Breakfast at King Edward Park cafe - Start Adamstown/Stadium/Islington/Wickham

Join us for a free out-and-back guided bike ride from Adamstown to the top of King Edward Park for coffee at Eddie's cafe.

Staying for coffee is optional, as is the return guided ride back to Adamstown.

When you register, you will be asked to choose from the following start points:
6am Adamstown Station (28km return/Grade: Medium)
6:10am McDonald Jones Stadium (21km return/Grade: Medium)
6:25am Islington Park (16km return/Grade:Easy )
6:40am Tree of Knowledge Park, Wickham (12km return/Grade: Easy)

When we depart Adamstown, I will comment below, so you know we are on our way. We may be 5 minutes late but please be on time and you won't miss us.

Eddie's cafe: https://www.instagram.com/eddiesnewy/?hl=en

We arrive at the cafe at approximately 7:20am. Grab a coffee, or breaky. Or you can bring your own food and sit on the grassy hill. We have about an hour at the cafe before we'll head back.

Map: https://www.komoot.com/tour/3320914616?sharetoken=aXsC6O3i8Tscsg5WFVhvF48bRe1GRXsXodYu5WvGdyeS4poN8t&ref=wtd&ts=referral&tcid=routeshare&trefusername=4040550065485

We cycle at a very easy beginner-friendly leisurely pace of 15km/hr. We stick together, following safe cycling principles for everyday city cycling.

This route is 80% shared paths. The rest is quiet streets, plus one busier road (Clyde St, Hamilton North).

The route is flat, except for the 500 metre steep hill climb at the end up to the top of King Edward Park. Cycle up the hill or walk up the hill - as long as you enjoy the views along the way.

The route: Adamstown Station > Turton Rd shared path to Hunter Stadium > R5 shared path to Broadmeadow Showground > Islington Park > 7km Throsby Creek shared path to the Bogey Hole > through King Edward Park to Eddie's Cafe at the top

For those starting at Adamstown:

Start/finish point: Adamstown Station carpark, Park Avenure
Start time: meet at 5:45am for a 6am start
Finish time: approx 9:45am

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For those starting at McDonald Jones Stadium:

Start/finish point: meet us near the pedestrian-only lights, at the T-junction of the Styx Creek shared path & the Turton Rd shared path, opposite Monash Rd
Start time: 6:10am
Finish time: approx 9:30am

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For those starting at Islington Park:

Start/finish point: meet us at the traffic lights of Maitland Rd/Hubbard St
Start time: 6:25am
Finish time: approx 9:15am

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For those starting at Tree of Knowledge Park, Wickham:

Start/finish point:Tree of Knowledge Park, Hannell St, Wickham, the little park, next to the outdoor carpark, at the corner of Honeysuckle Dr & Hannell St
Start time: 6:40am
Finish time: approx 9am

You’ll need:

helmet
bike with good working brakes & tyres pumped
bike lock/s
water bottle
phone, in case of mechanical issue/puncture
a repair kit if you have one (spare tube, tyre levers, pump)

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Indemnity and release of liability
By participating in this activity you unconditionally indemnify the organiser/host against any and all claims, demands, losses, injuries, damages, liabilities or other costs, whether present or future, relating to your participation and/or dealings with Bike About Town - Newcastle, including but not limited to, any accident, loss or damage to property or death or injury to any person.
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Getting there

By Bike: https://www.newcastlecycleways.org.au/way-finding, or find routes on the group’s Komoot account https://www.komoot.com/tour/1831416099?ref=itd , or message me for a low-pressure route :)
Coming by train? Bikes travel free. Alight Adamstown or at Newcastle Interchange, 400 metres from the Wickham start point.
Parking: free unlimited parking at Adamstown; Wickham has free weekend parking at the outdoor carpark on the corner of Hannell St & Honeysuckle Dr

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If the weather is looking unfavourable, check the comments below for updates; heavy rain may result in cancellation.
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This group is all about enjoying riding your bike! I showcase quiet inner city routes & demonstrate safe cycling principles for everyday urban cycling. Cheap, quick, fun, healthy transport for those everyday trips to work, school, shops, beach 😁

Transform your journey - ride & drive more safely:

How to cycle safely at junctions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CG0VTwevoU
How to negotiate simple junctions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YOrAiXKagc
Road positioning for city cycling explained: https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/road-positioning-cycling-explained:

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