Rides and events from 11th July 2019
Here is your list of Bike Fun events and more. Love to see you on a ride soon! Bike Fun rides mostly go at a social pace, Some rides are off-road recreational, some are on-road mini-masses. Food and moderate alcohol consumption are often featured. We also list rides organised by others, usually with a link to their website.
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Start: Sat, 13 Jul 2019
Time: 8:50 am
Finish: 7:00 pm
Meeting place: Lilydale Railway Station
Warburton Rail Trail
This ride is open to financial MBTC members, and Meetup visitors who have not yet completed three introductory rides.
If trains are not running I will change the date for this ride
Come and join me in riding the Iconic Warburton Rail Trail. This is a Medium difficulty and approximately 80Km return to Lilydale Rail Station or if you want you can do half the ride and arrange for someone to pick you up at Warburton which would be an Easy ride. This ride would be suitable for all types of bikes but it is gravel all the way for those on Road Bikes. We will decide on lunch closer to the date.
The must dos for this ride:- Enjoy the ever changing scenery but especially those mountain views, riding beside the Yarra River where you will be smelling fresh air and hearing the sound of river running beside you, visiting some lovely towns and their old train stations. If time permits we will explore the Park at Warburton and visit the Swing Bridge. Hopefully the one thing we will not have to do is jump into the river to save a screaming kid on a floating tyre! Believe me this has happened.
We will be meeting at Lilydale Railway Station at 8.50am and riding the trail by 9am. This means if your catching trains you will need to be on the 7.39am Train from Southern Cross. We will need to keep a good steady pace to make it back to Lilydale in daylight hours.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27889875?privacy_code=QKzQ0yIECtUF8xFv
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Functioning headlight & tail light
Spare tube and a puncture kit
MYKI card, ATM card/cash, basic tools, rain gear, 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 your app for any changes two hours before a day ride, or two days before a multi day 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’ within a reasonable time.
Our club policy is that visitors may participate on three rides before making the decision to join our club for an annual fee of $25.
You can join Melbourne Bicycle Touring Club Inc. at http://www.mbtc.org.au/membership/
Benefits include other rides not listed on Meetup, special event meetings, social events, RWGPS club subscription, etc.
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 Trade Practices Act 1977 (Commonwealth) as amended. I agree that photos taken of me during MBTC rides or social events may be used for publicity purposes.”
https://www.meetup.com/Melbourne-Bicycle-Touring-Club/events/260215426/
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Start: Sun, 14 Jul 2019
Time: 12:30 pm
Finish: 3:30 pm
Meeting place: Federation Square
Federation Square and Docklands to Brighton via Port Melbourne
This ride is organised through Meet-up, so click on the link to get details and join the group.
About the organisers: https://www.meetup.com/Dutch-and-Danish-Style-Cycling/
https://www.meetup.com/Dutch-and-Danish-Style-Cycling/events/262810744/
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Start: Sun, 21 Jul 2019
Time: 10:00 am
Finish: 2:00 pm
Meeting place: Federation Square
30 km easy social ride – mainly bike paths: Circuit: Federation Square – Royal Park – Merri Creek – Yarra River at South Yarra (clockwise).
Cafe stop for morning tea – Park St Cafe, Brunswick (beside Velo Cycles). Ride end and lunch (optional) at Kanteen Cafe, South Yarra.
There are plenty of interesting and attractive spots along the route, including Dights Falls and the Collingwood Children’s Farm, but at this cooler time of year stops will be brief.
If you are coming by train, check for disruptions on the PTV website.
“This ride is open to financial MBTC members, and Meetup visitors who have not yet completed three introductory rides.“
SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING
Warm / rain gear, etc.
Water, snacks.
RIDE DESCRIPTION
From Fed Square, we’ll cross the Yarra to Southbank, and go west to Jeff’s Shed, crossing back over the river to Docklands.
Going north, we’ll see the old and new of the inner west. Across Royal Park, then along the route of the Inner Circle rail line.
After the all-important morning tea (probably at the Park St Cafe, near Nicholson St), we’ll follow Merri Creek, then back to the Yarra.
We will aim for the ride end to be at Kanteen Cafe, which overlooks the Yarra in South Yarra. Have lunch here, and/or ride the 3 km back to Fed Square/Flinders St.
THE FINE PRINT
Check here in Meetup for any changes two hours before the aride 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’ within a reasonable time.
Our club policy is that visitors may participate on three rides before making the decision to join our club for an annual fee of $25.
You can join Melbourne Bicycle Touring Club Inc. at http://www.mbtc.org.au/membership/
Benefits include other rides not listed on Meetup, special event meetings, social events, RWGPS club subscription, etc.
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 Trade Practices Act 1977 (Commonwealth) as amended. I agree that photos taken of me during MBTC rides or social events may be used for publicity purposes. Ride route and times may vary due to circumstances on the day.
https://www.meetup.com/Melbourne-Bicycle-Touring-Club/events/262799592/
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Start: Wed, 24 Jul 2019
Time: 10:00 am
Finish: 4:27 pm
Meeting place: Moreland Railway Station
Fortnightly Moreland BUG ride, check https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/morelandbug the day before for details
http://www.morelandbug.org/
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Start: Fri, 22 Nov 2019
Time: 3:00 pm
Finish: Sun, 01 Dec 2019 1:00 pm
Meeting place: Robe, South Australia
The Greatest Great Vic Bike Ride Ever
Bicycle Network has put together a world class route along South Australia’s Limestone Coast and the Great Ocean Road for the 2019 Great Victorian Bike Ride.
The 650 kilometre iconic bike riding holiday includes some of Australia’s most iconic scenery, including South Australia’s Limestone Coast, the Great Ocean Road and the Otway Ranges forests.
The rolling bike festival pedals to a new town each day, setting up camp where riders can soak up an afternoon and evening of entertainment and activities including local hospitality, live music, comedy, yoga, an outdoor cinema and much more!
Rider numbers are capped at 5,000 to give people the best experience along the way.
The Great Vic is about having time away in the country where you can ride, relax and do it your way.
Highlights include:
- The Great Ocean Road including the dramatic rock formations of the Twelve Apostles
- South Australia’s Limestone Coast including Robe and Mount Gambier’s Blue Lake
- Picture postcard Otway Ranges rainforest including one of Victoria’s best kept secrets, Turtons Track
- A rest day enjoying the cafes and restaurants at the seaside village and Australian town of the year, Port Fairy
- The historic Portland cable trams
- A chance to slow down for a swim at one of the many beaches on the Surf Coast
- A holiday that will never be forgotten and often relived.
Those who can’t get away for the entire 10-day holiday can join the first five days from Robe to Port Fairy or the last five days of the ride from Port Fairy to Torquay.
https://www.greatvic.com.au
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- Moreland Bug: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=morelandbug@gmail.com&ctz=Australia/Sydney
- Banyule Bug: www.banyulebug.org.au/rides
- Darebin Bug: www.darebinbug.org.au/rides.html
- Moonee Valley BUG: Friday Bike Rides: The Cross Keys Cruisers meet at Cross Keys Hotel car park in Essendon at 9am every Friday; the destination is decided on Friday mornings. The majority of riders are 50+ years old and male but anyone can join in.
For further details please contact Martin 9370 1523 or Rodney 9374 2029
Broadcasting every Monday at 10-10.30am on 3CR Community Radio 855am www.yarrabug.org/radio
Have an idea, want to be interviewed or have program feedback? We welcome your contribution, after all YarraBUG Radio is here for you to help you make your cycling safe, fun and infectious for others. YarraBUG Radio – streaming live on the web at: www.3cr.org.au/3CR_streaming
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