Greensborough - Heidelberg - City on the trails (31 km)

A new one-way ride startng from Greensborough Station and straight onto Plenty River Trail leading to Main Yarra Trail and even a small part of Merri Creek Trail on the way back to town *
* See map link below

Lunch: Burgundy St, Heidelberg - Ferguson Plarre Bakery or other choices

Forecast: Melbourne area - 21°
Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. Winds northerly 15 to 25 km/h.
https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/greensborough/forecast/detailed/#d2026-09-13

Getting there: Take the 9:59am Hurstbridge Train from Flinders Street (Platform 1) arriving Greensborough 10:46
I'll meet you at Greensborough so won't be on the train.

Distance: ~31 km

Surface: Approx 7km (23%) is compacted gravel. Fine for roadbikes

Speed: 22-25 kmh approx. Not too fast on the day. Finish time could be earlier than stated as it's a short ride.

Map and GPS files: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57045537 *
* Actual route may vary on the day

Bike to bring:
Any bike should be okay. Please check it mechanically before the day.

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"