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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260705T090000
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SUMMARY:Bicycle Maintenance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will cover: \n\nPre-ride safety checks\nChecking and replacing brake pads – rim and disk\nBrake adjustment and alignment – rim and disk\nDrive train inspection\nChecking of chain\, cassette and chain ring for wear\nHow to replace a tube/tyre\nHow to repair a punctured tube\nMinor headset adjustments and lever positioning\nWheels\, spokes and quick-release axles\nGeneral cleaning and lubrication\nWhat tools and spares to carry on your ride\n\nTo participate you need to be a financial member of Better By Bicycle. \nPlease note\, places are limited to 8 participants. This workshop is not suitable for e-bikes. A separate workshop will be offered for e-bikes in the future – stay tuned! \nOn the day you will need to bring your bike\, an Australian standards approved helmet\, clothes that can get dirty\, snacks and a sense of curiosity.
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/bicycle-maintenance-workshop/
LOCATION:Mid North Coast Community College\, 4 Albert Cct\, Port Macquarie\, NSW\, 2444
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ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260705T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260630T071616Z
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SUMMARY:Slow Sunday - Lighthouse to Crestwood Circuit (sealed)
DESCRIPTION:This week’s Sunday Ride is the Lighthouse-Crestwood Circuit (sealed)\nA ride on mostly quiet streets and shared pathways\, exploring the suburbs and parks around the Lighthouse area. Sealed surface on undulating roads with a few short but moderate hills. We will start and end at the Tacking Point Surf Lifesaving Club which has plenty of parking and the Coast Café at which to enjoy hard-won refreshments at the finish. We will be riding slowly\, enjoying our lovely environment and ensuring that nobody is left behind. \nStrava Route: click here (with menu options to ‘Export GPX’ file for your bicycle computer or ‘Print’ for a turn-by-turn cuesheet) \nRide Leader: Dale Howard \nWhere: Meet at the carpark at Tacking Point SLSC\, Lighthouse Beach\nWhen: Sunday 5th July\, 8.45 am for an 9.00 am start\nDistance : 21 km\nElevation: 276 m\nSurface: 10%Shared Paths\, 90% Bitumen\, a 2m dirt path you may wish to dismount for.\nCoffee: Coast Café\,\nBike: Road\, Mountain or Gravel Bike\nBring: Well maintained bike with a spare tube and helmet\, water\, snacks\, sunscreen and money for a coffee.\nFirst ride free\, however rides thereafter require joining Better by Bicycle for an\nannual fee of $25. You can join via the join us page on our website
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/slow-and-social-sunday-ride-2/
LOCATION:Tacking Point SLSC\, 40 Matthew Flinders Drive\, Lighthouse Beach Port Macquarie\, NSW\, 2444\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260630T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260630T110000
DTSTAMP:20260609T065523Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday's Trail
DESCRIPTION:This Week’s Tuesday Trail is a Wauchope to Rosewood Loop Ride\nAn undulating loop ride along rural roads on a combination of gravel and bitumen roads.\nWhere: Meet at the Wauchope Railway carpark\nWhen: Tuesday 30th June at 8.15 am for an 8.30 am start\nDistance: 30 km\nElevation: 370 m\nSurface: 90% bitumen 10% gravel\nBike: Gravel \, Ebike\, Mtn Bike\nCoffee: Waterman’s Café\nBring: Well maintained bike with a spare tube and helmet\, water\, snacks and sunscreen and money for a coffee.\nFirst ride free\, however rides thereafter require joining Better by Bicycle for an\nannual fee of $25. You can join via the join us page on our website
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/tuesdays-trail-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260628T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260628T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T053237Z
CREATED:20260609T065159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T053237Z
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SUMMARY:Slow Sunday - Westport Park to North Shore return
DESCRIPTION:This weeks Sunday Ride is Westport Park to North Shore and Back \nA flat ride following the river and riding on quiet roads around Port Macquarie\nWhere: Meet at the Wesport Park carpark\nWhen: Sunday 28th June\, 8.45 am for a 9.00 start\nDistance: 25 kms\nSurface: 100%Bitumen\nElevation: 50 m\nCoffee: Sea Salt Café\nBike: Any Bike type\nBring: Well maintained bike with a spare tube and helmet\, water\, snacks and sunscreen and money for a coffee.\nFirst ride free\, however rides thereafter require joining Better by Bicycle for an\nannual fee of $25. You can join via the join us page on our website
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/slow-and-social-sunday/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260623T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260623T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T014115Z
CREATED:20260609T064916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T014115Z
UID:13207-1782202500-1782212400@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Tuesday's Trail
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Tour de Kew.\nThe Tour de Kew starts in Kew and travels to Kendall and Logan’s Crossing and beyond.\nWhere: Meet at the Royal Hotel Kew carpark\nWhen: Tuesday June 23\, at 8.15 am for an 8.30 am start.\nDistance: 27 km\nElevation: 390 m\nSurface: 75% paved roads\, 25% gravel\nCoffee: Kew General Store\nBike: Gravel\, hybrid or mountain bike\nBring: A well-maintained bike with a spare tube and helmet\, water\, snacks and sunscreen and money for a coffee.\nFirst ride free\, subsequent rides require joining Better by Bicycle Port Macquarie for an annual fee of $25. You can join via the join us page on our website.
