Bill + Tammy 01.11.19 – surprise 3 Bridges ride

Bill organised the surprise 3 Bridges ride with us for his wife Tammy. Five years ago we picked them up for their wedding getaway. Taking them from their wedding reception to their hotel. So Bill thought it would be a great idea to surprise his wife with another trike tour for their fifth anniversary.

Craig picked them up from the Park Royal Hotel in the CBD. Tammy received a great surprise! They did the 3 Bridges ride, which is always a good one.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Firstly, they rode through town to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is one of the most iconic structures in Sydney, if not Australia. Make sure you look up to take it all in, it looks so different than if you were in a car.

Kirribilli Loop

After that, they stopped at Jeffrey Street Wharf for a look at the beautiful view. Look across Sydney Harbour to the Sydney Opera House – for instance, it is one of the most iconic buildings in the world. You’ll also see the Harbour Bridge from a different perspective. They rode under the north side of the bridge and continued on their tour. The underside of the northern end of the SHB – Sydney Harbour Bridge – is interesting.

The Kirribilli Loop was by riding past Luna Park and the North Sydney Olympic Pool. Riding further, they continued on into the lower north shore suburbs of North Sydney and Wollstonecraft. They rode along the lovely River Road into Lane Cove. Next was the first bridge but not one of the main three.

Fig Tree Bridge – an extra!

The Fig Tree Bridge opened in 1963 and spans the Lane Cove River. They continued on and crossed the second of the bridges Tarban Creek Bridge. This spans Tarban Creek. After that, they rode onto the second of the main 3 Bridges, the Gladesville Bridge. It has wonderful views along Parramatta River towards the Harbour Bridge and the city.

Gladesville Bridge

This bridge is on the main arterial thoroughfare of Victoria Road. Travelling along for a short time before they turned off into the inner west suburb of Drummoyne. Following the shoreline of Iron Cove is very peaceful and scenic, it is part of the Parramatta River. They stopped for photos at Rodd Point so they could have a proper look at part of the 7 km long Bay Run.

ANZAC Bridge

Continuing on the ride, the incredible ANZAC Bridge was next. It is also great to see without a roof over your head inhibiting the view. However, time was up so they rode into the city before being dropped off at Sydney Tower. Bill had booked dinner to continue the celebrations.

Above all, our passengers loved the surprise 3 Bridges ride, thought it was fantastic, a great way to see parts of the city only the locals know about. Some locals that is, not all! In conclusion – the surprise 3 Bridges ride was a total success!
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Jan + Margaret 27.10.19 – 80th birthday tour surprise

The 80th birthday tour surprise was organised by Jan’s granddaughter. Firstly, Gemma bought a Gift Voucher from us. Secondly, she gave the Gift Voucher to her Grandma so the ride could be organised at a date and time which suited.

Northern Beaches

The date and time was duly sorted so Craig picked up Jan and Margaret (her daughter) up at Dee Why, from their home on the Northern Beaches. So they rode firstly past Dee Why Beach to Curl Curl. Both are such beautiful beaches. After a short but scenic and fun ride, they arrived at Freshwater Headland.

Queenscliff to Manly

From here, there are beautiful views across the Tasman Sea, part of the South Pacific Ocean. Continuing on, they ride through Queenscliff to Manly and Manly Beach.

Tania Park, part of Dobroyd Head

Further along the ride, they stopped at Tania Park, part of Dobroyd Head. The views are fantastic through “The Heads”. You will see both North and South Heads and the ocean in between and far beyond.

However, time was up so Craig rode them both back to Dee Why. In conclusion, the 80th birthday tour surprise was a huge success.
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Freshwater Headland is a beautiful park on a headland overlooking Freshwater Beach and out to sea. The beautiful views are south towards Manly and north towards Curl Curl and Dee Why Beaches. There is a circular viewing area with a low stonewall on which to sit and take in the views.

This is also a good vantage point during whale watching season. Interestingly, there is also a statue of Duke Kahanamoku, the man who brought surfboard riding to Australia.

