'Moronis' Rides
WEDNESDAY 6:30PM - MTB
Where: Strathdale McDonalds
Hosted by: Shop Ride
What: Come prepared for a 30-40km MTB ride, maximum of two hours, on a mix of single track and fire trail. This route varies every week. It's a well known secret that #wefinishatmcdonalds.
Who: Suitable for intermediate fitness with a 17km/hr average.
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Hosted by: Shop Ride
What: Come prepared for a 30-40km MTB ride, maximum of two hours, on a mix of single track and fire trail. This route varies every week. It's a well known secret that #wefinishatmcdonalds.
Who: Suitable for intermediate fitness with a 17km/hr average.
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'Social' rides
SUNDAY 8AM - 'RIK & TONYS' - ROADWhere: Cnr Condon Street and Erniold Road
Hosted by: A few locals What: A 60km road ride around Strathfieldsaye with tempo 10min two a breast turns and two 5min swap-off sections in the middle of the ride. Bunch numbers vary from 10-30 riders. Who: Aimed at reasonably fit riders with a 32km/hr average. Strava File |
SUNDAY 8:30AM - MTBWhere: Spring Gully Trail Head
Hosted by: Local MTB Club What: A 30km recovery ride to kick the week off on the right foot. A very social pace on flat roads. This ride only runs in the summer. Bunch numbers vary from 2-10. Please call ahead. Who: Aimed at beginner to intermediate with a 17km/hr average. Strava File |
'Amateur' rides
TUESDAY 8AM - ROADWhere: Moronis Bike Shop
Hosted by: Shop Ride currently delayed to 9am starts What: Come prepared for a 50-60km road ride with a few rolling hills and the all important coffee at the finish at our favourite Bay Leaf cafe. Bunches range from 10-30 weather dependent. Who: Suitable for intermediate fitness with a 30km/hr average. Strava File |
SATURDAY 7:15AM - ROADWhere: Sternberg Street Roundabout
Hosted by: A few locals What: A 65km road ride with solid tempo swap off over 'Goose Neck' and 'Bennets Hill'. Riders should feel comfortable swapping off in a bunch before attempting this group. Who: Suitable for confident, intermediate fitness riders with an average speed of 30km/hr. Strava File |
'Pro' rides
Where: Sternberg Street Roundabout
Hosted by: A few locals What: A very solid 80km road ride over the 7km Mount Alexander climb before regrouping for one of three different very fast swap off's on the way home. Bunch varies from 8-30 people. Who: Suitable for confident, fast and professional riders with an average speed of 32km/hr and a 45km/hr swap off. Strava File |
Where: Sternberg Street Roundabout
Hosted by: A few locals currently delayed to 8am starts What: A solid 70km road ride over the Goose Neck with a 15min swap off ending in a sprint, then a short regroup before a second 10min swap off twice over Bennet's Hill and another sprint at the top. Who: Suitable for confident, fast and professional riders with an average speed of 34km/hr and 40km/hr swap offs. Strava File |
Club Contacts
Bendigo and District Cycling Club
Cyclesport Victoria Bendigo Mountain Bike Club Central Victorian Veteran Cycling Club |