Melbourne Bicycle Touring Club

Portarlington, Queenscliff, Bellarine Trail to Sth Geelong Station.
We will depart Docklands on the 9.30 ferry arriving Portarlington 10.40 am.
We will follow the coast to St Leonards then Queenscliff for lunch.
Return will be ack along the Bellarine Rail Trail to South Geelong Station for the train home. Subject to weather on the day we may choose to spend some more time in Queenscliff and ride to South Geelong later and get some dinner before a late train home.
Details regarding the booking of a ferry ticket to follow.

The ride from Portarlington can be viewed on RwGPS HERE.
Wyndham Vale to Werribee train disruption route is HERE.

Open to MBTC members and visitors that have not completed three previous rides with the club.
If visitors like what they see they can join our club for an annual fee of $25, you can join here:
http://www.mbtc.org.au/membership/
RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
This is to be completed by the day before the ride and can be found at:
www.mbtc.org.au/registration-forms-rider.
preferably when you RSVP.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS

• Functioning tail light,
• Spare tube and a puncture kit
• MYKI card, ATM card/cash,
• Basic tools, rain gear,
• Food/snacks, etc.
• Suncream; sunglasses; lip balm; hat brim; etc.
• Bathers & towel if you want a quick swim at Queenscliff
• Plenty of water.

Check your app for any changes the day before a 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

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.

This multi day ride is all about the the majesty of the skies in central Victoria. You will appreciate the clouds ,the sunset, the sunrise and its many colours, all from the comfort of your trusty 2 wheel stead.

We will be visiting Kerang , Boort and Pyramid Hill. Boort and Pyramid have RV friendly sites which means they are tent friendly as well. Boort has a lake for swimming and Pyramid has a public pool .

Ride GPS day1 62 KM
Ride GPS day2 44KM

Itinerary:
Sat :Boort by 18:00 hrs We stay on see a Council park with Shower facilities.
Sun: leave Boort around 10:00 arrive Pyramid by 14:00. A swim at pool and dinner at the pub, we stay at a caravan park camp sites .
Monday: if leaving at 2.45pm, Explore Pyramid Hill and lunch in town.

Train 17/Jan Southern Cross 7.40am arrive Kerang 11:37am, I'm going up on Friday so that I can do the Kerang Park Run event on Sat morning.

Train 19/Jan Pyramid 8.05am or 2:46pm arrive Southern Cross 11:00 or 18:00

RIDE REGISTRATION FORM click on the comment link from Walter to link you to the correct form.

Ride route click here.

Well maintain bikes with 32mm+ tyres and brakes. We are secondary and gravel roads. Bring a least a spare tube and repair kit. a tent and sleeping bag. Food and water during the day , food is available with IGA (closes at 18:00) in Boort and Pyramid , as well as pubs in both towns and posh cafe at Pyramid.

Bring togs and towel.

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

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 organizer 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

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Please note V/Line disruption at Wyndham Vale/Tarneit, so consider driving all/part of the way.
Take the 9.04 or 9.24 from Wyndham Vale, arrives at South Geelong prior to 10 am.
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A circuit around the north side of Geelong starting from and ending at South Geelong Station. The route follows the Geelong foreshore before heading through the industrial area of Corio. Coffee stop at Paddock Bakery (about 5 km mark).

This will also be the last opportunity to buy BYO lunch before the lunch stop (see below).

After crossing over the Princess Highway, we follow the Ted Wilson Trail along the Geelong Ring Road. There is a steady climb to the top of the ridge at Hamlyn Heights before a very steep descent into Fyansford.

Lunch stop will be the Fyansford Commons (with toilets). BYO lunch (can be purchased at Paddock Bakery). Allow an hour for lunch.

After lunch, we will detour via the Paper Mill and a view of Buckley's Falls.

The track then takes us along the Barwon River for about 10 km until we cross under the railway tracks and head back towards South Geelong.

This ride is suitable for beginners as it is mainly on made bike tracks with short sections on road.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49737372

RIDE REGISTRATION FORM

This will be available within a day of the ride being announced. Preferably it is to be completed when you RSVP, but no later than the day before the ride. It can be found at

https://www.mbtc.org.au/registration-forms-rider.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS

Cheery disposition
Functioning headlight & tail light
Spare tube and a puncture kit
SUNSCREEN
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

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.