Geelong River Ride, 45 kms (easy, beginner)

A gentle bike ride along the Barwon River and Waurn Ponds Creek, starting from and ending at Geelong Station. The route follows the Barwon River upstream on the northside to Fyansford, downstream on the southside to pick up the Waurn Ponds Creek track (loop to Waurn Ponds) and then return to Geelong Station.

Coffee stop at Barwon Edge (6km mark), viewpoints at the Paper Mill and Buckley Falls, lunch at Waurn Ponds shopping centre (30 km mark) before returning to Geelong. Depending on weather, we can sit at the Creek (takeaway) or inside shopping centre.

This ride is suitable for beginners as it is mainly on sealed bike tracks with short sections on suburban streets.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51190766

Take the 8.50 am train from Southern Cross to Geelong. I will meet everyone at Geelong Station.

I have limited the attendees to 10 due to bike capacity on V-Line trains. Please let me know if you're driving so that I can increase attendees if there is a waitlist.

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

Functioning headlight & taillight

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. There are drinking fountains along the way for topping up.

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.