Tour de Gardenvale - Social pace ride for lunch and back

Sunday forecast is 26° and partly sunny so let's ride to Gardenvale for lunch.

Ride : We pedal via Lorimar St to Westgate Park under the bridge and on to Port Melbourne where we'll visit Princes Pier for the view. Continuing on the bay trail to St Kilda and turning up the Elwood Canal and Elsternwick Canal paths will lead us to Gardenvale where we can find fish & chips, etc, in Martin St. There are various cafes, a bakery and 7-Eleven if that isn't enough for choice.

We head back to town through Elwood for a pleasant inland route through St Kilda and Middle Park to Port Melbourne Rail Trail which will bring us back to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

Detailed forecast: http://www.bom.gov.au/places/vic/gardenvale/forecast/detailed/#d2023-10-29

Bike: Any bike is suitable. Do check your bike prior and pump your tyres to recommended pressures. (Soft tyres are comfy but make you slow)

Distance : 35km returning to Melbourne Exhibition Centre. You can ride off your own way or catch the train at anytime, of course.

Speed : ~ 22 kmh max (easy)

Getting there: Don't forget to check the PTV site if relying on trains.
https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/disruptions/disruptions-information/
Note that Frankston line trains have bus replacements between Frankston and Cheltenham (no bikes allowed on buses)

What to bring : Water, sunscreen, insect repellent, spare tube and any tools. A jacket if it cools off later.

Contact : Neil Griffiths: 0419 560 409
(Please add me to your phone Contacts)

*Photo: "Original Greek Fish & Chip Shop" in Gardenvale - Sept '22

"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"