A bike ride of about 56 km from Sunbury via Caroline Springs and back to the City. This is a new one from Sunbury to Caroline Springs so the route may vary on the day. We'll have lunch, after 28km of cycling, in Caroline Springs at a good bakery and cafe we've been to before. From Caroline Springs, we'll follow scenic Kororoit Creek Trail to Albion and the Sunshine Rail Trail through to Footscray then Dixon Veloway to Docklands and finish at Jeff's Shed (Melbourne Exhibition Centre) by around 3:30 pm. **Getting there:** *Note: Sunbury trains now use Melbourne Metro Tunnel. ie not Flinders St or Southern Cross.* *Take this train or an earlier one to meet us there, thanks.* **Town Hall Station** 9:34 to **Sunbury** arriving 10:24 **Forecast:** Melbourne area: 22°C Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. *(At night, I think).* Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h. Check this link for more info: https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/caroline-springs/forecast/detailed/#d2026-05-16 **Pace**: \~25 km/h typically. Not too fast nor too slow. **Target group:** Suits Intermediates due to the distance but you can head off early to the train at numerous spots if you like. **Route Map**: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55068385 \* \* Actual route will likely vary on the day **Bike to bring**: Most bikes. MTBs may struggle with the distance. E-bikes okay. Please check your bike before the day and pump tyres to firm **Bring**: -Water, snacks, spray jacket, spare tube, pump and any tools -Your phone with my number -Emergency Contact Details - See below \* **Contact**: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409 (save to your contacts, please) **\*Photo**: Lake Caroline - June 2017 * EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS : Please have these on you in case of a medical emergency. ie Family member's name, phone number and relationship (eg, Sister). Written down, preferably, and with your personal items that you carry so it can be found by emergency personnel attending. "All riders are riding at their own risk and Melbourne Cycling does not take any responsibility for any injuries or accidents you may have on any of our rides"