Sydney Cycling Guide: La Perouse (Sydney cyclists have an unhealthy obsession with this route)

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  • @ssusggus
    @ssusggus 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Thank you for showcasing these rides and not gate keeping routes. For cyclists who have no friends to ride with it makes it allot easier to find something different. I recently did the Glenorie loop after watching your video. What a ride! Thank you

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I really appreciate this comment. I’m glad to see people are finding my videos useful and it’s helping with their cycling journey! All the best and stay safe out there :)

  • @dogsbody9293
    @dogsbody9293 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Hi Josh, Megan's dad (Dave Nash) here from Canberra. Thanks for the shout out, greatly appreciated! I really enjoy your videos, they are very informative and entertaining. I like them all, especially the trip to Bundeena and over the ferry, and the tour through Lane Cove National Park. Also the various cafes. Thanks again and keep up the great work.

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Dave for following the channel, but also sharing the videos with your awesome daughter :)
      Thanks for the kind words, take care!

  • @fabianmolyneux2308
    @fabianmolyneux2308 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great Vid Josh I have done all these routes many times and your coverage of them is spot on.

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome! Thanks for watching :)

  • @outdoor75
    @outdoor75 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Glad you covered my fav goto easy ride from centennial, super short only 22km so a couple of laps including the small climb up to woollahra gate to get 30 easy km.

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great workout for a bit over an hour

  • @thomisonnnnn
    @thomisonnnnn 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love these videos Josh! Please give us more beginner friendly rides as we're super new to these routes.

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the encouragement. Will do :)

  • @matt_kj
    @matt_kj 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    LCB (LaPa Containers Beaches) is a weekly staple. If you stick to the coast after Mons, you can include Beach St in Coogee. Short but steep and is a real lung buster if you attack it! Thanks for the video 👍

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep, if you’re in the eastern suburbs this is defs one of those routes which becomes part of the weekly schedule.
      Those hills around Coogee are crazy steep. Rainbow street comes to mind.

  • @_L7M
    @_L7M 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great idea with the public Strava routes! As someone who comes up to Sydney occasionally, this is really helpful to load onto the Garmin.
    Would love a West Head or Alina Bay route from the city or centennial park if you had one!

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey! Those videos exist already on my channel!
      Let me know if there’s any issues with the Strava links since I made those videos a while ago.
      Enjoy :)

  • @greg4318
    @greg4318 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I grew up in Maroubra……we did this ride all the time, probably less busy then but no bike lane!

  • @Preset1
    @Preset1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I feel seen 🥰. Appreciate you catering to all rider abilities, would love to see more beginner content here or there. I wouldn't want you to not create work for where you are as that will serve as motivation. Unfortunately my broken body broke and vicariously fill the void via your videos 😶‍🌫️

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep, I’m actively coming up with some ideas of more newbie friendly content. I’m quite keen to mix that in with my regular faster paced videos.
      Glad to hear your enjoying the footage, hope you get well soon.

  • @joelbaker6498
    @joelbaker6498 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Appreciate the links to the Strava routes mate!
    I’ve ridden from the Nth Shore to CP a bunch of times and have been thinking about heading to Lapa but end up just doing laps at CP instead.
    Might go to Lapa before CP instead tomorrow. That way I’ll make it there this time. 😂

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha good stuff mate! It’s a super simple route, and you’re rewarded with a nice view at the end. Defs recommend doing it earlier rather than later as the traffic back towards the city can get a bit tedious during peak hour.

  • @lx425
    @lx425 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Rode LaPa for the first time by following wheels and a lot of oops-doubling-back. This video "recon" is good stuff!

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

  • @frankmoran167
    @frankmoran167 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice video Josh. MC cyclery do a lapa open ride every Tuesday 6:15am from CP horses gates and a super social suitable for beginners Saturdays from Maroubra Jn, details on their socials.

  • @RichardLi-vf2xo
    @RichardLi-vf2xo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good stuff Josh, it was a great ride despite the cold weather.

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are looking like a pro cyclists with your white helmet, socks and shoes. 😜

    • @RichardLi-vf2xo
      @RichardLi-vf2xo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@joshkwan all the gear no idea 😂

  • @ModerateCyclist
    @ModerateCyclist 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You nailed a cracking day for this one mate!

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks mate!

  • @timrose82
    @timrose82 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I did miss that loop when I was in Sydney

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’d take a nice quiet road in Newcastle any day hahaha.

