Melbourne Bicycle Touring Club

Sunny Sunday 50Km Social

Sun, Mar 22 · 11:00 AM AEDT

Frankston Station, Fletcher Road,, Frankston, AU

Casual pace ride, enjoy the sea to your left and how the other half live on your right.

We will meet at Frankston Railway Station outside the ticket booths
Lunch at the Sandringham at the beach & near the shops. Then onto Fed square .

Any type of bicycle will do as it is on roads and cycle paths. Bring water .
Your bike needs to be in good order.
Bring togs & towel if the day is hot.
Ride route Frankston to Fed Square

RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
The form should be available within a day or two of the ride announcement. The link to the form will be seen in the event messages when you RSVP. Please complete it when available.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS

Functioning headlight & tail light

Spare tube and a puncture kit

MYKI card, ATM card/cash, basic tools, rain gear, food/snacks, etc

WATER

It's your responsibility to check the temperature and distance for the day and carry an appropriate amount of water. When riding outside suburbia remember that carrying too much water is better than not enough as the distances between water availability may vary greatly from the planned route due to road closures or other unforeseen circumstances.

Check Meetup for any changes the day before the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

If you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' at least one day before the ride day.

This ride is for MBTC club members, or those who have not yet done 3 days riding with us. To join our club check out https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership

When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of bicycle riding can be dangerous and that I may suffer loss or injury or death and I agree that in consideration of my participation in any event conducted by the MBTC that I will absolve from liability the MBTC, its officers, and any event organiser from all claims, demands, or suits whether for personal injury or property loss suffered whether by negligence or breach of contract or otherwise, save for any right I may have pursuant to the Australian Consumer law. I acknowledge that photos may be taken of me during MBTC rides and social events, and that it is club practice that these photos will be published on Meetup, Facebook, and the club website. I will notify the ride leader and other riders if I wish to not be photographed. MBTC cannot guarantee that my photo will not be published and will promptly honour requests to be removed from MBTC controlled sites.

Starling Gap camping weekend (120 km); Grade -intermediate

Sat, Mar 28 · 9:00 AM AEDT

Lilydale Station, William St E, Lilydale, Melbourne, AU

This is a classic tour to a bush camping venue which has basic facilities (toilet, water). There is a very good chance of seeing wildlife, even including lyrebirds on the way into the ranges and at camp.
We will meet at Lilydale Railway Station then head out along the Warburton Trail through Mt Evelyn, Launching Place and Yarra Junction for lunch. From here we may visit Britannia Falls (time permitting), before heading into the forest for the climb up Blacksands Rd to Starlings Gap.
This is a lovely grassy camping area, on a slight slope, with an old logging winch & steam boiler nearby. Subject to any fire restrictions a campfire may be possible.
Next day we shall return to Lilydale via Smythe Creek Rd to Big Pats Creek and Warburton to the rail trail. Lunch could be at the Home Hotel in Launching Place.

The planned route for this ride is HERE !

This ride is for MBTC club members only.

To join our club check out https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership

RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
The form should be available within a day or two of the ride announcement. The link to the form will be seen in the event messages when you RSVP. Please complete it when available.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Functioning headlight & tail light
Spare tube and a puncture kit
MYKI card, ATM card/cash, basic tools, rain gear, food/snacks, etc

WATER
It's your responsibility to check the temperature and distance for the day and carry an appropriate amount of water. When riding outside suburbia remember that carrying too much water is better than not enough as the distances between water availability may vary greatly from the planned route due to road closures or other unforeseen circumstances.

Check Meetup for any changes the day before the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

If you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' as soon as you know but no later than the day before ride day.

The MBTC Refund & Cancellation Policy can be found here.

When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of bicycle riding can be dangerous and that I may suffer loss or injury or death and I agree that in consideration of my participation in any event conducted by the MBTC that I will absolve from liability the MBTC, its officers, and any event organiser from all claims, demands, or suits whether for personal injury or property loss suffered whether by negligence or breach of contract or otherwise, save for any right I may have pursuant to the Australian Consumer law. I acknowledge that photos may be taken of me during MBTC rides and social events, and that it is club practice that these photos will be published on Meetup, Facebook, and the club website. I will notify the ride leader and other riders if I wish to not be photographed. MBTC cannot guarantee that my photo will not be published and will promptly honour requests to be removed from MBTC controlled sites.

