Cycling

Dear Lakesiders, Cooch and E&B are the hares for this week’s run no. 2258, 1 April 6:30pm. Venue – 115 Buckingham Street, Richmond [https://maps.app.goo.gl/AtpdoNMCk2NdcCbcA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AtpdoNMCk2NdcCbcA) Public Transport – Tram 109 or 12, stop 22-Mckay St/Victoria St (Richmond) and a 550 metre walk, or North Richmond Station on the Mernda / Heidelberg Line then Tram 109 or 12 as above, or Tram 75 or 48, stop 20-Coppin St/Bridge Rd (Richmond) and a 750 metre walk. Onon Point Post

**PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS:** This group is suitable for an intermediate type player. You need to be able to play a good level of tennis to participate. Beginners should participate in the Monday program. **YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER AND PAY VIA THE ATTACHED LINK TO SECURE YOUR SPOT:** https://play.tennis.com.au/RoyalParkTennisClub/Coaching **Players who just register their interest on Meetup, do not have their spots secured and may miss out.** **Registration Opens:** 6 Days in advance at 9am **Registration Closes:** Close 6pm the day *before* the event. This is to finalise player numbers and organise a playing roster. **Social Tennis Structure:** * Location: Royal Park Tennis Club (333 The Avenue, Parkville, Melbourne) * Day: Thursday * Time: 10.00am-12.00noon Cost: $10 for Non-Members, $0 for Members. * Participants will play 3 sets of tennis: emphasis on having a good hit of tennis, getting some exercise and making friends. * After each set, participants will rotate around. * Balls are provided each week. * Racquets are available for hire if required. * Some refreshments are available for purchase. * Please remember to wear shoes suitable for tennis! * Maximum of 12 spots for each session.

**PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING DETAILS:** This group is suitable for an intermediate/advanced type player. You need to be able to play a good level of tennis to participate. Beginners should participate in the Monday program. **YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER AND PAY VIA THE ATTACHED LINK TO SECURE YOUR SPOT:** https://play.tennis.com.au/RoyalParkTennisClub/Coaching **Players who just register their interest on Meetup, do not have their spots secured and may miss out.** **Registration Opens:** 6 Days in advance at 9am **Registration Closes:** Close 6pm the day *before* the event. This is to finalise player numbers and organise a playing roster. **Social Tennis Structure:** * Location: Royal Park Tennis Club (333 The Avenue, Parkville, Melbourne) * Day: Wednesday * Time: 7.00pm-9.00pm Cost: $18 for Non-Members, $12 for Members. * Participants will play 3 sets of tennis: emphasis on having a good hit of tennis, getting some exercise and making friends. * After each set, participants will rotate around. * Balls are provided each week. * Racquets are available for hire if required. * Some refreshments are available for purchase. * Please remember to wear shoes suitable for tennis! * Maximum of 16 spots for each session.

Let's have fun while watching the night view with our friends! 🏃‍♂️Training menu🏃‍♂️ Every Wednesday 6:00p.m~ Fed Square Assembly 【https://maps.app.goo.gl/zmPQ6U533pUDcNSA9?g_st=ic】 If you have luggage, please consider using the lockers at the station. 💥40~60 min Jog+Walk Pace: Easy pace, suitable for beginners. If you got tired, let's walk together. 【schedule】 6:00 p.m Gathering 6:10 p.m Start 7:00 p.m End of training Challengers we are waiting for you 😊

A loop ride from East Malvern Station via the Gardiners Creek Trail to Laburnum, Box Hill - Ringwood and Heathmont Rail Trails to Heathmont, Dandenong Creek Trail into Jells Park, a bit of hill climb from Jells Park to pick up the Scotchman Creek Trail back to East Malvern. Coffee stop somewhere near Blackburn Station (recommendations welcome), lunch at T House in Jells Park (or BYO). Ride will be subject to weather and may be cancelled at short notice. I will send confirmation/cancellation closer to the date. Route: [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52156463](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52156463) This ride is for financial MBTC members or those who have not yet done three single day rides with us. To join our club check out [https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership](https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership) RIDE REGISTRATION FORM The form should be available within a day or two of the ride announcement. The link to the form will be seen in the event messages when you RSVP. Please complete it when available. ESSENTIAL ITEMS * sunny disposition * completed Ride Registration Form * a comfortable, working bicycle or E-bike * Functioning headlight & tail light * Spare tube and a puncture kit * MYKI card * ATM card/cash * basic tools * rain gear * food/snacks, etc WATER It's your responsibility to check the temperature and distance for the day and carry an appropriate amount of water. When riding outside suburbia remember that carrying too much water is better than not enough as the distances between water availability may vary greatly from the planned route due to road closures or other unforeseen circumstances. Check Meetup for any changes the day before the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' as soon as you know but no later than the day before ride day. The MBTC Refund & Cancellation Policy can be found [here](https://www.mbtc.org.au/refund-cancellation-policy/). When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of bicycle riding can be dangerous and that I may suffer loss or injury or death and I agree that in consideration of my participation in any event conducted by the MBTC that I will absolve from liability the MBTC, its officers, and any event organiser from all claims, demands, or suits whether for personal injury or property loss suffered whether by negligence or breach of contract or otherwise, save for any right I may have pursuant to the Australian Consumer law. I acknowledge that photos may be taken of me during MBTC rides and social events, and that it is club practice that these photos will be published on Meetup, Facebook, and the club website. I will notify the ride leader and other riders if I wish to not be photographed. MBTC cannot guarantee that my photo will not be published and will promptly honour requests to be removed from MBTC controlled sites.