We find this very interesting, the reasons for Dee Why‘s name remain unclear. The earliest reference to it is a pencil note in surveyor James Meehan’s field book, “Wednesday, 27th Sept, 1815 Dy Beach – Marked a Honey Suckle Tree near the Beach”. What it meant to him is not clear, but various claims have been put forward, including:

  • The letters DY were simply a marker that Meehan used to mark many other places on his map.
  • The name came from the local Aboriginal language that Meehan used to name many of the locations that he surveyed.
  • The suburb was named after Leibniz’s notation for the derivative in differential calculus, dy/dx.

From 1840 the name was recorded as one word, ‘Deewhy’. The term ‘Dee Why’ was also used to name ‘Dee Why Heights’ or Highlands, known as Narraweena since 1951, and ‘Dee Why West’, the name of which was changed to Cromer in 1969. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dee_Why

Jayne 25.10.19 – Harley ride across 3 Bridges

Jayne organised a Harley ride across 3 Bridges of Sydney. She and her husband are from England and having a holiday for a couple of weeks in Sydney. Jayne really wanted to see Sydney while on the back of a Harley. She also wanted to go over the Sydney Harbour Bridge so why not go over all the main 3 bridges Sydney!

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Jungle picked Jayne up from her hotel in the CBD. Firstly they rode through the city and over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Look up and enjoy the unusual view of the rivets and the arches. Often you can see people climbing the icon.

Secondly, they stopped at Kirribilli Wharf for photos and to admire the beautiful view. It looks south across Sydney Harbour towards the Sydney Opera House and the CBD.

Kirribilli Loop

After that, they did the Kirribilli Loop – as suggested before – look up! You will see the underside of the northern end of the SHB – Sydney Harbour Bridge.

They finished the loop by riding past Luna Park and the North Sydney Olympic Pool. They continued on into the lower north shore suburbs of North Sydney and Wollstonecraft. In addition, rode along the lovely River Road into Lane Cove. Next was the first bridge but not one of the main three.

Fig Tree Bridge – an extra!

The Fig Tree Bridge opened in 1963 and spans the Lane Cove River. They continued on and crossed the second of the bridges Tarban Creek Bridge. This spans Tarban Creek. Then they rode onto the second of the main 3 Bridges, the Gladesville Bridge. It has wonderful views along Parramatta River towards the Harbour Bridge and the city.

Gladesville Bridge

This bridge is on the main arterial thoroughfare of Victoria Road. They travelled along for a short while before turning off into the inner west suburb of Drummoyne. They followed the shoreline of Iron Cove which is part of the Parramatta River. Stopping for photos at Rodd Point is worth it, so they could have a proper look at part of the 7 km long Bay Run.

ANZAC Bridge

Continuing on the ride, the incredible ANZAC Bridge was next. It is also great to see without a roof over your head inhibiting the view. However, time was up so they rode into the city before being dropped back at Circular Quay.

In conclusion, Jayne thought the Harley ride across 3 Bridges was fantastic, a great way to see parts of the city only the locals know about. Some locals that is, not all! The Harley ride across 3 Bridges was a total success!
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3Bridges Community 23.10.19 – trike ride for disabled children

A few times every year, we organise a trike ride for disabled children. They absolutely love it, the children, young adults and adults receive a real feeling of freedom.

The adults with disabilities trike ride is fun for all. A few times a year 3Bridges Community organises the rides with us. The passengers and the staff all love the trike ride so much.

Centennial Park

Our trike rider Brian meets them at Centennial Park and takes a few at a time on a ride around the park. Because of privacy we won’t show the adults with disabilities trike ride photos.

However, the two hours was up so quickly. The trike ride for disabled children was a huge success.

