Bike Commuting Melbourne

Keilor Plains - Caroline Springs - City (52km mostly paths)

We did this ride in Dec '25 and I thought let's try it again on Grand Final Day. The route is slightly modified to navigate to lunch quicker (plus some other improvements) 😀 A bike ride of about 52 km from northwest of Melbourne back to the City. Some bike-lanes to start with and mostly paths after that. We'll have lunch in Caroline Springs where there's a good suburban bakery next to a good cafe, too. **Getting there:** Make your own way there or join me on the **10:34 Sunbury** train from **Town Hall** station in the City which arrives **Keilor Plains at 11:08**. You could pick it up prior to town at Caulfield or join at Footscray but not directly from Flinders St or Southern Cross (like last time in Dec '25). Usually we get into the last carriage to travel together but that's up to you so just be sure to meet us at **Keilor Plains station** by **11:15am** on the Regan St side. **Forecast:** Caroline Springs - 20° Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h. https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/caroline-springs/forecast/detailed/#d2026-09-26 Starting at Keilor Plains Station we first ride to Caroline Springs for lunch (8km) then visit Lake Caroline before winding our way back to town along picturesque Kororoit Creek Trail to Federation Trail and eventually the Dixon Veloway to finish at Jeff's Shed / Melbourne Exhibition Centre between 3:30 and 4pm. **Pace**: 22-25 km/h typically. Let's keep everyone in sight :) **Route Map**: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53560219 \* \* Actual route may vary on the day **Bike to bring**: Most bikes. MTBs may struggle with the distance. Please check your bike before the day and especially the tyres and leave any panniers at home as they'll likely make you and us too slow. **Bring**: -Myki, water, jacket, spare tube, tools, pump -Your phone with my number -Emergency Contact Details - See below \* **Contact**: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409 (save in your contacts, please) **\*Photo**: Lake Caroline - June 2017 * 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). Written down, preferably, and with your personal items that you carry so it can be found by emergency personnel attending. "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"

Social Bike Ride: Elwood to Westgate Park and Back

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City - Gowanbrae Explorer

**Let's check out some new sealed and unsealed trails along Moonee Ponds Creek that I haven't ridden.** **Ride:** A midweek (Thur) ride up Moonee Ponds Creek Trail on one side to Gowanbrae and returning, for part of it, on the other side on new trails. Some gravel involved but not too much. We'll leave the trail at times for coffee, etc. **Forecast**: Melbourne area - 27°C Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Check this link closer to the day : https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/melbourne/forecast/detailed/#d2026-09-24 **Bike**: Any mechanically sound bicycle should be fine. I'll take my gravel bike but a roadbike won't have any problems. **Speed**: 20-25 km/h **Distance**: 47km or so **Finish time** is an outside guess and could be earlier **Map**: [Click here](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57249059?privacy_code=4GldMqIaS8PnGtZJ4aIgebdJmXMV6t2m) \* \*Actual route may vary on the day **Coffee**: After 22km at Francis Winifred Cafe, just off the trail in Oak Park **Lunch**: In Essendon where there are various choices **Bring**: Water, sunscreen, spare tube, tools, Myki, your phone with my number **Contact**: Neil Griffiths, 0419 560 409 \***Photo**: A short detour on gravel near Gowanbrae - Sept '26 "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"

Albury-Tallangatta Circuit, 120kms,intermediate level

AFL Grand Final weekend ride Multi day ride. ( for paid MBTC members) Camping weekend , recommend booking train tickets as soon as you have RSVPed This ride starts in Albury , * Friday Southern Cross station 7.07am to Albury arrive 10.43 am leave for Tallangatta 40 kms * Saturday , 8:00 am parkrun event is on Talangatta, meet the locals leave 9:30 to Lake Hume Resort 50 kms * Sunday off to leave 8:00 Wodonga 30 kms Sunday train Wodonga to Southern Cross catch 1:02pm or 5:31pm to Southern Cross Route: [Albury -Tallangatta route](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56000544) Accommodation costs will be shared . Camp site and Hotel room. This ride is for financial MBTC members only. To join our club check out [https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership](https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership) ESSENTIAL ITEMS Functioning headlight & tail light Spare tube and a puncture kit MYKI card, ATM card/cash, basic tools, rain gear, food/snacks, ,tent,sleeping bag, runners WATER It's your responsibility to check the temperature and distance for the day and carry an appropriate amount of water. When riding outside suburbia remember that carrying too much water is better than not enough as the distances between water availability may vary greatly from the planned route due to road closures or other unforeseen circumstances. Check Meetup for any changes the day before the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' as soon as you know but no later than the day before ride day. The MBTC Refund & Cancellation Policy can be found [here](https://www.mbtc.org.au/refund-cancellation-policy/). When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of bicycle riding can be dangerous and that I may suffer loss or injury or death and I agree that in consideration of my participation in any event conducted by the MBTC that I will absolve from liability the MBTC, its officers, and any event organiser from all claims, demands, or suits whether for personal injury or property loss suffered whether by negligence or breach of contract or otherwise, save for any right I may have pursuant to the Australian Consumer law. I acknowledge that photos may be taken of me during MBTC rides and social events, and that it is club practice that these photos will be published on Meetup, Facebook, and the club website. I will notify the ride leader and other riders if I wish to not be photographed. MBTC cannot guarantee that my photo will not be published and will promptly honour requests to be removed from MBTC controlled sites.

