City Bundoora and back on Plenty River Trail (57km loop)

Apologies for the late notice, folks!

A midweek (Tuesday) loop ride north to University Hill for coffee / brunch then Plenty River Trail to Banyule and Main Yarra Trail Heidelberg to Abbotsford, finishing back in town😀

Forecast:
18°C. Possible shower (1mm) in the morning
https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/bundoora/forecast/detailed/#d2026-05-05

Distance: 57 km

Surface: Approx 9km (15%) is compacted gravel. Fine for roadbikes

Speed: 22-25 kmh approx. Not too fast on the day

Finish time: 3pm is an outside guess; could be 30 min earlier

Map and GPS files: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54938320 *
* Actual route may vary on the day

Bike to bring:
Road, gravel or hybrid. Keep your bike light and leave bulky panniers at home, please.
Do check your bike mechanically prior to the day and pump tyres to recommended pressures.

Bring:
Water, spare tube and tools, any snacks, your mobile phone with my number, thanks

Contact:
Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409

*Photo: Plenty River Path (May '25)

"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"