Docklands - Sunshine loop (The Two Cows Ride)
Details
- A social Sunday afternoon ride to Sunshine and back to Docklands
- Forecast: 14℃. Not expecting rain on Sunday after breakfast time. https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/sunshine/forecast/detailed/#d2026-07-05
Please note the starting point is at Cow up a Tree (Opposite Marvel Stadium). Tap/Click the Pin on the map for directions if required.
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Ride:
This is a social pace ride that we did last in May '25.
I have modified the route a little from last time which you may notice if you came then.
We take a variety of paths and bike lanes to arrive in Sunshine from the north where we'll find another "Cow" sculpture by the same artist 🐄 as in Docklands.
We'll return a shorter & faster way on Sunshine Rail Trail and Dixon Veloway.
Coffee stop in Sunshine: The shops are mostly Vietnamese out there so take the chance to try something different, perhaps? They do make a good cappuccino coffee as I found in my recce ride ☕
Getting to town: Do check if your train into town has any disruptions, won't you? (Southern Cross is the closest station to our starting point) https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/disruptions/disruptions-information/ or
https://www.metrotrains.com.au/planned-works/
Distance: 31 Km
Speed: 20-22 Km/h max (give or take)
Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50724471 *
*Route may vary on the day
Bike: Any bike in good condition. Pump up your tyres to recommended pressures and check your bike over prior to the day.
Bring: Water, spare tube, tools, your phone with my number.
Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409
Photo: A short but steep path near Jack's Magazine - Feb 2021
"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"