Maribyrnong River and Essendon Gelatery loop (30km social pace ride)

The wet weather lately is making it hard to plan rides but I think we'll be okay for this one, fingers crossed 🤞
Saturday forecast, we're expecting 20°C and partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers (0-1mm) most likely during the morning. Winds southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h.
https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/melbourne/forecast/detailed/#d2025-11-15

Ride: A social pace ride to a popular Gelati shop in Essendon and back to town.
We did this one last in Dec '24 so time we went again 😉

Speed: 22 km/h max (easy)

Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409 (text or phone preferred on the day, please)

Route distance: Approx 30km returning to Jeff's Shed / Exhibition Centre

The route is on cycle paths with a few local streets
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41701228 *
* Route may vary on the day

Departure time: 1:00 pm - plan to be early, thanks

Things to bring:- Water, sunscreen, jacket, pump, spare tube, tools

* Photo: Augustus Gelatery in Essendon (Google photo)

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"