  • @zeuszuki6698
    @zeuszuki6698 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    First 🎉
    Another fantastic vlog, love it ❤🍻

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much!! Your viewership is appreciated

    • @zeuszuki6698
      @zeuszuki6698 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@joshkwan credit where credit is due. I have only riden as far North as Kiribilli but you certainly have me motivated to explore further north next visit 😀 🍻

  • @mjb.vision
    @mjb.vision 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Josh, great videos and I’ve just stumbled upon your channel. Definitely would love to get into cycling. What is/are some bicycle options you’d recommend? I’m 6ft, 110kg and have a budget of $1500.
    Planning to explore routes around Sydney that you’ve mentioned previously.
    Cheers! Would really love your opinion.

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey mate, given your weight and budget I would recommend an aluminium bike. You can get a Domane AL 2 or 3 for around $1500 from Trek. Other brands would have a similarly priced option such as the Cannondale CAAD13.
      Alternatively you can scour Facebook Marketplace but I find this can be a bit hit or miss if you don't know what to look out for and also can gauge the wear and tear on drive train components.
      All the best mate

    • @mjb.vision
      @mjb.vision 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@joshkwan Thank you very much! I was definitely looking around the Trek range, this gives me more of an insight to look further into the Domane range. Ultimate goal is for fitness and to slim down. Might see you out on a ride one day. Stay safe and keep doing what you’re doing!

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mjb.vision All the best on your journey mate. If you see me come and say hi!

    • @MegaTrollExplorer
      @MegaTrollExplorer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I got a 2nd hand Domane and it is a great bike for cruising and just enjoying riding. It’s not the fastest on the block but it’s more than fast enough.
      Would recommend. Great ride.

  • @joshkhew5414
    @joshkhew5414 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    love the vid man - what are you using to film?

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Insta360 Ace Pro
      However I am doing to start filming using some other insta360 products like the Go 3S

  • @MickStanciou
    @MickStanciou 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I do it once a week. It’s a nice ride

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yea if you can avoid the traffic it’s a nice flat recovery kinda ride

  • @DP12356
    @DP12356 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for that. That was helpful.

  • @Bodkin_Ye_Pointy
    @Bodkin_Ye_Pointy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So I'm trying to get it together for this ride but in the last six weeks I have had a fall, lost the hoods on my brakes, needed a tune up of the bike, had a dentist appointment and now have a slow leek in the rear tyre. I will do the run however, but I will need the slow group. You know how older men are known as MAMILs? Well I'm a bloody seal.

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah mate, sounds like you’re in a rough patch. Hope to see you soon and all your issues are resolved.
      At least Seals are universally loved haha

  • @veryboringname.
    @veryboringname. 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wasn't this week super cold? Everyone's dressed so lightly! This looks like a great ride for people with big climb allergies. One day, one day!

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha yea it was blooody freeezing. I had to employ some new tactics, aluminium foil over the feet! It actually worked really well haha

    • @veryboringname.
      @veryboringname. 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@joshkwan what... foil? inside your shoe or outside? Booties not good enough?

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Outside the sock, inside the shoe ;) works a treat

  • @pp-ok9jo
    @pp-ok9jo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thx do much for sharing

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for commenting :)

  • @Albin111
    @Albin111 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Time to go west again Josh!!

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      True true
      Got any new routes for me?

    • @Albin111
      @Albin111 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have a luddenham route for ya - views of the new airport

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Send it to me brother :)

  • @PJC_001
    @PJC_001 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You should do Vanilla Hills.

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That is a great suggestion. My friends do it almost weekly. I’ve never done it before.

    • @PJC_001
      @PJC_001 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@joshkwan It's a great route packing plenty of pain into 20ish km. Understand the Thursday 6am start and having to come from North side is rough though.

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@PJC_001 Maybe something for me to do in the spring :)

  • @robalert
    @robalert 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Traffic can be treacherous if peak hour or done solo…

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep that’s true. I should have made a note to say to do this ride outside of peak hour.

  • @jemimafreeman
    @jemimafreeman 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Does anyone at these clubs ride without cleats

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rapha beginner group I think there are some people without cleats!

  • @JulAlxAU
    @JulAlxAU 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What’s your FTP Josh?

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not that great atm. I think about 3.6w/kg which is a bit over 230watts.

    • @JulAlxAU
      @JulAlxAU 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@joshkwan I just wanted to know if I am fit enough to join your rides 😜

    • @joshkwan
      @joshkwan  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Most rides will have a few groups to suit most levels of ability :)