Peninsula Pedallers Inc.

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1 President EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Rod Tacon Vice President Graham Gill Secretary / Newsletter Co-ordinator Garry Moranda Treasurer Bob Melville Risk Management Officer Dennis Ballard Membership Secretary Trish Stewart Ride Calendar Sub Committee Convenor Bob Melville ORDINARY COMMITTEE Christine Brown Ian Duncan Penny McCarthy (Minutes Secretary) Garry Naismith Derrick Olivier Ian Stevenson Peninsula Pedallers Inc. Reg.No A T Ride Calendar 2016-Q1 CLUB COMMITTEE MEETINGS Normal club Committee meetings are held on the third Mondays of Feb, May, Aug & Nov, as well as the AGM in October. Location: Meeting Room 1, 55 Towerhill Road, Frankston South, 7:30 pm Light refreshments are available after the meeting. All members and visitors are welcome to attend CONTACT FOR FIRST AID KITS Ian Duncan Garry Naismith Rod Tacon Bob Melville Ride Coordinators Do Not Forget To Pick Up A First Aid Kit NEW RIDE COORDINATORS Please feel free to contact the committee with details of any rides you would like to lead, or any new ride ideas. An extensive set of tools is available for use by all members Sunday Ride Calendar... Pages 2-4 Wednesday Rides General Information... Page 5 Wednesday Faster Group Ride Calendar... Page 6 Wednesday Leisurely Group Ride Calendar Page 7-8 Postal Address Peninsula Pedallers Inc. P O Box 1404 Frankston Vic 3199 Note: If printing calendar recommend print as 4 pages, double sided. Note: Always check with ride leaders in cases of inclement weather as rides may be cancelled at the last minute Page 1 of 8

2 Peninsula Pedallers Inc. Web: Sunday Ride Calendar 2016-Q1 January 2016 Sunday 3rd Jan (Options 1 & 2) 65 or 80 km Frankston to Elwood Flat, on road. Some busy roads. All bike types Shorter option starts at Patterson River Bridge (Carrum). If doing shorter option please advise Ride Coordinator. Phone: or Meet: 8:15 am Frankston Station Car Park Sunday 10 th Jan (Option 1) 52 km Somerville to Balnarring Coordinator: Denise MacPherson Phone: or Meet: 8:30 am Somerville Station Car Park Leave: 8:45 am Sunday 10 th Jan (Option 2) 80 km Mornington Park to Balnarring (via Mt Martha Dromana & White Hill Rd) (where the tough get going!) A few challenging hills, all on road Meet: 8:15 am Mornington Park, Schnapper Pt Dr. Near roundabout (Mel Ref 104 D10) Bridge on Bay West Trail (Ride 7 th Feb) Sunday 17th Jan (Option 1) 55 km Gardiners Creek /Main Yarra Trail to Fairfield & return via Capital City Trail & Docklands Predominantly on bike paths. Suitable all bikes. Lunch at Fairfield Boathouse or bring your own. Phone: or Meet: 9:15 am East Malvern Station Car Park. Leave: 9:30 am Sunday 17 th Jan (Option 2) 50 or 100 km Cheryl s Choice (A supported Audax Ride) Full ride : Kernot, Grantville, Inverloch via Glen Alvie. 50 km option: Kernot, Poowong, Krowera 100 km ride is hilly. Cost for non Audax members $16. Enjoy quiet country roads and beautiful scenery Phone: or Meet: 8:45am at Kernot Hall, Leave: 9:00 am MUST contact Phil Giddings (Audax) on to register. Sunday 24 th Jan (Options 1 & 2) 70 km Frankston to Tooradin Meet: 8:45 am Frankston Railway Station Car Park. Leave: 9:00 am Note: Only the one ride, as precedes Australia day, 2 days later and many people are away. Sunday 31 st Jan (Option 1) 40 km Frankston to Black Rock Coordinator: Ian Duncan Phone: Meet: 8:15 am Frankston Railway Station Car Park. Sunday 31 