Point Cook (Melb) weekend rides

[w00dsy]

i think about 10.30'ish would be about average.

[damhooligan]

i think about 10.30'ish would be about average.

Make it eleven to allow for a slower riding average.

Just a question - roughly how long do the rides last for (I know it depends on the slowest rider (which I am 100% certain will be me! ) but just a rough guide please), so what time do you tend to arrive back in Pt Cook? Just so I can give hubby a rough ETA.

And I have been told females tend to sit longer at the coffee table..
So just tell your hubby, you wil be back by lunchtime..

[wallaby]

Thanks for the rough idea of time.

hahahahahaha yet another female joke, so funny!!! NOT - ahhhh.... I think it could be a lonnnngggggg ride...... (and, not just because I'm there either!)

[Ozzie]

Hi guys and wallaby. Great to see some new faces out today and a good group of 9 riders. As mentioned on the ride back as we have a couple out next week we may have a change of direction and look at a 60-80 km ride out towards Lara and the You Yangs. Matt its with you to come up with a route as your leading the way next Saturday. Hope you all have a good week at work. Catch you all for our 8 0'clock start next Saturday before our ride up Mt Macedon Sunday. Regards Colin.

[damhooligan]

Hi guys and wallaby. Great to see some new faces out today and a good group of 9 riders. As mentioned on the ride back as we have a couple out next week we may have a change of direction and look at a 60-80 km ride out towards Lara and the You Yangs. Matt its with you to come up with a route as your leading the way next Saturday. Hope you all have a good week at work. Catch you all for our 8 0'clock start next Saturday before our ride up Mt Macedon Sunday. Regards Colin.

If I come along, don't worry about a route, as I know that area very well.

[mattg]

Hello All, Just in-case the Hooligan can't make it next week, I have a ride we can do. It will take us from Main St up to Sneydes Rd, over the freeway past the Vet Uni and into Werribee. From there we head toward the racecourse and then out onto Bulban Rd. We can then stretch out the legs as we head toward the base of the You Yangs. The return distance is 74km. There isn't a coffee shop at the half way point, so the coffee will have to wait till we get back to town.

The area is prone to wind, so its either a head or tail wind. Open to other suggestions re: the route, or if you want me to send an image of the route, PM me your email. If everyone wants to keep doing the Willi loop that's fine with me!

Let me know what you all think.

[damhooligan]

There isn't a coffee shop at the half way point, so the coffee will have to wait till we get back to town.

Why not ?
Rods bakery in lara is perfect for this..

After passing the base of the youyangs just go left and you wil hit lara in 7km..
It's worth it..

[Ozzie]

Wind or no wind I'm keen for a change of scenery. Who's in ?

[mattg]

Rod's bakery sounds great, however the route I suggested went to Branch Rd and then headed back to Point Cook, wasn't going as south as Lara. I suppose we can see how the legs are feeling on Sat and make the decision mid ride. Gotta keep some in the tank for the charity ride on Sun!

[damhooligan]

Rod's bakery sounds great, however the route I suggested went to Branch Rd and then headed back to Point Cook, wasn't going as south as Lara. I suppose we can see how the legs are feeling on Sat and make the decision mid ride. Gotta keep some in the tank for the charity ride on Sun!

Wel, it is not that far south, and on the way back, there is the option of grabbing a bit of freeway,
meaning it won't influence the total amount of k's.

(travelling along melbourne road/little river rd, adding only a couple of k's freeway)

[damhooligan]

Rod's bakery sounds great, however the route I suggested went to Branch Rd and then headed back to Point Cook, wasn't going as south as Lara. I suppose we can see how the legs are feeling on Sat and make the decision mid ride. Gotta keep some in the tank for the charity ride on Sun!

Wel, it is not that far south, and on the way back, there is the option of grabbing a bit of freeway,
meaning it won't influence the total amount of k's.

(travelling along melbourne road/little river rd, adding only a couple of k's freeway)

I done a quick calculation, via bikely.
I compared travelling back via branch road to point cook, with travelling via lara and freeway.
And the differences are minimal.

Edit, going back via lara makes a total of 80km (via freeway)
Going back via lara without freeway is 90 km.

[mattg]

Happy to go with the general consensus of the group on Sat re: the coffee shop and route. I'm a definite starter for Saturday, so lets keep the numbers up! Yesterday's numbers were really good, I suppose the near perfect weather helps!! Have a great working week.

[whad]

Hopefully I can make this ride on Saturday.

I have often rode out this way with Hooly and totally agree with his suggestion that a stop at Lara bakery is a must. It's is a good ride on mostly quiet roads.

[w00dsy]

i might try and come just so i can go to Rods Bakery, it's always a good place to stop when i work out there.

[speedhump]

Good ride last Saturday, very friendly group of people. Hopefully I can come along this Saturday, 50/50 chance, possibly hook up at the Racecourse on the way through. I can also give the thumbs up to Rod's Bakery!

[damhooligan]

Looks like the bakery is gaining in support..

We might even get a decent amount of riders for our first attempt on a longer ride..
I wil be there..

on a side note, who is willing to go to the top of the youyangs with me..
While I am there, i 'have' to go the top.

[whad]

While I am there, i 'have' to go the top.

How many repeats

[damhooligan]

While I am there, i 'have' to go the top.

How many repeats

1 more then you, as the forecasts says rain

unless you are riding too...

[whad]

While I am there, i 'have' to go the top.

How many repeats

1 more then you, as the forecasts says rain

Fair call...

I'm not scared of the rain but my new bike told me it does not like mud

[damhooligan]

How many repeats

1 more then you, as the forecasts says rain

Fair call...

I'm not scared of the rain but my new bike told me it does not like mud

nah, I think europe made you soft...

So what is your next excuse, the helmet ??

[speedhump]

Looks like the bakery is gaining in support..

We might even get a decent amount of riders for our first attempt on a longer ride..
I wil be there..

on a side note, who is willing to go to the top of the youyangs with me..
While I am there, i 'have' to go the top.

When you say 'go to the top of the You Yangs', do you mean ride to turntable and walk to the peak or just ride to turntable?

[damhooligan]

Looks like the bakery is gaining in support..

We might even get a decent amount of riders for our first attempt on a longer ride..
I wil be there..

on a side note, who is willing to go to the top of the youyangs with me..
While I am there, i 'have' to go the top.

When you say 'go to the top of the You Yangs', do you mean ride to turntable and walk to the peak or just ride to turntable?

What is this walking thing you speak off...

[w00dsy]

well i won't be there. I have been informed that we are going to Adventure Park that day. As much as i like Rod Bakery, i like their big water slide better

[ecosse]

Can`t make it this Saturday however I`ll see some of you in Gisborne on Sunday morning. I am going up there nice and early to get brekkie before the start. Should be a good day out.
later
Don

[damhooligan]

oh no...

woodsy cancelled...
ecosse cancelled.
whad cancelled...

Who is left besides me ?
speedhump ?
mattg?
Ozzie?