FRENCH ISLAND for Intermediates, about 52km+420m all unmade.

Saturday weather is looking great. We'll get the 10am ferry from Stony Point and return on the 4pm ferry from French Island. You can book here- https://www.westernportferries.com.au/ Don't forget to book your bike on as well. Note that Seniors travel for free, just a small fee for the bike. Spaces are limited so best to book asap. Very scenic ride thru national park with seaviews and wildlife. I'll post some photos from my recce ride a few weeks ago. The tracks are very sandy in parts but mostly good. We'll likely have to walk the bikes a short distance in a couple of places. You'll need to bring and carry all your food and drink for the day, there's almost no facilities. There is a cafe we could stop at, but won't reach there until late. Something different if you haven't been there and a bit of adventure. Hooz coming?

This is the planned route (subject to change on the day) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50520358

Contact: John Cafarella 0410480500

Speed/Fitness level: I'm fairly new to off road riding so we'll be taking it fairly easy and won't be fast, but you still need a reasonable level of fitness and ability. There are no bail out points.

Getting there: Car only to Stony Point. If you need a lift please post a request below and we'll try to make it happen.

Type of bike: Mountain bikes with suspension best, gravel bikes fine. Wider tyres are preferable. Ebikes are welcome on all my rides. Not suitable for road bikes.

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