Name: Tour d'Altona - 50km evening ride - #6 for the season
Start: 2025-11-20T17:45:00+11:00
End: 2025-11-20T19:45:00+11:00
Location: Melbourne Exhibition Centre

*I seem to be getting over a nasty cold so let's try scheduling this one again and Thursday's weather forecast is also getting better* 🤞😊
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Our 6th Altona weekly evening ride for the daylight saving season (This is Td'A 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 : 16°. Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning.
https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/altona/forecast/detailed/#d2025-11-20 \*
\* I'm using the old BOM weather site for its detailed forecasts

*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:** Altona Pier- Nov '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"

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