Brimbank Park Loop - 68 km (Intermediates)

Date has been changed to Wed 24 Sept

• Wednesday's forecast is 20°C and mostly sunny. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
• http://www.bom.gov.au/places/vic/keilor-park/forecast/detailed/#d2025-09-24

Ride:
This is a ride on trails and a few roads to Brimbank Park in Melbourne's north.
We'll go up the Maribyrnong River trail for a clockwise loop
and stop in Brimbank Park for lunch at the park cafe before returning to town on Ring Road and Merri Creek trails.
Please note there is about 10km of gravel on the Maribyrnong River Trail to Brimbank Park. It is well compacted so no problems expected.

Map & GPS files :
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27053907
*Actual route may vary on the day.

Total distance:
About 68 km - suits intermediates

Type of bike:
Gravel, hybrid bikes preferred. Road bikes ok only if you are prepared for gravel in the upper parts of the Brimbank path beside the Maribyrnong River and have hard-wearing tyres. Please check your bike's condition, tyres & pressure beforehand.

What to bring:
Water, sunscreen, spare tube and any specialist tools, money for coffee / lunch and emergencies. My phone number in your phone contacts.

This ride is hosted by Neil - 0419 560 409

*Photo: Maribyrnong River Trail near Tea Gardens - Jan '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"