Midweek Recce Ride including Truganina and Caroline Springs

Ride: This is a Wednesday recce ride of about 60km from Melbourne Exhibition Centre out to Truganina to check out some bike paths in the industrial area that I spotted on Google Maps.

Plus we'll take the Western Hwy Path to Caroline Springs and explore around there to see how good or bad it is in the 'burbs further north and west. I have explored and led rides there some years ago but the cycling infrastructure has been growing a lot in the housing growth areas at the edges of Melbourne so there may be some pleasant surprises.

Hoping for lunch in Caroline Springs at my new favourite bakery.

We could ride back or pop on the train at an appropriate time to turn around. Decide at the time. The end time is just a guess. You're welcome to depart early at any time, if you wish.

Note: You'll eed to be confident with a route that will vary as we find it at times and the possibility of dealing with traffic if the trails terminate on the odd road. (While looking for ways to avoid it)
We're likely to find all variety of surfaces.

Forecast: 28°C and dry. SE tailwinds likely according to this forecast:
https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/truganina/forecast/detailed/#d2026-01-14

Typical speed: 25 km/h or so. Faster if it feels right 😏. (Suits intermediates / not at a dawdle)

Route Map and GPX files: Not yet.
We'll be on Federation Trail at times then head off it at Trug.

Bike to bring: Probably something light

Bring: Myki, water, sunscreen, snacks & energy bars, spare tube, tools, your phone with my number

Contact: Neil Griffiths 0419 560 409

Photo: Swans on Lake Caroline in Caroline Springs (Jun '17)

"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"