What we’re about
MELBOURNE CYCLING is a meetup cycling group that was founded in 2008 and we organise recreational bike rides several times a week around Melbourne and beyond. Please expand this section and read through it before joining, thanks.
There are group rides along metropolitan roads as well as bike paths and sometimes we travel further out of town for country road-rides, rail trails and weekends away.
Scroll our Past Meetups page for an insight into what we've been doing lately or browse the Calendar for past and future events. New rides are announced to members by email so you can RSVP a "Yes" to reserve a place. (No need to respond with "No" unless cancelling your attendance.
Rides vary in speed, fitness level and distance so there will be something for most and ride speeds will usually be posted on each ride description where applicable. Beginners / novices will find the slower and shorter rides more suitable and more advanced riders can find longer and hilly rides to go harder / longer / faster, etc. Between all our ride leaders (Event Hosts) there are usually enough rides posted for each weekend to suit everyone, weather permitting.
IMPORTANT: If you are joining, please use a real name on your account (It's a matter of trust as you'll be meeting real people so keep it real) and answer all five questions. Do upload a recognisable profile picture of yourself (It can be different to your main Meetup account pic) and add a short introduction to your profile as well. It helps the leaders a lot.
Also, do check your app for any changes the night before, and on the morning of the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
And, 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.
You'll find us here on Facebook for discussions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/melbcycling...
There is annual $5 voluntary subscription based on your membership date, should you wish to pay. Meetup charge the Organiser every six months to keep the group going and we have some other small expenses so your donation is appreciated.
Payment is accepted using: Cash or bank transfer. You can pay Neil on a ride or into BSB 814282 Acc 50572735 direct to Neil Griffiths. Reference your name please so we know who sent the donation. If you direct deposit then let Neil know by a meetup message as sometimes your name is cut short by the banking transfer system and I need to record it against your Melbourne Cycling profile (not visible to anyone else).
FastPay, if your bank app has it, is also available to PayID 0419560409 (Neil's phone number) and will transfer into our Special Account.
Please note, I won't know your membership name if your bank knows you by another name. Message me privately on Meetup or SMS, please.
So you are most welcome to join in with like minded folk and enjoy your love of cycling with us.
This is a paid weekend away on the Melbourne Cup Weekend with the intention of covering Mt Buffalo, Falls Creek, Hotham, Dinner Plain and perhaps the Rose White Loop. I have hired a house in Bright at a very reasonable cost for five days and four nights (3-7 November 2023). It has five bedrooms, two of which have bunks and three are suitable for couples. The cost per person is likely to be between $200-$300 pp for the entire weekend depending on takers .The house can be viewed here: Le Chateau: 5 BR, 2 BA House in Bright, Sleeps 14 - Bright (stayz.com.au) Please let me know if you would like to come along. After I have 10-13 takers I will let you know the costs involved. As I have already paid the deposit I will be accepting people on a first to pay basis. If you are unable to pay within fourteen days your place may be forfeited to another person.
Couples will be given priority for the rooms with doubles but it will also be expected that this will result in a slight increase in the price they are paying. All linen is provided. This event is suitable for road bikes only and you will need to have a very good level of fitness - no mountain bikes. All rides will be no drop rides. If you don't feel you can do all the peaks please don't let this stop you coming along.
Further details of the rides are as follows:
Mt Buffalo (from base) | Distance (one way) | 20.9km | Elevation | 1013m | Average Gradient | 4.80% | https://theclimbingcyclist.com/climbs/mt-buffalo-national-park/mt-buffalo/
Mt Hotham (from Harrietville) | Distance (one way) | 30.8km | Elevation | 1279m | Average Gradient | 4.20% | https://theclimbingcyclist.com/climbs/alpine-national-park/mt-hotham/ |
Falls Creek (from Mt Beauty) | Distance (one way) | 29.8km | Elevation | 1164m | Average Gradient | 3.90% | https://theclimbingcyclist.com/climbs/alpine-national-park/falls-creek-mt-beauty-side/ |
Dinner Plan | Distance (one way) | 42.4km | Elevation | 943m | Average Gradient | 2.20% | https://theclimbingcyclist.com/climbs/alpine-national-park/dinner-plain/ |
Rose White Loop | Distance | 108.8km | Elevation | 1418m | Average Gradient | | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18266977?lang=en
If you have any questions please contact me on 0422 332 648.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Frankston - Barwon Heads - Geelong (108km +542m)Frankston Railway Station/Young St, Frankston, VI
Please read everything before you RSVP.
