City - Jells Park - Upper Ferntree Gully (41km) - Chocolate Shop Ride
Details
Ride: A social ride to Upper Ferntree Gully and train back to town
(Please note the starting place is in Flinders St at The Atrium)
Weather: Melbourne area - 17°C. Sunny with light winds.
http://www.bom.gov.au/places/vic/glen-waverley/forecast/detailed/#d2025-08-10
Description: A social Saturday ride leaving from The Atrium and taking bike paths and a few quiet roads through to Jells Park for lunch at the kiosk. (The cafe can be a bit slow)
From Jells, we take the paths to Upper Ferntree Gully for coffee / cake/ chocolate at Hahndorf's Chocolate Shop where a free chocolate is given with every hot drink (remember to ask)
To get back, you catch the Upper Ferntree Gully train to town
or maybe ride back to Glen Waverley station and catch the train from there or cycle the whole way back to town with me
Check for disruptions on your own line if you come in by train:
PTV or Metro planned works
Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42382944
Ride distance: 41 kms to UFTG plus any extra you may do
Speed: 22+ (easy)
Contact - Neil Griffiths- 0419 560 409
If you text me, please include your name
Bike type:
Any bike in good working order will be suited for this ride as it is all on sealed paths. Please pump your tyres to recommended pressures as under-inflated ones will slow you down.
Things to bring:
Water bottle, jacket, a spare tube, pump, any bike tools, money and your myki card for rail travel.
EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS: Please 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 attending.
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.