Jacana-Laverton Market - Seaholme, 55 kms, Easy/Beginners

Everybody's welcome!
An easy ride, with a lunch stop at the Laverton Market (41 k mark), if you want to get fresh produce from the market, don't forget your panniers!
Terrain is pretty flat, we'll be riding along bike paths on the inner West of the city to Seahome Station.
Craigieburn line train departs Southern Cross at 9.00 am, arriving at 9.25 am to Jacana station.
We'll meet at Jacana station platform, trains to the city from Seaholme station every 20 min or so.
Check route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52643749
The route is sealed and mostly on bike paths, but you need to be confident to ride on most surfaces/situations.
So, bring your, in good condition bike. We suggest 30+ mm wide tires.
Bring trail mix; food; fruits; drinks and plenty of water.
We'll keep a sedate pace (18-22 k/hr.), stopping often to regroup.
No one left behind policy applies.
Warning: The magpies are swooping early this year, so be aware of them.

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 & taillight, 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 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 your earliest opportunity.

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.