st Jan (Option 2) 100 km Traralgon to Walhalla Challenging and hilly ride. Bring or buy lunch at Walhalla. Support vehicle will be available for this ride Phone: or Please contact Trish if planning to go, for transport, start time & location details February 2016 Sunday 7 th Feb (Options 1 & 2) 60 km Werribee River & Bay West Trail Pleasant river & coastal trail ride terminating at Port Melbourne after crossing on Westgate Punt. No hills. Lunch at Altona. Mainly sealed bike paths with about 10 km on quiet roads. Bring $5 for Westgate Punt. Meet at Southern Cross Station ON platform 11 (south end) in time to catch 9:10 am train to Werribee. Alternatively drive & park in Evans St, Port Melb & ride up to SthnX in time to catch the train. (allow 20 mins to Station) (All intending riders please contact Bob to liase re transport to Port Melb / SthnX) Meet / Leave times: See above & contact Bob Note: Ensure you have Myki card ready to travel Sunday 14 th Feb (Option 1) 50 km Safety Beach to Sorrento Coordinator: Graham & Kerry Gill Phone: , Meet: 8:15 am Safety Beach Sailing Club Car Park Melways 150 E11 Note: Always check with ride leaders in cases of inclement weather as rides may be cancelled at the last minute Page 2 of 8

3 Peninsula Pedallers Inc. Web: Sunday Ride Calendar 2016-Q1 Sunday 14 th Feb (Option 2) 65 km Safety Beach to Sorrento (via Browns Road etc) Phone: or Meet: 8:15 am Safety Beach Sailing Club Car Park Melways 150 E11 Monday 15 th Feb Club Meeting Saturday 20th Feb - Restaurant Night Venue: Indian Mahal, Baxter 636 Frankston Flinders Road Baxter Meet: 7:00 pm Coordinator : Trish Stewart RSVP or Sunday 21 st Feb (Option 1) 52 km Carrum to Brighton Baths Lunch at Black Rock on return journey. Coordinator: Denise MacPherson Phone: or Meet: 8:30 am Car Park at Patterson River Bridge. Leave: 8:45 am Sunday 21 st Feb (Option 2) 76 km Grantville to Loch Hilly with scenic views. Bring or buy lunch at Loch. Support vehicle will be available to encourage more participation in this popular ride. Phone: or Meet: 8:45 am Grantville foreshore carpark. (Turn right at lights) Leave: 9:00 am Sunday 28 th Feb (Options 1 & 2) 45 or 65 km Frankston to Mt Martha Choice of 2 x rides. Coordinator (45 km easy): Ian Duncan Phone: Coordinator (65km, hilly): Rod Tacon Phone: or Meet: 8:45 am Frankston Railway Station Car Park. Leave: 9:00 am March 2016 Sunday 6 th Mar (Option 1) 55 km Brekky Ride Frankston to Ricketts Point Flat and easy. Breakfast at Taggarts Cafe/Restaurant at the Frankston Best Western Hotel, 389 Nepean Highway, Frankston. Park at the Frankston Station Car Park and ride around to the venue. Contact the ride leader by 29 th Feb to book your place for the breakfast. If you don t wish to have breakfast but want to ride, meet outside the venue at 10am. Coordinator: Penny McCarthy Phone: or Meet: 9:00 am for the breakfast at Taggarts Café/Restaurant Leave: approx. 10:00 am on completion of brekky. Sunday 6 th Mar (Option 2) 90 km Brekky Ride - Frankston to Elwood This is a longer ride option for the Brekky Ride. Contact the Option 1 leader if you require a reservation for breakfast. Meet: 9:00 am Taggarts Café/Restaurant Leave: approx. 10:00 am on completion of brekky. Sunday 13 th Mar Labour day w/e Local Ride 67 km All bike path loop ride, Darebin / Plenty Trails Undulating paths, some unsealed, along Darebin, Plenty, Yarra, Mullum Mullum, Koonung and Ring Road. Coordinator: Phil Maas Phone: or _ Meet: 9:15 am Reserve (cnr Park Road & Conos Crt, Donvale, Mel Ref 49 A1 Leave: 9:30 am Brunswick Lake on Merri Creek Trail Note: Always check with ride leaders in cases of inclement weather as rides may be cancelled at the last minute Page 3 of 8

