Melbourne Bicycle Touring Club

If you're a MBTC financial member you're welcome!
An easy, if somewhat, long ride skirting some creeks & rivers in central Victoria.
First day: 40.0 ks; second day: 80 ks. (no major climbs)
We'll take the 7.40 am train to Swan Hill arriving at 12.24 pm, we'll go for a coffee/early lunch and buy provisions before we set off to Mystic Park, right in front of Lake Boga, for luxury glamping accommodation: https://kangaroolakehotelmotelaccommodation.com.au/
Overnight accomodation fee is $ 189.00 so we'll divide this amount equally between the riding group. They provide 6 double beds bunks.
The next day, we'll have an early breakfast and make some food to carry for the day, although Merribit has a general store that closes at 2.00 pm, further down there is another possibility to get food at Koondrook/Barham towns.
We'll be following the N S W/ Victoria border (along Murray River) as close as possible.
We need to get to Kerang, on the second day, before 5.20 pm as this is the last train to Melbourne, arriving at 9.15 pm
Check route here (give or take a couple of wrong turns): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53048568
The route is 70 % paved, so there is some gravel to contend with.
So bring your in good condition bike, we suggest 32+ mm tires, also bring warm clothing as temperatures could be low.
We'll keep a steady pace, stopping often to regroup.
No one left behind policy applies, but you need to keep yourself properly fueled and hydrated through the ride.

RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
This is to be completed when you RSVP and can be found at:
www.mbtc.org.au/registration-forms-rider.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Functioning front & tail light, spare tube and a puncture kit
MYKI card, ATM card/cash, basic tools, rain gear, etc.
Suncream; sunglasses; lip balm; hat brim; etc.
Plenty of water, food, grains and fruit.

Check your app for any changes the day before a the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
If you can not make it to the ride, please change your RSVP to 'NO' at your earliest opportunity.

When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of bicycle riding can be dangerous and that I may suffer loss or injury or death and I agree that in consideration of my participation in any event conducted by the MBTC that I will absolve from liability the MBTC, its officers, and any event organiser from all claims, demands, or suits whether for personal injury or property loss suffered whether by negligence or breach of contract or otherwise, save for any right I may have pursuant to the Australian Consumer law. I acknowledge that photos may be taken of me during MBTC rides and social events, and that it is club practice that these photos will be published on Meetup, Facebook, and the club website. I will notify the ride leader and other riders if I wish to not be photographed. MBTC cannot guarantee that my photo will not be published and will promptly honour requests to be removed from MBTC controlled sites.

30km, 750 vm, 90% green MTB trails.
Hilly, flowing. Intermediate / medium. Not for novices or beginners. MTB only.
Start and finish at the Wesburn Pub.
Pre-ride fuel at nearby patisserie.
Lunch by the river in Warburton.
More details closer to date.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53094718

RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
The form should be available within a day or two of the ride announcement. The link will be seen in the messages when you RSVP. Please complete it when available.

WATER
It's your responsibility to check the temperature and distance for the day and carry an appropriate amount of water. When riding outside suburbia remember that carrying too much water is better than not enough as the distances between water availability may vary greatly from the planned route due to road closures or other unforeseen circumstances.

Check Meetup for any changes the day before the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

If you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' at least one day before the ride day.

This ride is for MBTC club members, or those who have not yet done 3 days riding with us. To join our club check out https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership

The MBTC Refund & Cancellation Policy can be found here.

When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of bicycle riding can be dangerous and that I may suffer loss or injury or death and I agree that in consideration of my participation in any event conducted by the MBTC that I will absolve from liability the MBTC, its officers, and any event organiser from all claims, demands, or suits whether for personal injury or property loss suffered whether by negligence or breach of contract or otherwise, save for any right I may have pursuant to the Australian Consumer law. I acknowledge that photos may be taken of me during MBTC rides and social events, and that it is club practice that these photos will be published on Meetup, Facebook, and the club website. I will notify the ride leader and other riders if I wish to not be photographed. MBTC cannot guarantee that my photo will not be published and will promptly honour requests to be removed from MBTC controlled sites.

This is a chance to get "out in the country" without really leaving Melbourne. Commencing from Bittern Railway Station we will explore the rural landscapes and some highlights of the Mornington Peninsula, visiting a selection of the The Somers General, Coolart Homestead, the Merricks Store, the Red Hill Brewery, and Gordon Studio Glass Blowing along the way. These venue visits are all dependent upon their current opening hours of course. The route is mostly on very quiet backroads and includes the Red Hill Rail Trail. We will choose a location for lunch based upon the group preferences for a picnic or venue location. There is a longish climb on the Merricks Rail-Trail after lunch but many of us really just need the hill training.