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/tuesdays-trail/
CATEGORIES:Social Ride
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260621T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T053042Z
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SUMMARY:Slow Sunday - North Haven to Pilot Beach
DESCRIPTION:This week’s Sunday Ride is North Haven to Pilot Beach\nA ride along the river from North Haven Beach to Pilot Beach\nWhere: Meet at the North Haven Beach Carpark\nWhen: Sunday 21st of June at 8.45 am for a 9.00 am start\nDistance: 24 km\nElevation: 50 m\nCoffee: Dunbogan Boatshed Café\nBike: Any Bike\nBring: Well maintained bike with a spare tube and helmet\, water\, snacks and sunscreen and money for a coffee.\nFirst ride free\, however rides thereafter require joining Better by Bicycle for an\nannual fee of $25. You can join via the join us page on our website
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/slow-and-social-sunday-ride/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260616T081000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260616T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T033525Z
CREATED:20260602T104214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T033525Z
UID:13192-1781597400-1781607600@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trail: the South Brother Loop
DESCRIPTION:A glorious gravel trail ride via Johns River\, Coralville\, Coopernook\nCampground for a snack and break\, more gravel to Hannam Vale Rd\, onto the tar and back via farming country to Johns River. \nStrava Route here to view\, save or download as a gpx file. \nRide Leader: Col Imer \nMeet: Johns River Reserve June 16th\, 0810 Depart 0830 Sharp!\nDistance: 35 Km\nSurface: 80% Gravel 20% Bitumen\nElevation: 425m\nGrade: Medium\nCoffee: Mojoz Café\, 48 Johns River Rd\, Johns River\nBike: MTB\, EBike\, Gravel all ok. Not suitable for road bikes\nBring: a well-maintained bike\, spare tube and tools\, water\, snack\, money for\ncoffee\, sunscreen as required. Mobile for sign on and communications. \nFirst ride free\, however rides thereafter require joining Better by Bicycle for an annual fee of $25.