Easter Saturday easy paced social loop from Southwharf (Melbourne Exhibition Centre a.k.a. Jeff's Shed) via various quiet streets to Sandringham for lunch near the station and back on the Bay Trail. You could get the train back if pressed for time. **Forecast**: 21°C, partly cloudy, ESE winds https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/sandringham/forecast/detailed/#d2026-04-04 **Bike**: Any mechanically sound bicycle should be fine. Please check and pump up your tyres before the ride. **Speed**: 20-22 kmh or so (easy) **Distance**: 19km there and about the same coming back a different way. All on minor roads, bike lanes or paths. **Map**: [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39811357](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39811357) \* \*Actual route will vary on the day (going south through Albert Park and Brighton and back on Bay Trail) but you get the general idea. **Bring**: Water, sunscreen, spare tube and tools, your phone with my number, please. Check your bike and tyres prior, thanks. **Note**: All trains should be running normally [https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey](https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey) **Contact**: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409 **Finish time**: Roughly two-thirty pm \***Photo**: Sandringham Band Rotunda - June 22 "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"

* Frankston forecast for Easter Monday: 25°C * Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h increasing to 25 km/h before tending north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day. * More info at this link closer to the day: * http://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/frankston/forecast/detailed/#d2026-04-06 * **Ride**: This is a group ride to Sorrento at a moderate pace specifically for distance rather than speed. So, other than climbing the few short hills, we'll endeavour to keep close as a group. We regroup after hills and have one or two breaks, eg Safety Beach. **Speed**: 25-30 kmh in a group on flat ground, winds permitting. (Typical speeds, not average). **Note**: This is a ride intended for **Upper Intermediates**, please. There are some bike-lanes but not everywhere. You should be confident in traffic. We meet in Frankston and ride to Mornington and beyond then via the esplanade and the rolling coastal hills of Mt Martha to Safety Beach. From Safety Beach it's a flat ride to Sorrento for lunch. After lunch, we will do a 15 min ride to the lookout before returning to Frankston. Coming back is via the same route. **Map and GPS files**: [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30164847](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30164847) **Bike**: Lightweight road-bikes only in good mechanical condition. **Getting there**: Flinders St 8:27 train arrives Frankston at 9:31 and cycle with me to the Centre (see location map). I'll be on the train in the last carriage. Driving? You'll need to park a little away from the Visitors Centre where it's not restricted parking. Please allow enough time to be early to the start. The Visitors Centre has closed however toilets are available 50m south. **Bring**: Water, sunscreen, tube, tools, snack food, energy bars, lunch and emergency money (eg maxicab), your phone with my number. *A bright flashing tail-light is recommended.* **Contact**: Neil Griffiths, 0419 560 409 \***Photos**: London Bridge (Jan '19) --Cycling to the lookout (Jan '19) - See photo album below. "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"

**Ride**: A social-pace ride from the City to visit Stony Creek, Newport Lake, Williamstown (lunch/picnic) and back to town with a couple of interesting stops. **Easter Sunday Forecast**: 23°C. Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day. **Bike**: Any mechanically sound bicycle. Pump your tyres beforehand, please. **Speed**: 22 kmh max. Easy / Not too fast. We stop a lot. **Distance**: 34 km . (20km to lunch and 14km back to town) **Map**: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20151758 * Actual route will vary on the day as this is an old map **Bring**: Sunscreen, water, tube, tools, your phone with my number. **Contact**: Neil Griffiths, 0419 560 409 \***Photo**: Chips in Commonwealth Reserve, Williamstown - Sept '17 "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"

This is an all inclusive event to inform, support and help bring special needs families and the community together. Come and enjoy family and sensory friendly: games, activities, snacks, free stuff and more! Meets the 2nd Saturday of each month. Located at Village Chapel - 30 Circleville Avenue, Ashville, OH 43103.

Short North Street Skates return Saturday, April 4 and we’re excited to get back rolling together. These weekly rollouts are a chance to move through the city as a group, build community, and create more visibility for skating and small-wheeled movement in Columbus. Details: Meet: 1160 N High St 9:30 AM meet 10:00 AM rollout All wheels welcome We’ll be skating through the Short North and surrounding areas at a steady, social pace. Routes will use a mix of streets and bike lanes, so comfort navigating the city is helpful, but you don’t need to be an expert. If you’ve been meaning to come out, this is a great place to start. Come solo or bring a friend!

Our Sewing & Crafting Activity Group is gathering to connect, serve, and create together in a Christ-centered environment. Whether you’re experienced or brand new, all skill levels are welcome. No supplies needed, but sewing machines are appreciated if you’re comfortable bringing one. Join us January 20th, February 17th & 24th, March 17th & 24th, and April 21st from 1–6 PM in the Youth Building at Village Chapel as we begin with prayer, enjoy fellowship, and work on meaningful service projects together. You are welcome to drop by anytime!

Let’s try this popular Italian restaurant in Reynoldsburg. This is the menu: https://scaliristorante.com/#4e468054-0235-43e2-81c2-44e061341e9e