Train to Waurn Ponds (Geelong) and ride back to Melbourne (100km)

Weather forecast for Geelong for Saturday:

• 16°C. Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers (0 - 1mm). Winds westerly - southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h.
  https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/geelong/forecast/detailed/#d2026-06-06

Ride: This is a one-way ride of 103 kms from Geelong to Melbourne. We take a Vline train to Waurn Ponds (Myki required) and ride back on a mixture of paths, streets and country back roads. A few hills in Geelong's suburbs will warm us up and we will keep a reasonable pace up for the same reason.

Meet: On the platform or on the train for the
9:10 Southern Cross to Waurn Ponds, arriving 10:30
Please be early so we can get our bikes on the train in the same carriage.

Riders:
Suits Upper Intermediate riders or above, capable of 25 - 30 kmh typical speeds on conventional lightweight road bikes only.

Lunch: Lara - inside the shopping centre / bakery cafe

Map & GPX files:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39750119
*Actual route may vary on the day

Bring:
-Snacks & energy bars, water, tools, tube, phone, money for lunch and emergencies, Myki. Warm cycling kit (need I mention?)

-Fit and use a bright flashing tail light and wear a bright coloured (ie Not black) jersey top or gilet, please. Headlights may be required, too.

-Please carry your emergency contact information on you (eg in your wallet), just in case.

Contact:
Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409

Note: Finish time is a guesstimate

*Photo: The You Yangs and Golden Canola fields near Lara - (Sept '14)

"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"