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/tuesday-trail-the-south-brother-loop/
LOCATION:Johns River Reserve\, 56 Johns River Rd\, Johns River\, New South Wales\, 2443\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Social Ride
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ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260614T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T222953Z
CREATED:20260602T102709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260613T222953Z
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SUMMARY:Slow Sunday: Little Shack to the Ruins via the Googik Trail
DESCRIPTION:This ride follows shared paths and board walk through the middle of Port Macquarie \, following Coolunbung Creek to the Googik Trail\, through forest to the ruins. \nRide Leader: Steph Todd \nWhere: Meet at Little Shack Café at town end of the break wall.\nWhen: Sunday 14th June\, 8.45 am for an 9.00am start\nDistance: 27kms\nElevation: 201m .\nSurface: Boardwalk\, Gravel\nCoffee: Little Shack Café\nBike: Gravel\, Mtn Bike 33 mm+\nBring: Well maintained bike with a spare tube and helmet\, water\, snacks and sunscreen and money for a coffee \nFirst ride free\, however rides thereafter require joining Better by Bicycle for an annual fee of $25. You can join via the join us page on our website
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/slow-sunday-little-shack-to-the-ruins-via-the-googik-trail/
LOCATION:Little Shack Café\, 1/A Munster Street\, Port Macquarie\,\, NSW\, 2444\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Social Ride
ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260609T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260609T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T033238Z
CREATED:20260602T101502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T033238Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesdays Trails: Bonny Hills Café to Jollynose Loop
DESCRIPTION:Ride Leader: Steph Todd \nA fun ride from the beach through the back blocks of Bonny Hills on trails\, across to a gravel loop in the forest around Queens Lake. \nWhere: Meet at the Beach carpark just below the cafe.\nWhen 9th June\, at 8.15 am for a 8.30 am start\nDistance: 29 km\nElevation: 393 m\nSurface: Concrete paths\, trails\, bitumen and gravel\nCoffee: Bonny Hills Café\, https://www.bonnysbeachcafe.com.au/\nBike: Gravel or Mtn Bike\nBring: Well maintained bike with a spare tube and helmet\, water\, snacks and sunscreen and money for a coffee. \nStrava Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3496816737797779340 \nFirst ride free\, however rides thereafter require joining Better by Bicycle for an annual fee of $25. You can join via the join us page on our website
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/tuesdays-trails-bonny-hills-cafe-to-jollynose-loop/
LOCATION:Rainbow Beach Carpark\, Bonny's Beach Cafe\, Beach Street\, Bonny Hills\, NSW\, 2445\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Social Ride
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ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260607T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260604T033048Z
CREATED:20260602T095817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T033048Z
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SUMMARY:Slow Sunday: Kew to North Haven via the Queens Lake
DESCRIPTION:A flat ride from Kew via the boardwalk and trails around Queens Lake\, to North Haven Beach\, with a stop for coffee on the beach front and return by the same route. \nStrava Route: here \nRide Leader: Steph Todd \nWhere: Meet at the Royal Hotel Carpark\, Kew\nWhen: Sunday 7th June\, 8.15 am for an 8.30 am start\nDistance: 25 kms\nElevation: 56m\nSurface: 80%shared paths and boardwalk and 20% bitumen\nCoffee: Beach Break Café (SLSC)\, https://www.facebook.com/beachbreakcafe/\nBike: Gravel\, Mtn Bike 28mm+ tyres\nBring: Well maintained bike with a spare tube and helmet\, water\, snacks and sunscreen and money for a coffee. \nFirst ride free\, however rides thereafter require joining Better by Bicycle for an\nannual fee of $25. You can join via the join us page on our website
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/slow-sunday-kew-to-north-haven-via-the-queens-lake/
LOCATION:Royal Hotel\, Kew\, 2 Ocean Dr\, Kew\, NSW\, 2439\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Social Ride
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ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260602T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260602T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T091330Z
CREATED:20260531T115522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T091330Z
UID:13174-1780388100-1780398000@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Mudford Madness
DESCRIPTION:This week’s Tuesday Trails\, Mudford Madness\, goes from Blackmans Point to Cooperabung Nature Reserve and back.\n\nIt’s a pleasant flat ride through farming country with a few hills into Cooperabung with an option of doing a hill climb on the return.\n\n\n\nWhere: Meet on the corner The Hatch and Blackmans Point Rd\nWhen: Tuesday June 2 8:15 am for a 8:30 am start\nDistance: 36 km\nSurface: Bitumen\nElevation: 237 m\nTime: 2.5 h\nGrade: Moderate\nCoffee: Ricardoes Tomatoes Cafe\, https://ricardoes.com.au/\nBike: Road\, Gravel\, Ebike or MTB\nRide Leader: Col Imer\n\n\n\nDon’t forget: Bring a well-maintained bike\, spare tube and tools\,\nwater\, snack\, money for coffee\, sunscreen as required.\n\nFirst ride free\, however rides thereafter require joining us for annual fee of $25. You can join via the join us page on our website.
