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Tour d'Altona - 50km evening ride - #2 for the season
Fri, Oct 23, 6:45 AM-With guest leader, Bas Swart, as Neil is still out of action. -On **Friday**, not the usual Thursday, please note. Our second Altona evening ride for the daylight saving season: \* Td'A is a 50km evening ride in the daylight saving months and intended for intermediates due to the speed and headwinds. We cycle on bike paths to Williamstown and Altona and return in the dark on paths and roads. We meet in South Wharf at Jeff's Shed on Clarendon St and ride through Docklands to Williamstown for a short break then continue along the coastal path to the seaside suburb of Altona for a quick bite (Half an hour or so) in the park opposite the fish and chip shop and other eateries. Usually, we're back in town around 9:30pm. **Forecast:** 19-29°C. Sunny morning. Slight chance of a shower in the afternoon and evening. Winds northerly 25 to 35 km/h becoming light in the evening. https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/altona/forecast/detailed/#d2026-10-23 *Strong winds are the usual experience on this ride making it unsuitable for beginners whenever blowy which is most of the time.* **Bike:** Any mechanically sound bicycle. Check it and pump your tyres before coming. MTBs may struggle. **Lights:** Excellent lights that illuminate the path are essential. Consider bringing spare lights. **Speed:** 25 km/h typically on paths where appropriate and faster on a few roads but it is mostly paths. You can be sure of winds by the coast. **Distance:** 50 km for the round trip. You're welcome to get the train back and Altona Station is nearby **Map:** https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6954193 \* \* Actual route may vary on the night **Bring:** \- Water\, jacket\, Myki\, tube\, tools\, bright bike lights\, \- Your phone with my number\. \- Emergency Contact Details \* **Contact:** Bas - 0416 158 510 **Photo:** Altona Esplanade Sunset- Oct '26 (Pic by Ian K) **\*EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS** : Please ensure you carry these on you in case of a medical emergency. ie Family member's name, phone number and relationship (eg, Sister). Written down preferably and with your personal items so it can be found by emergency personnel. There is a link to a template in our Meetup homepage (browser) down in the discussion area. https://www.meetup.com/melbournecycling/discussions/ "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"
Brunswick Walk & Turkish Brunch | Approx. 7 km | Every Pace Welcome
Sat, Nov 7, 9:45 PM🌿 Brunswick Morning Walk & Turkish Brunch ☕ 📅 Sunday, 8 November 2026 📍 Project Turkish Cafe, 80 Dawson St, Brunswick VIC 3056 ⏰ Meet at 8:45 am — walking starts at 9:00 am sharp! Join us for a morning walk and good company, followed by an optional Turkish brunch! Come along for the walk only or stay for both. 😊 🌳 THE WALK We’ll start and finish at Project Turkish Cafe, with a route through Royal Park and Princes Park. We’re planning approximately 2 hours of walking, returning around 11:00 am. You’re welcome to walk at your own pace. The group may spread out, and we won’t necessarily stay together or stop to regroup. Please familiarise yourself with the route and be comfortable finding your way back independently. Please arrive at 8:45 am so we’re ready to leave at 9:00 am. Allow extra time for travel and parking. Bring water, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and weather-appropriate clothing. 🤝 A FRIENDLY NOTE This is an informal social event organised by a volunteer. Please keep expectations relaxed and be patient if plans need to change. Everyone is responsible for their own safety, belongings and decisions about whether the walk suits their abilities. The organiser cannot supervise everyone or guarantee anyone’s safety. 🍳 BRUNCH After the walk, we’ll head back to Project Turkish Cafe for an optional brunch, planned for 11:00 am. ✅ PLEASE CONFIRM WHEN YOU RSVP: • WALK ONLY • WALK + BRUNCH Only confirmed brunch attendees will be included in the reservation. If your plans change, please update your RSVP and let me know. Looking forward to a lovely morning together! 😊
Hike: Halloween 🎃 9.8 km Flying Fox Loop + Picnic
