Sabrina

First time in Northern Rivers as a medical student 2024-25

JMO 2026

Favourite Loops

Bangalow - Coolamon scenic drive to Mullum - The Pocket - Billinudgel - back to Mullum - back via Possum Shoot = TT sections, climbing, and views … what more could you ask for?

My new fave Lismore loop: Skyline - Tregeagle - Dalwood - Tucki Tucki via the Devils elbow and then back up either via Wyrallah or Tregeagle and down Ballina road

Other scenic weekend loops when you have a couple hours up your sleeve: Lismore to Tuntable Falls - Nimbin - Blue Knob - Mt Burrell - down Wadeville and Nimbin rd and Goolmangar back

Must Try:

Marom Falls: sneaky waterfall jumps and climbs back up

Coffee at: Zentfelds (during the week), La Romana, Old Quarter, Cosmos, Prairie coffee house, Barefoot brew coffee Byron, Jimmys coffee in Suffolk Park

7/11 slurpees in lismore post ride (zero sugar sour lime is GOAT)

Pastries at Home Alstonville, Busy Bird coffee in Byron (FOR THEIR HANDMADE COOKIES), Sfogliatella in La Romana

Channon markets and local markets

Steam buns/siumai / egg tarts at Red Ginger Asian Bangalow

Words of Wisdom

The Northern Rivers is beautiful and if you take your time, you can slowly explore all the quaint little nooks and crannies. Honestly in no time, your strava map will look like you’ve ridden on almost on every road and the great thing is, there are almost no traffic lights and every road will eventually lead you home… it’s a beautiful place and the community is so welcoming 🙂