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/mumford-madness/
LOCATION:The Hatch turnoff\, 221 Blackmans Point Rd\, Blackmans Point\, NSW\, 2444\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260519T103000
DTSTAMP:20260514T012218Z
CREATED:20260514T012218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T012218Z
UID:13142-1779178500-1779186600@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Bonny Hills to Queens Lake & Jolly Nose Loop Ride
DESCRIPTION:Ride Leader: Steph Todd\nMeet: Rainbow Beach Reserve Carpark\nDistance: 29kms\nElevation: 395m\, undulating ride on gravel roads and shared use trails\nBike: gravel and mountain bikes 33mm+ tyres\nA ride from the beach cafe\, along the coast and through the housing estate on rails until we reach the Queens Lake Nature Reserve\, where we ride through the forest on gravel roads.\nCheck out the strava link: https://www.strava.com/activities/16624289175\nCoffee: Bonny’s Beach Cafe\nPlease remember to bring a spare tube and bike pump\, snacks and water.
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/bonny-hills-to-queens-lake-jolly-nose-loop-ride/
LOCATION:Rainbow Beach Carpark\, Bonny's Beach Cafe\, Beach Street\, Bonny Hills\, NSW\, 2445\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260512T081000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260512T110000
DTSTAMP:20260508T075204Z
CREATED:20260508T074936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T075204Z
UID:13123-1778573400-1778583600@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Go Kart Track to Kendall Circuit (mixed)
DESCRIPTION:Ride For Tuesday Trails 12 May 2026 \nRWGPS Route (for download): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55020586 \n* 30am Start Grade 2    * Moderate* 37Km  Average Pace 18-19 kmph * \nThis ride starts at the Go Kart Track on *Burrawan Forest Driv e. Then ride south on the old pacific highway past the “Baz Lurhman” compound. Skirt round the Sawmill at Herons Creek to arrive at Kew corner store for coffee. Continue towards Kendal turning right at the school to ride up Logans Crossing Road. Rather than ride all the way back on the dirt riders will detour at Herons Creek onto the M1 Pacific Highway ducking left onto Aintree Close to return to the Go Kart Track. \nUndulating ride 60% Tar 40% Gravel. MTB. Gravel or E Bikes suitable. Not suitable for Road bikes.  We will be riding on Country roads\, country lanes\, roundabouts\, highway shoulder on a mixture of tar and gravel. A couple of hills will stretch the hamstrings! \nMeet   0810:   Go Kart Track BurrawanForest Drive Port Macquarie \nBriefing  0825Depart    0830 Sharp \nMandatory – Bring Spare tube\, tools\, hydration and Mobile for sign on. Bike Locks\, Legal tender for coffee and snacks N.B   Do not under any circumstances use mobiles whilst on the bike Coffee Kew General Store at Halfway mark (Toilets) \nRide Leader Col Imer 0428276500 Ecimer0828@gmail.com
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/go-kart-track-to-kendall-circuit-mixed/
LOCATION:Go Kart Track\, 735 Burrawan Forest Dr\, Lake Innes\, NSW\, 2446\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260505T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260505T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T073212Z
CREATED:20260504T073115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T073212Z
UID:13090-1777968900-1777978800@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Bike Run is at Beechwood
DESCRIPTION:Ride Leader: Paul Barron \nMeet at Beechwood Cafe. (663 Beechwood Rd\, Beechwood). Meet time 8.15 for 8.30 start. From the cafe down to Hastings River then back up to go along Pipeclay Rd (farming country). Then back to Beechwood to look at the new acreage estates. Then well deserved coffees. Riding surface is all tared roads. \nDistance about 30k but could be longer if all want too. \nHope to see you there\, Paul
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/bike-run-is-at-beechwood-2/
LOCATION:Beechwood Cafe\, 663 Beechwood Rd\, Beechwood\, NSW\, 2446\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260428T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260428T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T093442Z
CREATED:20260426T093442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T093442Z
UID:13059-1777364100-1777374000@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trails Ride: Kew-Bulls Ground State Forest-Kendall-Kew loop
DESCRIPTION:Ride Leader: Barry Gray \nThe combination of distance\, half of which is gravel\, and substantial hill climbing makes this a hard ride – particularly for novice riders.\nDistance about 40km\nGravel section is on Herons Creek Rd & the loop through Bulls Ground State Forest\nElevation gain for the entire ride is about 350m Many short steep bits with one prolonged climb of about 100m over 2km in the forest.\nA hard but rewarding ride through some lovely forest and rural landholdings.\nCoffee at Kew Corner Store at completion of ride. \nSee Ride With GPS page for GPX file download for your bike computer. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54828465