Testimonial:

“Hi Katrina,
We had a fabulous time today and Brian was fabulous. Would you please send me a receipt when you get the chance?  Thanks so much!” Michelle ?
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Centennial Parklands

Here is some interesting information about the beautiful. The Centennial Parklands started out as a reserve to protect the central ponds and swamps which formed early Sydney’s water supply. When it was superseded by the Nepean water supply system in the 1880s it was decided to create a large park, which opened as Centennial Park in 1888.

In addition, part of the funding was to come from selling off residential lots adjacent to the park, however, this did not occur until 1904 when 101 acres (41 ha) of land along the western border was subdivided. Therefore, to ensure high standards of residential development, strict requirements were imposed. No wooden buildings or terrace homes were allowed; brick or stone were mandated, with tile or slate roofs.

Between 1905 and 1925, a wide range of substantial, quality homes were built, featuring a mixture of Federation, Arts and Crafts, Victorian and Old English styles.

Karen + Ralph 22.10.19 – trike Northern Beaches tour

The trike Northern Beaches tour was organised by Ralph for his wife’s birthday. It was a surprise so we had to be careful how we contacted each other. Well, it worked, Karen received a fabulous, huge surprise.

Manly Beach and Queenscliff

Craig picked Ralph and Karen up from near the ferry wharf at Manly. Firstly, they rode up the northern beaches. Past the famous Manly Beach and Queenscliff, which is the northern end of Manly Beach.

Curl Curl, Dee Why and Mona Vale Beaches

Next, they rode past the lovely Curl Curl Beach, there are wonderful views here. After that was Dee Why Beach and a few others until they arrived at Mona Vale. This is approx 35kms north of Sydney CBD.

In addition, they rode the length of Wakehurst Parkway. It is a good ride, trees on both sides and a slightly higher speed limit. This brought them to Clontarf, another lovely suburb, on the lower northern beaches.

Spit Bridge, Balmoral Beach and Middle Harbour

Continuing on, they rode over the Spit Bridge. It has pretty views of Middle Harbour. Of course, you have to see the beautiful Balmoral Beach so they rode past it. Then it was back onto Military Road, the main road through Mosman and the lower north shore.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Naturally, the ride across the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a highlight of our tours. However, the 2 hours was up so Craig dropped the passengers off on Bligh Street in the City. From there they could continue their birthday celebrations.

In conclusion, the trike Northern Beaches tour, the surprise present was a real success. Ralph and Karen saw so much and enjoyed being on the back of the trike. They could chat together about the beautiful sights they rode past. Also, there was some stopping or a stretch and photos.
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Amirah + Marian 20.09.19 – trike tour 3 bridges

The trike tour 3 bridges was organised by Marian for her daughter Amirah. We designed a Gift Voucher so Marian could give Amirah a present on her birthday. It was a surprise for Amirah’s birthday and it was a great surprise!

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Craig picked them up from their hotel in the CBD, to do the 3 Bridges Ride. Firstly they rode through the city and over the Sydney Harbour Bridge. We always tell our passengers to look up and enjoy the unique view. The rivets are so interesting and the arch is so iconic.

Kirribilli

Next, after riding across the Harbour Bridge was riding past Kirribilli House. Kirribilli House is the secondary official residence of the Prime Minister of Australia.

Not far along from there, they rode past Admiralty House. It is the Sydney official residence of the Governor-General of Australia.

They rode around the corner to Jeffrey Street Wharf. From here, the views across Sydney Harbour towards the Sydney Opera House and the CBD are magnificent. In addition, it also has an up-close view of the side and underneath of the bridge.

They continued riding on through North Sydney and Crows Nest before joining River Road. It is a fun road to ride on. River Road leads to Burns Bay Road which, in turn, leads to another bridge but not one of the main three.

Fig Tree Bridge, Tarban Creek Bridge, Gladesville Bridge

It is the Fig Tree Bridge which opened in 1963 and spans the Lane Cove River. After that bridge, they continued on and crossed the second of the bridges Tarban Creek Bridge. This spans Tarban Creek. Then they got to bridge #2 of the main 3 Bridges, the Gladesville Bridge. It has wonderful views along Parramatta River towards the Harbour Bridge and the city.

