ANZAC Day Lilydale - Warburton Memorial Ride

Melbourne Cycling's traditional ANZAC Day event

• Please make sure you read all the details including the details about the Mt Evelyn stop.

Ride Description: Starting from Lilydale, we head to Mt Evelyn where we will stop for a minute of silence, a short speech and lay our wreath at the Mt Evelyn RSL Memorial. I will also let you know more details about lunch and return times, etc, and then we'll head off at our own pace.

You can join us in Mt Evelyn if you'd like one less hill, a shorter ride and have your bike on your car. See below for more details*

Back on the trail we head to Yarra Junction for a short stop and drink and not far then to Warburton for lunch. You will be able to ride at your own comfortable pace and so we won't be in any large groups or bunched up. It's safer for all that way and more enjoyable, too. You're sure to find someone to ride with on the day.

On the return, there is an optional stop at Seville at the Red Carriage Cafe, right next to the trail, for coffee / cake or keep going to Mt Evelyn and Lilydale.

Meeting spot: We meet at the start of the trail which is at the end of the east side carpark.

Getting there:
-Check any train times (https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/journey) closer to the day.
8:26 Flinders St train arrives Lilydale 9:35, 15 mins prior to the ride start

- Driving? There should be adequate parking at the station. Allow extra time not to be late, please.

Map link & GPS files: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/13083658

About The Trail:
The Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail is an iconic trail following the path of the historical railway line with gentle gradients. Going through vineyards, beautiful mountain scenery, farmlands and forests. Cross the many restored bridges, meander past remnants of the former station platforms and the original 1882 railway station in Yarra Junction, aka the Upper Yarra Museum.

Ride distance:
80 km round trip

* Alternative Start Point:
Not sure you can make the full ride of 80 kms? Then you can start at Mt Evelyn which will reduce the ride to 65 kms. A shorter ride and cutting out the first hill. Car parking is available near the RSL Memorial and be ready for the first riders to arrive about 10.15 am. RSL Memorial is on the corner of Birmingham Road and Wray Crescent near Mt Evelyn Library. Please advise Neil if you will be starting here.
This link below will open Google maps with a pin drop at Mt Evelyn Memorial should you need it. It is only 10 metres off the trail at Birmingham Rd. https://goo.gl/maps/uDj8XMQdhAC2 Dropped pin
near Mount Evelyn VIC 3796

Contact: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409. If you text me, please include your name. SMS is preferred on the day to asking questions in the comments, please.

Bike to bring:
Any bike in good working order will be suited for this ride, however road bikes with thin tyres may not be the best bike. It's up to you.

There are a mixture of surfaces - Lilydale packed gravel mostly and bitumen. The trail is maintained on a regular basis and currently in good condition.

Please pump your tyres up to recommended pressure before the ride.

Things to bring: Water bottle or two, wet weather clothing or sunscreen, a spare tube, pump, any bike tools, money and your MYKI card for rail travel. Also have your emergency contact details on you (just in case).

Disclaimer:
Participants of activities organised by the Meetup Group Melbourne Cycling participate at their own risk. The participant acknowledges and accepts that the Organisers within the Meetup Group Melbourne Cycling do not hold any professional qualifications relevant to the organised activities. By participating in such activities the participant indemnifies the Meetup Group Melbourne Cycling from any liability for any loss or accidents incurred during such activities. Each participant is responsible for their own well being and safety. Participants should take care, wear suitable clothing and act appropriately in their surroundings.