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Tuesday, December 21, 2021 « parra news Until 24 December OVER THE FESTIVE SEASON 16 PN47228
Get on your bike over the summer NICOLA BARTON Whether you’re a bicycle enthusiast or just looking for something new to do, Parramattabased Bicycle User Group, CAMWEST has some fun rides for you to try these holidays. CAMWEST Bicycle User Group, associated with Bicycle NSW, is inviting the wider community to sample some self-guided bike rides that focus on the Parramatta, Blacktown and Cumberland Local Government Areas. CAMWEST aims to encourage community members to get out on their bikes and explore some of the great shared paths and quieter roads that western Sydney has to offer. Recently they’ve created some selfguided routes on the Ride With GPS (RWGPS) app and web platform. With the RWGPS app running on your mobile device, customised turn-by-turn voice cues are read out as you ride. CAMWEST Vice President, Rob Kemp said it’s a fun way to get outdoors and explore your local community. “These routes offer a fantastic opportunity for those who are not sure where to cycle or are nervous about getting lost to venture out and explore some of the great cycling routes around western Sydney and beyond,” he said. “Maybe I’m biased, but I reckon western Sydney offers some of the best and most varied recreational cycling in NSW.” The seven documented routes currently available are between 15 and 30km in length and start and finish at railway or metro stations. The routes are a mixture of one-way and loop routes, with additional routes in the planning stages, to be added over the coming months. Each route contains some reasonably detailed descriptions which should enable riders who are unfamiliar with the area to make an informed decision as to whether they may be suitable for them or their families. It also contains additional information such as locations of restrooms, water bubblers, food outlets and nearby train stations. The voice cue functionality of the RWGPS app is only available with a paid subscription. While users are welcome to take out their LOCAL NEWS The upcoming holidays offer the perfect chance to go for a ride. own individual subscriptions, CAMWEST has a group RWGPS account and can offer members access at no additional cost. At $10 per year, a CAMWEST membership is less than 20 per cent the cost of an individual RWGPS subscription. Until the end of January 2022, CAMWEST are offering free access to its RWGPS account for anyone who wishes to trial the self-guided routes. Further information, including tips on setting up and getting the best out of the app can be found on the CAMWEST website at: bit.ly/31HAklj. Where’s your favourite place to ride? Tell us: news@parranews.com.au. parra news » Tuesday, December 21, 2021 PN47117 BLZ_SB2946 17
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