Mitcham - Montrose loop, 45 kms (intermediate)

**NOTE: BYO lunch required** We depart from Mitcham Railway Station at 10am along the Box Hill-Ringwood Rail Trail, turn left up the Eastlink Trail and then Mullum-Mullum Creek Trail towards Croydon. Crossing over Maroondah Highway (at traffic lights) and into Croydon to pick up the Carrum-Warburton Trail to Mooroolbark. Following Cambridge Road and Montrose Road (bike lane) and then on-road for 500 m on Mt Dandenong Tourist Road to arrive at Hahndorf for hot chocolate and other delights (20 km mark). Hahndorf does not have a grand selection for lunch, hence we are only stopping here for a (hot) chocolate and toilet. Following the backstreets of Montrose we pick up Sheffield Road (bike path followed by gravel road) to arrive at the Liverpool Road Retarding Basin for our lunch stop - no shelter, no toilets but plenty of ambience (26 km mark). After lunch, we pick up the Dandenong Creek Trail all the way to Eastlink, follow Eastlink Trail towards Ringwood and then peel off back to Mitcham. Route: [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55434314?privacy_code=RwlZISNaJVEVnieWsy2fGpyGgqkwpX5k](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55434314?privacy_code=RwlZISNaJVEVnieWsy2fGpyGgqkwpX5k) This ride is for financial MBTC members, or those who have not yet done three single day rides with us. To join our club check out [https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership](https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership) ESSENTIAL ITEMS * **BYO LUNCH (essential, no other option)** * Fun disposition * Functioning headlight & tail light * Spare tube and a puncture kit * MYKI card * Basic tools * Rain gear * Food/snacks, etc WATER It's your responsibility to check the temperature and distance for the day and carry an appropriate amount of water. When riding outside suburbia remember that carrying too much water is better than not enough as the distances between water availability may vary greatly from the planned route due to road closures or other unforeseen circumstances. Check Meetup for any changes the day before the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' as soon as you know but no later than the day before ride day. The MBTC Refund & Cancellation Policy can be found [here](https://www.mbtc.org.au/refund-cancellation-policy/). When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of bicycle riding can be dangerous and that I may suffer loss or injury or death and I agree that in consideration of my participation in any event conducted by the MBTC that I will absolve from liability the MBTC, its officers, and any event organiser from all claims, demands, or suits whether for personal injury or property loss suffered whether by negligence or breach of contract or otherwise, save for any right I may have pursuant to the Australian Consumer law. I acknowledge that photos may be taken of me during MBTC rides and social events, and that it is club practice that these photos will be published on Meetup, Facebook, and the club website. I will notify the ride leader and other riders if I wish to not be photographed. MBTC cannot guarantee that my photo will not be published and will promptly honour requests to be removed from MBTC controlled sites.

Bike Club Music Arvo, Summertime in Springtime.

Summertime in Springtime Music Arvo. The Cycle Touring Troubadours will be back Saturday 10 October, Mark Street Hall, Fitz Nth. Andy Colville, formerly of The bushwackers on lead, Andrew Soos on 5 string banjo; in a club first, Ron Kousal on Piano Accordion and former Melbourne pub rocker Paul Lewis on rhythm guitar. The afternoon will start at lunchtime, 1pm with yummy stuff to eat and drink, bring a cup, plate, utensils. Simple sing along classics, classics of folk, 60’s rock, Gershwin classics will be performed. The music will celebrate all those themes we cherish as cycle tourers, the sanctity of the group, the sanctity of the individual, the vast breathtaking beauty of the landscapes we cycle through, the sense of the sacred but also it’s brutality without warning, forcing us to pare down and rely on each other. The euphoria of dinner together at day’s end. Bring a favourite hat to celebrate individuality. Once again, bring a cup, plate, utensils, the hall has a kitchen and toilets. Mark Street Hall is a very pleasant half kilometer walk from our former venue Edinburgh Gardens Community Room. It is on the railway easement connecting the former Edinburgh Gardens rail yards with the former inner circle rail line now Capital City Trail..

Brisk Walk around Ashburton and Glen Iris (8km)

Walk after work and make friends (~5km)

G'Day walkers! Starting from 'NGV' we walk along the Tan track to MCG and Fitzroy Gardens. The pace will be moderate. The distance is around 5km. If audience is keen we drop by Brunette to grab a coffee on the way back. **By attending, you agree to match the pace and stay in sight of the group or be comfortable navigating your own way to the destination.** **What to bring:** * Water bottle * Appropriate clothing if it's windy or possibility of rain **MEETING LOCATION** NGV between the pools. **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.

URBAN Hike - Wurundjeri Spur Abbotsford Loop

Federation Square to Abbotsford via the Main Yarra Trail walk

Friday Walk: Brimbank Park and the Maribyrnong River (16 km Grade E)