Mens Cycling

**Overview**: A mixed road + shared trail ride of 100 km, starting and finishing at Brighton Beach station. Cafe stops at East Service Centre and Mt Eliza. Drinks at Brighton Beach pub after ride. **Capacity**: Twelve (12) attendees only. *If you are unable to attend for any reason, immediately change your status to NO to permit someone on the waitlist to join. If you have an urgent issue on the morning of the ride, inform Andrew by call or text*. **Speed**: 25-30 kmh (*typical speed on the flat in a group. Not overall average pace*). **Bike**: Road or gravel bike (*with bright flashing front and rear lights for use on road*). **Forecast**: *predicted fine day.* http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml **Bring**: Two full bidons, spare tube / tools, phone (*with my number*), gilet or spray jacket, money (*or lunch*), sunscreen, (currently no need for a Myki card). **Breaks**: lunch in Mt Eliza. Early exit if needed, via any train station between Frankston - Mordialloc. **Route**: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45272488 **Getting there**: meet before 09:00 at Lou's Cafe & Bakery, on the corner of Station Walk and South Road, next to Brighton Beach station. Car parking in front of station. Trains leave from Platform 13, Flinders Street Station (*or board at Richmond, South Yarra, or any other station on the Sandringham line*). **Route**: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48814895 **Contact:** Andrew Morse 0403 079 688 **Safety**: \* ***All riders are responsible for their own individual health and safety*** \* Melbourne Cycling does not take ANY responsibility for injuries, accidents or damage which may occur on a Melbourne Cycling ride. Please always be hyper-vigilant and obey all traffic signs, lights & rules.

Hi, Join us for a casual ride out of Murrumbeena station heading up to Fairfield via the Anniversary Trail and back on the Yarra Trail and Gardiners Creek Trail! We will pass by Fairfield Boathouse @ \ ~18km where we can stop for refreshments! If it appears too busy, there are plenty of other potential stop's on the route (ie several cafes near Abbotsford convent circa 21km) Distance is getting up there with a small amount of climbing (330m) so have kept it as a beginner+ ride See the RWGPS map here: [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54939162](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54939162) We will kick off from Murrumbeena Railway Station (northern carpark between railway line and Neerim Road) @ 9.00am. I'll be on a black Giant gravel bike. See pin here: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/8vaezhRfEy2bktXXA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/8vaezhRfEy2bktXXA) **There is a train from the CBD that arrives at 8.51am (departs Town Hall 8.27am Pakenham line) providing there are no disruptions nearer the time!** At the moment the forecast looks TBC Hopefully see you all there for a lovely morning out! **YOUR BIKE** Suitable for any well maintained bike (100% paved) **Note: End time is a guesstimate only** **ESSENTIAL ITEMS** Spare tube, puncture kit, pump, basic tools - good to have with you. Rain & warm gear (according to conditions) Plenty of water for the distance especially if it's going to be hot! Always better to have too much than enough! Check your app for any changes the night before, and on the day of the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances. **If you realise you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' immediately even if you are still on the Waitlist.** "Liability Waiver: The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your safety and well-being. By joining this event, you agree to this liability waiver." Please just ride with some courtesy, use your bell/call out when required passing people, single file on narrow sections, blind corners etc just common sense.

This smaller half-pitch match is strictly for **35 years and older** players only, as well as **not for beginners**. You must register to play. Please arrive on time to lend a hand in setting up the goals. A Roll Call for registered players is conducted. If you arrive late, you will need to join one of the other remaining open-age matches and relinguish your spot for someone who is on the waiting list and has come on-time. Please have the courtesy to de-register if you are unable to attend at all. Please wear a black or white top, or bring both so teams can be easily divided evenly. We recommend shin guards as the game is competitive and a contact sport. It is up to you to manage your own risk of injury, as this is social and free. However, we do NOT condone sliding tackles and over-aggressiveness. Please place your possessions in a safe place while the game is running. Your possessions are your own responsibility. Post-match, please help with packing up the goals, bibs and cones. 2-3 people per goal makes very light work and only takes 3 minutes. Instructions to set up the Air Inflatable 3m/5m wide x 2m high goals: https://youtu.be/rA-_-ViyP1g Instructions to set up the Metallic Everfit 3.6m wide x 1.8m high goals: https://youtu.be/_6HWZdlMAB0

