Author: newcastleovernight

York Lane Bar

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Hi
York Lane are again opening for pre ride pasta.
They would like some idea of numbers so if you’re coming along for a meal before the ride please drop me an email (garthjdavies@gmail.com) by Wednesday.
About 200 have already registered for the ride, so it looks like there will be quite a crowd.
We will have a registration desk at York Lane from 6 till 8 so you can get that all done and dusted

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Pre ride checklist

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It is a pretty wonderful feeling looking out over Newcastle ocean baths having ridden all through the night from Sydney.

But if you want to make it to the wonderful post ride feeling, you need to not only turn up and peddle but also tick a few boxes before the ride.

  1. Make sure you have registered, if you haven’t done it yet, then register here.
  2. Make sure you and your bike meet the lighting requirements. Without two independent front lights, two independent rear lights, a red reflector attached to the bike and a reflective vest we cannot sign you in.
  3. Sign in will take place at York lane bar from 6:00-8:00 pm or at observatory hill from 8:10-8:45 pm.
  4. It is worth repeating that Newcastle Overnight is neither a race nor a charity ride. There is no mechanical support enroute nor is there a sweep wagon. If you are unable to finish the ride then you need to make your own way home, via hitching, train, or a call to a friend.
  5. Around 60 km in at Mt White and at 120km in at, Budgewoi we will have a road side tea stop. Staffed by some of our lovely volunteers, tea, coffee and snacks will all be offered. Bring coins or small bills to express your gratitude.Note this carefully please: Even if we advertise a food spot there is every chance they could run out of food before you get there. Two bottles of water is a good idea, and at least a few things to eat. You should be taking on some food and definitely water at least every hour throughout the night.
    Please make sure that you bring something to eat and drink with you.

Above all ride safe, have fun, look out for your fellow riders and enjoy the challenge.

Reflective clothing

You must have some form of reflective clothing for the ride. We are super not fussy what it is, it can even be your underwear as long as you wear it on the outside…

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Monkeysee are offering a 10% discount on their products which are comfortable, light-weight and effective high visibility and reflective gear.

Select a fluro yellow or fluro orange monkeysee harness or the fluro yellow monkeysee elasticated belt, both come with high intensity reflective strip/s for night time visibility.
For a limited time grab a 10% discount, simply use the promo code OVERNIGHT at the checkout; in a flash they will dispatch your order from their  premises in Sydney. Offer valid til 26/11/15

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We will also have the same audax branded vests for sale at the start (until they sell out) or there is the superman look as mentioned before….

3 Weeks to go

Sydney City Council have built a lovely new path from the Rotunda down to the Harbour Bridge Cycleway just for our event.  Despite a few setbacks with the weather an all the rest it is finished, this will have shaved approx. 100m off the route….

 

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The more Eagle eyed among you may notice that there is a hoarding around the Rotunda, but fear not, Sydney City has planned around us (and perhaps the odd wedding photograph)

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A month to go !

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In just 4 weeks (and a day) the ride will be on.

There have been a few developments.  We have found a much better spot for the Budgewoi Tea Room, it’s a few hundred meters off the route but it has lights and power and water and a roof, and (if it was light) sweeping views of the water….

Also it’s after the dreaded roundabout that people seem to miss.

We will have some lights and signs so everyone can find it.

York Lane bar are also continuing to support our event with Pasta and other food and drinks before the start, more detail to come but they will be open from 7pm.  Registration (like last year) will also be open at York Lane.

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