March 2011
Sunday 6 March
Social ride – Williamstown to Brighton and return.
Meet at the information centre, Commonwealth reserve, Nelson Place Williamstown to leave at 9.00 am. We will follow the path north to catch the Westgate punt to cross the Yarra River. Once on the other side, we will follow the path along the bay to Brighton where we will stop for coffee/lunch. By the time you reach Brighton you will ridden about 20 km’s. You can then choose to return the same way or catch a train back home.
Contact – Belinda [0409 480 195] or Allan [0417 594 601]
Sunday 27 March
Social Ride – Merlynston to Docklands
Today we will travel the Merri Creek trail from Merlynston. Catch a train from Werribee at 8.46 am, Laverton at 8.56 am and Altona at 9.02 am and travel to North Melbourne, due to arrive on platform 5 at 9.25 am. Change at North Melbourne to platform 2 for the 9.30 am train to Upfield. We will get off at Merlynton and travel a short distance along Queens Parade. The trail follows the Merri Creek south through Coburg and Brunswick to Ceres where we will stop for a coffee and maybe some lunch. The path continues to Rushall where it meets the Capital City Trail before joining the Yarra River. From here we will continue to Docklands for a train home. For anyone wanting a shorter ride, we have an option to catch a train at Rushall station or for a longer ride continue past Docklands home. Merlyston to Docklands will be approximately 40 km’s.
Contact – Belinda [0409 480 195]
