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Melbourne Cycling was founded on Meetup in 2008 and still going strong. We organise recreational bike rides several times a week around Melbourne and beyond, thanks to our volunteer leaders, and all for free*
- *Members are welcome to voluntarily donate $10 once a year if you wish to offset our expenses which are mostly the fee that Meetup charges to the Organiser. (That charge was $A550, including GST plus an Int'l Visa credit card fee, in January '25 )
- The Organiser won't chase you for this donation so please set it in your calendar app to remind yourself to donate same time next year.
- See down below how to pay, please.
The number and variety of rides varies including road-rides along metropolitan roads, groups on bike paths and sometimes further out of town for country road-rides, rail trails and weekends away.
Please scroll our Past Meetups page for an insight into what we've been doing lately or browse the Calendar for past and future events. New rides are announced to members by email and iPhone and Android apps and also show in the Notifications page so you can RSVP Yes to reserve a place . (No need to respond with "No" unless cancelling your attendance )
Rides do vary in speed, cycling fitness level, terrain and distance so there will be something for most. Anticipated ride speeds and distances will usually be in the meetup event title so you can choose to attend rides by matching your riding style and ability to the ride leader's event description.
Beginners / novices will find the slower and shorter rides more suitable and more advanced riders can find longer and hilly rides to go harder / longer / faster, etc.
Between all our ride leaders (ie Event Hosts) there are usually enough rides posted for each weekend to suit everyone if weather conditions permit.
If you would like to try leading any rides then let me (Neil Griffiths) know in person or contact me via Meetup secure messages, please.
IMPORTANTLY: When you join Melbourne Cycling please use a real name on your account. This is a matter of trust as you'll be meeting real people (so keep it real) and answer all five joining questions.
If you would like to add a short bio to the five membership answers it would the leaders quite a lot. (Edit that on your Melbourne Cycling Meetup Profile)
It is a requirement to have a recognisable profile picture of yourself and Meetup has recently ceased supporting different member profile images for each group you join, so endeavour to upload a clear photo of yourself you think is suitable for all purposes.
Whenever you RSVP to our rides it is up to you to keep across any changes to the event by monitoring emails, comments (or push notifications on the Meetup App) for any changes or a cancellation. Eg, Bad weather, train cancellations and sometimes even a ride leader coming down with illness.
Should you realise you cannot make it to the ride, please change your RSVP to 'NO' immediately even if you are still on the Waitlist. That's being fair to others still queued.
You'll find Melbourne Cycling here on Facebook for discussions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/melbcycling...
*As mentioned above, there is an annual $10 voluntary subscription based on your membership date, should you wish to donate. Meetup charges the Organiser every six months or annually to keep a group active and there may have additional small expenses, so your donation is appreciated.
-Payment is accepted using: Cash or bank transfer. You can pay Neil on a ride or account BSB 814282 Acc 50572735 direct to Neil Griffiths. Use your name as reference so I can know which of our large membership sent me the donation, please.
-If you do direct deposit then let Neil know by a meetup private message as
sometimes your name is cut short by the banking transfer system and I need to record it against your Melbourne Cycling profile (not visible to anyone else).
--FastPay, if your bank app has it, is also available to PayID 0419560409 (Neil's phone number) and will transfer into our Special Account. Again, names can be cut short in the transfer notice so please send me a message so I can manage your donation properly.
--Importantly, I won't know who the donation came from if your bank knows you by a different name to the one I know, then message me privately there so there will be no confusion, thanks folks.
-Wanting to know when you last paid? eg when 12 months are up since last time?
Check your own Member Dues under Payments Made as Meetup helps the Organiser by recording it and members can check for themselves.
(Dues are actually Aus dollars not US dollars, by the way, despite what that page says)
Finally, "Welcome" to all new Melbourne Cycling members and we wish you many happy rides with our group.
- Neil Griffiths
Organiser of Melbourne Cycling
(since 1st Jan, 2016)
* Melbourne Cycling's home page photo: From a ride to Point Nepean in June, 2016
Upcoming events
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Frankston - Warringine Boardwalk loop - (~69km)
Frankston Railway Station/Young St, Frankston, VI, AUPlease read through everything before you RSVP.
A ride from Frankston to Bittern for lunch and back. We'll use sealed paths, roads, boardwalks and not too much gravel. Okay for most bikes. Better for intermediates than beginners. Ask me if uncertain.
Forecast: Melbourne area - 23°C
Sunny. Light winds becoming northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
http://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/frankston/forecast/detailed/#d2026-03-29Riders: Best for intermediates.
Total distance: ~69 Km
* Finish time is an estimate. Likely earlier.Speed: 25 kmh max typically. Not too fast nor too slow.
Recommended bike: Hybrid, cyclo-cross, gravel or road bike if you don't mind a small amount of gravel. Wider tyres recommended for comfort. E-bikes okay if they have the range.
Map and GPS files: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41483035 *
*Actual route may vary on the day.Getting there: Catch the train to Frankston or meet me at the station. I'll be in the last carriage on the 8:40 Flinders St train, arriving Frankston at 9:44. We'll depart by 10am or earlier.
Can meet you at Jubilee Park along the way. Let me know if so.Bring:
-Water, jacket, sunscreen, spare tube & tools, money for lunch / coffee, Myki
-Your phone with my number.
-Emergency details*
-Please check your tyres before the day and pump to firm.Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409
*Photo: Hastings boardwalk - Feb '21
*EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS: Please have these on you in case of a medical emergency. ie, Family member's name, phone number and relationship (eg, Sister). Written down, preferably, and with your personal items that you carry so it can be found by emergency personnel attending.
"All riders are riding at their own risk and Melbourne Cycling does not take any responsibility for any injuries or accidents you may have on any of our rides"
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Catch a train to Craigieburn and ride back (41km) with a tailwind
Craigieburn Railway Station, 35 Hothlyn Drive, Craigieburn, AUA midweek ride from Craigieburn to the City showcasing the beautiful Broadmeadows Valley and the vast network of bike paths up there.
Coffee stop after visiting the lookout at Mt Aitken.Forecast: 28°C. Mostly sunny. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 30 km/h before tending north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
http://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/craigieburn/forecast/detailed/#d2026-04-01Distance: 42 km. Some local roads. Mostly on bikepaths
Getting there:
1) Catch a train from Flinders St (10:16am) or Southern Cross (10:20am) to Craigieburn (arriving 10:59am) where I'll meet you at the station and direct you to the station toilets 😄
We generally travel in the last carriage.
(I won't be on the train as I live out north and will ride there)or 2) Meet us out there before 11am
Route map & GPS files: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50151699 *
* Actual route may vary on the dayNote: We climb a little from Craigieburn railway station to Mt Aitken to see the view. The ride to town is mostly a gradual descent with some climbs on the trails.
Bike: Suitable for nearly all types of bike / e-bikes
Speed: 22-25 kmh typically. Not too fast and not too slow
What to Bring: Tube, tools, pump, water, Myki, your phone with my number.
Ensure your bike and tyres are in good order, please.Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409 (If you text me include your name)
*Photo: Mt Aitken Lookout - July '24
"All riders are riding at their own risk and Melbourne Cycling does not take any responsibility for any injuries or accidents you may have on any of our rides"
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