Mid week ride: We are running a Tuesday morning ride for interested cyclists. Commencing April 2011
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Where: More Park, Ardeer. Melways 25 K9 Time: 0900 am
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Contact Ferdi 0409 384 977
News archive for March, 2011
Date: Sun 10th April 2011
Start: 8 00 am
Where: Buffalo Stadium, Woodend Melways 509 G9
Distance: 65 klms return trip
Suits: Adults, maintained bike
Description: BrimBUG has again decided to include the MAD ride in its calendar of events. We will be doing the 65 klm road ride and meeting at the start at 0800 am.
Check the website for ride details and costs. www.mbtc.org.au
Contact Ferdi 0409 384 977
Ride Report: A fun day was had by by 8 riders on this weather perfect day. Undulating terrain, gentle head wind then a tail wind home and great coffee at the local bakery. Yes it did sprinkle rain but not before all riders had completed the 65 klm route.
Date: Saturday 26th March 2011
Time: 1000 am
Start Caltex Servo, Sunshine Ave, Kealba, Melways 26 H12
Cost Free, bring nibbles, “Gold Coin donation” for cottage tour
Distance 30 klms loop ride. Suits: Adults, any bike
Description This will be a loop ride to take in an exploration of the historic “Harricks Cottage” which is having its Open Day.
Starting at the caltex servo we head via the W Ring Rd path towards Airport west where we take a road route along Melrose Drive and out towards the Airport on South Centre Rd. Then its Link Rd and onwards to Keilor Park Drive where we will detour down to “Harricks Cottage” for a heritage tour and nibbles. Return to the start via Keilor Park Drive or head in to Keilor Village for lunch.
Contact: Ferdi 0409 384 977
Ride Report: 11 riders completed this easy ride on a cool but pleasant day. ” Harricks cottage open day” was a fascinating look back in time for the Keilor area and a “gold coin donation” entry fee included a marvelous afternoon tea!
Date: Sunday March 13th 2011
Start: 1000 am
Location: Caltex Service Station, Sunshine Ave, Kealba, Melways 26 H12
Distance: 60 klms (approx)
Cost: Free, coffee money, suits any rider,
Description: Starting at the Caltex Service Station we head via the Ring Road path to Millers Road and then down to Williamstown for Coffee, lunch. Return trip will depend upon the road works in the area. Many options available to be discussed.
Contact: Ruth 0417 110 880 9364 2956
Ride Report: 8 riders on a glorious 30 deg C day rode to the Altona foreshore via W Ring Road and Millers Rd and continued via the wetlands to Williamstown for coffee, lunch. We then separated and some “trained” it home while others had chauffeurs waiting. Distance from servo to cafe - 30 klms.