What we’re about
Welcome to the Melbourne South-east Amateur Weekend Cycling Meetup Group! This group is to bring together casual cyclists in Melbourne South-east area for a Saturday or Sunday morning bike rides, typically ranging from 20 to 40 km.
Maybe follow by a coffee.
Let's pedal our way through weekends together and make new friends along the way!
Start points - depending on members' interest and availability.
PS: We emphasize safety, inclusivity, and fun. Bring your bike, helmet, and a positive attitude for about one to two hours of cycling!
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Lilydale to Seville (Carriage Café) on the Warburton Trail 28kmNr Bus depot, Lilydale
Hi,
Join us for a short casual section of the Warburton trail. We will start at Lilydale near the bus depot off Beresford Road for people who are driving, or people coming by train can ride the short distance from the station to the start point. See this for start point:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/76SgVMkryoJDDqtN6
There is a little bit of climbing out of Lilydale up to Mt Evelyn but it’s not too bad and it will be a casual steady ride, and not leaving anyone behind! We will stop in Seville at the Carriage Café to grab a coffee and a snack if people wish, before heading back the way we came! Again, a slight climb up into Mt Evelyn before rolling back down the hill back into Lilydale!
GPX view: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49475445
At the moment the long range forecast looks good - sunny, highs of 25 with very little chance of rain. They can barely predict it a day before so take it with a pinch of salt haha.
If people RSVP who are coming by train, then the Lilydale line leaves Flinders station at 8.36am arriving Lilydale station at 9.50am. It's approximately 900m from the station to the bus depot, see the route here:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49551912
Hopefully see you all there for a lovely morning out!
YOUR BIKE
Suitable for any well maintained bike apart from maybe full road bikes - graded gravel trailway, it's pretty good but full road slicks not so good!
Note: End time is a guesstimate onlyESSENTIAL ITEMS
Spare tube, puncture kit, pump, basic tools - good to have with you.
Rain & warm gear (according to conditions)
Plenty of water for the distance especially if it's going to be hot! Always better to have too much than enough!Check your app for any changes the night before, and on the day of the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
If you realise you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' immediately even if you are still on the Waitlist.
"Liability Waiver:
The organizer of this group cannot accept any liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to participants or their property at this event. By participating in this event, you're taking responsibility for your safety and well-being. By joining this event, you agree to this liability waiver."
Please just ride with some courtesy, use your bell/call out when required passing people, single file on narrow sections, blind corners etc just common sense.