4 Peninsula Pedallers Inc. Web: Sunday Ride Calendar 2016-Q1 Sat 12 th Mon 14 th Mar various rides Labour Day Long Weekend - Bairnsdale Plenty of good road riding options, from our base in the caravan park beside the river. Also have access to Bairnsdale to Orbost Rail Trail via Bruthern & Nowa Nowa unsealed, for hybrids & MTBs. See newsletter for details Sunday 20 th Mar (Option 1) 60 km Dandenong Sports Centre to Ringwood Via Dandenong Creek and Eastlink bike trails Meet: 9:45 am Dandenong Sports Stadium Leave: 10:00 am Stud Road - Melway 90 G1 Sunday 20 th Mar (Option 2) 97 km Yarragon - Mirboo North Trafalgar - Yarragon Challenging ride with lovely hills and scenery. (Includes 4 km unsealed section which is no problem we all ride it each year). Suit all bike types. Support vehicle. Lunch at Mirboo North. Bring snacks No shops before. Meet: 9:15 am Yarragon Station Car Park. Leave: 9:30 am Note: Club Trailer and transport to Yarragon may be available. Contact Bob to confirm interest. Sunday 27 th Mar (Easter) 55 or 75 km Frankston to Dingley Coordinator: Geoff Payne Phone: Meet: 8:45 am Frankston Station Car Park. Leave: 9:00 am Note: For shorter option with start / finish at Patterson River Bridge, please contact ride coordinator to discuss. Note: Always check with ride leaders in cases of inclement weather as rides may be cancelled at the last minute Page 4 of 8

5 Peninsula Pedallers Inc. Web: Wednesday Ride Calendar Notes 2016-Q1 LEISURELY RIDES All rides Bring or Buy Lunch as detailed in the ride calendar. Note: Some rides are BYO Lunch ONLY. Departure Times: Meets 9.45 am Leaves am Rides involving a Train Ride will have a detailed starting time in the ride calendar (Pages 7 & 8). This time will most likely vary from the usual am departure time applicable to all other rides. The start point for the Wednesday's Leisurely Ride will most likely vary to the Faster Group ride. Riders / new riders wishing to ride with the Leisurely Group can contact Garry Naismith on or to receive general information on club rides, equipment, starting point and ride description. The Leisurely Group like to enjoy the scenery, have frequent stops for a breather and a drink and enjoy wending our way along rail trails rather than sticking to the sometimes busy roads. We offer alternatives to the main calendar rides for those who want a more relaxing experience. The Leisurely Group is a comfortable entry ride group for nervous beginners who may then graduate to the Fast rides. Shorter ride options can be included within some rides for less e xperienced riders. (3 Month Leisurely Group Wednesday Calendar see pgs. 7&8) FASTER GROUP RIDES The following is applicable to all Faster Group Rides. NOTE: All rides Bring or Buy Lunch. Departure Times: Meets 9.45am Leaves am Baxter rides which start at 674 Frankston-Flinders Road are from Dennis Ballard s home. Proceed up the access road beside Peninsular Link on the south side for about 300 metres (entrance opposite Deborah Drive) and enter at the first gate (which is the driveway to Dennis s property). Parking is on the property, not the road. Important note for new riders wishing to ride with the faster group. Whilst we welcome new riders to the group, please contact the ride leader