Melbourne - Torquay and back to Geelong - 146 km

A Sunday road ride of 146 kms from Melbourne - Geelong and beyond to Torquay before returning to Geelong for a Vline train arriving Southern Cross around 5:30pm*
* Finish time is an estimate only. Vline departures every 20 mins Sun pm.

Forecast : Geelong and Surf Coast area 10 - 24°C
Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. http://www.bom.gov.au/places/vic/geelong/forecast/detailed/#d2025-05-04

Riders and bikes:
Experienced/Upper Intermediate riders capable of 25 - 30 km/h typical speed on conventional lightweight road bikes only.
Expect to do 35 km/h or more with tailwinds.

Despite the northerly forecast, expect headwinds and crosswinds on this ride.

Route:
Via Point Cook, Werribee & Little River to Lara then taking the Hovell Ck path around Geelong Grammar. Lunch in Geelong then Horseshoe Bend Rd to Torquay. (16km back the same way to get to our train at Marshall station or the whole 146 km to return to Geelong station )

All roads are sealed.

Lunch: Lara or Geelong

Map & GPX files:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26929535 *
*Actual route may vary on the day. Eg Perhaps a detour on Horseshoe Bend Rd.

Bring:

-Snacks & energy bars, water, tools, tube, phone, money for lunch and for emergencies, Myki.

-Fit and use a very bright flashing tail light and please wear coloured tops.

-Please carry your emergency contact information on you (eg in your wallet), just in case.

Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409

Photo: You Yangs Rd, Little River - (Oct '19)

"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"