A social pace ride to Elsternwick in a loop back to Melbourne Exhibition Centre in South Wharf.
Forecast: 17°, Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming westerly
https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/elsternwick/forecast/detailed/#d2026-08-23
Ride: We cycle from South Wharf to Westgate Park then on to Port Melbourne where we'll visit Princes Pier for the view.
Continuing on the bay trail to St Kilda and turning up the Elwood Canal. We can check out the park recently installed where the golf course used to be before taking traffic lights over Nepean Hwy to arrive by Elsternwick Station on Glenhuntly Rd.
There is a Vietnamese bakery where we stop or lots of other food outlets up and down the street for your lunch.
After lunch (40 mins or so), we'll head back through St Kilda and next to Albert Park Lake before returning to South Wharf and the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46848230 *
• Route likely to vary on the day
Bike: Any bike should be suitable. Do check your bike prior and pump your tyres to recommended pressures. (Soft tyres are comfy but may make you slow)
Distance: 33km returning to Melbourne Exhibition Centre. You can ride your own way or catch the train anytime, of course.
Speed: \~ 22 km/h max (easy)
Don't forget to check the PTV site if relying on trains into town.
https://transport.vic.gov.au/disruptions/disruptions-information
What to bring: Water, sunscreen, jacket, spare tube and any bike tools.
Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409
*Photo: Group pic on South Wharf - Jan 2023
"All riders are riding at their own risk and Melbourne Cycling does not take any responsibility for any injuries or accidents you may have on any of our rides"
