Capital City Trail- 30km Social ride with coffee break at Studley Park Boathouse
Details
Please note the starting place is at The Atrium
Ride: An afternoon social ride on the paths that comprise the 30km Capital City Trail around Melbourne. Coffee stop at Studley Park Boathouse.
We will be back in town by before 4pm but you can head off home anywhere, of course.
Sunday forecast: Melbourne area - 15°C
Shower or two (0 - 1mm for the day). Winds west to northwesterly.
Check the link for more details closer to the day:
http://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/melbourne/forecast/detailed/#d2026-05-31
Bike:
Any mechanically sound bicycle. Please pump your tyres to firm pressures beforehand as soft tyres could make you struggle.
Speed: 18 - 22 kmh max (easy)
Distance: ~30 km (coffee after 15km)
Route:
Depart the Atrium to Main Yarra Trail and cross to the southern side soon after. Coffee stop at Studley Park (outdoor bakery cafe) after 14km then continue cycling onto Merri Ck Trail through to Rushall, Park St path, Flemington Bridge, Moonee Ponds Trail to Jeff's Shed (Melbourne Exhibition Centre).
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46981876 *
*Actual route may vary on the day
Bring:
- Spray jacket, water, tube, tools, your phone with my number in your contacts
- Emergency Contact Details * (See below)
Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409
Texting or calling me on the day is preferred as I may miss Meetup messages while I'm cycling
Photo: Underneath Swan St Bridge - Aug '25
*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). Preferably written down and with any personal items that you carry so it can be found by emergency personnel attending. Just in case.
"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"