Merri Creek and Plenty River Trail, 65 kms (Intermediate, social)

Loop Ride: City to bush and return
Meeting at Fed Square (near Time Out), we'll leave the city and head up the Merri Creek Trail, pick up the Ring Road trail at Campbellfield to Watsonia and then return via the Plenty River Trail and Main Yarra Trail.
Coffee stop on the way out through Fitzroy (recommendations welcome), lunch stop at DFO Uni Hill (or other recommendations), power surge at Oasis Fairfield.
The track is mostly sealed with some gravel on the Main Yarra Trail at Heidelberg.

Ride re-confirmation closer to the date, subject to Melbourne's precarious weather.

"Ohana" policy applies - no-one gets left behind.

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36114900

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
• Sunscreen
• Cheery disposition

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

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.