Date: Saturday 9th October 2010
Time: 10 00 am
Start: Caltex Servo, cnr Western Ring Rd & Sunshine Ave, Kealba, Melways 26 H2
Distance: 50 klms
Level: Medium
Cost: Free, coffee, train money
Description: Heading off from the service station we follow the Ring Road Path till it meets Millers Rd. Then its down to Kororoit Creek Rd and in to Williamstown for coffee. We then make our way via the Maribyrnong River to Edgewater Estate where its “up and over that hill” and through the suburbs back to the service station.
Contact: Stuart 9364 2956 Ruth 0417 110 880
Ride Report: 3 riders headed out on a glorious day and had just finished a loop of Cherry Lake and were heading along the foreshore to Williamstown for a coffee when disaster struck. One rider down, badly shaken and grazed - smashed helmet and out of action! Thank goodness for a sturdy bike helmet! Ride terminated and emergency car travel home.
Date: Sunday 26th September 2010
Start: 9 00 am
Where: North Melbourne Railway Station
Distance: 80 klms BAIL OUT Blackburn Station, Alamein Station
Level: Medium
Cost: Free - Train, lunch money
Description: Meet at North Melbourne Railway Station where we head under City Link to Join the Capital City Trail across the top end of Melbourne and join up with the Main Yarra Trail near Fairfield. Continuing along till Burke Road where we’ll head along the “Koonung Creek Trail” to Blackburn Lake and surrounds for lunch. Then its south west along the Upper Gardiners Creek Trail to Alamein area where we’ll head to the Monash Freeway and follow the Gardiners Creek Trail, join up with the Main Yarra Trail and back to the City.
Bail out at Blackburn Station – distance approx 35 klms
Bail out at Alamein Station – distance approx 60 klms
Contact Stuart 93642956 Ruth 0417 110 880
Ride Report: 10 riders joined in at various points along the way on a cyclists “dream day” for cycling. Special thanks to Clare for her wonderful tour of Blackburn Lake and surrounds and a great coffee stop for lunch. Ride leader apology – it was only 70 klms OOPPS sorry!
Date: Sunday 12th Sept 2010
Start: 1000 hrs
Where: Caltex Servo, cnr Sunshine Ave and Western Ring Rd, Kealba, Melways 26 H2
Distance: 60 klms round trip. “NO BAIL OUT at Werribee station”
Level: medium, prepare for “head or tail winds” on this flat ride!
Cost: free, byo nibbles, lunch money!
Description: From the service station we’ll head along the Western Ring Road path till we meet the Federation Trail at the tunnel in Laverton North at around 1100 am. Then its onwards to Werribee for lunch / coffee. Return via Federation Trail.
Sorry – NO BAIL OUT at Werribee station due to Track Maintenance – buses only Sat & Sun
Contact: Stuart 9364 2956 Ruth 0417 110 880
Report 7 Riders enjoyed a “tail wind all the way to Werribee” and still managed a respectable time for the return journey.
Date: Sunday 29th August
Time: 1000 am
Where: Caltex Servo, Cnr Western Ring Rd & Sunshine Ave
Distance: Approx 20 klms - can be extended
Suits: Adults > 18 yrs (as alcohol is envolved)
Description:
Meet at the Caltex Servo and ride a scenic route to the Rose Creek Estate in Craig St East Keilor as part of the Sunbury Wine Festival. Wine tasting and lunch available on this family run estate. Return route is dependant on weather and rider enthusiasm.
Contact: Stuart 93642956
Ride Report: 10 riders enjoyed a scenic and undulating ride along the Maribyrnong River and through the new Buckley Street underpass on the way to the Rose Creek Estate Winery. Pizza and pasta was enjoyed for lunch as well as tastings of the estate wine and olive oil all to some excellent local live entertainment. YES! some wine and glasses did make it home via bicycle.
When: Sunday 27th June 2010
Meet: 10 00 am
Where: Caltex Servo, Kealba, Melways Map 26 H2
Distance 30 klms – one way plus optional extras
Cost: Ride free, money for Food, train
Description: Meet at the Caltex Service station in Kealba, on Western Ring Rd and Sunshine Rd corner. We’ll ride via the Edgewater Estate to Docklands and then take a “Mystery Route” to Acland Street – St Kilda in search of the illusive “Polish Donut”.
Lots of options for return trip depending on weather, rider numbers and how many donuts we need to burn off. Minimum distance from servo to Acland St is 30 klms.
Contact: Stuart 9364 2956
Ride Report: 10 riders headed out on a cool but glorious Melbourne winter day. From the City – Docklands-we headed down the Tram Line to St Kilda where many cakes / donuts were eaten. Several riders headed down to Richett’s Point (15 klms) and “trained it home”. Others returned via the same route (30 klms).
