Bacchus Marsh - Werribee - City (100 km)

A Saturday train ride to the country to pedal back to Melbourne.

Ride: We catch the Southern Cross 9:15 Vline train arriving Bacchus Marsh at 10:00 then cycle 55km to Werribee on backroads.
From Werribee, we ride on paths to Point Cook and via Altona to finish in the City at Jeff's Shed (Melbourne Exhibition Centre)

Forecast: Partly cloudy, light chance of 0-1mm, winds becoming westerly 15-20 km/h during the morning. Max 17°C
https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/bacchus-marsh/forecast/detailed/#d2026-05-30
( 12° when we start riding in Bacchus Marsh )

Suits: Upper intermediates and above. Conventional dropbar road bikes only, thanks

Speed:
25-30 kmh typically. Faster if the tailwinds are favourable.

Map and GPX files:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43071692 *
* Route may vary on the day. All roads are sealed.

Bring:
Spare tube(s), tools, water, energy snacks, phone with my number (cellular coverage not guaranteed everywhere) & money for emergencies.

Please fit and use a bright flashing tail-light. Coloured jersey / jacket advisable for safety, ie, no black tops, please.
Check your bike's mechanical condition including tyres beforehand, please.

Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409

*Photo: Bacchus Marsh - Werribee - Aug '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"