City - Dandenong via Jells Park (48km, +373m )

Using a modified route from last time for a different way into Dandenong; We'll turn from East Link Trail to continue with Dandenong Creek Trail to Dandenong (via Tirhatuan Park).
Distance is about the same as other times on this ride.

Ride:
We'll be mostly on shared paths, starting with Main Yarra Trail, Gardiners and Scotchmans Creek Trails to Jells Park then East Link Trail / Dandenong Creek Trail to Dandenong.

Check the route map, please. It does have hills for strong legs.

You can opt on the day to ride, a bit faster, back to town (35km on Djerring Trail, etc) with me afterwards.

Stops: Coffee/water stop at Jells Park after 30 km or so and lunch stop (better coffee and food) at Abdallah Brothers Lebanese Bakery in Dandenong.

There will be stops for water & toilets along the way as necessary, of course.

Forecast: 15°C and light winds. Light 10% chance of a shower (0-1mm for the day)
Detailed forecast here:
https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/dandenong/forecast/detailed/#d2026-08-15

Map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56585107 *
* Actual route likely to vary on the day

Total distance: 48km, +280metres

Type of bike: MTBs will likely be too heavy but any other bike should be okay. You will need to keep up, however.

Speed: 22-25 km/h (typically & depending on terrain)

Riders: Suits Intermediate and above due to the speed and the odd hill

Bring:
-Jacket and layers, water, spare tube, tools, Myki
-Your phone with my number
-Emergency Contact Details **

Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409

*Photo: Crossing the bridge over Blackburn Rd - Feb '25

** EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS : Please ensure you 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.
"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"