ACT prides itself on mountain biking, but the investment in the ACT is at the back of the pack, after every state except South Australia.
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Seasonal variations in cycling
Little information is available about ACT seasonal variations in cycling. It is not as simple as hot or cold, wet or dry. Many will cycle anyway. Most studies are only for a short period. Here is what we do know.
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Pedal Power ACT often do good things and here is one example. Before every election, they prompt the parties to take a stance on cycling. Something they could do better is put this sort of information up on their website. Here are the links from the email they sent out today.
Continue reading “Pedal Power’s ACT Election 2020 survey”Stromlo Pool is open
The leisure centre in the Molonglo Valley opened today. 🙂
Under COVID-19 restrictions, 100 visitors are permitted at any time. Book your 2 hour session on the website up to 48 hours in advance.
Denman Prospect and Stromlo West
A gravel ride from Denman Prospect shops, to Stromlo Forest and across its western slopes. The route winds its way over hills and across creeks, with uninterrupted views of the Murrumbidgee Valley and the Brindabella Range. The ride is 25.7 km, a 500 m rise, hilly, and with no locked gates. A mountain bike is recommended.
Continue reading “Denman Prospect and Stromlo West”Stromlo Leisure Centre
The Stromlo Forest Park swimming pool is opening soon. The pool is on the Master Plan for Stromlo Forest Park. The bike path past the pool is still closed. Find photos and links on canberra.bike.
Continue reading “Stromlo Leisure Centre”Obstacles: Stromlo to the National Arboretum
Due to the Butters Bridge closure, crossing the river by gravel is only possible at Clos Crossing.
Continue reading “Obstacles: Stromlo to the National Arboretum”Much to like about Stromlo
Mount Stromlo and Stromlo Forest Park are favourites for many Canberrans. Here are a few reasons to head that way soon. Stromlo Forest Park is an easy ride if you live in the Woden Valley and Weston Creek. For those in the north, surprisingly even Civic and Belconnen are surprisingly distant.
Continue reading “Much to like about Stromlo”Denman Prospect Ridgeline Park, Molonglo
Denman Prospect is a new suburb of the Molonglo Valley. Last year the new park and playground was opened before a single house had been built. That has all changed. The playground has become very popular. The residents of Coombs, Wright and Denman Prospect could easily ride to this park – if the kids were up to it 😊
Continue reading “Denman Prospect Ridgeline Park, Molonglo”Tharwa: a small country town in ACT
Tharwa is a great idea for a day out and there is a lot to see in a small area. You could consider riding there south through Canberra, or if you are keen then try the loop ride from Stromlo Forest Park south through the suburbs to Tharwa, where you cross the Murrumbidgee River and return to Stromlo Forest Park on the other side of the river via Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and Cotter.
The Namadgi National Park, including the visitors centre, and Lanyon Homestead are currently closed (as of 6/6/2020). Please check before departure.
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