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/tuesday-trails-ride-kew-bulls-ground-state-forest-kendall-kew-loop/
LOCATION:Royal Hotel\, Kew\, 2 Ocean Dr\, Kew\, NSW\, 2439\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260421T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260421T113000
DTSTAMP:20260419T021454Z
CREATED:20260419T021454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T021454Z
UID:13030-1776759300-1776771000@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trails ride for 21 April: Two Ferries Route
DESCRIPTION:Our Tuesday Trails ride for 21 April will be the Two Ferries Route taking you across to the North Shore via the Hibbard Ferry and returning via the Settlement Point Ferry.Distance: 30 kmGrade 1: Flat easy courseStart: 8.15 am for 8.30 startMeeting place: Port Macquarie Racecourse (carpark enter off Oxley Highway) \n\nDetails: from the Racecourse proceed down Lady Nelson Drive and The Jib and then via The Binnacle and Kemp St to Hastings River Drive. Turn left and ride out to the airport and return via Boundary St to Hibbard Ferry. Cross the river on the Hibbard Ferry and ride round the North Shore\, crossing back at Settlement Point Ferry. Ride back via the Commodore Crescent & River Park Road to McInherney Park. Return to the Racecourse via Warlters St\, Hastings River Drive & Kemp St.Coffee: Seasalt on the marinaThe ride will be on back streets\, Hastings River Drive for short sections outbound & inbound\, and roads on the North Shore. Roundabouts\, lights and a variety of roads in varying states of repair will be encountered.Road\, hybrid & e bikes are recommended but MTB is also OK.Cost: First ride is free with an annual membership fee of $15 thereafter.
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/tuesday-trails-ride-for-21-april-two-ferries-route/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Racecourse Carpark\, 283 Oxley Highway\, Port Macquarie\, NSW\, 2444\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260419T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260419T180000
DTSTAMP:20260401T081829Z
CREATED:20260401T081829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T081829Z
UID:13020-1776614400-1776621600@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:AGM 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Annual General Meeting. \nMeet the committee\, have your say! Nominate for a position on the committee! \nMembers and visitors welcome.
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/agm-2026/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Seniors Facility\, 43 Munster Street\, Port Macquarie\, NSW\, 2444
ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260215T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260117T030844Z
CREATED:20260117T030844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T030844Z
UID:12175-1771171200-1771178400@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:February Monthly General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Updates on what’s been going on. \nHave your say. \nVisitors welcome!
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/february-monthly-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Seniors Facility\, 43 Munster Street\, Port Macquarie\, NSW\, 2444
ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260125T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260125T110000
DTSTAMP:20260119T110402Z
CREATED:20260117T031444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T110402Z
UID:12179-1769328000-1769338800@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:January Sunday Social Ride
DESCRIPTION:Town to Googik and Beyond Ride\nJoin us for a social ride from Port Macquarie CBD to the Ruins Way via Kooloonbung Creek and the Googik Track. This ride very scenic\, shady and almost entirely off road. It’s a great beginner ride and a great way to learn the many tracks and short cuts of Port Macquarie. All welcome! \nMeet: Short Street car park – near the Buller Street Bridge \nWhen: Meet 8.15 am for an 8.30 am start \nDistance: 18 km. Half well-graded gravel – half bitumen. Mostly flat with a few hills. \nBike: Any bike excluding a narrow tyred road bike. \nGrade: 1 \nCoffee: Ruins Cafe \nCost: First ride free\, after that you can join us for an annual fee of $15. \nDon’t forget your bike\, water bottle\, sunscreen and helmet. \nPlaces are limited to 20 so please register to secure your place. \n\n\n 
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/january-sunday-social-ride/
LOCATION:Short St Caprpark\, Short Street\, near the bridge\, Port Macquarie
CATEGORIES:Social Ride
ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260118T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260117T030644Z
CREATED:20260117T030539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T030644Z
UID:12172-1768752000-1768759200@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:January Monthly General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Updates on what’s been going on. \nHave your say. \nVisitors welcome!
