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Melbourne Cycling was founded on Meetup in 2008 and still going strong. We organise recreational bike rides several times a week around Melbourne and beyond, thanks to our volunteer leaders, and all for free*
- *Members are welcome to voluntarily donate $10 once a year if you wish to offset our expenses which are mostly the fee that Meetup charges to the Organiser. (That charge was $A550, including GST plus an Int'l Visa credit card fee, in January '25 )
- The Organiser won't chase you for this donation so please set it in your calendar app to remind yourself to donate same time next year.
- See down below how to pay, please.
The number and variety of rides varies including road-rides along metropolitan roads, groups on bike paths and sometimes further out of town for country road-rides, rail trails and weekends away.
Please scroll our Past Meetups page for an insight into what we've been doing lately or browse the Calendar for past and future events. New rides are announced to members by email and iPhone and Android apps and also show in the Notifications page so you can RSVP Yes to reserve a place . (No need to respond with "No" unless cancelling your attendance )
Rides do vary in speed, cycling fitness level, terrain and distance so there will be something for most. Anticipated ride speeds and distances will usually be in the meetup event title so you can choose to attend rides by matching your riding style and ability to the ride leader's event description.
Beginners / novices will find the slower and shorter rides more suitable and more advanced riders can find longer and hilly rides to go harder / longer / faster, etc.
Between all our ride leaders (ie Event Hosts) there are usually enough rides posted for each weekend to suit everyone if weather conditions permit.
If you would like to try leading any rides then let me (Neil Griffiths) know in person or contact me via Meetup secure messages, please.
IMPORTANTLY: When you join Melbourne Cycling please use a real name on your account. This is a matter of trust as you'll be meeting real people (so keep it real) and answer all five joining questions.
If you would like to add a short bio to the five membership answers it would the leaders quite a lot. (Edit that on your Melbourne Cycling Meetup Profile)
It is a requirement to have a recognisable profile picture of yourself and Meetup has recently ceased supporting different member profile images for each group you join, so endeavour to upload a clear photo of yourself you think is suitable for all purposes.
Whenever you RSVP to our rides it is up to you to keep across any changes to the event by monitoring emails, comments (or push notifications on the Meetup App) for any changes or a cancellation. Eg, Bad weather, train cancellations and sometimes even a ride leader coming down with illness.
Should you realise you cannot make it to the ride, please change your RSVP to 'NO' immediately even if you are still on the Waitlist. That's being fair to others still queued.
You'll find Melbourne Cycling here on Facebook for discussions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/melbcycling...
*As mentioned above, there is an annual $10 voluntary subscription based on your membership date, should you wish to donate. Meetup charges the Organiser every six months or annually to keep a group active and there may have additional small expenses, so your donation is appreciated.
-Payment is accepted using: Cash or bank transfer. You can pay Neil on a ride or account BSB 814282 Acc 50572735 direct to Neil Griffiths. Use your name as reference so I can know which of our large membership sent me the donation, please.
-If you do direct deposit then let Neil know by a meetup private message as
sometimes your name is cut short by the banking transfer system and I need to record it against your Melbourne Cycling profile (not visible to anyone else).
--FastPay, if your bank app has it, is also available to PayID 0419560409 (Neil's phone number) and will transfer into our Special Account. Again, names can be cut short in the transfer notice so please send me a message so I can manage your donation properly.
--Importantly, I won't know who the donation came from if your bank knows you by a different name to the one I know, then message me privately there so there will be no confusion, thanks folks.
-Wanting to know when you last paid? eg when 12 months are up since last time?
Check your own Member Dues under Payments Made as Meetup helps the Organiser by recording it and members can check for themselves.
(Dues are actually Aus dollars not US dollars, by the way, despite what that page says)
Finally, "Welcome" to all new Melbourne Cycling members and we wish you many happy rides with our group.
- Neil Griffiths
Organiser of Melbourne Cycling
(since 1st Jan, 2016)
* Melbourne Cycling's home page photo: From a ride to Point Nepean in June, 2016
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Frankston - Sorrento - London Bridge Lookout return (109km, +681m)
Frankston information Centre, Pier Promanade, Frankston, AU- 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
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"
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Ringwood - Coldstream - Emerald loop (105km, +1650m) - Recce
Ringwood Railway Station, Station Street, Ringwood, AUA midweek recce ride for Intermediates. A mixture of roads and paths. Includes plenty of climbing (~10% gradient max).
Most roads have a cycle lane or sealed shoulder. Paths are sealed.Ride:
Meet at Ringwood Station (Station St / Bedford Rd side) and ride via Lilydale to Coldstream, Yellingbo, Emerald, Upper Ferntree Gully, Scoresby and back to Ringwood.
Actual route likely to vary on the day.
Finish time is a guesstimate. You could exit earlier, eg Upper FTG, if neededGetting there: I'm intending to take the Flinders St 9:16 Belgrave train
arriving Ringwood 9:50Total distance: 106 Km. Please travel light (No heavy backpacks or panniers, please)
Speed:
~25 kmh typically on the flat. Note: See the hilly parts in the profile under the map on the link further downForecast: Melbourne area - 20°C
Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming southeast to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
http://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/ringwood/forecast/detailed/#d2026-04-08Bike to bring:
Conventional lightweight roadbikes recommended. Gravel bike if it isn't too heavyMap, Profile and GPX: Click here *
*Actual route may vary on the dayBrunch / Lunch / Coffee breaks: Possibly Wandin and/or Emerald plus various breaks as needed
Bring:
-Water, spare tube & tools, snacks, sunscreen, your phone with my number.
-Please carry your emergency contact details on you, just in case.Contact:
Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409"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"
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