DATE SUNDAY May 23rd 2010
START TIME 10:00 AM
END TIME 1:00 PM
DISTANCE 40 KM
LEVEL Medium
COST Free, but bring money for lunch
Description: Meeting at Caltex Service Station (Melways 26 H2) we’ll headdown the Ring Road Trail to Mathews Avenue and turn right towards the Maribyrnong river trail via Niddrie. On Mathews Ave. and Hoffmans Rd. Turning left at Footscray Rd we travel to Lygon St. in Carlton for lunch via part of the Capital Trail.
Contact: Peter 0400686801
DATE SATURDAY May 15th 2010
START TIME 9.30 AM
END TIME 1.00 PM
DISTANCE 20 KM
LEVEL EASY BEGINNERS
COST GOLD COIN DONATION FOR LUNCH
MEET AT THE CALTEX SERVICE STATION(26H2) ON SUNSHINE AVE . WE’LL RIDE TO THE BLACK POWDER MILL IN CAIRNLEA FOR A HISTORICAL TOUR OF THE MILL AT 10.00 AM . THEN WE’LL TAKE OPTIONAL WALK / RIDE FROM THE BLACK POWDER MILL THROUGH THE PROTECTED GRASSLAND TO IRAMOO AT VICTORIA UNIVERSITY AT 11.15 AM. LUNCH AT IRAMOO FROM 12.30 ONWARDS, FOR THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE TO LOOK AT THE IRAMOO SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY CENTRE, TOURS START AT 1.30 PM
CONTACT Ferdi 936303950
FRIENDS OF THE BLACK POWDER MILL 93122284
FRIENDS OF IRAMOO 99192815
Date: RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO MOTHERS DAY
Sunday 9th May, 2010
Time: 1000 am
Start: Southern Cross Railway Station
Distance: 30 klms (60 klms – return) approx
Cost: Train fare and food
Level: medium
Description: Meeting at Southern Cross Station we’ll head through the top of the city past The Zoo to Westgarth Street and pick up the Main Yarra Trail to Westerfolds Park OR Eltham Station. After a rest stop it’s the option of train OR cycle home!
Contact: Stuart 93642956
Ride Report: A quick ring around revealed 4 keen riders so the ride went ahead. A glorious day with a lovely lunch with entertainment at the Mia Mia Cafe in Westerfold Park. An Aboriginal elder regularly plays his didgeridoo there and gives lessons (for men only). A tail wind back to the start!
Date: Saturday 24th April, 2010
Time: 1000
Start: Caltex Service Station, Kealba, Melways 26H2
Distance: 60 klms
Level: Medium
Cost: Free, bring nibbles and bring / buy lunch
Description: Note change of route direction
Meet at the Caltex Service Station, Cnr Western Ring Road and Sunshine Avenue, Kealba, Melways 26 H2. We’ll head via the Ring Road Path, past Sydney Road and connect with the Merri Creek Trail. Its a meander past Coburg Lake to CERES for lunch, coffee (its a VERY BUSY cafe). Then on to Rushall Station and at Park street we’ll continue on the Capital City Trail to the Upfield Trail. This trail takes us through the suburbs following the railway line till we divert at Fawkner (approx) and then its back to the start along the Ring Road Path.
Contact: Stuart 93642956
Ride Report: 8 riders headed out on a cool morning. 6 riders finished the ride with 2 riders taking a voluntary “bail out option” along the way. The afternoon was glorious with wonderful rests and coffee at CERES and the Fawkner Memorial Park Cafe.
Date: Sunday 11th April 2010
Time: 10 00 am
Start: Heatherdale Railway Station, Melways 49 D9
Finish: Carrum Railway Station add options
Distance: 35 klms approx plus options
Level: easy – medium
Cost: Train fare, lunch, nibbles
Description: Meet at Heatherdale railway station in Mitcham, Melways 49 D9, and we head down Molan St to the Eastlink Trail. The trail heads all the way down to Carrum where we’ll stop for lunch / nibbles and then there are many options for the return trip. There is a “bail out” at Yarraman station for those who run out of legs along the way down.
Return Option 1: Carrum Railway Station and train to your home.
Return Option 2: Cycle through the Edithvale wetlands and up to Mordialloc Station (approx 10 klms North) and then train home.
Return Option 3: Cycle to Frankston Railway Station (approx 10 klms South) and train home.
Contact: Stuart 9364 2956
Ride Report: 6 riders braved a very windy and showery day for an excellent ride. Great “fish & chips” and coffee with a difference! We rode to Mordialloc and trained it home. Distance 52 klms.
