Yarramalong 50 - Century Challenge Cycle Rides

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Explore the Yarramalong Valley 23rd October 2022

Explore beautiful Yarramalong road with your friends and family. Our Yarramalong 50 route follows a gently undulating road that has a range of stunning and varied terrain and scenery, making it ideal for intermediate riders looking for that extra distance and first time riders. This shorter ride connects between Yarramalong Road and Brush Creek Road and follows the meandering valley floor beside the upper reaches of the Wyong River and Cedar Brush Creek.

If you’re coming from Sydney follow the M1 and take the B74 Wyong Road exit. Turn left at the junction and follow the Old Maitland Road for 3.6km until you come to the end. Turn right onto Yarramalong Rd, pass over the M1 and 500m on your left is the start point at Wyong Christian Community School. Cycle at a comfortable pace and break up the ride by stopping off at the turnaround point for bananas to eat and to refresh your sunscreen and refill your water bidens from our roadside rest spot.

The Course

The Yarramalong 50 starts from the well-equipped Start and Finish at Wyong Christian Community School, near the Historic Alison Homestead.

This event is designed to be ideal for beginner and intermediate riders looking for that extra distance with gently undulating roads and a well-equipped feed station at the halfway point that will provide you with the proper hydration and goodies to keep spirits high as you chip away at the kilometre count.

Yarramalong Valley is one of the most well kept secrets of the NSW Central Coast. The picturesque route follows the Yarrmalong road and takes you past beautiful green pastures, sparkling turf farms, grazing horses and cattle and quiet rural farms. As you wind your way through the valley you will see stunning scenery and some wonderful bucolic scenes. Yarramalong is an Aboriginal word meaning “the place of cedar” and this is an area rich with history dating back to the late 1850s. You will pass St Barnabas Church, the oldest church building in Wyong Shire and Wyong Creek Hall, which is a typical Australian country hall built in 1914. This is a great opportunity to explore roads that you may never have seen before. We hope you have your cycling shoes on – it’s over 25km of valley until you arrive at the turnaround point at Cedar Brush Creek Road and can jump off your bike to grab a drink and some roadside refreshments.

Catch your breath. Now you will retrace your steps back along the valley road. Don’t forget to shout encouragement to riders going in the opposite direction. This is our shorter road ride and is a wonderful family style event, so bring along your family, friends and acquaintances. The flatter profile of this route is perfect for all levels of riders. Yarramalong Road winds and undulates along its full extent. You can ride in groups or by yourself, but get ready for a fun day out. There are no significant climbs to note, just rolling stunning country side to enjoy as you clock up those early morning kilometres.

A 50km ride through the Yarramalong Valley, starting and ending at Wyong Christian Community School

Quiet roads with picturesque lookouts

Out and back course with plenty of great views

The freedom of the open road was something we took for granted until 2020. However in 2022, few experiences will match the thrill of exploring new routes and discovering unfamiliar worlds on two wheels.

Ride and experience The Yarramalong Valley

We hope to see you there

This route is flat and fun as it meanders it’s way along the magnificent Yarramalong Valley. Keep an eye out for turf farms, grazing horses and cattle, fertile pastures and trails as you wind your way into this peaceful valley.

Enjoy the Central Coast Hinterland

A well kept secret so close to Sydney

This extensive hinterland is packed with adventure, natural wonders, history, galleries and lush green countryside, all waiting to be explored. This route offers a lovely rural escape to the Australian countryside.

Explore the Yarramalong Valley 23rd October 2022

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A 50km ride through the Yarramalong Valley, starting and ending at Wyong Christian Community School

Yarramalong 50 ~ 23rd October 2022

Ride with friends and family on a great day out

Quiet roads with picturesque lookouts

Ride and experience The Yarramalong Valley

Enjoy the Central Coast Hinterland

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