City - Thornbury (27km social loop to Artiga Cafe by the trail)

It looks as if Sunday will be cool and dry so let's do a popular and easy ride for lunch (after 12km) and back to town afterwards.

Please note the starting point which is slightly out of the city centre at the top of Lonsdale St before it becomes Albert St.

Ride:
A short and easy social ride going north from College of Surgeons Gardens to Thornbury and then east to stop for lunch / coffee at Artiga Cafe which is located conveniently by Darebin Creek Trail.

We'll return to town on Darebin Ck Trail, Main Yarra Trail and through Abbotsford and Collingwood.

Note: Finish time is an estimation. Could be earlier.

Distance: 27 Km

Speed: 20-22 Km/h typically

Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48765338 *
*Route may vary on the day

Forecast: 17° and Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower (0-1mm), most likely earlier in the day. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/thornbury/forecast/detailed/#d2026-11-08

Bike: Any bike in good condition. Pump up your tyres to recommended pressures and check your bike over prior to the day, please.

Bring: Sunscreen, water, jacket, spare tube, tools, phone with my number.

Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409

*Photo: Darebin Park - June '25

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