This bridge is on the main arterial thoroughfare of Victoria Road. They travelled along for a short while before turning off into the inner west suburb of Drummoyne. Following the shoreline of Iron Cove, which is part of the Parramatta River, they saw some lovely water views. It is part of the 7 km long Bay Run.

ANZAC Bridge

They continued on riding onto the incredible ANZAC Bridge – bridge #3. Similarly, it is also great to see without a roof over your head inhibiting the view. Riding into the city is always interesting, however, time was up. Craig dropped the passengers back at their hotel. Our passengers thought the 3 Bridges Harley ride was fantastic, a great way to see parts of the city only the locals know about.
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In conclusion, the trike tour 3 bridges was a huge success, yet another “best birthday present ever”.

Rachel 20.10.19 – Harley ride Blue Mountains

Rachel has always wanted to do a Harley ride. She was a bit nervous but her kids encouraged her. So Rachel decided the Harley ride Blue Mountains would be a good one to do.

Public transport to Katoomba

We helped Rachel work out the timetable to catch the ferry from Manly and the train from Sydney CBD to the Blue Mountains. Rock picked her up from outside the Katoomba Railway Station. There is so much to see in the Blue Mountains so the 2 hours went so quickly.

The Three Sisters, Leura, Katoomba, Hartley Valley

They discovered so many sights, not in any particular order – The Three Sisters – Echo Point affords views of the Three Sisters sandstone rock formation. Wentworth Falls, the old gaol, Hartley Valley, Govetts Leap Lookout, in the Blackheath area. Leura, Katoomba and past Hydro Majestic. Just to name a few of the places.

However, the two hours was up so quickly. Rock dropped Rachel back at the train station. In conclusion, the Harley ride Blue Mountains was a huge success.

Testimonial

Rachel wrote to us later:
“Hi Katrina,
Thank you so much for your personal attention in organising my bike tour from Katoomba. All went smoothly and I met up with Ron and his Harley exactly as planned.

The weather was perfect, the views amazing and the thrill of the bike just as I remembered  Ron understood perfectly what I was looking for and took me away from the crowds to the less known spots where I could appreciate the vastness and splendour of the mountains and valleys as well as the quietness of the streams and cascades.

He truly made the experience everything I’d hoped for Cruising the area on the back of a Harley has to be the very best way to see the Blue Mountains!”

The Harley ride Blue Mountains is definitely a great tour to do. Whether it is on a Harley on a trike, it is still so much fun. The scenery in the area is beautiful.
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Tam 14.10.19 – trike Beach Beauty tour

Tam has travelled from the USA to Sydney. She decided the trike Beach Beauty tour would be a great one to see parts of Sydney she wouldn’t get to see otherwise. This is so true and it is a beautiful area of Sydney, one of our favourites.

Manly Wharf and beach

Craig picked Tam up at Manly Wharf. Firstly, they rode past the well-known Manly Beach. Manly is famous for its promenade of pine trees, which were first planted by the early English settlers. The pines trees could then be cut down and used to build ships and masts if settlers decided they wanted to sail home.

The Northern Beaches and Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park

Continuing north along the Northern Beaches, they rode past Freshwater Beach and Dee Why Beach. Both well-known amongst Sydneyites and they are beautiful beaches. Next was up to Narrabeen, Mona Vale and then they rode to Mccarrs Creek via Church Point. This is a drive through the southern part of the beautiful Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park.

North and South Heads

Next, they rode via Oxford Falls through to Seaforth. A lovely suburb of the lower northern beaches. A fabulous view is from Tania Park. The views of both the North and South Heads are just glorious. This is where the photo was taken.

Balmoral Beach

Yet, there was still more to see. After the Heads, they rode through Clontarf, across The Spit (a bridge with views to Middle Harbour). Cruising along the promenade at Balmoral Beach is pretty special.

Sydney Harbour

Next stop was Jeffery St Wharf at Kirribilli. Yet more beautiful views! This time across Sydney Harbour towards the CBD and the Sydney Opera House. The Harbour Bridge looks very impressive from here also.

