Northern loop through Maribyrnong and Steel Creek from Flinders (51km 375m)
Details
Hi,
Join us for a Northern outer loop of the CBD starting from Flinders' Station.
We will meet up for an 8.30 start just outside the Southern exit to the Station that come's out near the Abory Bar. I will wait a little to the West along the Yarra Trail/Flinders' Walk near Sandridge Bridge where there is a bit more space. I'll be on a black Giant Revolt with tan bags.
See pin here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SNxxGkCfWBZLmBfG7
We'll leave the Station and head West along the river through Southbank until we hit the Capital City Trail and head North past Docklands. Here we will continue over the new Veloway towards Footscray and head North on the Maribyrnong River Trail. We'll follow the river up past Essendon where we join the Steel Creek Trail towards Keilor Park, hook a right on the M80 Trail for a few kilometres before heading South back towards the city on the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail. This will bring us all the way to Parkville before joining back on the Capital City Trail taking us back past Docklands and Southbank returning back to Flinders Station where we started!
We can stop for refreshments at Francis Winifred's Café, approx. 32.5Km into the ride:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kioqC1pr4Ut3GGM98
Please note we will be starting and ending the ride via Southbank - as most know, often a very busy area, and a 10km speed limit, so please pay extra care and attention through this section!
See route here:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53685386
TRAINS
~Lilydale - Flinders D:7.19AM A:8.17AM
~Belgrave - Flinders D:7.10AM A:8.17AM
~Pakenham - Flinders D:7.16AM A:8.35AM* (Or Vline train D:7.02AM A:7.52AM)
~Cranbourne - Flinders D:7.09AM A:8.15AM
~Frankston - Flinders D:7.18AM A:8.24AM*
~Sandringham - Flinders D:7.57AM A:8.27AM*
* If arriving via one of these services please leave a message underneath and we can push the start time out by 5-10 minutes to allow time to get to the start point!
YOUR BIKE
Suitable for any well maintained bike
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! Remember the sunscreen too!
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.