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Melbourne Cycling was founded on Meetup in 2008 and still going strong. We organise recreational bike rides several times a week around Melbourne and beyond, thanks to our volunteer leaders, and all for free*
- *Members are welcome to voluntarily donate $10 once a year if you wish to offset our expenses which are mostly the fee that Meetup charges to the Organiser. (That charge was $A550, including GST plus an Int'l Visa credit card fee, in January '25 )
- The Organiser won't chase you for this donation so please set it in your calendar app to remind yourself to donate same time next year.
- See down below how to pay, please.
The number and variety of rides varies including road-rides along metropolitan roads, groups on bike paths and sometimes further out of town for country road-rides, rail trails and weekends away.
Please scroll our Past Meetups page for an insight into what we've been doing lately or browse the Calendar for past and future events. New rides are announced to members by email and iPhone and Android apps and also show in the Notifications page so you can RSVP Yes to reserve a place . (No need to respond with "No" unless cancelling your attendance )
Rides do vary in speed, cycling fitness level, terrain and distance so there will be something for most. Anticipated ride speeds and distances will usually be in the meetup event title so you can choose to attend rides by matching your riding style and ability to the ride leader's event description.
Beginners / novices will find the slower and shorter rides more suitable and more advanced riders can find longer and hilly rides to go harder / longer / faster, etc.
Between all our ride leaders (ie Event Hosts) there are usually enough rides posted for each weekend to suit everyone if weather conditions permit.
If you would like to try leading any rides then let me (Neil Griffiths) know in person or contact me via Meetup secure messages, please.
IMPORTANTLY: When you join Melbourne Cycling please use a real name on your account. This is a matter of trust as you'll be meeting real people (so keep it real) and answer all five joining questions.
If you would like to add a short bio to the five membership answers it would the leaders quite a lot. (Edit that on your Melbourne Cycling Meetup Profile)
It is a requirement to have a recognisable profile picture of yourself and Meetup has recently ceased supporting different member profile images for each group you join, so endeavour to upload a clear photo of yourself you think is suitable for all purposes.
Whenever you RSVP to our rides it is up to you to keep across any changes to the event by monitoring emails, comments (or push notifications on the Meetup App) for any changes or a cancellation. Eg, Bad weather, train cancellations and sometimes even a ride leader coming down with illness.
Should you realise you cannot make it to the ride, please change your RSVP to 'NO' immediately even if you are still on the Waitlist. That's being fair to others still queued.
You'll find Melbourne Cycling here on Facebook for discussions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/melbcycling...
*As mentioned above, there is an annual $10 voluntary subscription based on your membership date, should you wish to donate. Meetup charges the Organiser every six months or annually to keep a group active and there may have additional small expenses, so your donation is appreciated.
-Payment is accepted using: Cash or bank transfer. You can pay Neil on a ride or account BSB 814282 Acc 50572735 direct to Neil Griffiths. Use your name as reference so I can know which of our large membership sent me the donation, please.
-If you do direct deposit then let Neil know by a meetup private message as
sometimes your name is cut short by the banking transfer system and I need to record it against your Melbourne Cycling profile (not visible to anyone else).
--FastPay, if your bank app has it, is also available to PayID 0419560409 (Neil's phone number) and will transfer into our Special Account. Again, names can be cut short in the transfer notice so please send me a message so I can manage your donation properly.
--Importantly, I won't know who the donation came from if your bank knows you by a different name to the one I know, then message me privately there so there will be no confusion, thanks folks.
-Wanting to know when you last paid? eg when 12 months are up since last time?
Check your own Member Dues under Payments Made as Meetup helps the Organiser by recording it and members can check for themselves.
(Dues are actually Aus dollars not US dollars, by the way, despite what that page says)
Finally, "Welcome" to all new Melbourne Cycling members and we wish you many happy rides with our group.
- Neil Griffiths
Organiser of Melbourne Cycling
(since 1st Jan, 2016)
Upcoming events
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Docklands to Aberfeldie (Maribyrnong River) - Saturday Early Evening Ride
Cow in the tree sculpture, 131 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands, al, AU- Saturday evening should be pleasant after 25°C during the day *
Ride: An easy pace late afternoon / early evening ride via the bike paths and up the Maribyrnong River trail to the lookout in this event's cover photo.
We'll have something to eat (Fish and chips / Chinese, etc) nearby in Ascot Vale before returning to the city via the new Veloway.Note: The sun will set before we finish so you will need your lights.
Forecast: 25°C and mostly sunny. Light winds becoming southeast to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/aberfeldie/forecast/detailed/#d2026-03-14Bike: Any mechanically sound bicycle. Lights should be fitted. Pump to firm & check your tyres, please.
Speed: 22 km/h max on the flat
Distance: 30 km return
We meet in Docklands near the ferry terminal and ride via Docklands Hwy path to the Maribyrnong River. We'll follow the bike path upstream as far as Aberfeldie to check out the views from the higher riverbank opposite the Dept of Defence. Then we'll turn back to Ascot Vale to have something to eat in Union Rd before cycling our way past the racecourse and showgrounds, going back to town on the river path and the Dixon Veloway above Footscray Rd.
Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6985629 *
*Actual route may vary on the dayBring:
- Water, spare tube, pump and any tools,
- Bike lights
- A jacket for later,
- Your phone with my number.Contact: Neil Griffiths, 0419 560 409
*Photo: Aberfeldie view over the river - Feb '15
"All riders are riding at their own risk and Melbourne Cycling does not take any responsibility for any injuries or accidents you may have on any of our rides"
3 attendees
Frankston - Barwon Heads - Geelong (98km +542m)
Frankston Railway Station/Young St, Frankston, VI, AUPlease read everything before you RSVP to this road ride:
Ride: Starting at Frankston station and riding 50km to Sorrento for the ferry to Queenscliff then back on land and heading for Barwon Heads on our way to Geelong where we'll catch a Vline train back to Melbourne. (Vline trains depart every 20 minutes during the afternoon)
Lunch location depends on what time we get to Sorrento. It will be either in Sorrento or on the boat.
Distance: 98 km +542m ascent.
Riders: Upper intermediates and above. If uncertain please ask me.
Bike type: Lightweight conventional dropbar road bikes only.
Forecast: 24°C with E - ESE winds.
https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/barwon-heads/forecast/detailed/#d2026-03-15Getting there: Flinders St 8:07 train arrives Frankston 9:12
Map and GPS files:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42375409 *- The map says 108km but includes the 10km ferry trip
Speed: ~ 25-30 km/h typical speeds (flat ground). Faster at times.
Bring:
-Water, snack food, money for lunch and the ferry ($22), Myki, tube, tools, your phone with my number.
-Emergency Contact Details *(See below)Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409
Photo: Barwon Heads - Sept '23
- EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS : Please ensure you carry these on you in case of a medical emergency. ie Family member's name, phone number and relationship (eg, Sister). Written down preferably and with your personal items that you carry so it can be found by emergency personnel. There is a link to a template in our Meetup homepage (browser) down in the discussion area. https://www.meetup.com/melbournecycling
All riders are riding at their own risk and Melbourne Cycling does not take any responsibility for any injuries or accidents you may have on any of our rides.
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