NSCS #5: Back to Reality Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia
By Zalgariath on 21-Jul-17. Waypoint GA10550

The North Shore Cycleway Bike-Cache Adventure #5

North Shore Cycleway Series #5:

Back to Reality

Please see the NSCS #1 cache page for the background to the series, route planning and general advice.

This Cache: WARNING: This cache is particularly hazardous for pedestrians. While approach on foot is not forbidden, this is a bike only path so be careful if not on two wheels! So far we have mostly gotten by on dedicated, safe and well made bike paths... the way things should be. However from the end of the Gore Hill Expressway things get a bit more confusing. It starts well, rolling down off the gangway onto a dedicated bike only path beside the Freeway. Here we are joined by the noise, smog, and increased danger of proximity to fast moving traffic, and it only gets worse from there. At least we are physically out of the flow for now! GZ is not pretty. There is trash, fallen branches and you're going to have to put yourself out there to retrieve the log. Spotting the cache is easy, getting the log out will be harder. DO NOT DETACH THE CACHE, open and remove the log to sign. Around 10 cyclists lose their lives on NSW roads each year, and dozens more are injured. Daily you have to contend with exposure to motorised traffic and hazards strewn in your path. This cache will put you in the same position so you can reflect on life as a cyclist as you retrieve the log! 

The Final: Just like my original series here there is a puzzle cache final to be found! Collect the bits of co-ords from each of the caches along the way, piece them together, and voila! There will be a bonus box for you to discover at journeys end. Please leave the laminated Co-ords cards in the original caches for others to find.

Check Out the Rest of the Series:

NSCS #1  -  NSCS #2  -  NSCS #3  -  NSCS #4  -  NSCS #5  -  NSCS #6  -  NSCS #7 (Final)      

Did you know that NSW has a geocaching association? Geocaching NSW aims to enhance and improve the activity of geocaching and holds regular events where geocachers meet to enjoy their common interests.

Visit the association website here.

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