for the planned ride to discuss the suitability of the ride in terms of fitness and difficulty of the ride. We often ride for sustained periods in the mid to high 20 s and some of our rides include significant hills. Many of our riders are retirees and not so young?, but a reasonable level of fitness is still needed to enjoy the rides. It may be preferable for new riders to have an initial ride with the leisurely group so as to assess suitability to ride with the faster group, however this can be waived in cases where clearly not appropriate. (We think that the term Faster group is something of a joke!) (3 Month Faster Group Wednesday Calendar follows on next page) Note: Always check with ride leaders in cases of inclement weather as rides may be cancelled at the last minute Page 5 of 8

6 Peninsula Pedallers Inc. Web: Wednesday Faster Group Ride Calendar 2016-Q1 January 2016 Wednesday 6 th Jan Frankston (Victoria Park) to Hastings Meet: 9:45 am Victoria Park - Williams St Depart: 10 am Frankston - Melway 100A C11 Wednesday 13 th Jan Seaford to Mulgrave / (Knoxville) Flat. On rods and bike tracks. Lunch at BP Eastlink Meet: 9:45 am Cnr. Austin Road & Francis St Depart: 10 am Seaford Melway 99 G4 60 km 65 km Wednesday 20 th Jan 65 km Brighton Baths Return via Moonee Ponds Creek / Maribrynong River Trails Sealed bike tracks plus few km on road. One short hill Meet: 9:45 am Brighton Baths Melway 107 F12 Depart: 10 am (Some of us take the train from Frankston which is convenient Call Bob if interested) Wednesday 27 th Jan 55 km Frankston (Victoria Park) to Sandringham via Balcombe Road & Reserve Road etc. Return Beach Road etc. (short ride - Day after Australia Day) Meet: 9:45 am Victoria Park - Williams St Depart: 10 am Frankston - Melway 100A C11 February 2016 Wednesday 3 rd Feb Safety Beach to Flinders 70 km (Via Dunns Crk Rd, Red Hill South, Shands Rd, Flinders Rd, Return via Flinders Rd, Baldry s Road & Browns Rd) Lunch at Flinders. Hilly, scenic, All on roads. Meet: 9:45 am Safety Beach Yacht Club Car Park Depart: 10 am Melway 150 E11 Wednesday 10 th Feb Frankston (Victoria Park) to Balnarring Meet: 9:45 am Victoria Park - Williams St Depart: 10 am Frankston - Melway 100A C11 Wednesday 17 th Feb Dandenong South to Boronia 75 km 58 km Gentle grades, 60/40 bike paths and roads Coordinator: Geoff Payne Phone: Meet: 9:45 am Cnr Cabinda Drive & Chandler Rd Depart: 10 am Keysborough, Melway Wednesday 24 th Feb 65 km Safety Beach Crib Point - Hastings (New Ride) Moderate hills, incl. Dunns Creek Road Meet: 9:45 am Safety Beach Yacht Club Car Park Depart: 10 am Melways 150 E11. Wednesday 2 nd Mar Baxter to Koo Wee Rup 78 km Meet: 9:45 am 674 Frankston-Flinders Road Depart: 10 am Baxter (Details see note Page 5) Wednesday 9 th Mar Seaford to Dingley Meet: 9:45 am Cnr. Austin Road & Francis St Depart: 10 am Seaford Melway 99 G4 Wednesday 16 th Mar Seaford to Port Melbourne Meet: 9:45 am Victoria Park - Williams St Depart: 10 am Frankston - Melway 100A C11 65 km 80 km Wednesday 23 rd Mar 60 km Safety Beach Rye Arthurs Seat Red Hill Phone: or Meet: 9:45 am Safety Beach Yacht Club Car Park Depart: 10 am Melways 150 E11. Wednesday 30 th Mar 60 km Dandenong Basketball Stadium to Sassafras Return to be decided (Dandy Crk Trail or via Belgrave) Meet: 9:45 am Dand y Basketball Stadium, Stud Depart: 10 am Rd. Dandenong North, M 90 G1 Note: Always check with ride leaders in cases of forecast inclement weather as rides may be cancelled at the last minute Page 6 of 8

