MS Gong Ride

MS Gong Ride

MS Gong Ride05NovAll DayDisciplineRoadSydney, NSW

riders at the start of the MS Sydney to the Gong
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Event Details

MS Gong Ride (formally the MS Sydney to the Gong) is an iconic ride along a spectacular route with an atmosphere that you can’t beat

The MS Gong ride one of Australia’s premier community cycling events, as it takes riders on a spectacular 90km journey through forests and along coastlines. This ride is a vital part of Sydney’s cycling heritage since 1981, and has a reputation as being a well organised, atmospheric and enjoyable ride.

As the name suggests, this event starts in Sydney and goes through to Wollongong. It starts on the edge of Botany Bay, 10km south of the Sydney CBD. This is a 20 min car trip, or better  yet, take the train to Wolli Creek and then a short ride, literally around the corner, to the start.

There are 2 distances to suit riders of different levels. The full 79km route from Sydney with almost 900+m of elevation and the shorter 58km route from Engadine with 600+m of elevation.

The route travel along the lesser roads and paths through to the Princes Highway at 20km in, then continuing through to the Waterfall Train Station.  This is the highest point of the ride with one more major lump to go.  Then onto the side roads east towards the coastline heading south over the final climb at Otford Lookout. Then it is downhill along the coastline weaving in and out of the bays at Clifton, Scarborough, Austinmer and Bulli Beach Point and then Pioneer Drive into the Gong.

There is public transport back to Sydney from Wollongong.

The MS Gong Ride raises money for those who suffer multiple sclerosis.

The Weather in October is best described as mild, and is in the middle of spring. The mins are around 10-15 and the max is 20-25. Best to check the weather report to see if there is a chance of rain but please do bring a jacket or a gilet.

If you need an excuse to get out of town then this is worth the trip, as the MS Gong Ride is a great mass participation event to add to the bucket list.

You’ll find other great cycling events, like MS Gong Ride, in our online Cycling Event Calendar.

Enjoy!

Number of days

1 day

Location: Start

Tempe Recreation Reserve, Tempe

Location: Finish

Wollongong NSW

5 thoughts on “MS Gong Ride”

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    Just want to wish all the participants a splendid ride
    I am an English granny who will be cheering you on from the comfort of my rocking chair.XXXX

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      HI Amber, we at CycleDownUnder.com can confirm that the MS Sydney to Gong website has the Ride status as “Sold Out”.
      https://www.msgongride.org.au
      What I would do is to jump onto the waitlist. many people do cancel at the last minute. best of luck.

      This is on my bucket list of rides to do.

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