Train to Waurn Ponds (Geelong) and ride back to Melbourne (100km)

Weather forecast for Geelong on Saturday:

• Geelong and Surf Coast area
  19° and Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southerly during the morning.
  http://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/geelong/forecast/detailed/#d2026-03-28

Ride: A one-way ride of 100 kms from Geelong to Melbourne. We'll take a Vline train to Waurn Ponds (Myki required) and ride back on a mixture of paths, streets and country roads. A few hills in Geelong's suburbs will warm us up and we will aim to keep up a decent pace without stressing too much. Breaks for rest / water as required.

Meet: On the platform or on the train for the
9:10 Southern Cross to Waurn Ponds, arriving 10:30
If you ensure you are early, we will have a greater chance of travelling together.

Riders:
Suits Upper Intermediate riders or above, capable of 25 - 30 kmh typical speeds (faster if expected tailwinds align) and on conventional lightweight road bikes only.

Lunch: Lara - inside the shopping centre / bakery cafe most likely

Map & GPX files:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39750119
*Actual route will likely vary on the day

Bring:
-Snacks & energy bars, water, tools, tube, phone, money for lunch and emergencies, Myki.

-Fit and use a very bright flashing tail light and wear a bright coloured (ie Not black) jersey top or gilet, please.

-Please carry your emergency contact information on you (eg in your wallet), just in case.

Contact:
Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409

Note: Finish time is a guesstimate

*Photo: The You Yangs and Golden Canola fields near Lara - (Sept '14)

"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"