Harbour Bridge

In addition, they rode across the Harbour Bridge. Look up and check out the arches and the rivets! However, time was up so Craig dropped Tam at Circular Quay. From here she could continue exploring our wonderful city. In conclusion, the trike Beach Beauty tour was a huge success. Three hours is still so short when you are having fun!
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Allesio + Melanie 14.10.19 – Sydney sights trike tour

This time our passengers are from Adelaide. Allesio is from Italy (Milan) and has been here for a year. He loves Sydney and thought the Sydney sights trike tour would be a great way to see it.

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Steve picked them up from a hotel in Circular Quay. Firstly they rode over the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. Make sure you look around at the amazing structure, you’ll get a better view without a roof and four walls surrounding you.

Blues Point Reserve

After that, they went to Blues Point Reserve on the western side of the Harbour Bridge. Importantly, the view from here is amazing. The view eastward, across Blues Bay and Sydney Harbour is beautiful, you’ll look towards the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.

Kirribilli House

From here, they continued riding. Firstly was past Admiralty House which is the Sydney official residence of the Governor-General of Australia. After that they rode past the Prime Ministers mansion – Kirribilli House. It is the official Sydney residence of the Prime Minister of Australia.

Mrs Macquarie’s Point

Then they rode through Kirribilli and back over the Sydney Harbour Bridge to Mrs Macquarie’s Point. Similarly, the view from here though looking westward, is beautiful. You’ll see the Opera House and Harbour Bridge from a different perspective.

Kings Cross

Continuing on, Steve rode through Woolloomooloo and through the infamous Kings Cross. However, time was up so he dropped them off at their finish point. In conclusion, the Sydney sights trike tour was a success.
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Kirribilli House in Sydney, is situated on Kirribilli Point with an uninterrupted view eastwards across Sydney Harbour. It is the official Sydney residence of the Prime Minister of Australia. Built in 1854 by Adolphus Frederick Feez, Kirribilli is a twin gabled house in the Gothic style.

Louise + Friends 12.10.19 – Harley ride surprise 50th

Louise’s friends organised a Harley ride surprise 50th birthday present. They all came along for the Harley ride as well and even though they are all Sydneyites, it was like seeing Sydney in a different light. 6 of our Harley riders picked them up from Circular Quay.

Sydney Harbour Bridge and Blues Point Reserve

Firstly, they rode over the famous and fabulous Sydney Harbour Bridge. We always tell people to look up. The view is so different without a roof blocking the view. After riding over the Bridge, they rode to Blues Point Reserve at McMahons Point. The view is wonderful looking over Blues Bay and Sydney Harbour towards the iconic Sydney Opera House and the west side of the Harbour Bridge.

Mrs Macquarie’s Point

Continuing on, they rode back over the bridge, through a part of the city and to Mrs Macquarie’s Point. Similarly, this area has wonderful views across Sydney Harbour towards the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. However, this is looking westward, from Blue Point it is looking eastward.

Kings Cross

In addition, there was time to ride through Woolloomooloo and past the iconic Harrys Cafe De Wheels. This leads into the infamous Kings Cross. It is very interesting to ride through, there is so much to see though it is not as over the top as it used to be.

However, time was now up so the Harley riders rode them all back to Circular Quay. The Harley ride surprise 50th birthday present was a huge success.
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Kings Cross, colloquially known as The Cross, was once known for its music halls and grand theatres. It was rapidly transformed after World War II by the influx of troops returning and visiting from the nearby Garden Island naval base. It became known as Sydney’s night entertainment and red-light district, however many nightclubs, bars and adult entertainment venues closed due to the Sydney lockout laws. Today, it is a mixed locality offering both services such as a railway station, gyms, supermarket and bakeries to nearby residents and entertainment venues including bars, restaurants, nightclubs, brothels and strip clubs to visitors.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kings_Cross,_New_South_Wales