Update: Date has been changed so as not to clash with drunk football supporters.
****RSVP required ASAP for food/drink stop at Deeds Brewing – by Wednesday at the latest please. The more people interested, the earlier we need to book. RSVP on the Facebook event, or by emailing me [Dayna] at melbournebromptonclub@gmail.com****
Starting at Clayton Station we’ll follow the Djerring Trail, interconnecting with Scotchman’s Creek Trail and end the ride at Docklands. We’ll wait for sunset at our half way stop at KAIJU! Beer and Pizza in Huntingdale. Food and table service is available at the brewery. Bike lights are a must for this ride! The route gets progressively better lit as we get closer to the CBD.
Ride Details
Meeting Place – Clayton Railway Station, Djerring Trail
Meeting Time – 17:30 (5:30 PM)
Duration – 2 – 3 hours, depending on how long we stay at Deed’s
Distance – 25km
Elevation – Flat
Difficulty – Easy
Group ride speed / average pace – 12-17km/hr; we will keep the group tight on this so no one gets lost.
What to bring
– Front and rear lights
– Windproof and warm layer for the temperature drop as we ride into the night
– Thin to medium-thickness Gloves are advised
– Spare tubes and tyre-changing tools
– Your Brompton in good working condition & helmet
– MyKi topped up to get on and off public transport
– Hi-vis (optional)
Communicating on the ride
On night rides it can be a lot more difficult to see and anticipate what the rider in front is doing/seeing/thinking. In addition to hand signals please also use your voice to call out what’s happening. For example, if you need to slow down to safely take a corner, or because there’s a branch/snake/shadow on the path, call out “slowing!”. It’s important for the person behind to hear you AND DO THE SAME as they slow down in turn (etc). Ditto for stopping, or making a turn. This way everyone knows what’s happening, the group stays together, and safety is improved.
Happy Bromptoning!
🙂 Dayna & Ken
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