Melbourne Group Rides - The details
If you are riding in Melbourne during the week and would like to join a group ride, here are the details you need to get on a great bunch ride.
Monday
When – 5.45am, or 6am
Where - BP service station.
Address – Corner of North Road and Nepean Hwy, Brighton North
Pace – Easy – 30km/hr
Distance – 40km
Terrain - Flat
Weather Permitting – All weather – numbers vary, may ride in one group rather than two.
No drop - Yes
Arrive at 5.40 for the first group
Details – A recovery ride from the weekend. A social ride with dozens of riders in the summer. The 6am group are more advanced but are taking it easy.
Tuesday
When – 5.45am, or 6am
Where - BP service station.
Address – Corner of North Road and Nepean Hwy, Brighton North
Pace – Fast – up to 45km/hr
Distance – 40km
Terrain - Flat
Weather Permitting – All weather – slower when wet.
No drop – Yes, until the end
Arrive at 5.40 for the first group
Details – A fast ride with an optional bunch sprint to the St Kilda BP station at the end. Caution is recommended with the sprint.
Tuesday evening
When – 6.30 pm, (summer months)
Where - Corner of Barkly St and Carlisle St, .
Address – Barkly St, St Kilda
Pace – slow out, faster back. 30 - 40km/hr
Distance – 40km
Terrain - Flat
Weather Permitting – All weather – slower when wet.
No drop – Yes
Arrive at 5.40 for the first group
Details – A slow and social ride down New Street to avoid traffic and then back along Beach Road. Occasional bunch sprint to the BP in St Kilda on return.
Wednesday
When – 5.45am, or 6am
Where - BP service station.
Address – Corner of North Road and Nepean Hwy, Brighton North
Pace – Slow out, fast back. 30-40km/hr
Distance – 40km, or 90km (to Mt Eliza)
Terrain – Flat (lumpy for longer route)
Weather Permitting – All weather – slower when wet.
No drop – Yes
Arrive at 5.40 for the first group
Details – A nice ride. Turn at Mordialloc roundabout for the short route or continue to Mt Eliza. Later return will be 8.30 am approx.
Thursday
When – 5.45am, or 6am
Where - BP service station.
Address – Corner of North Road and Nepean Hwy, Brighton North
Pace – Fast – up to 45km/hr
Distance – 40km
Terrain - Flat
Weather Permitting – All weather – slower when wet.
No drop – Yes, until the end
Arrive at 5.40 for the first group
Details – A fast ride similar to Tuesdays. Can split at the half way mark and some return slower.
Thursday evening
When – 7pm (summer months)
Where – Corner of Chandler Hwy and Yarra Blvd.
Address – Chandler Hwy, Abbotsford, finish at Alphington
Pace – steady, 20-25km/hr
Distance – 40 – 60km
Terrain – hilly, some decent short climbs
Weather Permitting – Yes, if mainly dry they will ride, some will go regardless.
No drop – Yes, wait at the top of the climbs and refill water.
Arrive at 6.50pm
Details – ‘Tour of the suburbs’. Takes in east Melbourne and 2 longer climbs. Makes a nice change to the beach road. Good for a windier evening.
Friday
When – 5.45am, or 6am
Where - BP service station.
Address – Corner of North Road and Nepean Hwy, Brighton North
Pace – Easy – 30km/hr
Distance – 40km
Terrain - Flat
Weather Permitting – All weather – numbers vary, may ride in one group rather than two.
No drop - Yes
Arrive at 5.40 for the first group
Details – A recovery ride from the weekend. A social ride with dozens of riders in the summer. The 6am group are more advanced but are taking it easy.