What we’re about
We ride all over Victoria and sometimes beyond, on trips ranging from a few hours to multiple days and covering all kinds of surfaces, levels and places.
Our club has a proud fifty year history.
You can take part in three riding days (RSVP via MeetUp) before deciding to become a full member for $25 per year.
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What is the Melbourne Bicycle Touring Club?
MBTC brings together like-minded people keen to share their experience. We’re a great club for anyone interested in exploring longer-distance bike travel, including camping and overnighters.
What is bicycle touring?
Bicycle touring (some might call it bikepacking) is all about experiencing the world on two wheels. Scenery, sightseeing and socialising are an integral part of our rides, and we love a good bakery (or cafe or market or pub).
Please be aware that everyone is riding at their own risk and the club does not take responsibility for any injuries or accidents you may have on any of our rides.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- XC Ski trip - Lake Mountain or Baw BawLilydale Railway Station, Lilydale
The snow is down, the skis are shhushing!
A day trip to a nearby mountain is calling. Use your own gear if you have it or hire it if not.
XC skiing, the bike-touring of the snow. No ped-assist at present.
We will meet at Lilydale Railway Station car-park on the way out of town. People who need to hire skis may be better to do so in the city (Bogong's, Ajay's in Heathmont, others in the CBD). That would save time on the trip up to the ski-trails.
IF we go to Mt Baw Baw it may be quicker for many people in the inner city and SE suburbs to drive via the Monash/Princes Freeway, so we may meet on the mountain.
Details TBC.
RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
This will be available within a day of the ride being announced. Preferably it 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.
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Warm clothing (multiple layers of merino), thermals, wool beanie, ski gloves, extra socks, waterproof, breathable rain-jacket, Ski boots, skis, poles, food for lunch & extra snacks.If driving - Snow-chains to fit the tyres of your car
MYKI card, ATM card/cash.
WATER - even though it is cold, bring a bottle; you dehydrate surprisingly rapidly when exercising in cold conditions.
It's your responsibility to check the temperature and distance for the day and carry an appropriate amount of water. When traveling outside suburbia remember that carrying too much water is better than not enough as the distances between water availability may be long in time. Snow is impracticable and unwise to use as a water source on a day-trip.
Check Meetup for any changes the day before the trip, as the trip may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
If you cannot make it to the ski-trip please change your RSVP to 'NO' at least one day before the day of the trip.
This trip 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
When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of XC skiing 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.
- Melbourne Urban Ride, 46 kms, Easy/BeginnersDocklands Park, Melbourne
Everybody's welcome! Non MBTC members need to join club at third ride with us, ask us how!
An easy ride, on this balmy weather, aimed to leisure cyclists mostly on bike paths and quiet suburban streets.
Please bring your own food, drinks and plenty of water for the day.
Ride end time is a guesstimate only.
Check route here (give or take a couple of wrong turns): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41576125
Lunch at the 26 k mark, around Murrumbeena station.
The route is 95% sealed, and the terrain is pretty easy to navigate with no climbs.
So bring your, in good condition, bike, we suggest 32+ mm tires.
We'll keep a steady pace, stopping often to regroup.
No one left behind policy applies, but you need to keep yourself properly fueled and hydrated through the ride. A healthy breakfast will also help you to keep up with the riding group.RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
This is to be completed when you RSVP and can be found at:
www.mbtc.org.au/registration-forms-rider.ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Functioning front & tail light, spare tube and a puncture kit
MYKI card, ATM card/cash, basic tools, rain gear, etc.
Suncream; sunglasses; lip balm; hat brim; etc.Check your app for any changes the day before a the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
If you can not make it to the ride, please change your RSVP to 'NO' at your earliest opportunity.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.
- Too cool for school 2025. Easy Social , Market and Lunch. 30 km.Rushall Railway Station, Melbourne
This ride is a shameless chasing after fashion, Time Out Magazine voted Eat Pierogi Make Love Café to be the coolest casual eating venue in Melbourne for 2025, and Melbourne to be the fourth coolest city in the world.
So, right here on our doorstep.…
https://eatpierogimakelove.com/
We’ll start Rushall, Capital City Trail then south down Swanston Street/ Walk to St. Kilda Junction underpass.
The Western Trail on the far side of Albert Park then South Melbourne Market.
Yummy stuff at the Market then the Cecil Street trail and a bit of footpath to the Yarra trail at Jeffs Shed.
Docklands, green bridge, Capital City trail to Lygon Street and then lunch at Eat Piergoni Make Love Café, yes, that really is it’s name!
Then back along the Capital City Trail to loop back to Rushall Station.
This is an easy social ride, the route can be viewed at rides With GPs.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51608247
Download the route so that you can jump on the ride at any stage, catch up or ride ahead of the group.
RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
This will be available within a day of the ride being announced. Preferably it 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.
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Functioning headlight & tail light
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
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.
