday ride, I might try for another 100Km next Sunday.

Happy riding