All SIC North Turramurra rides start outside the Woollies Metro store on Bobbin Head Road.  Start time is always 7am unless specifically noted otherwise.

Six Gorges (count them – 6!) (Approx. 90km)

One of our longer ones and definitely one for the grimpeurs.  Bobbin Head to Hookhams Corner (The Tanks at approx. 7.45am).  Galston Gorge to Berowra Waters, across the Ferry and up to the roundabout at Berowra Heights (corner Turner Road).  Regroup, turn around and descend back to the Ferry.  Return via Berrilee, Arcadia and Galston.  Thence Galston Gorge, back past the Tanks for those who started there and last, but not least, Bobbin Head!

Plenty of options for shorter versions:
– Start/finish at the Tanks
– Do Bobbo and Sommerville Rd only
– Straight back to Bobbo from Berowra (i.e. Four Gorges)

Coffee at North Turramurra.

Strava route: SICO 6 Gorges | 89.8 km Road Cycling Route on Strava

Three Gorgeous Gorges (Approx. 56km)

Route: Out through Bobbo, regroup at Kalkari, sedately up the Old Pacific Highway to Berowra, blast down the Gorge to the Berowra Ferry, regroup, possibility of a coffee, groan back up to Berowra and then back home through Bobbo.
Three climbs, 56kms, who could possibly object?

Strava route: SIC Three Gorgeous | 55.6 km Road Cycling Route on Strava

Bobbo and Sommerville (Approx. 46km)

Route: Out through Bobbo, regroup at Kalkari, turn left past the golf course to Asquith, along Galston Gorge Road and right to the end of rolling Sommerville Rd.  DO NOT descend Crosslands!

Turn around and return.

Strava route: Two gorges – Bobbo and Sommerville Road | 45.8 km Cycling Route on Strava

Berowra – Berrilee (Approx. 56 – 66km)

Route: Out through Bobbo, regroup at Kalkari, sedately up the Old Pacific Highway to Berowra, blast down the Gorge to the Berowra Ferry crossing .  The brave and strong roll off the ferry and storm up the Berowra West climb to Berrilee, turning at the top.  Others may stop for a coffee at the Marina cafe.  All return by ferry to retrace the route to North Turramurra.

Strava route: SIC Three Gorgeous | 55.6 km Road Cycling Route on Strava

Blazing Saddles (Approx. 93km)

Route: Medium paced ride via Pacific Highway out to Saddles Restaurant for coffee. Saddles is approximately 1km further than the Old Road Warriors cafe. Ride includes Bobbin Head West, Mt Colah (“Bite Me Bakehouse” approx. 7.40am for those wanting a shorter ride) Mt White, Brooklyn and Bobbin Head East climb. Bring your own baked beans.

Strava route: SICO Blazing Saddles | 93.1 km Road Cycling Route on Strava

ET’s Reverse Gorges and Crosslands (Approx. 80km)

Another of the North Shore’s classic rides with the pleasure of Crosslands thrown in for good measure.

Route: Bobbin Head West to Mt Colah (“Bite Me Bakehouse” approx. 7.45am). Old Pacific Hwy to Berowra Waters. Up Berowra Waters West to Berrilee, Arcadia and Galston. Galston Gorge East, then Somerville Road, Crosslands and return to North Turramurra via Bobbin Head East. Coffee at North Turramurra.

Strava route: ET’s Reverse Gorges and Crosslands | 82.3 km Road Cycling Route on Strava

Caroline’s Calga (Approx. 107km)

Route: Medium paced ride via Pacific Highway out to Calga. Includes Bobbin Head West, Mt Colah (“Bite Me Bakehouse” approx. 7.45am) Mt White, Brooklyn and Bobbin Head East climbs. Riders have an option to turn early (e.g. “Pie in the Sky” at top of Brooklyn Hill or near top of Mt White). Coffee at North Turramurra.

Strava route: SIC Calga | 106.6 km Road Cycling Route on Strava

Four Gorges (Approx. 69km)

Route: Bobbin Head, Galston Gorge, Berowra Waters and back through Bobbin Head for coffee at North Turramurra shops. If you plan to do only three Gorges meet at Hookhams Corner (a.k.a. The Tanks) approximately 40 minutes after the start in North Turramurra.

One of the North Shore’s classic rides and one not to be missed.

Strava route: SICO Four Gorges | 68.4 km Road Cycling Route on Strava