ADAVIC - BERNIE'S BIKE RIDE NO. 7
Sunday 2nd March 2008
City, Bay, St Kilda
Start time: 10.30 am
We will meet at Southbank (Prince’s Bridge end at the start of the food court) at 10.30am. We will start by carefully cycling along Southbank, past the Crown Casino, past Jeff’s Shed and joining the Sandridge Light Rail path at Montague Street. This follows the light rail line with a park on the right bordered by an interesting variety of 19th and 20th century homes. We then arrive at Station Pier, Port Melbourne where snacks, drinks and coffee can be purchased from the Beacon Cove IGA.
We then follow the Bay foreshore trail to St. Kilda where we can look at the pier, have coffee or check out the markets or maybe even take a quick dip at the beach. We can either return the same way or via Albert Park Lake by passing under the light rail line into Deakin Street. Most of the roads in Albert Park will be closed for traffic in preparation for the F1 Grand Prix the following weekend.
We then return to Southbank and those that have traveled by train can then catch a train from Flinders Street station.
Please note:
That in the interests of health and safety, the ride will NOT go ahead if temperatures are expected to exceed 30 degrees.
Tips before starting ride:
Try to eat breakfast about 2 hours before ride. A low GI, low fat breakfast is best (toast, cereal, etc. is good). Hydration is essential. It’s best to drink enough water before and during the ride to stay hydrated.
Things to bring with you:
- Bike (you won’t get far without this essential piece of equipment)
- Water
- Food to eat along the way. Eating at regular intervals reduces fatigue
- Windcheater or rain jacket in case weather changes
- Correct size inner tube or repair kit in case of punctures
- Docklands
- Telstra Dome
- Moonee Ponds Creek
- Zoo and Royal Park
- Yarra Bend Park
- Merri Creek
- Yarra River
- Melbourne Park and MCG
- Alexandra Gardens
- Southbank.
- Bike (you won’t get far without this essential piece of equipment)
- Water
- Sun block
- Food to eat along the way. Eating at regular intervals reduces fatigue
- Windcheater or rain jacket in case weather changes
- Correct size inner tube or repair kit in case of punctures
This is a popular ride that circumnavigates the City providing views of the city not available to the motorist. Distance: 32km - Difficulty level: Easy – Duration: Approx. 2.5 – 3 hours. A good way to sweep away the post election blues.
The trail is either concrete or bitumen and suitable for all types of bikes. There are a couple of locations where there are steps on the trail so you will need to be able to lift and carry your bike.
The trail takes in:
There are plenty of places to pause for a drink and snack including Collingwood Children’s Farm.
Meeting arrangements: We meet at the strange, white sculptures at New Quay, Docklands which is very handy to Southern Cross station.
Tips before starting ride:
Try to eat breakfast about 2 hours before ride. A low GI, low fat breakfast is best (toast, cereal, etc. is good). Hydration is essential. Its best to drink enough water before and during the ride to stay hydrated.
Things to bring with you:
Please call ADAVIC to confirm your attendance on 9853-8089.
