Enduro Biking Melbourne

Woodend to Melbourne via Riddells Creek

Forecast for Gisborne/Woodend: 20°. Partly cloudy. Winds northerly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s. Melbourne is expecting 24° so we'll warm up as we ride. https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/riddells-creek/forecast/detailed/#d2026-09-29 This is a ride starting after a Vline train trip from town to Woodend. (Catch the 10:02 Bendigo train using your Myki and arriving Woodend 11:04) *Note: The 3-car train has limited capacity for bikes (2 racks so nominally 6 bikes) so do be early to get your bike on board.* You could go earlier, if you like, and have an hour in Woodend for coffee beforehand. Let me know, please. We ride initially to Riddells Creek bakery for early lunch then continue on roads to Woodlands Historic Park to take Moonee Ponds Creek Trail back to Melbourne. Expecting tailwinds for much of the day but not all of it. **Total distance**: 92 Km The route is mostly on sealed roads and paths except for the upper section of Moonee Ponds trail which is Lilydale topping (a compacted gravel). A road bike will be fine on it or bring your gravel bike if you like. **Speed**: 25-30 Km/h typically **Recommended bike:** Road bike **Map and GPX Files**: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/7625587 \* * Actual route may vary on the day **Bring**: Water, spare tube & tools, money for lunch & emergencies, Myki, your phone with my number. Please check your bike's tyres condition beforehand. Note: Woodend will be colder than Melbourne but we'll feel warmer by Riddells Creek after dropping some altitude. There are some climbs on this route but not many and we will pause to regroup at / near the top. Contact: Neil - 0419 560 409 \***Photo:** Cycling Woodend - Melbourne (Wildwood Rd) : (May 2013) "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"

Baldrys Crossing to Bushrangers Bay 25km/400 elevation

Breathtaking GREAT OCEAN ROAD: Day trip: Hike + Lunch, Kayaking, Meditation

* 🌏 **MELBOURNE → GREAT OCEAN ROAD** 🏙️ * 📅 **SUN 4 OCT — DAY TRIP** ☀️ * 🌊 **Where the Forest Meets the Sea** 🌿 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Escape the city and join us for a refreshing day in **Anglesea**, one of the Great Ocean Road’s beautiful coastal destinations. Here, eucalyptus forest meets the sea, ocean waves roll towards sandy beaches and scenic trails open onto wonderful coastal views. We’ll begin with coffee, tea and snacks before setting out on an **easy-paced, guided 10 km hike** through coastal bushland. Along the way, we’ll enjoy fresh sea air, beautiful scenery and opportunities to spot kangaroos and native birds. We’ll pause in nature for a gentle **guided meditation**, allowing time to breathe deeply, slow down and reconnect. After the hike, we’ll gather for a **supplied Spanish vegetarian lunch** 🇪🇸, served with unlimited tea, coffee, snacks and refreshments. Everything is prepared for the group—simply relax, enjoy the food and share the moment. Our afternoon continues with peaceful, beginner-friendly **kayaking**, followed by a beautiful **Anglesea coastal lookout** overlooking the cliffs, beaches and open sea. Come solo or bring a friend. Expect welcoming company, relaxed conversation and a thoughtfully organised day combining nature, movement, Spanish flavours and the sea. ✨ **Hike the coast. Savour Spain. Breathe in the sea.** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🎒 **All-Inclusive — Just $99!** ✅ Comfortable return transport in a **Mercedes minivan** 🚐 ✅ Guided **10 km coastal hike** and hiking gear 🥾 ✅ Supplied **Spanish vegetarian lunch** 🇪🇸 ✅ Unlimited snacks, soft drinks, coffee and tea ☕ ✅ Kayaks, life jackets and all paddling equipment 🛶 ✅ Guided meditation in nature 🧘 ✅ Anglesea beaches, coastal scenery and panoramic sea lookouts 🌊 ✅ Friendly small-group atmosphere 😊 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- #### 🕒 **Adventure Itinerary** 📍 **07:30** — Pick-up near **St Paul’s Cathedral, Flinders Street** ☕ **08:00** — Short rest and refreshment stop 🍵 **09:00** — Arrive in the Anglesea area · Coffee, tea and snacks 🥾 **09:15** — Easy coastal bushland hike Approximately 10 km · 190 m elevation 🧘 **12:00** — Guided meditation and grounding in nature 🇪🇸 **12:30** — Supplied Spanish vegetarian lunch with drinks and refreshments 🛶 **13:30** — Beginner-friendly kayaking on calm water 🌊 **16:00** — Anglesea coastal lookout and beautiful sea views 🚐 **18:30** — Return to Melbourne 📍 **Drop-off: Hamer Hall** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 💰 **How to Book** Secure your place with a **$99 transfer**. An RSVP alone does not reserve your seat. Your booking is confirmed once payment is received. 🔹 **PayID:** 0414 661 458 🔹 **Bank Transfer:** **Name:** KARAPETIAN G **BSB:** 013233 **Account:** 226325836 **Reference:** Gor 🌟 **Limited places available—RSVP now!** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ❗️**Please Note:** **Payments are only credited or refunded if the event is canceled or rescheduled by the organizer.** In all other circumstances, payments are **non-refundable and non-transferable**. ❗️Thank you for understanding and supporting the planning involved in creating these experiences! 🌿 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **🎒 What to Bring?** ✔️ **Comfortable hiking shoes (or able to supply, let me know size)** **✔️ Wind/water-resistant jacket**🧥 ✔️ **Long pants & long sleeves** 🌿 ✔️ **Hat/beanie/gloves** 🧢 ✔️ **A positive mindset & big smile!** 😊 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 📢 **Questions?** Feel free to **DM me anytime!** 📩 ✨ **Let’s make this an adventure to remember** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Visit our sources: https://www.facebook.com/groups/812911556223655/?ref=share Instagram: nogeography.hike.kayak https://www.meetup.com/en-AU/no-geography-hike-and-kayak/ \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🥾 **Easy Hike · 🇪🇸 Supplied Spanish Vegetarian Lunch · 🧘 Meditation · 🛶 Kayaking · 🌊 Anglesea Sea Views** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **LIABILITY WAIVER** The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at 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. ## **COVID-19 Safety Measures** * The event host is instituting the above safety measures for this event. * Please do not attend if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, or sore throat. * If you have recently tested positive for COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone who has, we kindly ask that you refrain from attending. * Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping our community safe!

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.

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..

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.

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.

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

Federation Square to Abbotsford via the Main Yarra Trail walk

Merri Creek Trail 🏞️ | Easy 16km | PT Accessible 🚃

October Social Night - Postmaster Hotel, Kew - 19 going

Gay on the Lawn - Spring Fling - Free Dance Party Sat 3 Oct - 19 going