City - Dingley Bypass path - Waterways - Frankston and train back (60km)
Details
A repeat of a ride I led back in July.
Route may vary (as it often does) 8>)
Please read through all the details before you RSVP, thanks.
Ride: A midweek (Tuesday) ride from Fed Square to Dingley Bypass path then to Chelsea for lunch (after 40km) and 20km more to Frankston for a train back to town.
Join the ride in town or along the way, eg Malvern East, if that is more convenient.
You can cycle back to town if you wish, with a mild southwesterly. Decide on the day.
Target group:
Suits Intermediates with a medium fast (25-28kmh) pace on the paths and a few roads to Frankston. (Not too fast and not too slow)
Bike:
Most bikes okay. Nothing too heavy like an MTB, please.
Speed:
About 25-28 kmh on the few roads. 25+ kmh on paths where safe.
Distance: 60 km. This is a one-way ride on a day with mild winds,
Finish time: Includes the train trip back to town, give or take
Route Map & GPS Files:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51271483 *
* Actual route may vary on the day
Forecast: Melbourne area - 15°C
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the evening. Light winds becoming southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon.
https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/chelsea/forecast/detailed/#d2026-09-08
Lunch: Longbeach Bakery in Chelsea has excellent coffee and food or try out other cafes in the strip.
Bring:
- Warm layers, water, myki, tube, tools, any snacks
- Your phone with my number in your contacts, please
- Emergency Contact Details * (See below)
Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409
*Photo: Waterways - Nov '16
EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS : Please have 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 that you carry so it can be found by emergency personnel attending.
"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"