7 Peninsula Pedallers Wednesday Leisurely Ride Calendar 1 st Quarter 2016 All rides meet at 0945 for 1000 Departure Ride Date Ride Starting Point Melway Reference Ride Destination Comments Distance (km) Ride Coordinator Contact Mobile Contact Home 06/01/16 Beauty Park 102 C3 Mt Martha. BYO or buy lunch. Option for shorter ride from Peninsula School Car park on Highway. Must notify ride coordinator if choosing shorter ride option. 45 Russell LaCombre /01/16 Patterson Lakes, Launching Way 97 D7 Moorooduc Railway Station via Peninsula Link. Ride to end of trail and then return to Baxter Village for lunch. BYO or buy lunch. 54 Brendon McCormack /01/16 Dandenong Sports (Basketball) Stadium, Stud Road 90 G1 Schwerkolt Cottage Ringwood North via Eastlink BYO Lunch or option to buy lunch at Ringwood Square on way thru to cottage. Morning tea at Chesterfield Farm 48 Garry Naismith /01/16 Patterson Lakes, Launching Way 97 D7 Brighton Baths Lunch at Black Rock. BYO or buy lunch. 53 Rob Serroni /02/16 Rye Pier. Parking near pier IS NOT FREE!! Park legally in a side street if necessary. 168 F4 Point Nepean Fort. Explore Pt Nepean and Quarantine Station. BYO Lunch ONLY and eat lunch at the Fort or Quarantine Station. 38 Garry Naismith /02/16 Mystery Ride?? Mystery Ride Mystery Ride?? Garry Naismith /02/16 Somerville Railway Station 108 E12 Balnarring Village BYO or buy lunch at Balnarring Village. Option for shorter ride from Pelican Cafe Hastings. Must notify ride coordinator if choosing shorter option. 52 Frank Sammon /02/16 Mordialloc- meet in car park opposite Bridge Hotel 92 F1.5 Port Melbourne BYO or buy lunch at Port Melbourne 58 Russell LaCombre Page 7 of 8

8 Ride Date Ride Starting Point Melway Reference Ride Destination Comments Distance (km) Ride Coordinator Contact Mobile Contact Home 02/03/16 Dandenong Sports (Basketball) Stadium, Stud Road 90 G1 Berwick BYO or buy lunch at Berwick. Option to visit Berwick Botanical Gardens on return trip home. 38 Sally / Angus Harding /03/16 Frankston Station to South Yarra, catch 8.34 am departing Frankston Ride South Yarra Station to Southbank, then Light Trail to Port Melb. Then along Bay Trail to St. Kilda (lunch?). Continue Bay Tail to South Road and ride to Moorabbin Station and train home (or go to Mordialloc Station??). BYO or buy lunch somewhere. 45 to 55 Geoff Stephens /03/16 Patterson Lakes, Launching Way 97 D7 Jells Park. If wet trail, then go to Black Rock. via Dandenong Creek Trail. BYO or buy lunch at Jells Park kiosk. 57 Steve Morris /03/16 Beauty Park 102 C3 Hastings, via Baxter Trail and Peninsula Link BYO or buy lunch. Morning tea at Baxter village. Lunch Hastings, return via Eramosa and Lower Sommerville Roads. 52 Kerrie / Graham Gill /03/16 Somerville Railway Station 108 E12 Coolart Wetlands BYO lunch ONLY. Option for shorter ride from Pelican Cafe Hastings. Must notify ride coordinator if choosing shorter option. 52 Penny McCarthy Note: Weather - Upper Temperature Limitation. If the Melbourne forecast temperature from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) is 35 Deg C or above, there will be NO ride for the Wednesday Leisurely Ride. Wet Weather - If it is wet, we do not ride. If the weather is marginal / wet, then the decision to ride is yours. Ride coordinator will generally be at the designated starting point, unless weather is really ugly. Please contact the ride coordinator if you are unsure on the morning of the ride. Page 8 of 8