Croydon - Lilydale Lake via Montrose cycle (26km 290m elev, Beginner +)

Croydon - Lilydale Lake via Montrose (stop @ 15km at The Iced Bakery) 26km ride 290m elevation.

Hi,

Late roll call for anyone who want's a morning cycle on the public holiday!

We will start in Croydon, behind the Library/Aqua hub where the carpark meets the Tarralla Creek trail near Fred Geale Oval.

We will head out East on the Carrum-Warby trail before swinging a right onto the Cambridge Road trail around the outskirts of Montrose. Here we will have to cross over Swansea Road (hopefully it won't be too busy) and pick up on the Swansea Road trail up to the York on Lilydale pub. We will here need to ride a short stretch of pavement (500m ish) before being able to cross back over Swansea Road and onto Olinda Creek trail and onwards to Lilydale Lake. We will circle around the lake and slightly detour north for a stop at The Iced Bakery. After a quick stop, head back to Lilydale lake and back to Croydon via Mooroolbark on the Carrum-Warby trail.

There are a few small sharpish hills on the route, unfortunately no way to avoid that, so maybe not suitable for complete beginner's.

See the RWGPS map here:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52747185

We will kick off from the start point @ 8.00am. I'll be on a black Giant gravel bike, and Dave on a black Hybrid bike.

At the moment the forecast looks good - partly sunny and 12 degrees @ 8am! Hopefully see you all there for a lovely morning out!

YOUR BIKE
Suitable for any well maintained bike

Note: End time is a guesstimate only

ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Spare tube, puncture kit, pump, basic tools - good to have with you.
Rain & warm gear (according to conditions)
Plenty of water for the distance especially if it's going to be hot! Always better to have too much than enough!
Check your app for any changes the night before, and on the day of the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

If you realise you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' immediately even if you are still on the Waitlist.

"Liability Waiver:
The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your safety and well-being. By joining this event, you agree to this liability waiver."

Please just ride with some courtesy, use your bell/call out when required passing people, single file on narrow sections, blind corners etc just common sense.