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/monthly-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Seniors Facility\, 43 Munster Street\, Port Macquarie\, NSW\, 2444
ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251203T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251203T210000
DTSTAMP:20251127T013730Z
CREATED:20251127T013730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T013730Z
UID:5351-1764783000-1764795600@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Annual Christmas Gathering and Photo
DESCRIPTION:Calling all bike-lovers and members!\nJoin us for our Christmas Gathering and Photo at Chop n Chill on Wednesday December 3.\nWhen: Drinks start 5.30 pm\, photo at the Wharf 6.30 pm \, dinner around 7 pm\nWhat: drinks\, dinner and a Christmas photo\n\nWe will do a BBB Christmas photo around 6.30 pm – near the Wharf – so bring your bike and Christmas props. Hopefully\, the Christmas decorations will be up by then to make the photo festive. Look forward to seeing you then!\n\n\nWe have booked for 15 but please RSVP to treasurer@bbbpmq.net.au so we have an idea of numbers.
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/annual-christmas-gathering-and-photo/
LOCATION:Chop N Chill\, Town Green\, Port Macquarie\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251116T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251116T180000
DTSTAMP:20251027T220255Z
CREATED:20251027T220255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T220255Z
UID:637-1763308800-1763316000@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Monthly General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly general meeting. Hear the latest updates from the committee\, discuss an issue that’s important to you and enjoy a presentation from a guest speaker. \nWhere: Port Macquarie Seniors Facility\, 43 Munster St.\nWhen: November 16th\, 4 PM – 6 PM \nAll welcome!
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/monthly-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Seniors Facility\, 43 Munster Street\, Port Macquarie\, NSW\, 2444
CATEGORIES:Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251028T074500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251102T103000
DTSTAMP:20251027T210410Z
CREATED:20251027T210410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T210410Z
UID:631-1761637500-1762079400@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Sunday Social Ride
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Sunday for the North Shore Loop ride. This scenic\, flat and easy 18 km loop is a great way to see the area on 2 wheels. It includes two ferry rides ( both free!) across the Hastings River – one at Settlement Point and the other ar Hibbard’s Ferry.\n\n\n\nMeet: Near Livvi’s Place Playground at Westport Park\nWhen: 7:45 for an 8 am start\nDistance: 18 km\nGrade: Easy. All paved surfaces.\nCoffee: Rivermark Cafe\nCost: first ride free\, after that riders are required to get annual membership for $15.\n\n\n\nRemember: your roadworthy bike\, water bottle\, sunscreen and helmet.\n\n\nAll welcome so tell you friends.
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/sunday-social-ride-2/
LOCATION:Livvi’s Place at Westport Park\, Port Macquarie\, NSW\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251007T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20251007T110000
DTSTAMP:20251005T044550Z
CREATED:20251005T044550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T044550Z
UID:602-1759824000-1759834800@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trails with Stephanie
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday’ Trails October 7th will be the lovely and now famous ride from The Royal Hotel at Kew carpark to Dunbogan Boatshed cafe via the Beach path at North Haven which adds a few kilometres.\nMeet: Kew Hotel Carpark\nTime: 8am start. Arrive 7.45am\nFinish: Approx 11am\nDistance: 36kms\nGrade: 2 This is a flat ride following shared paths and boardwalk with only a few hundred metres of bitumen and sharing with cars.We follow boardwalk along the shore of Queens Lake to Laurieton\, then shared paths to North Haven where we may ride out along the breakwall path depending on the crowds\, we may need to ride road here. Then back to the bridge at North Haven and around the waterfront riding on the new boardwalk through the mangroves to the Boatshed for a coffee stop. We return along the Queens lake trail to the carpark at Kew.\nBike type: gravel \, mtn bike or hybrid
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/tuesday-trails-with-stephanie/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250930T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250930T103000
DTSTAMP:20250926T075043Z
CREATED:20250926T075043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T075043Z
UID:598-1759221000-1759228200@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trails with Stephanie - Sea Acres to Town Loop
DESCRIPTION:Meet: Sea Acres National Park carpark Shelley Beach\nDistance: 20 kms\nSurface: bitumen\, gravel and board walk\nCoffee: Sea Acres Cafe\nCost: first ride is on us. For subsequent rides we expect you to join. It’s just $15.\n\nRoute details:\nStarting at Sea Acres Shelley Beach we will ride through to Flynns Beach via pathways and quiet roads to Kooloonbung Creek and then on to the Googik Track. From here we follow quiet roads and shared paths through Crestwood and Lighthouse finishing at Sea Acres for coffee.\nNote: some gravel surfaces involved.
