Name: Tour d'Altona - 50km evening ride - #7 for the season
Start: 2025-11-27T17:45:00+11:00
End: 2025-11-27T21:30:00+11:00
Location: Melbourne Exhibition Centre

Our 7th Altona weekly evening ride in its 12th season \*

\* Td'A is a 50km evening ride in the daylight saving months and 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 other eateries.
Usually, we're back in town around 9:30pm.

**Forecast:** Melbourne area : 19°C
Cloudy. 10% chance of showers. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h turning south to southwesterly during the day.
https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/altona/forecast/detailed/#d2025-11-27 \*
\* 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:** Williamstown Beach - 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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