Bike Rides for Seniors Month in and around Geelong
Welcome to Cycling Geelong’s rides for the Seniors Festival. This event is free. All rides will include a stop at a local cafe – please bring money to cover your refreshments.
You need to bring your own road-worthy bike and helmet. Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather.
For more information or to book contact Helen. (Booking is recommended but not essential.)
This year’s rides are:
| Date | Title | Starting time & Place | Distance | Grade and details |
| Wednesday 4th October | History around the Barwon River (led by Rod Charles – Geelong’s cycling historian) | 9:00am
Balyang Sanctuary Car Park, Marnock Road, Newtown |
20km | Easy (all bike paths) |
| Wednesday 11th October | Drysdale via Bellarine Rail Trail | 9:00am Rail Trail near Showgrounds entrance, Carr Street/Breakwater Road, South Geelong | 36km | Easy (mainly sealed bike paths) |
| Wednesday 18th October | Torquay | 9:00am
South Barwon Reserve |
55km | Easy/medium |
| Wednesday 25th October | Allan’s Mystery Ride | 8:30am, Rippleside Park (near Adventure Playground) | 60-80km | Medium/hard (sealed roads) |
| Riders need to be able to maintain an average of around 20kph for this ride. | ||||
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