Colours of Spring?, 45 kms (beginner, social)

It's been a while since I have done this loop. Ride will be subject to weather, no point riding in the rain.

Starting from Time Out at Fed Square, we roll along the north side of the Yarra to Richmond and then on to Fairfield for a (1st, 2nd or 3rd?) coffee at Oasis Bakery.
Picking up the Anniversary/Outer Circle Trail at Kew, we head to Fordhams at Hartwell for lunch (BYO or eat-in).
The way home will be via the Ferndale Trail and then Gardiners Creek Trail back along the south side of the Yarra to Fed Square.

As this is a suburban ride, you are welcome to join/drop off along the route. Please let the leader or tail ender know.

This ride is suitable for beginner riders with only short section on roads.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35698346

Meet by 9.30 am at Time Out for roll-out.

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

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.