Western trails Yarraville lunch 39km (easy social) 39km

Sun, Mar 29 · 10:00 AM AEDT

West Footscray station, (Sydenham line), Melbourne, AU

We'll meet at West Footscray station, there is a trail to Sunshine station where we'll walk the bikes across at the overpass, a little bit of road then the Kororoit creek trail.
Then the federation trail, with stunning views north where the trail runs beside Westgate freeway as the trail arrives at Yarraville.
Lunch at the quaint Yarraville cafe village then back on to the federation trail and Dixon veloway flying above some busy roads.
Moonee Ponds creek, Stockmans route then we'll arrive at the front door of Moon Dog Footscray, a stones throw from Footscray Station.
For those who do not wish to do the whole ride there are plenty of drop out points such as Yarraville Station and North Melbourne Station.

Ride can be viewed at Ride With GPS:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54229907

This ride is for financial MBTC members, or those who have not yet done three single day rides with us.
To join our club check out https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership

RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
The form should be available within a day or two of the ride announcement. The link to the form will be seen in the event messages when you RSVP. Please complete it when available.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Functioning headlight & tail light
Spare tube and a puncture kit
MYKI card, ATM card/cash, basic tools, rain gear, food/snacks, etc

WATER
It's your responsibility to check the temperature and distance for the day and carry an appropriate amount of water. When riding outside suburbia remember that carrying too much water is better than not enough as the distances between water availability may vary greatly from the planned route due to road closures or other unforeseen circumstances.

Check Meetup for any changes the day before the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

If you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' as soon as you know but no later than the day before ride day.

When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of bicycle riding can be dangerous and that I may suffer loss or injury or death and I agree that in consideration of my participation in any event conducted by the MBTC that I will absolve from liability the MBTC, its officers, and any event organiser from all claims, demands, or suits whether for personal injury or property loss suffered whether by negligence or breach of contract or otherwise, save for any right I may have pursuant to the Australian Consumer law. I acknowledge that photos may be taken of me during MBTC rides and social events, and that it is club practice that these photos will be published on Meetup, Facebook, and the club website. I will notify the ride leader and other riders if I wish to not be photographed. MBTC cannot guarantee that my photo will not be published and will promptly honour requests to be removed from MBTC controlled sites.

Gardiners Ck, Jells Pk, Scotchman Ck Loop, 55 kms (Intermediate, social)

Sat, Apr 4 · 10:00 AM AEDT

East Malvern Station, Malvern East VIC 3145, Melbourne, AU

A loop ride from East Malvern Station via the Gardiners Creek Trail to Laburnum, Box Hill - Ringwood and Heathmont Rail Trails to Heathmont, Dandenong Creek Trail into Jells Park, a bit of hill climb from Jells Park to pick up the Scotchman Creek Trail back to East Malvern.

Coffee stop somewhere near Blackburn Station (recommendations welcome), lunch at T House in Jells Park (or BYO).

Ride will be subject to weather and may be cancelled at short notice. I will send confirmation/cancellation closer to the date.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52156463

This ride is for financial MBTC members or those who have not yet done three single day rides with us.

To join our club check out https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership

RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
The form should be available within a day or two of the ride announcement. The link to the form will be seen in the event messages when you RSVP. Please complete it when available.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS

• sunny disposition
• completed Ride Registration Form
• a comfortable, working bicycle or E-bike
• Functioning headlight & tail light
• Spare tube and a puncture kit
• MYKI card
• ATM card/cash
• basic tools
• rain gear
• food/snacks, etc

WATER
It's your responsibility to check the temperature and distance for the day and carry an appropriate amount of water. When riding outside suburbia remember that carrying too much water is better than not enough as the distances between water availability may vary greatly from the planned route due to road closures or other unforeseen circumstances.

Check Meetup for any changes the day before the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

If you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' as soon as you know but no later than the day before ride day.

The MBTC Refund & Cancellation Policy can be found here.

When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of bicycle riding can be dangerous and that I may suffer loss or injury or death and I agree that in consideration of my participation in any event conducted by the MBTC that I will absolve from liability the MBTC, its officers, and any event organiser from all claims, demands, or suits whether for personal injury or property loss suffered whether by negligence or breach of contract or otherwise, save for any right I may have pursuant to the Australian Consumer law. I acknowledge that photos may be taken of me during MBTC rides and social events, and that it is club practice that these photos will be published on Meetup, Facebook, and the club website. I will notify the ride leader and other riders if I wish to not be photographed. MBTC cannot guarantee that my photo will not be published and will promptly honour requests to be removed from MBTC controlled sites.