**49km, 900vm, med-hard. 25% sealed; 65% good trails; 10% singletrack.** **Point to point. Metro train based. Free public transport at the moment.** **This one will definitely need a MTB or Gravel Bike with fatter, semi-knobby tyres, a wide gear range, and maybe front suspension. A mix of sealed and dirt roads, walking trails, and some singletrack. Plenty of climbs and descents - some steep.** **Not for novices - some mtb experience and good fitness required. Riders must be self-sufficient in maintaining their bike in a rideable condition.** **From Richmond, catch the 7:39am Belgrave train. Alternatively, you could park at Ringwood (the junction of the Belgrave and Lilydale lines) and catch the 8.18am Belgrave train.** **We’ll meet at the Blacksmith Cafe in Belgrave at 9.00am for pre-ride fuel, before pedalling off at 9:30am.** **Our route takes us on: parts of the Ngurrak Barring arts and culture trail ( https://www.ngurrakbarring.com.au/ inc. Tawny Frogmouth @ Karwarra); through Alfred Nicholas Gardens, past Burnham Beeches; Sassafrass village; along the face of Mt Dandenong with spectacular views across the suburbs of Melbourne; through some recent fuel reduction burn areas; views of Silvan Reservoir and the Yarra Valley; winding aqueduct trails through Mt Evelyn; back roads through to Coldstream Brewery; then finally the last 5kms of the Yarra Valley Trail back to Lilydale.** **Some food shops we will stop at enroute: Pellegrinos Fresh Fruits @13km; Destiny Point Cafe @19km; Coldstream Brewery @43km; but bring snacks and water anyway.** **The ride can be shortened by about 8 kms at Mt Evelyn by heading straight back along the Warby Trail to Lilydale, avoiding the Coldstream section.** **Route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54892530** **RIDE REGISTRATION FORM** **This is to be completed when you RSVP, but no later than the day before the ride. It can be found at** [https://www.mbtc.org.au/registration-forms-rider](https://www.mbtc.org.au/registration-forms-rider)**.** **ESSENTIAL ITEMS** **Spare tube and a puncture kit** **MYKI card, ATM card/cash, basic tools, rain gear, food/snacks, etc** **WATER** **It's your responsibility to check the temperature and distance for the day and carry an appropriate amount of water. When riding outside suburbia remember that carrying too much water is better than not enough as the distances between water availability may vary greatly from the planned route due to road closures or other unforeseen circumstances.** **Check Meetup for any changes the day before the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.** **If you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' at least one day before the ride day.** **This ride is for MBTC club members, or those who have not yet done 3 days riding with us. To join our club check out** [https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership](https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership) **When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of bicycle riding can be dangerous and that I may suffer loss or injury or death and I agree that in consideration of my participation in any event conducted by the MBTC that I will absolve from liability the MBTC, its officers, and any event organiser from all claims, demands, or suits whether for personal injury or property loss suffered whether by negligence or breach of contract or otherwise, save for any right I may have pursuant to the Australian Consumer law. I acknowledge that photos may be taken of me during MBTC rides and social events, and that it is club practice that these photos will be published on Meetup, Facebook, and the club website. I will notify the ride leader and other riders if I wish to not be photographed. MBTC cannot guarantee that my photo will not be published and will promptly honour requests to be removed from MBTC controlled sites.**

This smaller half-pitch match is strictly for **35 years and older** players only, as well as **not for beginners**. You must register to play. Please arrive on time to lend a hand in setting up the goals. A Roll Call for registered players is conducted. If you arrive late, you will need to join one of the other remaining open-age matches and relinguish your spot for someone who is on the waiting list and has come on-time. Please have the courtesy to de-register if you are unable to attend at all. Please wear a black or white top, or bring both so teams can be easily divided evenly. We recommend shin guards as the game is competitive and a contact sport. It is up to you to manage your own risk of injury, as this is social and free. However, we do NOT condone sliding tackles and over-aggressiveness. Please place your possessions in a safe place while the game is running. Your possessions are your own responsibility. Post-match, please help with packing up the goals, bibs and cones. 2-3 people per goal makes very light work and only takes 3 minutes. Instructions to set up the Air Inflatable 3m/5m wide x 2m high goals: https://youtu.be/rA-_-ViyP1g Instructions to set up the Metallic Everfit 3.6m wide x 1.8m high goals: https://youtu.be/_6HWZdlMAB0

