City to Eaton Mall, Oakleigh (40km social ride for lunch)

Had to cancel this one due to rain on Sunday 24th Nov so let's try again on Sunday 1st December 🌞
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This is a social pace ride on paths from town via Malvern East to Oakleigh for lunch in Eaton St, a very popular Greek dining mall.
Other food choices include Korean and there are fish & chip shops and Bánh mì (Vietnamese) also nearby.

We return via St Kilda and South Melbourne, mostly on bike lanes.

Total distance: 40 km and mostly on paths or bike lanes

Forecast: 23°C and cloudy. Likely dry.
Check this link closer to the day:
http://www.bom.gov.au/places/vic/melbourne/forecast/detailed/#d2024-12-01

Coming in by train? Check Metro Planned Works for disruptions that may affect you on the Glen Waverley, Lilydale/Belgrave and Sunbury lines.

Speed: 22 Km/h (typically) - Easy

Recommended bike:
Any bike in good condition should be fine. Pump your tyres to recommended pressures (firm)

Map and GPX files: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35347555 *
The route follows shared paths going out. Bike lanes, mostly on back streets, getting back to town.

*Note: The ride starts in Federation Square but we end at Jeff's Shed (Melbourne Exhibition Centre) to avoid riding through South Bank crowds as a group.

Bring:

• Water, sunscreen, spare tube & tools, money for lunch/coffee, Myki
• Bring a bike lock and we will keep a close eye on the bikes as well
• Emergency contact details: Written down and carried on you, thks

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"