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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260830T090000
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SUMMARY:Slow Sunday Sea Acres Loop via the Beaches 30th August
DESCRIPTION:Slow Sunday Ride 30th of August Sea Acres loop via the beaches and Googik Track\nThis ride follows shared paths and boardwalks from Sea Acres Carpark at Shelley Beach through Shelley Beach and Flynns Beach through Koolunbung Creek to the Googik Track and through Lighthouse Beach and Back to Sea Acres.\nWhere: Meet at the Sea Acres Cafe carpark at Shelley Beach\nDistance: approx 27kms\nElevation: 200m .\nSurface: Boardwalk\, Gravel\, Shared Paths\nCoffee: Sea Acres Cafe\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-sea-acres-loop-via-the-beaches-30th-august/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260825T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260825T110000
DTSTAMP:20260805T105025Z
CREATED:20260720T034247Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trail - Tour De Kew
DESCRIPTION:The Tour de Kew travels to Kendall and Logans Crossing and beyond. \nWhere: Meet at the Royal Hotel Kew carpark\nWhen: Tuesday June 23\, at 8:45 am for an 9:00 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\, a spare tube\, water\, snacks and sunscreen. \nFirst ride free\, subsequent rides require joining us for an\nannual fee of $25.
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/tuesday-trail-tour-de-kew/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260818T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260818T110000
DTSTAMP:20260724T053807Z
CREATED:20260706T025142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T053807Z
UID:13313-1787042700-1787050800@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trails: Telegraph Point to Rollands Plains
DESCRIPTION:This is a challenging scenic rural ride north of Port Macquarie. The terrain is undulating and there are hills\, but the roads are well-graded. \nWhen: Tuesday the 18th of August at 8.45 am for a 9:00 am start\nMeet: At the Log Wharf Reserve carpark at the end of Telegraph Point Road\nDistance: 40 km\nSurface: Bitumen\nElevation: 720 m\nBike: Road or Gravel or Hybrid bike\nCoffee: The Hills Cafe at Sovereign Hills\nBring: a well-maintained bike\, spare tube and tools\, water\,\na snack\, and sunscreen. \nFirst ride free\, however rides thereafter require joining us for an\nannual fee of $25. \nCancellation due to weather: We will post on WhatsApp and Facebook 1 hour before starting time if the ride needs to be cancelled.
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/tuesday-trail-telegraph-point-to-rollands-plains-and-return/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260816T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260816T123000
DTSTAMP:20260805T104854Z
CREATED:20260725T080156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T104854Z
UID:13346-1786870800-1786883400@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:eBike maintenance workshop
DESCRIPTION:Specifically aimed at eBikes\, 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.\nBattery maintenance.\nServicing schedules.\nGeneral cleaning and lubrication.\nWhat tools and spares to carry on your ride.\n\nPlease NOTE: street legal ebikes only.
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/ebike-maintenance-workshop/
LOCATION:Mid North Coast Community College\, 4 Albert Cct\, Port Macquarie\, NSW\, 2444
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260811T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260805T030404Z
CREATED:20260720T032956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T030404Z
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SUMMARY:Tuesday Trails\, Crescent Head to Gladstone Loop
DESCRIPTION:This ride follows the Belmore River out on the right bank and returning along the left bank. It is a very flat ride and pleasant ride. \nWhere: Meet at the Rankine Street carpark in Crescent Head\nWhen: Tuesday 11th of August at 8.45 am for a 9.00 am start\nDistance: 52 km\nElevation: 36 m\nSurface: Bitumen the whole way\nBike: Road\, gravel or hybrid bikes\nCoffee:  the pop-up Gladstone Riverbank Cafe.\nBike: Road\, eBike\, Gravel\, Hybrid. MTB ok but there are plenty of hills\nBring: a well-maintained bike\, spare tube and tools\, water\,\nsnack and sunscreen. \nFirst ride free\, however rides thereafter require joining us for an\nannual fee of $25.
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/tuesday-trail-crescent-head-to-gladstone-loop-return/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260804T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260804T110000
DTSTAMP:20260725T042622Z
CREATED:20260707T011651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T042622Z
UID:13325-1785833100-1785841200@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trail\, Kendall to Lorne and return
DESCRIPTION:This week’s Tuesday Trail is from Royal Hotel Kew carpark to Kendall then up the Lorne Road to the start of the gravel road  and back. A pleasant undulating ride on country roads. \nWhere: Meet at Royal Hotel Kew car park \nWhen: Tuesday the 4th of August 8.15 am for an 8.30 am start\nDistance: 36 km\nSurface: Bitumen\nElevation: 520 m\nGrade: Medium\nCoffee: Kew General Store\nBike: Road\, eBike\, Gravel\, Hybrid\, MTB\nBring: a well-maintained bike\, spare tube and tools\, water\,\nsnack\, sunscreen as required. \nFirst ride free\, however rides thereafter require joining us for an\nannual fee of $25.
