Merricks-Red Hill Loop; Grade - Intermediate, 49km

This is a chance to get "out in the country" without really leaving Melbourne. Commencing from Bittern Railway Station we will explore the rural landscapes and some highlights of the Mornington Peninsula, visiting a selection of the The Somers General, Coolart Homestead, the Merricks Store, the Red Hill Brewery, and Gordon Studio Glass Blowing along the way. These venue visits are all dependent upon their current opening hours of course. The route is mostly on very quiet backroads and includes the Red Hill Rail Trail. We will choose a location for lunch based upon the group preferences for a picnic or venue location. There is a longish climb on the Merricks Rail-Trail after lunch but many of us really just need the hill training. I expect that we shall arrive back at Bittern between 4 and 5 pm.

This ride may be train-based or a car-based ride.

The ride route is here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37806824

RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
This is to be completed by the day before the ride and can be found at:
www.mbtc.org.au/registration-forms-rider, preferably when you RSVP.

Etiquette: Social pace. We wait for each other to regroup at key navigational points. No one is left behind with a puncture. On the day, if you cannot make the ride please change your RSVP.

Recommend bring pump, tools, spare tube, money, phone with my number in it if we get separated, MYKI, bike lock, wet weather gear if raining. Do bring lights in case we get delayed.

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

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.