Ride: Start at Frankston station. Ride to Sorrento for the ferry to Queenscliff then head for Barwon Heads to Geelong where we catch a Vline train back to Melbourne. (Vline trains depart every 40 minutes)
Lunch location depends on what time we get to Sorrento. It will be Sorrento or on the boat.
Distance: 108 km +542m ascent.
Riders: Upper intermediates and above. If uncertain then ask me.
Bike type: Lightweight conventional dropbar road bikes only.
Forecast: Expecting 24°C and northerly winds
Getting there: Flinders St 7:17 train arrives Frankston 8:24
Map and GPS files:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42375409- Actual route may vary on the day
Speed: ~ 25-30 kmh typical speeds (flat ground). Faster at times.
Bring:
-Water, snack food, money for lunch and the ferry ($17), Myki, tube, tools, your phone with my number.
-Emergency Contact Details *(See below)Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409
Photo: Barwon Heads - Jan '21
- EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS : Please ensure you carry these on you in case of a medical emergency. ie Family member's name, phone number and relationship (eg, Sister). Written down preferably and with your personal items that you carry so it can be found by emergency personnel. There is a link to a template in our Meetup homepage (browser) down in the discussion area. https://www.meetup.com/melbournecycling
All riders are riding at their own risk and Melbourne Cycling does not take any responsibility for any injuries or accidents you may have on any of our rides.
- Bright (Melbourne Cup) Long Weekend (Four Peaks)Needs location
This is a paid weekend away on the Melbourne Cup Weekend with the intention of covering Mt Buffalo, Falls Creek, Hotham, Dinner Plain and perhaps the Rose White Loop. I have hired a house in Bright at a very reasonable cost for five days and four nights (3-7 November 2023). It has five bedrooms, two of which have bunks and three are suitable for couples. The cost per person is likely to be between $200-$300 pp for the entire weekend depending on takers .The house can be viewed here: Le Chateau: 5 BR, 2 BA House in Bright, Sleeps 14 - Bright (stayz.com.au) Please let me know if you would like to come along. After I have 10-13 takers I will let you know the costs involved. As I have already paid the deposit I will be accepting people on a first to pay basis. If you are unable to pay within fourteen days your place may be forfeited to another person.
Couples will be given priority for the rooms with doubles but it will also be expected that this will result in a slight increase in the price they are paying. All linen is provided. This event is suitable for road bikes only and you will need to have a very good level of fitness - no mountain bikes. All rides will be no drop rides. If you don't feel you can do all the peaks please don't let this stop you coming along.
Further details of the rides are as follows:
Mt Buffalo (from base) | Distance (one way) | 20.9km | Elevation | 1013m | Average Gradient | 4.80% | https://theclimbingcyclist.com/climbs/mt-buffalo-national-park/mt-buffalo/
Mt Hotham (from Harrietville) | Distance (one way) | 30.8km | Elevation | 1279m | Average Gradient | 4.20% | https://theclimbingcyclist.com/climbs/alpine-national-park/mt-hotham/ |
Falls Creek (from Mt Beauty) | Distance (one way) | 29.8km | Elevation | 1164m | Average Gradient | 3.90% | https://theclimbingcyclist.com/climbs/alpine-national-park/falls-creek-mt-beauty-side/ |
Dinner Plan | Distance (one way) | 42.4km | Elevation | 943m | Average Gradient | 2.20% | https://theclimbingcyclist.com/climbs/alpine-national-park/dinner-plain/ |
Rose White Loop | Distance | 108.8km | Elevation | 1418m | Average Gradient | | https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18266977?lang=en
If you have any questions please contact me on 0422 332 648.
