City - Cranbourne Botanical Gardens - 75 kms (train back from Frankston)

Unfortunately, buses are replacing trains between Cranbourne and Dandenong for a couple of weeks so this ride has been altered to finish at Frankston station. (Adds 10km to the route)

Ride: A one-way midweek ride from Fed Square via Dandenong to Cranbourne Botanical Gardens with lunch on the way, coffee and time in the gardens (Admission free) and getting the Frankston train back to town. You can leave early if you can't spare the time.

The ride is on paths and bike-lanes: Check the route map, please

Stops: Lunch stop likely to be at Abdallah Brothers Bakery in Dandenong (well worth the visit). Coffee at the gardens visitor centre.
We'll stop for water/toilets as necessary on the day, of course

Forecast: Sunny. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
http://www.bom.gov.au/places/vic/dandenong/forecast/detailed/#d2025-10-15

Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52994662 *
* Actual route may vary on the day

Total distance: 65km + 10 more to finish at Frankston this time

Type of bike: Most bikes should be okay. Please leave heavy panniers off, however.

Speed: 22-25 km/h (typically & depending on terrain). Expecting a tailwind for much of it.

Bring:
-Sunscreen, water, spare tube, tools, Myki
-Your phone with my number
-Emergency Contact Details **

Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409

*Photo: Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne - Google photo

** EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS : Please ensure you have 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.

"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"