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]
Sunday 28 November 2010.
We will meet at the Altona pier to leave at 10.00 am. The 9.26 am train from Werribee or 9.36 am 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 our usual late breakfast or early lunch at the Gourmet on Gamon. Naturally we will make time for one of their great coffees. Seddon station is nearby for anyone who does not wish to ride the full 40 km return trip.
Contact – Allan [0417 594 601]
Sunday 14 November 2010
Today we will meet on the south side of the Werribee station. A train leaves Newport 9.30, Altona 9.38 and Laverton 9.44 and is due to arrive for a 10.00 am departure. We will cross the road to the Werribee River trail and follow the river to the start of the Federation Trail. This will follow the Princes Freeway to Hoppers Lane and Hoppers Crossing station. Anyone wishing to finish the ride here has the option to return to Werribee by train. From Hoppers Crossing it is a straight run to Millers Road Brooklyn. Our ride to Newport will be on “on road” bike lanes from here. Lunch will be at a café in Newport close to Newport station for your return journey. Your ride today will be about 40 kms. Those in the Altona area can extend their ride from Newport.
Contact – Allan [0417 594 601]
Sunday 17 October 2010
Today you will need to catch the train at 9.26 am from Werribee, 9.36 am from Laverton or 9.42 am from Altona to Spotswood. Once off the train we will ride around Science Works to cross Douglas Parade to the trail and follow the Yarra River to Footscray, over Shepherd’s Bridge to the Docklands. Crossing Footscray Road we will be on the Capitol City Trail, following this trail will see us at Flinders Street station for a return trip home. There are a few “jump off” points along this ride for anyone not wishing to ride the full length of approximately 35 kms. As always we will stop for lunch along the way, possibly at the Collingwood Children’s Farm.
Contact – Belinda [0409 480 195]
Sunday 24 October 2010
“Pedals on the Path” is a youth training program to bring together youth in Hobsons Bay, to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise money to assist youth in the western suburbs, http://www.westernchances.org.au/ .
This is a yearly event and we will join this event as our planned ride to act as ride leaders and marshals if they have enough leaders. You can find out more about “Pedals on the Path” at http://pedalsonthepath.com .
It would great to get all members along on the day. A BBQ and registration is at 12.00 noon and at 1.15 pm the event starts with a 10 km & 22 km bike ride, 6 km walk and a 10 km run starting at Cresser reserve Altona Melway ref: map 55 A11. BBQ lunch and drinks can be purchased from 12.00 noon. If you are a marshal, it would probably be easier to ride to your marshalling point as all events follow the shared trail, both east and west of the start point.
If your family would like to participate in the ride, walk or run you can download an application form from the website.
Please let me know as soon as possible if you are able to assist and I will pass this on.
Contact –Allan [0417 594 601]
Sunday 26 September 2010.
Social ride – Williamstown to Port Melbourne and return
NOTE – NO TRAINS THIS WEEKEND
We will meet at the Information centre, Commonwealth Reserve, Williamstown at 10.00 am and ride up to the Footscray Road trail and onto Melbourne, through Docklands and then follow the tram route down to Port Melbourne. We will stop somewhere near Station Pier for lunch and/or a coffee. We will return back to Williamstown via the punt. The weather forecast is looking good for Sunday so come along for the ride.
Contact- Allan [0417 594 601]
Sunday 12 September 2010.
Due to no trains running once again between Footscray and Werribee this weekend we have had change our planned ride. Instead we will meet at 10.00 am at Salter’s Bike Shop 305 Queen Street, Altona Meadows [near Victoria Street] and we will ride to…………
That’s right, I have no idea, hopefully I will know by the 12th
Contact – Belinda [0409 480 195]
