Tour d'Altona - 50km evening ride - #2 for the season

Our 2nd Altona weekly evening ride for the new daylight saving season (This is Season #12)

Td'A is a 50km evening ride intended for intermediates due to the speed and headwinds. We cycle on bike paths to Williamstown and Altona and return in the dark on paths and roads.
Meeting in South Wharf at Jeff's Shed on Clarendon St, we ride through Docklands to Williamstown for a short break then continue on the coastal path to the seaside suburb of Altona for a quick bite (30mins or so) in the park opposite the fish and chip shop and others.
Usually, we're back in town around 9:30pm.

Forecast: Melbourne area - 31°
Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers later in the day. Winds north to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h.
http://www.bom.gov.au/places/vic/altona/forecast/detailed/#d2025-10-16
Strong winds are the usual experience on this ride making it unsuitable for beginners whenever blowy, which is most of the time.

Bike:
Any mechanically sound bicycle. Check it and pump your tyres before coming. MTBs may struggle.

Lights:
Excellent lights that illuminate the path are essential. Consider bringing spare lights.

Speed:
25 km/h typically on paths where appropriate and faster on a few roads but it is mostly paths. You can be sure of headwinds by the coast.

Distance:
50 km for the round trip

Map:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6954193 *
* Actual route may vary on the night

Bring:
- Water, jacket, Myki, tube, tools, bright bike lights,
- Your phone with my number.
- Emergency Contact Details *

Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409

Photo: Returning to town via Bay Trail West - Oct '25

*EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS : Please ensure you carry 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 so it can be found by emergency personnel. There is a link to a template in our Meetup homepage (browser) down in the discussion area. https://www.meetup.com/melbournecycling/discussions/

"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"