Downhill Biking Melbourne

Tour d'Altona - 50km evening ride - #1 for the season

Our first Altona evening ride now daylight saving has begun: \* 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:** 20°C. Sunny. Light winds becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day. https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/altona/forecast/detailed/#d2026-10-08 *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:** Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409 **Photo:** Altona Sunset- Feb '26 **\*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"

Diamond creek to panton hill loop

POSTPONED TO 11 OCT: Social Bike Ride: Elwood to Westgate Park and Back

Best Dimmy in Melb #2 social 38 km

We will meet at Seaford Railway Station. Then ride to Tai Wah Chinese Restaurant , one of the last family owned suburban Chinese Restaurant's that happens to make excellent homemade Dim Sims. Relive your youth when dad and mum would take you to your local Chinese Restaurant for Beef Chow Mien and Sweet and Sour Chicken . After lunch wide ride to Oakleigh for some nice Greek coffee and a teeny weeny sliver of cake! Now properly fueled the final leg can be made ,on wards to Caulfield Station. Any type of bicycle will do as it is on roads and cycle paths. Bring water . Your bike needs to be in good order and wet weather gear if the forecast is for rain. Ride route [Seaford to Caulfield](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57190662) ESSENTIAL ITEMS Functioning headlight & tail light Spare tube and a puncture kit MYKI card, ATM card/cash, 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' at least one day before the ride day. This ride is for MBTC club members, or those who have not yet done 3 days riding with us. To join our club check out [https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership](https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership) 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.

Melbourne Character matched dating designed for first timers

An inviting virtual speed dating night designed for Melbourne singles, taking place via Zoom. We are a friendly neighborhood group where you can connect with authentic people living nearby. Look forward to brief individual conversations, organized by age group, all while relaxing in your own space. Sign up here: [Reserve your place](https://theliveround.com/product?productId=656.0&productType=onlineSpeedDating&city=Melbourne&groupurlname=mountain-biking-theory-and-trail-tactics&face_v=3.0) Selecting RSVP indicates your interest. To participate in the sessions, please complete your registration at the link provided above.

Celebrate 60. Weddings, Parties, Anything. Food and Music arvo.

Celebrate 60. Weddings, Parties, Anything. Summertime in Springtime Music Arvo. Yours truly will be 60 years young and celebrating with food, friendship and live music at a Mark Street Hall on the Edinburgh Gardens, Capital City Trail, link. 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..

Yarravilling & Brunching Social 22-44km

We will meet at Caulfield Railway Station outside Platform 4. We are off to the charismatic charm of Yarraville and its great cafe scene . One way its 22Km , there is a station at Yarraville or return via the CBD to get back home. I recommend Coffee, Orange juice and Eggs Benedict . though there is the new trend of breakfast brisket ! Any type of bicycle will do as it is on roads and cycle paths. Bring water . Your bike needs to be in good order and wet weather gear if the forecast is for rain. Ride route [Caulfield to Yarraville](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56468737) which includes the return to Caulfield ESSENTIAL ITEMS Functioning headlight & tail light Spare tube and a puncture kit MYKI card, ATM card/cash, 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' at least one day before the ride day. This ride is for MBTC club members, or those who have not yet done 3 days riding with us. To join our club check out [https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership](https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership) 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.

Ride with GPS training - Route Construction

Open to financial MBTC members and anyone that intends to join our club before the night. The library closes at 6pm so we will have someone at the door between 6:45pm and 7pm to let you in. The workshop will start at 7pm. One of the many benefits of being a financial MBTC member is access to our Ride with GPS Club subscription. This gives us extra route planning options, visual or audible turn by turn navigation, but most importantly is gives us our routes and maps when we are offline and in the middle of nowhere. If you are not currently connected to the Ride with GPS club account, just post a message and I will talk you through it prior to the night. On the night we will get our hands dirty. Here are some of the things that we will do in the club account: * Using the club account * How to create and save a route * Using various map formats * Adding POI's * Adding/removing/changing route tags in the route library * Editing a route and the use of control points * Lock and unlock a route * How to copy and edit a locked route * To download or not to download the route & map for offline navigation? * Locating and downloading the route in the phone app * construct a route using a ride we have already recorded The training and learning space has a desktop for each participant. Here are some of the advantages of using the RWGPS Club account with offline maps & navigation: * We've paid for it as part of our membership so lets use it! * The club route library is at your fingertips * Download offline maps on home wifi to save using mobile data when navigating in mobile reception areas * We'll always know where we are on the ride as the map & route won't mysteriously vanish when we're out of mobile reception * Look at the elevation of the terrain ahead * Be able to check the remaining distance, and point to point distances * If anyone decides to bail out part way into the ride we can be sure of getting back to the car or station * If the ride leader is unwell or injured and has to abandon the ride then the ride can continue with another leader * No more excuses for splitting the group when riders pass the ride leader and take wrong turns * More members will be inclined to lead rides in the country with confidence * Stop thinking and just enjoy the ride!

Nomads Friday Cycling - (almost) every Friday

Try Dragon Boating – Saturday Come & Try (Beginner Friendly)

**🚣‍♀️Ever wanted to try dragon boating?** Join us for a beginner-friendly Saturday morning “Come & Try” session at Docklands—no experience needed. 👉 Just RSVP or message us and come along ⸻ **What to expect:** * Quick safety briefing + basic paddling tips * Join our crew for a real on-water training session * Friendly, supportive environment (perfect for beginners) * ☕ Optional coffee catch-up after ⸻ **What happens after?** If you enjoy it, you can: * Join our weekday trainings (Tues/Thurs evenings) in addition to Saturday sessions * Continue to paddle with us for 30 days free on the Dragon Pass ⸻ **What to bring:** * Comfortable clothes to exercise in * Water bottle * Sun protection * Change of clothes (you may get a little splash) 👉 We provide all equipment (paddle + life jacket) ⸻ Location: Community Hub at the Dock 912 Collin’s Street, Docklands (waterfront side) ⸻ **👊Come give it a go this Saturday!!** No experience needed—just turn up and try it. ⸻ **Can’t make Saturday?** We also train Tuesday & Thursday evenings at 6pm—just reach out and we’ll help you get started. **⸻** **Southern Storm Paddle Club** trains all year around in Docklands, weather permitting. (Rain is not an issue!) If you have any questions, please get in touch with us on Facebook, meetup or email on [southernstormpaddleclub@gmail.com](mailto:southernstormpaddleclub@gmail.com) Follow the team on Social Media @ [https://www.instagram.com/southernstormpc/ ](https://www.instagram.com/southernstormpc/)[https://www.facebook.com/southernstormpaddleclub/](https://www.facebook.com/southernstormpaddleclub/)

Spotswood to Williamstown Beach Walk - 8 going

Social: Footy picnic