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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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Melbourne - Lara - Geelong one way (100km)
Fed Square, Melbourne, VI, AUA Saturday ride from Federation Square to Geelong using backroads to Lara and a mix of paths from Lara to Geelong.
We'll get the Geelong train back to Melbourne. eg 2:35pm - arrives Southern Cross 3:40pm.
Distance: 100 km
Forecast: Geelong and Surf Coast area:
Partly cloudy. 14°. Light NNE windsNote: This is a group ride and suitable for experienced / upper intermediate cyclists only. This is not a ride for trailing behind nor racing ahead, thanks.
Speed: 25-30 kmh (Typically)
Map and GPS files : https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43191199 *
* Actual route may vary on the dayBring:
- A lightweight conventional road bike in good condition (check it first please) with suitable tyres and preferably with kevlar puncture protection, a bright rear flashing light, headlight, water, energy gels and snacks, spare tube & tools, money for food & emergencies (eg maxi-cab), your mobile phone with my number.
- Have your emergency details written down and on you in case required by paramedics, etc.
- Bring your Myki for the Vline train back to town.
Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409
*Photo: You Yangs Rd from Little River - Jan '16
"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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City - Jells Park - Upper Ferntree Gully (41km) - Chocolate Shop Ride
The Atrium, Federation Square, 111 Flinders St, Melbourne, al, AURide: A social ride to Upper Ferntree Gully and train back to town
(Please note the starting place is in Flinders St at The Atrium)Weather: Melbourne area - 17°C. Sunny with light winds.
http://www.bom.gov.au/places/vic/glen-waverley/forecast/detailed/#d2025-08-10Description: A social Saturday ride leaving from The Atrium and taking bike paths and a few quiet roads through to Jells Park for lunch at the kiosk. (The cafe can be a bit slow)
From Jells, we take the paths to Upper Ferntree Gully for coffee / cake/ chocolate at Hahndorf's Chocolate Shop where a free chocolate is given with every hot drink (remember to ask)
To get back, you catch the Upper Ferntree Gully train to town
or maybe ride back to Glen Waverley station and catch the train from there or cycle the whole way back to town with meCheck for disruptions on your own line if you come in by train:
PTV or Metro planned worksRoute map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42382944
Ride distance: 41 kms to UFTG plus any extra you may do
Speed: 22+ (easy)
Contact - Neil Griffiths- 0419 560 409
If you text me, please include your nameBike type:
Any bike in good working order will be suited for this ride as it is all on sealed paths. Please pump your tyres to recommended pressures as under-inflated ones will slow you down.Things to bring:
Water bottle, jacket, a spare tube, pump, any bike tools, money and your myki card for rail travel.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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