COVID-19 UPDATE 8th SEPTEMBER 2021
Club rides are back on from Saturday 11th Sept. Max group size is 10 so if necessary split into subgroups.
Check the ride calendar for updates.
FACE MASKS – Cyclists are permitted to ride without a face mask. However, if you are riding, please have a face covering available and use it if you are stopped in public areas.
Club dinners and other social gatherings are also suspended till further notice.
Our regular cafes, Barwon Edge and Cafe Zoo are both still open. Please follow the guidance of cafe staff for seating limits etc.
When riding with others, Cycling Australia recommends that common sense prevails.
- Ride as least 1.5m apart
- When stopped maintain distance from others
- If stopping for refreshments keep equipment etc. off tables etc.
We’ll keep you updated as new information comes to hand.
NOTE: Prospective riders for Cycling Geelong rides (other than the Saturday River circuit) should contact the ride leader the day before the ride. Ride leader details are in the Members Area of the website. Non-members who wish to ride should make contact through Dave Simpson, the ride coordinator. (This ensures the ride leader knows how many riders are attending, and can let riders know if there are changes in the ride.)
Saturday River Ride – map for starting place – every Saturday 9am
Non-Cycling Geelong rides in dark red.
SEPTEMBER 2021
| Date | Starting Time/place | Ride Description | Distance/Grade | Leader |
| 18 Saturday | 9am Balyang Sanctuary Car Park | Barwon River Ride | 20km, easy | Rod Charles |
| 19 Sunday | 8:30am, Sth Barwon Reserve | Barwon Heads via Surf Coast Hwy, Warralily Blvd, Lake Rd, 13th Beach Rd. Return via Wallington & Bellarine Hwy. | approx 60km, medium, on road | Dave Simpson |
| 22 Wednesday | 9am, South Barwon Reserve | Wheels on Wednesday | ||
| 23 Thursday | 9am Rail Trail, Carr St/Breakwater Rd cnr | Drysdale Mid-Week Ride. Coffee at Cafe Zoo | 40km, easy/medium | Dave Simpson |
| 24 Friday | 11.45am Botanic Gardens, Entrance at Eastern Park Circuit/Podbury Drive | Grand Final Ride | approx 30km, easy | Robert Turnour |
| 25 Saturday | 9am Balyang Sanctuary Car Park | Barwon River Ride | 20km, easy | Paul Cooney |
| 26 Sunday | 9am Drysdale Station | Portarlington | approx 50km, medium, on road | Dave Simpson |
| 29 Wednesday | 9am, South Barwon Reserve | Wheels on Wednesday | ||
| 30 Thursday | 9am Rail Trail, Carr St/Breakwater Rd cnr | Drysdale Mid-Week Ride. Coffee at Cafe Zoo | 40km, easy/medium | Joe Wansink |
OCTOBER 2021
| Date | Starting Time/place | Ride Description | Distance/Grade | Leader |
| 2 Saturday | 9am Balyang Sanctuary Car Park | Barwon River Ride | 20km, easy | David Fisher |
| 3 Sunday | 8:30am Sth Barwon Reserve | Moriac via Waurn Ponds, Reservoir Rd, Cape Otway Rd. | approx 50km, medium, on road | Dave Simpson |
| 6 Wednesday | 9am, Balyang Sanctuary Car Park, Marnock Road, Newtown |
On Ya Bike! Week 1 History around the Barwon – led by Geelong historian Rod Charles |
20km, easy | Rod Charles |
| 6 Wednesday | 8am, South Barwon Reserve | Wheels on Wednesday | ||
| 7 Thursday | 9am Rail Trail, Carr St/Breakwater Rd cnr | Drysdale Mid-Week Ride. Coffee at Cafe Zoo | 40km, easy/medium | George Belcher |
| 9 Saturday | 9am Balyang Sanctuary Car Park | Barwon River Ride | 20km, easy | Doug Merritt |
| 10 Sunday | ||||
| 13 Wednesday | 9am, Rippleside Park |
On Ya Bike! Week 2 Lara via Hovells Creek Trail |
approx 40km, easy/medium, on bike paths | Helen |
| 13 Wednesday | 8am, South Barwon Reserve | Wheels on Wednesday | ||
| 14 Thursday | 9am Rail Trail, Carr St/Breakwater Rd cnr | Drysdale Mid-Week Ride. Coffee at Cafe Zoo | 40km, easy/medium | Doug Merritt |
| 16 Saturday | 9am Balyang Sanctuary Car Park | Barwon River Ride | 20km, easy | Rod Charles |
| 17 Sunday | 8:30am, Drysdale Station | St Leonards GRAVEL RIDE | approx 50km, medium | Dave Simpson |
| 20 Wednesday |
9am Rail Trail, Cnr Carr St/Breakwater Rd Near Showgrounds entrance |
On Ya Bike! Week 3 Drysdale Ride. Coffee at Cafe Zoo |
40km, easy/medium | Dave Simpson |
| 20 Wednesday | 8am, South Barwon Reserve | Wheels on Wednesday | ||
| 21 Thursday | 9am Rail Trail, Carr St/Breakwater Rd cnr | Drysdale Mid-Week Ride. Coffee at Cafe Zoo | 40km, easy/medium | Kevin Clingan |
| 23 Saturday | 9am Balyang Sanctuary Car Park | Barwon River Ride | 20km, easy | Kevin Clingan |
| 24 Sunday | 8:30am Sth Barwon Reserve | TBD | ||
| 27 Wednesday | 9am, Rippleside Park |
On Ya Bike! Week 4 Northern Mystery Ride |
approx 60km, medium, on road | Dirk |
| 27 Wednesday | 8am, South Barwon Reserve | Wheels on Wednesday | ||
| 28 Thursday | 9am Rail Trail, Carr St/Breakwater Rd cnr | Drysdale Mid-Week Ride. Coffee at Cafe Zoo | 40km, easy/medium | Leader Needed |
| 30 Saturday | 9am Balyang Sanctuary Car Park | Barwon River Ride | 20km, easy | Leader Needed |
| 31 Sunday | 8:30am Rippleside | TBD | Leader Needed |
On Ya Bike! 2021 – Our annual series of rides during October – find out more here.
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