Sunday 28 August 2011
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, Newport, and Yarraville and on to Seddon where we will stop for a late breakfast or early lunch. We will reverse our trip back to Altona for a 40 km return trip.
Contact – Mary [0412 848 067]
Sunday 14 August 2011
Meet at the Information Centre, Commonwealth Reserve, Nelson Place Williamstown to leave at 9.45 am in time to catch the first Westgate punt to cross the Yarra River. Once on the other side, we will follow the path along the bay to St Kilda where we will turn around and ride back to Port Melbourne for lunch. After lunch, we will return to the punt to cross over the river again and ride back to Williamstown. Ride should be approximately 30 km’s.
Contact – Alison [0409 850 132]
Sunday 17 July 2011
We will meet at the Altona pier to leave at 10.00 am. A train leaves Werribee at 9.26 am and Laverton at 9.34 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 to cross over Skeleton Creek and back to Altona. This is short but pleasant ride at approximately 20 kms. We may extend the ride on the day if riders need a bit extra in the saddle.
Contact – Jen [0426 200 542]
Sunday 3 July 2011
Meet at the Information Centre, Commonwealth Reserve, Nelson Place Williamstown to leave at 9.45 am in time to catch the first Westgate punt to cross the Yarra River. Once on the other side, we will follow the path along the bay to St Kilda where we will turn around and ride back to Port Melbourne for lunch. After lunch, we will return to the punt to cross over the river again and ride back to Williamstown. Ride should be approximately 30 km’s.
Contact – Belinda [0409 480 195]
Sunday 19 June 2011.
We will meet at the Werribee railway station, south side at 10.00 am. Catch the 9.38 train from Altona or 9.44 am from Laverton. We will follow the Werribee River trail to the start of Federation Trail. We follow the Federation Trail to Hoppers Crossing where we will turn around for the return journey. Once back in Werribee, we will find a café for a coffee and a bite to eat. Total trip should be about 20 kms.
Contact – Allan [0417 594 601]
Sunday 5 June 2011
No trains running between Werribee and Laverton
Today we meet in the park next to the Yarraville Railway Station, city side at 9.30 am. The 8.46 am train from Werribee, 8.56 am from Laverton or 9.02 am from Altona will arrive in time for the 9.30 am start. We will ride down Anderson Street and then follow the Hyde Street and Whitehall Street bike path to the start of the Maribyrnong bike path on to the Anglers Hotel on Raleigh Road Maribyrnong. Once there we have a short ride up Maribyrnong Road (about 300 metres) before a turn left into quiet residential streets. We ride up to Holmes Road and Puckle Street Moonee Ponds in time for a coffee and maybe cake. After a break, we continue down Puckle to Dean Street, past the racecourse until we meet the Moonee Ponds bike path. We will follow this path to North Melbourne and join up with the Capital City bike path. From here it is a short ride to Docklands for lunch. We can then ride back along Footscray Road bike path to starting point at Yarraville station. Approximate distance is 30 kms. There are several stations along the way to shorten your ride.
Contact – Alison [0409 850 132]
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]
