Tour de Gardenvale - Social pace ride for lunch and back

Sunday forecast is 29° later in the day so let's ride earlier in the day in 23° to Gardenvale for lunch and back by around 2pm

Ride : We pedal via Lorimar St to Westgate Park under the bridge and on to Port Melbourne with a short stop. Continuing on the bay trail to St Kilda and turning up the Elwood Canal and Elsternwick Canal paths will lead us to Gardenvale where we can find fish & chips, etc, in Martin St. Plus other cafes, a bakery and 7-Eleven for more choices.

We head back to town through Elwood for a pleasant inland route through St Kilda and Middle Park to Port Melbourne Rail Trail which will take us back to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

Detailed forecast:
https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/gardenvale/forecast/detailed/#d2026-02-21

Bike: Any bike is suitable. Do check your bike prior and pump your tyres to recommended pressures. (Soft tyres are comfy but may make you slow)

Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41893454 *
* Actual route may vary on the day

Distance : 35km returning to Melbourne Exhibition Centre or return by train from Gardenvale or depart at any time, of course

Speed : ~ 22 km/h max (easy)

Getting there: Don't forget to check the PTV site if relying on trains.
https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/disruptions/disruptions-information/
Note that Frankston line trains have bus replacements between Frankston and Cheltenham (no bikes are allowed on buses)

What to bring : Water, sunscreen, spare tube and any tools. Myki.

Contact : Neil Griffiths: 0419 560 409

*Photo: "Original Greek Fish & Chip Shop" in Gardenvale - Sept '22

"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"