Melbourne Bicycle Touring Club

Ride route Caulfield to Preston

RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
The form should be available within a day or two of the ride announcement. The link to the form will be seen in the event messages when you RSVP. Please complete it when available.

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

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 MBTC cannot guarantee that my photo will not be published and will promptly honour requests to be removed from MBTC controlled sites.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 route Sandringham 2 Abbotsford

RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
The form should be available within a day or two of the ride announcement. The link to the form will be seen in the event messages when you RSVP. Please complete it when available.

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

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.

Castlemaine Station to Panacea Winery for lunch to Maldon Caravan Park Weekend.
We shall depart Castlemaine Station at 10 am.
There is a train departing Southern Cross 7.01 arriving 8.35 and a train departing 7.40 arriving 9.26.
For those who want brekky in Castlemaine before getting on the road and are planning to come by train the 7.01 is advised.
Brekky can be enjoyed at the excellent Das Kaffhaus:
https://coffeebasics.com/
Our weekend destination is Maldon Caravan Park which offers camping but also cabin accommodation but you will need to book the cabin accommodation yourself and it would be wise to book this in advance as Maldon is a popular weekend destination.
You will need to be riding a bike that is fitted with pack racks that carry paniers in which to carry a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat if you are planning to camp at Maldon Caravan Park.
Most of the weekend’s cycling will be on gravel.
In order to be suitable for this ride you will not only need to be riding a properly fitted bike but also be as good as listening to others opinions as you are at expressing your own opinions.
The ride leaders may communicate guidance in regards to suitability for this ride.
Saturday lunch will be at Panacea Winery, you are welcome to take the rail trail direct to Maldon if you would prefer and get into Maldon by lunch and spend the afternoon exploring shops, a walk up Mount Tarrengower or whatever if you would prefer.
By extending the ride to Panacea winery on the Saturday is gives us a proper ride for the day, Panacea Winery offers a cheese platter only to eat so it might be wise to bring lunch for Saturday.
Saturday’s ride may be viewed at Ride with GPS:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56217025
We will have dinner at the pub on the Saturday night, if you do wish to cook your own dinner the CP does have a BBQ, but further details to follow later.
Sunday’s ride with be on through state forest to Red White Blue mine, a Favourite photo op then on to Guildford for lunch then a scenic route via Kemps Bridge Road back to Castlemaine Station.
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
RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
The form should be available within a day or two of the ride announcement. The link to the form will be seen in the event messages when you RSVP. Please complete it when available.
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' as soon as you know but no later than the day before ride day.
The MBTC Refund & Cancellation Policy can be found here.
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.