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/tuesday-trails-with-stephanie-sea-acres-to-town-loop/
ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250921T074500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250921T100000
DTSTAMP:20250919T043031Z
CREATED:20250919T043031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T043031Z
UID:590-1758440700-1758448800@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Sunday Social ride
DESCRIPTION:If you live in the Lighthouse\, Crestwood or Dahlsberg area and want to learn how to safely travel into town then don’t miss this this Sunday’s Social ride.\n\nIt’s a circuit showcasing two different ways to get from Lighthouse area to town – via the Googik Track and via Ocean Drive. This route is entirely on shared paths and quiet streets. This is the perfect opportunity for you to plan your safe commute into town or just enjoy the beauty of the forested shared paths of Port.\n\nTime: 7.45 for an 8 AM start return time approximately 10 am\nMeeting Place: The back of Coles Lighthouse Carpark near the BP\nDistance: approx 6.5 km each way\nGrade: mostly flat with a few hills and slight inclines. Surface is bitumen\, concrete and gravel.\nCoffee: Chop n Chill (approximately 8.45 am)\n\nCost: first ride is free – but see ask people get a membership (just $15) before their second ride\n\nAt the end of the ride – if anyone is interested we can show them the way to Tacking Point Primary through a network of hidden shared paths.\n\nAll riders ride at their own risk.
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/sunday-social-ride/
ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250803T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250803T110000
DTSTAMP:20250803T063835Z
CREATED:20250720T110951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T063835Z
UID:541-1754211600-1754218800@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:August Monthly Social Ride - Cancelled due to bad weather
DESCRIPTION:Brief description:\nThis month’s ride is a family-friendly ride that begins in town\, then follows shared paths to the start of the Googik Track\, before following shared paths back into town.\nThe ride itself is a combination of shared paths\, dirt track and suburban roads. The ride map and profile can be found here on RideWithGPS. \nStart point: Grassed are behind the Short Street car park\, near the Shark sculpture. Please arrive early so we can depart on time. \nDistance: Approx 15Km\nGrade: Easy to Medium\nRide details can be found in the downloadable files below. \nRide description – August Social \nAugust Social Ride Map \nCue sheet for August Social Ride
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/august-monthly-social-ride/
ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250720T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250720T180000
DTSTAMP:20250720T090445Z
CREATED:20250720T040354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T090445Z
UID:535-1753027200-1753034400@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:July Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/july-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Seniors Facility\, 43 Munster Street\, Port Macquarie\, NSW\, 2444
ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250615T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250615T180000
DTSTAMP:20250613T084413Z
CREATED:20250613T084413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T084413Z
UID:523-1750003200-1750010400@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:June Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our June Monthly Meeting. On the agenda:\n\nPresidents report\, including Membership report\nTreasurers report\nCommunications report\nAdvocacy update – Petition submission and presenting at council meeting\nBrainstorming/discussion session – your ideas\nCoffee Chat – Cycling in Japan
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/june-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Port Macquarie Seniors Facility\, 43 Munster Street\, Port Macquarie\, NSW\, 2444
ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250608T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250608T120000
DTSTAMP:20250603T091130Z
CREATED:20250603T091004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T091130Z
UID:467-1749373200-1749384000@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:June Monthly Ride
DESCRIPTION:This month we’re going to North Haven for the “Beach to Beach” ride.\nThis route follows the almost complete shared path from the breakwall at North Haven\, all the way around to Pilot Beach at Camden Haven.\nMeet at the North Haven breakwall at 08:45 for a 09:00 start. Bring water\, sunscreen\, rain jacket and money for a brew!
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/monthly-ride/
LOCATION:Beach to Beach Shared Path\, North Haven\, NSW\, 2443\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Better By Bicycle":MAILTO:info@bbbpmq.net.au
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