City to Eaton Mall, Oakleigh (40km social ride for lunch)

It is almost six months since we did this social pace meetup.

Let's ride from the City via Malvern East to Oakleigh for lunch in the very popular Greek dining mall in Eaton St.
Other available food choices include Korean, fish & chip shops and Bánh mì (Vietnamese salad rolls)

We return via St Kilda and South Melbourne or you could catch the train back

• Weather on Saturday: 20°C, slight chance of a shower
• http://www.bom.gov.au/places/vic/oakleigh/forecast/detailed/#d2025-05-24

Total distance: 40 km and mostly paths or bike lanes

Coming in by train? Check PTV for disruptions that may affect you:

Speed: 22 Km/h (typically)

Recommended bike:
Any bike in good condition should be fine. Pump your tyres to recommended pressures (firm)

Map and GPX files:
The route is all paths going out. Bike lanes and mostly back streets on the way back to town.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35347555

*Note: The ride finishes at Jeff's Shed (Melbourne Exhibition Centre) to avoid riding through crowded South Bank as a group.

Bring:

• Water, jacket, spare tube & tools, Myki, your phone with my number
• Bring a bike lock although we will keep a close eye on the bikes
• Emergency contact details: Written down and carried on you

Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409

"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"