Sunday Easy Bike Ride: Stockton Loop, 13km

This is a free **13km** leisurely guided bike ride around Stockton. At the end, we stop for morning tea at Lexie's Cafe On The Beach. Great for all skill and fitness levels. This **very** **easy flat loop** will take us about 1 hour or so, before we stop at the cafe at roughly 11:15am. 10km of shared paths + 3km of low-traffic streets. We go at a slow relaxed easy pace (15km/hr on the flat), pausing along the way at a couple of scenic spots. **Where we'll ride:** Enjoy a leisurely cycle along the Harbourside shared path to Stockton bridge, back along some quiet residential streets, down Stockton’s traffic-calmed high street, then out along the Breakwall. Come along to meet others, build the confidence to cycle around town, and explore beautiful Stockton by bike at a slow, relaxed pace. **Map:** https://www.komoot.com/tour/2138147587?share_token=aolWKB0SJrrprEZmhN1wD8wxssmeN42Cnvo30UPDfUVNDaXNe3&ref=wtd&t_s=referral&t_cid=route_share&t_ref_username=4040550065485 Max 15 spots. Children not permitted, unless they are a passenger on an adult's bike. New members very welcome! Any questions, please get in touch :) **Start/finish point:** Stockton Wharf **Start time:** 10am **Finish time:** 12:30pm approx **Relative cycling fitness level:** **VERY EASY** /easy/medium/hard/very hard **Getting there:** * **By ferry:** I will catch the ferry over from the city. If you'd like to join me, meet at **9:40am** at Queens Wharf to catch the 9:50am ferry, which arrives at Stockton Wharf at 9:55am. Bikes travel free. * There is usually plenty of room for lots of bikes (I've seen 15 bikes fit on the ferry). * For the return trip, we will likely catch the 12:20 or 12:40pm ferry back. The ferries are on a lunch break from 11:05am-12pm, after which they depart every 20 mins at: 12pm, 12:20pm, 12:40pm. * * **By train then ferry:** Bikes travel free on trains. Catch the train to the Newcastle Interchange, then it's a flat 2km/8minute cycle along the foreshore path to Queens Wharf to catch the ferry. * * **By car:** there is plenty of free parking at Stockton Wharf. . **You’ll need:** * helmet * bike with good working brakes and tyres pumped * bike lock/s * phone and opal card in case of puncture (bring a repair kit if you like) * water bottle . The **How We Ride Policy** & the **RSVP Policy** are on the group's homepage. You are responsible for your own safety at all times. **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. If the weather is looking unfavourable, check the comments below for updates; heavy rain will result in cancellation. **Find the group on facebook** https://facebook.com/BikeAboutTownNewcastleNSW . The aim of Bike About Town is to give people the skills and confidence to use their bike for everyday short trips. I showcase routes that avoid main roads and I talk about safe road positioning, hand signals, and the doorzone. Build confidence for a smoother ride!