Go indirectly to Gaol (City - former Pentridge Prison)

Saturday has a cool start so let's start this short ride after midday for a clockwise loop to Coburg and back after a coffee break.

Ride: This is a social pace ride mostly on paths to the former Pentridge Prison in Coburg. We'll ride via via Royal Park and Upfield Path north to Coburg and return after a 30min break in prison through Coburg Lake and onto the Merri Creek Trail.

Forecast: Melbourne area - 17°C
Mostly sunny. Patches of morning frost about the nearby hills. Light winds.
*https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/coburg/forecast/detailed/#d2026-07-18*

Bike: Any mechanically sound bicycle. Please check your tyres for condition and pump them to recommended pressures.

Speed: ~20-22 kmh (Easy for most)

Distance: 26 km return.

Surface: All sealed

Bring: Water, spare tube, tools, pump, your phone with my number.

Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409

*Photo: Former main entrance to the old Pentridge Prison - (May 2017)

"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"