Beat the Heat: City - Dandenong via Jells Park (46km, +373m )
Details
Please note: There is a large pop-up shop in Fed Square while the tennis is on and where we usually meet, so let's meet outside Taxi Kitchen, still in Fed Square and closer to Princes Bridge
- Tap here for a map showing the **Taxi Kitchen ** with a red pin drop -
Ride: The detailed forecast for Sunday looks good for this one-way ride to Dandenong and we'll get the train back to to town to avoid the worst of any heat later in the afternoon. (All train lines will be running normally over the long weekend)
The ride is mostly on shared paths, starting with Main Yarra Trail, Gardiners Ck Trail and Scotchmans to Jells Park then East Link Trail to Dandenong. Check the route map, please
Stops: Coffee/water stop at Jells Park after 30 km or so and lunch stop (better coffee and food) at Abdallah Brothers Lebanese Bakery in Dandenong
There will be stops for water & toilets along the way as necessary, of course.
Forecast: 23° at 9am when we start
29° (feels like 27°) when we finish cycling in Dandenong.
Winds: WSW of approx 17 kmh - should be a tailwind for much of the ride.
Detailed forecast here:
https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/dandenong/forecast/detailed/#d2026-01-25
Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49735391 *
* Actual route may vary on the day
Total distance: 46km , +373metres
Type of bike: MTBs will be too heavy but any other bike should be okay. You will need to keep up, however.
Speed: 22-25 km/h (typically & depending on terrain)
Riders: Suits Intermediate and above due to the speed and climbing
Bring:
-Sunscreen, water, spare tube, tools, Myki
-Your phone with my number
-Emergency Contact Details **
Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409
*Photo: Crossing the bridge over Blackburn Rd - Feb '25
** EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS : Please ensure you 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.
"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"