Docklands - Deer Park, 53 kms, Intermediate

Everybody's welcome! First time riders need to bring enough food & water for the day.
Food wise, we strongly recommend that you bring your own food, drinks and plenty of water.
We'll have a coffee at the 20 k mark at Roasting Warehouse (https://www.roastingwarehouse.com.au/) and lunch at Caroline Springs lake (plenty of shops nearby) at 45 k mark.
Ride end time is a guesstimate only, so plan your day activities accordingly.
Check route here (give or take a couple of wrong turns): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50839409
The route is totally sealed, mostly on bike paths, and the terrain is pretty easy to navigate, hardly any climbs.
So bring your in good condition bike, we suggest 28+ mm tires.
We'll keep a steady pace, stopping often to regroup.
No one left behind policy applies, but you need to keep yourself properly fueled and hydrated through the ride. A healthy breakfast will also help you to keep up with the riding group.
Vline trains from Deer Park every 10-20 minutes.

RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
This is to be completed when you RSVP and can be found at:
www.mbtc.org.au/registration-forms-rider.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Functioning front & tail light, spare tube and a puncture kit
MYKI card, ATM card/cash, basic tools, rain gear, etc.
Suncream; sunglasses; lip balm; hat brim; etc.

Check your app for any changes the day before a the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
If you can not make it to the ride, please change your RSVP to 'NO' at your earliest opportunity.

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