Saturday ride to Sandy (38km loop)
Details
Easter Saturday easy paced social loop from Southwharf (Melbourne Exhibition Centre a.k.a. Jeff's Shed) via various quiet streets to Sandringham for lunch near the station and back on the Bay Trail.
You could get the train back if pressed for time.
Forecast: 21°C, partly cloudy, ESE winds
https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/sandringham/forecast/detailed/#d2026-04-04
Bike: Any mechanically sound bicycle should be fine. Please check and pump up your tyres before the ride.
Speed: 20-22 kmh or so (easy)
Distance: 19km there and about the same coming back a different way. All on minor roads, bike lanes or paths.
Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39811357 *
*Actual route will vary on the day (going south through Albert Park and Brighton and back on Bay Trail) but you get the general idea.
Bring: Water, sunscreen, spare tube and tools, your phone with my number, please. Check your bike and tyres prior, thanks.
Note: All trains should be running normally
https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey
Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409
Finish time: Roughly two-thirty pm
*Photo: Sandringham Band Rotunda - June 22
"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"