29 May 2011
Social ride – Altona to Seddon and return.
We will meet at the Altona pier to leave at 10.00 am for one of our favourite rides. We will follow the BayWest trail through to Williamstown, Yarraville and on the Seddon where we will stop for our usual late breakfast or early lunch at the Gourmet on Gamon. Naturally we will make time for one of their great coffees. 40 km return trip.
NOTE – NO TRAINS BETWEEN WERRIBEE AND FOOTSCRAY
Contact – Allan [0417 594 601]
15 May 2011
Today we will ride the Gardiners Creek trail, catch a train to Flinders Street station, 8.46 am from Werribee, 8.56 am from Laverton or 9.02 from Altona. We will follow the Yarra River to Ashburton passing the rowing sheds, Como Park and other Melbourne landmarks. Travelling back to Melbourne along the Yarra River will be approximately 40 kms. We will stop for a coffee and lunch along the way, Graeme will recommend one of his favourite cafes. From Melbourne, we will have the option to travel home by train or continue riding.
Contact – Graeme [0420 290 514
Saturday 30 April 2011.
Active in Wyndham “Bike Festival 2011″ is being held at Kelly Park, Synnot Street, Werribee. Starting at 11.00 am until 2.00 pm.
Come along and enjoy a non-competitive, accessible, and festive event for bicycle riders of every ability and riding style.
Bike Fest 2011 will showcase Wyndham’s bicycle culture and celebrate the best way to get around safely on a bike!
Full details are available at http://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/residents/family/activeinwyndham.
Sunday 17 April 2011
This morning we will meet at the Altona pier and leave at 10.00 am to ride to Williamstown via the Bay Trail. We will return via the trail to Altona pier, approximately 20 km. We can either have a coffee in Williamstown or when we arrive back at Altona, dicision on the day.
Contact – John [0425 781 475]
Sunday 27 March 2011
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]
Sunday 6 March 2011
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 February 2011
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]
Sunday 13 February 2011.
We will meet at the Altona pier and leave at 9.15 am. The 8.45 am train from Werribee or 8.54 am train from Laverton will get you there in plenty of time. We will follow the BayWest trail through to Williamstown, Yarraville and on the Seddon where we will stop for a coffee and maybe a late breakfast at the Gourmet on Gamon. Seddon station is nearby for anyone who does not wish to ride the full 40 km return trip.
Contact – Allan [0417 594 601]
Sunday 16 January 2011
Our first ride for 2011 will be an easy flat ride for all those who have been eating too much and have not been on their bike for a while. We will meet at the Altona pier to leave at 9.15 am. A train leaves Werribee at 8.46 am and Laverton at 8.54 am to arrive in time for the start. We will follow the path west along the BayWest Trail to the new bridge over Skelton Creek and cross over. Once over the bridge we will follow the road through Sanctuary Lakes to the café on the lake for coffee and a bite to eat. Once re-fuelled, we will return via the “old” bridge crossing Skelton Creek near Lan Avenue, Altona Meadows to get back on the shared trail to Altona. This will be a reasonably short but pleasant ride at approximately 25 kms.
Contact – Allan [0417 594 601]
Sunday 12 December 2010
This is our last ride for 2010, so it is time to once again to pack your gourmet sandwich. We will ride from Salter’s bike shop, 305 Queen Street, Altona Meadows, starting at 10.00 am to Williamstown for a picnic in the park. We will follow the Bay Trail through Altona, arriving at the information centre, Commonwealth reserve, Williamstown at approximately 11.30 am where we will spread out our picnic rugs and dine.
The Williamstown farmers market is also scheduled for this day so bring a pannier or two to take home some goodies. And don’t forget to pack your picnic rug if you have one.
Anyone wishing to meet us at Williamstown for lunch is also most welcome. If you intend to meet us anywhere other than the start, please let me know so I can keep an eye out so we don’t miss you.
Contact – Jen [0417 121 061]
