City - Jells Park - Upper Ferntree Gully (41km) - Chocolate Shop Ride
Details
Reminder: Saturday is Election Day
Ride: A social ride to Upper Ferntree Gully and train back to town
Weather: Melbourne area - 22°C
Sunny. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning.
http://www.bom.gov.au/places/vic/glen-waverley/forecast/detailed/#d2025-05-03
Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42382944
Description: A social Saturday ride leaving from The Atrium and taking bike paths and a few quiet roads through to Jells Park for lunch. We will have a quick stop in Glen Waverley where you can buy your lunch to take to Jells Park or you can purchase something from the kiosk in Jells Park. From Jells, we take the paths to Upper Ferntree Gully for coffee / cake/ chocolate at Hahndorf's Chocolate Shop where a free chocolate is given with every hot drink (remember to ask).
To get back you can catch the Upper Ferntree Gully train to town
or alternatively, ride back to Glen Waverley station and catch the train from there
or ride back to town the whole way.
Check for disruptions on your own line if you come in by train: https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/disruptions/disruptions-information
or https://www.metrotrains.com.au/planned-works/
Ride distance: 41 kms to UFTG plus any extra you do
Speed: 22+ (easy)
Contact - Neil Griffiths- 0419 560 409
If you text me, please include your name.
Bike type:
Any bike in good working order will be suited for this ride as it is all on sealed paths. Please pump your tyres to recommended pressures as under-inflated ones will slow you down.
Things to bring:
Water bottle, sunscreen, jacket, a spare tube, pump, any bike tools, money and your myki card for rail travel.
EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS: Please have 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 attending.
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.