Sections of the rail-trail can get quite muddy if this recent wet weather continues. Plan for the ride - narrow-tyred road bikes are NOT advised.

I expect that we shall arrive back at Bittern between 4 and 5 pm.

This ride may be train-based or a car-based ride.

The ride route is HERE.
An alternative route if wet weather continues and the rail-trail is too muddy is HERE.

RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
This is to be completed by the day before the ride and can be found at:
www.mbtc.org.au/registration-forms-rider, preferably when you RSVP.

Etiquette: Social pace. We wait for each other to regroup at key navigational points. No one is left behind with a puncture. On the day, if you cannot make the ride please change your RSVP.

Recommend bring pump, tools, spare tube, money, phone with my number in it if we get separated, MYKI, bike lock, wet weather gear if raining. Do bring lights in case we get delayed.

It's your responsibility to check the temperature and distance for the day and carry an appropriate amount of water. When riding outside suburbia remember that carrying too much water is better than not enough as the distances between water availability may vary greatly from the planned route due to road closures or other unforeseen circumstances.

Check Meetup for any changes the day before the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

If you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' at least one day before the ride day.
This ride is for MBTC club members, or those who have not yet done 3 days riding with us. To join our club check out https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership

The MBTC Refund & Cancellation Policy can be found here.

When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of bicycle riding can be dangerous and that I may suffer loss or injury or death and I agree that in consideration of my participation in any event conducted by the MBTC that I will absolve from liability the MBTC, its officers, and any event organiser from all claims, demands, or suits whether for personal injury or property loss suffered whether by negligence or breach of contract or otherwise, save for any right I may have pursuant to the Australian Consumer law. I acknowledge that photos may be taken of me during MBTC rides and social events, and that it is club practice that these photos will be published on Meetup, Facebook, and the club website. I will notify the ride leader and other riders if I wish to not be photographed. MBTC cannot guarantee that my photo will not be published and will promptly honour requests to be removed from MBTC controlled sites.

King Valley, Milawa & Beechworth.

This is an extended camping tour of the north-east country for 7 days. We will begin taking back-roads to Tatong and into the Wombat Ranges to Stringybark Creek Camping Area. We continue on to Powers Lookout and the King Valley at Whitfield, with a day to visit wineries. Then we ride via Carboor to Milawa to camp. We take the M2M Rail Trail up to Beechworth. After a day exploring Beechworth we make a return to Wangaratta via Woolshed Falls, Eldorado and the rail trail.

RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
This will be available within a day of the ride being announced. Preferably it is to be completed when you RSVP, but no later than the day before the ride. It can be found at https://www.mbtc.org.au/registration-forms-rider

ESSENTIAL ITEMS

• Functioning headlight & tail light
• Spare tube and a puncture kit
• MYKI card, ATM card/cash, basic tools, rain gear, food/snacks, etc
• WATER
• Camping gear for the week - tent, sleeping bag, sleeping matt, stove, mess-kit, torch etc

It's your responsibility to check the temperature and distance for the day and carry an appropriate amount of water. When riding outside suburbia remember that carrying too much water is better than not enough as the distances between water availability may vary greatly from the planned route due to road closures or other unforeseen circumstances.

The proposed route for this tour is HERE.
Possible day-loop out of Beechworth is HERE.

Check Meetup for any changes the day before the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
If you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' at least one day before the ride day.

This ride is for MBTC club members only. To join our club check out https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership

The MBTC Refund & Cancellation Policy can be found here.

When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of bicycle riding can be dangerous and that I may suffer loss or injury or death and I agree that in consideration of my participation in any event conducted by the MBTC that I will absolve from liability the MBTC, its officers, and any event organiser from all claims, demands, or suits whether for personal injury or property loss suffered whether by negligence or breach of contract or otherwise, save for any right I may have pursuant to the Australian Consumer law. I acknowledge that photos may be taken of me during MBTC rides and social events, and that it is club practice that these photos will be published on Meetup, Facebook, and the club website. I will notify the ride leader and other riders if I wish to not be photographed. MBTC cannot guarantee that my photo will not be published and will promptly honour requests to be removed from MBTC controlled sites