Geelong Circuit, 45 kms (beginner, bike paths)

An update of the previous circuit around 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 (thank you Desley!) (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 (recommended) or try the Fyansford Hotel for a meal (depends on how busy they are when we get there). Allow an hour for lunch.

After lunch, we will detour via the Paper Mill and a view of Buckley's Falls (from the other side this time).

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

Take the 8.30 or 8.50 am train from Southern Cross. I will meet everyone at South Geelong Station. Please let me know if you are driving, then I can increase the attendance limit.

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 & 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

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