TEMPLATE title, ?? kms (grade[,ride type])

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1. Update title
--Grade: social, beginners, intermediate, experienced (see https://www.mbtc.org.au/ride-gradings)

--Optional ride type eg MTB, gravel, social
2. Update date, time and duration
3. Update the featured photo to one that suits your ride
4. Add ride description
5. Add RwGPS route (see https://www.mbtc.org.au/ride-with-gps/)
6. Update the location map to the ride start point
7. Update the How to find us box
8. Add host (ride leader) using the + host box
9. Remove MBTC as host
10. Check and change the ESSENTIAL ITEMS so they are relevant to your ride
11. Check and change the This ride is for MBTC club members paragraph and modify if required (eg only for MBTC club members).
12. Update attendee limit and the guest allowance if needed
13. Save as draft or publish. When publishing, hit the Announce it now button to ensure members are notified of your new ride

PUT YOUR RIDE DESCRIPTION AND ANY REQUIREMENTS HERE

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

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.