City to Craigieburn & return (82km and mostly bike paths)

A weekday ride to Craigieburn showcasing the beautiful Broadmeadows Valley and the vast network of bike paths up there.

Suitable for intermediate riders if doing the whole ride but you are welcome to join us there at lunchtime (eg by train) to return to town (downhill mostly) if you want to do a shorter ride.

Forecast for Craigieburn: 15°C. Mostly sunny and light winds
http://www.bom.gov.au/places/vic/craigieburn/forecast/detailed/#d2025-07-18

Distance: 82 km for the loop

Route map & GPS files: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47341565 *
* Actual route may vary on the day

We ride north using Upfield path to the Ring Road path and then onto the Galada Tamboore path (beside Craigieburn Bypass). We return via Broadmeadows Valley and Moonee Ponds Creek Trail.

Note: There is a gradual rise in elevation on the way north so returning to town is faster and fun

Bike: Suitable for nearly all types of bike / e-bikes. MTBs may struggle.
Please don't bring pannier bags as the wind will slow you and us all down.

Speed: 25 kmh typical

Finish time: Probably earlier

Lunch: Hothlyn Bakery (see marker on the map) in Craigieburn

Equipment: As always you need the right equipment such as Spare tube, Puncture repair kit, Pump, Tools etc. Ensure your bike is in good order first, please.

What to Bring: Tube, tools, pump, water, Myki, your phone with my number, please.

Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409 (If you text me include your name)

*Photo: A footbridge from the Galada Tamboore Path over Craigieburn Bypass /Hume Freeway - (May '23)

"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"