Winter by the Sea Hard Experienced 80km
Details
Forecast sunny and light winds makes for a perfect seaside cycling day. This is a ride for MBTC club members.
We’ll board the 1040 Ferry to Portarlington - coffee and second breakfast on board
We’ll ride along a mix of quiet and less quiet country roads enjoying seaside scenery: via St Leonard’s to Queenscliffe for Morning Tea 1st Lunch thence to Ket Baker where there’ll be an opportunity to purchase 2nd lunch supplies
Lunch will be BYO seaside picnic lunch stop to enjoy the outdoors and sunshine remember to byo camp chair #coffeeoutside
We will train from Marshall to Sunshine where The ride will end at Sunshine from there you will Need to navigate your way home by bike - be sure to have working lights and navigation NB Trains not running between Sunshine and North Melbourne
Grade: Hard - Experienced
84km
Paved 65 unpaved 18km
Route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51552527?privacy_code=qJagdHLvOFNISYEpVaKCR6siCbcjb9IU
Mix of quiet and less quiet country roads mostly paved. A short section of rough gravel a section of unpaved rail trail
You need to book your ferry ticket plus bike space MYKI for train to Sunshine
23kph on the flat, this is an undulating ride would suit an audax, road or touring bike 32mm tyres as a guide. You should carry your gear and supplies ON your bike NOT in a backpack You should be confident riding in traffic and on mixed road surfaces. You should be capable of riding 20km continuous.
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
LIGHTS
Functioning headlight that enables you to See the road ahead & 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 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 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. To join our club check out https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership
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Winter by the Sea Hard Experienced 80km