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/tuesday-trail-kendall-to-lorne-and-return/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260728T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260724T045929Z
CREATED:20260717T035943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T045929Z
UID:13331-1785228300-1785240000@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trails Beechwood to Pappinbarra
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday Trails 28th July Beechwood to Pappinbarra. This is an undulating rural ride along the Pappinbarra Valley to the end of the bitumen and back to the Beechwood Cafe on a quiet road. \nWhere: Meet at the Beechwood Cafe\nWhen: Tuesday the 28th of July at 8.45 am for a 9:00 am start\nDistance:  50 km\nSurface: Bitumen\nElevation: 580 m\nBike: Road or Gravel Bike\nCoffee: Beechwood Cafe\nBring:   well-maintained bike\, snacks\, spare tube and tools\, water and sunscreen.\nFirst ride free\, however rides thereafter require joining us for an\nannual fee of $25. \nhttps://mapy.com/s/hejacavaju
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/tuesday-trail-beechwood-to-pappinbarra-valley/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260721T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260721T113000
DTSTAMP:20260619T000844Z
CREATED:20260619T000844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T000844Z
UID:13257-1784622600-1784633400@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trail-Telegraph Point to Beechwood via Mortons Creek
DESCRIPTION:Telegraph Point to Beechwood via Mortons Creek Rd\nA pleasant ride on country roads with some climbing through rolling farming country.\nSome gravel on this ride -10 % on Morton’s Creek Rd\nWhere: meet at Telegraph point- Boat Ramp\nWhen: Tuesday 21st July at 8.15 am for an 8.30 am start\nDistance: 43 km\nElevation: 602 metres\nSurface: 90% Bitumen 10 % Gravel\nGrade – Moderate\nCoffee: At the halfway point. Beechwood cafe\nBike: All bikes ok- Road\, MTB. Ebike \, Hybrid\nBring: Mandatory bring a well-maintained bike\, spare tube and tools\, water\, snack\, money for coffee\, sunscreen as required. First ride free\, however rides thereafter require joining Better by Bicycle for an annual fee of $25. Applications to join are via our website www.bbbpmq.net.au \n 
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/tuesday-trail-telegraph-point-to-beechwood-via-mortons-creek/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260719T113000
DTSTAMP:20260619T000017Z
CREATED:20260618T235910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T000017Z
UID:13255-1784451600-1784460600@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Slow Sunday-Lake Innes to Lighthouse Beach and back via the Googik Track
DESCRIPTION:Lake Innes to Lighthouse Beach via the Googik Track July 19\nThis weeks Slow Sunday ride joins the Googik Track from the Lake Innes area and continues on shared paths to Lighthouse Beach and back. It’s a scenic ride through Port Macquarie’s nature reserves and greenways.\nWhere: Meet at the Lake Innes Coles car park at the front of the university.\nWhen: Sunday July 19 at 8.45 am for a 9 am start\nDistance: 25 km\nElevation: 50 m\nSurface: 90% gravel and shared path 10% bitumen\nCoffee: Ruins Café\nBring a well maintained bike (with a spare tube and pump)\, a mobile phone to register\, snacks\, sunscreen and water. \nThe first ride is free but after that we would like you to join Better By Bicycle\, membership is $25 per year. bbbpmq.net.au
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/slow-sunday-lake-innes-to-lighthouse-beach-and-back-via-the-googik-track/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260714T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260714T113000
DTSTAMP:20260619T000158Z
CREATED:20260618T235204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T000158Z
UID:13252-1784017800-1784028600@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Tuesday Trail Kew to North Haven via Grants Beach
DESCRIPTION:This week’s Tuesday trail is from Kew to North Haven and Grants Beach\nThis will be a scenic flat ride along boardwalk by the lake and the river and will follow bush trails to Grants Beach.\nWhere: Meeting at Royal Hotel Kew carpark\nWhen: Tuesday 14th July at 8.15 am for an 8.30 am start\nDistance: 38 km\nElevation: 50 m\nSurface: 90% bush trails and boardwalk\, these are shared paths\nBike: mountain and gravel bikes with tyres 33 mm+\nCoffee: Dunbogan Boatshed Café at around the half way point\nBrief Description: bring a well-maintained bike\, spare tube and tools\, water\,\nsnack\, money for coffee\, sunscreen as required. Mobile phone for sign on.\nFirst ride free\, however rides thereafter require joining Better by Bicycle for an\nannual fee of $25. Applications to join are via our website www.bbbpmq.net.au
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/tuesday-trail/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260707T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260707T110000
DTSTAMP:20260618T064847Z
CREATED:20260618T064847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T064847Z
UID:13231-1783413000-1783422000@bbbpmq.net.au
SUMMARY:Tuesdays Trails\, Kendall Kapers
DESCRIPTION:This weeks Tuesday Trail is from Royal Hotel Kew carpark to Kendal then up the Lorne rd. to the start of the gravel road.\nReturn the same way. A pleasant undulating ride on country roads.\nRide Leader Col Imer\nWhere: Royal Hotel Kew -Car Park\nWhen: 8.15 am for a 8.30 am start\nDistance: 36km\nSurface: Bitumen\nElevation: 520m\nGrade: Medium\nCoffee: Kew General Store\nBike: Road\, eBike\, Gravel\, Hybrid. MTB ok but there are plenty of hills\nBrief Description: bring a well-maintained bike\, spare tube and tools\, water\,\nsnack\, money for coffee\, sunscreen as required. Mobile phone for sign on.\nFirst ride free\, however rides thereafter require joining Better by Bicycle for an\nannual fee of $25. Applications to join are via our website www.bbbpmq.net.au
URL:https://bbbpmq.net.au/event/tuesdays-trails-kendall-kapers/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260705T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20260705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260703T035403Z
CREATED:20260617T091914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T035403Z
UID:13217-1783242000-1783252800@bbbpmq.net.au
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
CREATED:20260609T065840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T071616Z
UID:13214-1783242000-1783249200@bbbpmq.net.au
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
CREATED:20260609T065523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T065523Z
UID:13212-1782808200-1782817200@bbbpmq.net.au
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
UID:13210-1782637200-1782644400@bbbpmq.net.au
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
CREATED:20260609T064313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T053042Z
UID:13202-1782032400-1782039600@bbbpmq.net.au
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
UID:13187-1781427600-1781456400@bbbpmq.net.au
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
UID:13184-1780992900-1781002800@bbbpmq.net.au
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
UID:13181-1780820100-1780830000@bbbpmq.net.au
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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