Sat, Oct 31, 5:45 AM* Can't deal with big crowds at the city social Halloween celebrations? * Can't face trying to be cheery at the Halloween parties after a really shite week at work and need a nature fix? 🤔 * Not looking forward to pretending not to be home when trick or treaters knock on your door and the closest you have to a treat are 1 year old CLIF Bars 🧗 you got from the last Banff Film Fesitval? If any of the above resonate with you, then come celebrate Halloween with a walk around the Main Yarra Trail looping through Fairfield Boat House and visiting the Flying Fox colony along the Yarra River and finishing back where we started at Studley Park Boathouse. The circuit is 9.8km long over paved trail or easy dirt trails along the river. Once we get back to Studley Park Picnic area, we'll find a table and grab our picnic food from the cars and have snacks and drinks and wait for the flying foxes to take off overhead to complete our Halloween Evening. Fingers crossed for clear warm weather. I'll be aiming for a brisk pace (10 min/km, 6km/h) on the paved sections, and slowing during the scenic sections. I will adjust to suit the terrain, but be prepared to put in a bit of effort to work up an appetite so you can indulge in a treat at the end! Dressing up is optional. Wear something in theme if you have it. **What to bring:** * Sense of humour * Positive attitude * Adventurous spirit (AKA a tolerance for a lot of crap going wrong) * Picnic food for after the walk. Enough for yourself + a little to share but not too much. * Warm clothing for after the walk if necessary **MEETING LOCATION** Meet at the Yarra Bend Park Walk Meeting point, right next to the carpark for Studley Park Boathouse. Meet at 4:45pm for a prompt 5:00pm start. https://maps.app.goo.gl/m8jAETTK6WnVGYGt8 **LIABILITY WAVER** The organiser of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury or accidents to participants or their property on this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. By joining this event you agree to these terms.
Catch up at the London
Wed, Oct 28, 7:00 AMDaylight savings and warm evenings - what better excuse for a social get-together! The London Tavern is around 10 mins walk from Richmond Station and we will find a spot in the large undercover beer garden. Come along for some food, drinks and company... A chance to share some stories, catch up or to learn more about the club if you are thinking about joining. It's a 100 year old pub which is pretty cool, too. Wednesday night is Steak Night ($30). Menu is here: https://www.londontavernhotel.com/eat-drink
Nillumbik Explorer & Dark Horse Cafe. Intermediate. Hilly. 47km, 50% unpaved.
Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 PM**SCENIC, HILLY loop ride, starting and finishing in DIAMOND CREEK.** **A mix of sealed and unsealed trails, aqueducts and quiet back-roads, with about 1km of singletrack and a cafe lunch thrown in for the mix!** **RIDE ROUTE HERE:** **https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57518175** **Please make sure you read and understand the route elevation profile and surface details.** **TO GET TO START:** **Drive and park on the north side of DIAMOND CREEK Train Station, Station Street, near McDonalds, around 9:00am.** **Alternatively, catch the 7:59 AM Hurstbridge TRAIN from FLINDERS STREET, arriving 9:09am.** **Some time for pre-ride refreshments at Diamond Creek Maccas, before:** **PEDAL-OFF at 9:30 AM.** **(If you miss the train, are running late, or would like to shorten the ride by 8kms, you could catch the next train at Flinders Street at 8:39am, and meet us on the Diamond Valley Trail in Hurstbridge at 10:00am)** **We climb on scenic back roads up to Smiths Gully. Descend on tracks through Boomers, Yanngai & Wimbi Reserves, then through to:** **LUNCH** **Around the half-way point, we will have lunch at Dark Horse Cafe in Watsons Creek:** **https://darkhorsecafe.com.au/index.html** **We will spend about 40 minutes here. I will book closer to the day.** **We climb again to an aqueduct trail and the Kangaroo Ground Memorial Lookout Tower, more scenic back roads and aqueduct trail, then to** **Flinders 7:59 am (8:39)** **Via City Loop** **Diamond creek 9:09 am** **Pedal off 9:30 am** **(Hurstbridge 9:57)** **Dark Horse 12:00 pm (24.5km) - 12:40 dep** **(If not at 40 km / Allendale Road by 2:10 pm, take shortcut via Margaret Street)** **Diamond Creek 3:00 pm (22.8km)** **Melbourne Cup 3:00 pm by**
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