A bike ride of about 56 km from Sunbury via Caroline Springs and back to the City. This is a new one from Sunbury to Caroline Springs so the route may vary on the day. We'll have lunch, after 28km of cycling, in Caroline Springs at a good bakery and cafe we've been to before. From Caroline Springs, we'll follow scenic Kororoit Creek Trail to Albion and the Sunshine Rail Trail through to Footscray then Dixon Veloway to Docklands and finish at Jeff's Shed (Melbourne Exhibition Centre) by around 3:30 pm. **Getting there:** *Note: Sunbury trains now use Melbourne Metro Tunnel. ie not Flinders St or Southern Cross.* *Take this train or an earlier one to meet us there, thanks.* **Town Hall Station** 9:34 to **Sunbury** arriving 10:24 **Forecast:** Melbourne area: 22°C Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. *(At night, I think).* Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h. Check this link for more info: https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/caroline-springs/forecast/detailed/#d2026-05-16 **Pace**: \~25 km/h typically. Not too fast nor too slow. **Target group:** Suits Intermediates due to the distance but you can head off early to the train at numerous spots if you like. **Route Map**: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55068385 \* \* Actual route will likely vary on the day **Bike to bring**: Most bikes. MTBs may struggle with the distance. E-bikes okay. Please check your bike before the day and pump tyres to firm **Bring**: -Water, snacks, spray jacket, spare tube, pump and any tools -Your phone with my number -Emergency Contact Details - See below \* **Contact**: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409 (save to your contacts, please) **\*Photo**: Lake Caroline - June 2017 * 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"

**Welcome to Badminton Social (羽球匯友) Meetup!** Join us for regular badminton, social meetups, and a great time on the court around Caulfield. Let's build a welcoming badminton community and make some amazing memories together! Whether you are a beginner or a pro, this event is perfect for anyone looking to stay active, make new friends, and enjoy some friendly plays. Our group is made up of both local and international members, creating a diverse and welcoming atmosphere for everyone to join in. Not only will you have the chance to improve your Badminton skills and stay fit, but you'll also have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for healthy living and staying active. Come and be a part of our community in Melbourne, where friendships are made on and off the court. **Details as below:** When: 16 May, this Saturday Time: 5pm - 6.30pm Where: Monash Sport Caulfield (1-min walk from Caulfield Station / free parking around the Station) Fee: $12 per head (PayID to the organizer) *#Limited spots - first come first served (RSVP)* *#Please bring your own racket(s); or you can rent it from the Centre (if needed)* ***#Please kindly update your RSVP as soon as possible if you need to cancel, so hopefully others can still get a spot to join. Cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows will be charged the full rate - Many thanks for your understanding and cooperation.*** *#Please let the organizer know after the first play, if you'd like to play regularly with the group ongoing and enjoy exclusive offer - Organizer will add you to our Whatsapp group for the regulars :)* *DISCLAIMER:* *By* *attending any event hosted by this Meetup group, you acknowledge and accept that participation involves inherent risks, including injury or loss of property, and you assume full responsibility for your safety. The organizers are not liable for any damages, injuries, or losses that occur, regardless of cause. You agree to follow any event guidelines, act responsibly, and understand that you are responsible for your own well-being. By attending, you accept these terms.*

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**The idea for this group is to build a community where men can gather together and build connections & learn and grow from each other.** How we start each meeting is by each of us checking in with our "roses and thorns" aka what are the good things and the bad things going on in your life recently? Then we will go into a topic discussion. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS** \*\*THERE WILL BE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY FOR NO-SHOWS. IF YOU RSVP TO A MEETING AND FAIL TO SHOW UP WITHOUT NOTICE, YOU'LL BE REMOVED FROM THE GROUP. THIS IS TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE GROUP\*\* 1. Confidentiality - EVERYTHING that is shared NEVER leaves this space so that this space remains safe and sacred. There is a zero tolerance policy for this. If a man is in violation of this, they will be permanently removed from the group. 2. Non-Judgement - we respect and honor every man’s truth so that we may receive the same from others. While we may not agree on everything, we commit to respecting every man’s perspectives and engaging in honorable discussion with one another. 3. Be committed - honor your commitment to this group and to yourself. If you attend a meeting, please commit yourself fully to the meeting. Also be committed to your own journey. When we fail, we own it & clean it up. 4. Speak from the heart - this is NOT a space to “look good”, have the “right” answers, and have it all together. Relax and know you are not alone. Be exactly who you are within the safety of this space. 5. Be supportive - This means always willing to provide encouragement to your fellow men, encourage action and momentum in each other’s lives.. Be willing to challenge each other. Be willing to hold each other accountable. 6. Participation - what you receive from this community will be a reflection of what you put into it. Period. We ask that you share your perspectives, reflect on others, and give/receive support when and where it’s needed.