Hurstbridge - Diamond Creek - Petty's Orchard (Apple Pie) - City (46km)

Ride: I last led this ride in February so let's do it again 😀
This is an easy paced ride and one-way only from Hurstbridge Station along the shared path to Eltham and beyond to Petty's Organic Orchard & Cafe in Templestowe for lunch.
After lunch, we ride along Main Yarra Trail to Alphington before leaving it for a quicker / shorter route back to town or exit earlier if you don't need to finish in Fed Square.

Sunday’s forecast: 16 °C and Sunny. Light winds.
https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/hurstbridge/forecast/detailed/#d2026-06-14

Getting there:
Take 08:39 Hurstbridge train from Flinders St (Platform 1) arriving Hurstbridge 09:57.
(08:42 from Southern Cross)

Planned Train Outages: Frankston, Cranbourne and Pakenham lines have bus replacements on the City side of Caulfield
Check here: https://www.metrotrains.com.au/planned-works/

We traditionally travel in the last carriage if you are want to ride in company for the trip.
(Note that I won't join you on the train as I will be riding to Hurstbridge directly from my home in the northern suburbs)

-Public toilets are at Hurstbridge station if required.
-Coffee available at the bakery over the road if you make your own way (earlier than that train).

Map and route files: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29419633 *
*Actual route may vary on the day

Suits most riders. Cycling on well formed Lilydale Topping compacted gravel for some of the ride. Sealed on most of it. There are some short up-hills but nothing very long or challenging. Check the map profile if you wish.

More info on Petty's Orchard here .
Gluten free pies are usually available.

Total distance: 48 Km

Speed: 22 Km/h typically. Not too fast / not too slow.

Recommended bike: Hybrid, cyclo-cross bike, gravel or road bike. Good quality gravel paths are OK for most road bikes. Bulky panniers are not recommended as they might slow us all down on the day.

Bring:
Water, jacket, pump, spare tube & tools, Myki, your phone with my number.
Please check your tyres beforehand for pressure and condition, please.

Contact:
Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409

*Photo: Diamond Creek Trail - Apr '25

"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"