News archive for September, 2008

Federation Trail / Williamstown / Edgewater return

Sunday  26th October 2008   

Start           9 am                                             Finish   1 pm     

Distance    50 klms                                       Suits      over 15,  Adults

 Level          Easy, paths, bitumen               Cost       Free,  coffee money                  

Description

Starting from the Caltex Service Station, cnr Sunshine Ave and Western Ring Road, Kealba (Melways 26 H2),we ride along the Western Ring Road bike path to the Federation Trail .  Turning left we ride to Millers Road, along Millers Road to Kororoit Creek road and in to Williamstown for a rest stop.  From there we ride along the Maribynong Creek path to Edgewater estate, up Gordon Street, along Mitchell Street and Suffolk Street to Mcintyre Road, along Barwon Ave, then return to the Service Station.

Contact

Stuart  93642956

Ride Report

9 riders on a sunny, day.  We took a pleasant detour through the Altona Foreshore Wetlands.  This ride was part of the Brimbank Leisure Challenge.  Congratulations to our youngest rider - Aged 11 years and his dad.  Well Done.

Posted on Wednesday, September 24th, 2008 | No Comments

Maribyrnong River ride

Date:    Saturday 18th October 2008
Start:    1000 am                                          Finish:   1200 noon
Ages:    Over 15’s,   Adults                           Cost:      FREE
Suits:   any bike                                            Level:      Easy gravel path
Distance   20 klms
Description
Starting at The Leaping Lizard Café in Brimbank Park (Melway 14 H8) Meet at the back of the café and head down Melbourne’s finest river trail to Canning Reserve, Avondale Heights. Here we’ll take a break (there is shelter, toilets and water) then turn around and cycle back to the park. The bush setting and wild fauna along the mighty river are incomparable.

Contact

Stuart McLaren           93642956

Ride Report

8 riders on a pleasant leisurely ride.  This ride formed part of the Brimbank Leisure Challenge.  2 of the riders were involved. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted on Sunday, September 7th, 2008 | No Comments