South Melbourne to Frankston Coastal Bike Ride (50km or 100km Option)

Join me for a big, scenic ride down the bay — South Melbourne all the way to Frankston, hugging the coast the whole way.

We'll meet outside the South Melbourne Life Saving Club at 8:45am for a quick hello, then roll out at 9:00am. The plan is a casual, social pace along the beach, staying together as a group with regroup points at the nice spots so no one gets left behind. We'll aim to reach Frankston around 12:30pm for a proper break and lunch.

From there you've got two options. Do the ~50km one-way and catch the train home from Frankston, or turn around and ride back for the full ~100km. Both are completely fine — pick whatever suits you on the day.

This is a long ride. Even at a relaxed pace, it's best suited to people who've done at least one 50–100km ride in the last few months.

Who this is for

• Riders with reasonable fitness who've recently done a 50km+ ride
• Anyone keen on a long, social day out along the coast rather than a workout or a race
• Solo riders very welcome — plenty of chatting along the way and at lunch

Links

• Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hZJc1HySxETfyy4KA

Timeline

• 8:45am – Meet outside South Melbourne Life Saving Club and say hi
• 9:00am – Roll out and head south along the coast
• 12:30pm – Reach Frankston, take a break and grab lunch 1:30pm – Option A: catch the train back from Frankston (~50km done). – Option B: ride back to South Melbourne for the full ~100km
• ~5:00pm – Full-loop riders arrive back at South Melbourne (approximate — depends on pace and breaks)

Transport
Frankston is on the Metro Frankston line, so the ~50km riders can train it home. Bikes are allowed on Melbourne trains — just avoid blocking doorways and give priority to other passengers.

Bring

• A bike in good working condition (please give it a once-over beforehand)
• Helmet
• Front and rear lights
• Plenty of water
• Weather-appropriate clothing (layers are smart for an early start)
• A puncture repair kit (and the know-how to use it)
• Snacks, and some cash/card for lunch and the train

Expect

• Difficulty: long distance, but a relaxed pace
• Pace: casual and social — we ride together, not to drop anyone
• Vibe: friendly, chatty, take-in-the-view
• Group style: regroup points at scenic spots so we stay together

Important notes

• This isn't a race — it's a social ride, and we'll go at a comfortable group pace.
• Please make sure your bike is roadworthy and you're comfortable with the distance you're taking on.
• Weather-dependent: I'll post an update if conditions look unsafe, so keep an eye on the event page.
• If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear.
• Please ride within your own ability, obey road rules and share paths courteously with walkers and other riders.
• You're joining at your own risk and are responsible for your own safety, gear and wellbeing on the day.