Cresfest base camp

This ride is open to financial MBTC members.

•What we'll do:
Explore the Creswick region over 3 days and enjoy the Cresfest atmosphere. There are various acts available over the weekend both free and some that will need to be prebooked depending on your choice. Two nights camping at venue to be confirmed. Cresfest tickets are currently on sale, so if you are interested in booking a paid event it would be a good idea to start thinking about that now.

The intinery for the trip is yet to be finalised as I am currently trying to source a camp location for us. The idea is to catch the train to Ballarat and on day 1 we will enjoy a scenic ride from Ballarat through to the camp in Creswick. Day two we will head off for a ride to the north of Creswick. Day three we will make our way back to the Ballarat Station through the Creswick forest.

Etiquette: Social pace. We wait for each other to regroup at key navigational points. No one is left behind with a puncture.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Functioning headlight & tail light
Spare tube and a puncture kit, basic tools
MYKI card, ATM card/cash,
rain gear, food/snacks, etc.
WATER
Camping gear including tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, stove, food for two lunches, dinners and breakfasts for the nights camping. (These requirements may change depending on the camp facilities)

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, or those who have not yet done 3 days riding with. To join our club check out https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership

• Important to know
Touring or mountain bikes only as we will be riding some gravel roads. Not suitable for road bikes

This ride is only for MBTC club members. To join our club check out https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership

Benefits include other rides not listed on Meetup, special event meetings, social events, RWGPS club subscription, etc.

The MBTC Refund & Cancellation Policy can be found here.

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