Capital City Trail- 30km Social ride with coffee break at The Convent

New Years Day recovery ride from NYE
This will also mark 10 years of me at the helm of Melbourne Cycling (1/1/'16) as its fourth Organiser since our group started in 2008, who'd have thought? 😄

Ride: An afternoon social ride on the paths that comprise the 30km Capital City Trail around Melbourne. Coffee stop at Abbotsford Convent.
We will be back in town by around 4pm but you can head off home anywhere, of course.

Thursday forecast: Melbourne area - 21°C
Cloudy. Chance of showers that should clear in the morning. Check the link for more details:
http://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/melbourne/forecast/detailed/#d2026-01-01

Bike:
Any mechanically sound bicycle. Please pump your tyres to firm pressures beforehand as soft tyres could make it a struggle.

Speed: 18 - 22 kmh max (easy)

Distance: ~30 km (coffee after 15km)

Route:
Depart the Atrium to Main Yarra Trail and cross to the southern side soon after. Coffee stop in Abbotsford at The Convent (bakery cafe) then continue cycling onto Merri Ck Trail through to Rushall, Park St path, Flemington Bridge, Moonee Ponds Trail to Jeff's Shed (Melbourne Exhibition Centre). If Southbank is not too busy, I'll continue leading to Fed Square or we can split from Jeff's Shed.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46981876 *
*Actual route may vary on the day

Bring:

• Sunscreen, water, money for coffee, tube, tools, your phone with my number in your contacts
• Spray jacket (just in case)
• Emergency Contact Details * (See below)

Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409
Texting or calling me on the day is preferred as I may miss Meetup messages while I'm cycling

Photo: Underneath Swan St Bridge - Aug '25

*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). Preferably written down and with any personal items that you carry so it can be found by emergency personnel attending. Just in case.

"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"