Downhill Biking Melbourne

MBTC Spring Meeting with Kieran from BrainWave

**Djerring Centre behind Collingwood Town Hall On Eddy Court** **🚲 MBTC Spring Meeting: Featuring BrainWave Bikes!** Don't miss our next meeting featuring special guest Kieran McMahon, founder of **BrainWave Bikes**—an incredible charity supporting children with brain conditions through modern bicycle recycling. **What they do:** * **Restore & Resell:** Turning donated bikes into high-quality rides for the public. * **Professional Service:** Offering expert maintenance and repairs. * **Eco-Friendly:** Keeping bikes out of landfills through sustainable recycling. Backed by corporate sponsors and a top-notch facility, Kieran and his team of four mechanics have built a brilliant resource for our community. Come hear their story and discover how they do it! Peter and Margaret have just spent 2 months in Canada with their bikes. So enjoy the tall but true tales of their adventure conquering the Klondike Trail in the Yukon , maybe. ### A pleasant afternoon with scones , jam and cream and a lovely cup of tea will be served. Just lovely. Alister is also providing some homemade Marmalade Jam. Wow!

Cumberland River and Lorne Waterfalls hike

Albury-Tallangatta Circuit, 120kms,intermediate level

AFL Grand Final weekend ride Multi day ride. ( for paid MBTC members) Camping weekend , recommend booking train tickets as soon as you have RSVPed This ride starts in Albury , * Friday Southern Cross station 7.07am to Albury arrive 10.43 am leave for Tallangatta 40 kms * Saturday , 8:00 am parkrun event is on Talangatta, meet the locals leave 9:30 to Lake Hume Resort 50 kms * Sunday off to leave 8:00 Wodonga 30 kms Sunday train Wodonga to Southern Cross catch 1:02pm or 5:31pm to Southern Cross Route: [Albury -Tallangatta route](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56000544) Accommodation costs will be shared . Camp site and Hotel room. This ride is for financial MBTC members only. To join our club check out [https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership](https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership) ESSENTIAL ITEMS Functioning headlight & tail light Spare tube and a puncture kit MYKI card, ATM card/cash, basic tools, rain gear, food/snacks, ,tent,sleeping bag, runners WATER It's your responsibility to check the temperature and distance for the day and carry an appropriate amount of water. When riding outside suburbia remember that carrying too much water is better than not enough as the distances between water availability may vary greatly from the planned route due to road closures or other unforeseen circumstances. Check Meetup for any changes the day before the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' as soon as you know but no later than the day before ride day. The MBTC Refund & Cancellation Policy can be found [here](https://www.mbtc.org.au/refund-cancellation-policy/). When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of bicycle riding can be dangerous and that I may suffer loss or injury or death and I agree that in consideration of my participation in any event conducted by the MBTC that I will absolve from liability the MBTC, its officers, and any event organiser from all claims, demands, or suits whether for personal injury or property loss suffered whether by negligence or breach of contract or otherwise, save for any right I may have pursuant to the Australian Consumer law. I acknowledge that photos may be taken of me during MBTC rides and social events, and that it is club practice that these photos will be published on Meetup, Facebook, and the club website. I will notify the ride leader and other riders if I wish to not be photographed. MBTC cannot guarantee that my photo will not be published and will promptly honour requests to be removed from MBTC controlled sites.

Castlemaine Panacea Winery Maldon CP Weekend. 40km & 43 km hard ride

Castlemaine Station to Panacea Winery for lunch to Maldon Caravan Park Weekend. We shall depart Castlemaine Station at 10 am. There is a train departing Southern Cross 7.01 arriving 8.35 and a train departing 7.40 arriving 9.26. For those who want brekky in Castlemaine before getting on the road and are planning to come by train the 7.01 is advised. Brekky can be enjoyed at the excellent Das Kaffhaus: [https://coffeebasics.com/](https://coffeebasics.com/) Our weekend destination is Maldon Caravan Park which offers camping but also cabin accommodation but you will need to book the cabin accommodation yourself and it would be wise to book this in advance as Maldon is a popular weekend destination. You will need to be riding a bike that is fitted with pack racks that carry paniers in which to carry a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat if you are planning to camp at Maldon Caravan Park. Most of the weekend’s cycling will be on gravel. In order to be suitable for this ride you will not only need to be riding a properly fitted bike but also be as good as listening to others opinions as you are at expressing your own opinions. The ride leaders may communicate guidance in regards to suitability for this ride. Saturday lunch will be at Panacea Winery, you are welcome to take the rail trail direct to Maldon if you would prefer and get into Maldon by lunch and spend the afternoon exploring shops, a walk up Mount Tarrengower or whatever if you would prefer. By extending the ride to Panacea winery on the Saturday is gives us a proper ride for the day, Panacea Winery offers a cheese platter only to eat so it might be wise to bring lunch for Saturday. Saturday’s ride may be viewed at Ride with GPS: [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56217025](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56217025) We will have dinner at the pub on the Saturday night, if you do wish to cook your own dinner the CP does have a BBQ, but further details to follow later. Maldo CP says no e-bike recharging but AI says there is EV recharging at Mount Tarrengower, a power point at Muckleford Staion, possibly the machinery museum if you smile and ask nicely and speaking from personal experience if you're prepared to smile and offer a $5 donation there are plenty of community facilities; op shops, community houses, that will let you recharge at a powerpoint Sunday’s ride with be on through state forest to Red White Blue mine, a Favourite photo op then on to Guildford for lunch then a scenic route via Kemps Bridge Road back to Castlemaine Station. This ride is for financial MBTC members, or those who have not yet done three single day rides with us. To join our club check out [https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership](https://www.mbtc.org.au/membership) ESSENTIAL ITEMS Functioning headlight & tail light Spare tube and a puncture kit MYKI card, ATM card/cash, basic tools, rain gear, food/snacks, etc WATER It's your responsibility to check the temperature and distance for the day and carry an appropriate amount of water. When riding outside suburbia remember that carrying too much water is better than not enough as the distances between water availability may vary greatly from the planned route due to road closures or other unforeseen circumstances. Check Meetup for any changes the day before the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances. If you cannot make it to the ride please change your RSVP to 'NO' as soon as you know but no later than the day before ride day. The MBTC Refund & Cancellation Policy can be found [here](https://www.mbtc.org.au/refund-cancellation-policy/). When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of bicycle riding can be dangerous and that I may suffer loss or injury or death and I agree that in consideration of my participation in any event conducted by the MBTC that I will absolve from liability the MBTC, its officers, and any event organiser from all claims, demands, or suits whether for personal injury or property loss suffered whether by negligence or breach of contract or otherwise, save for any right I may have pursuant to the Australian Consumer law. I acknowledge that photos may be taken of me during MBTC rides and social events, and that it is club practice that these photos will be published on Meetup, Facebook, and the club website. I will notify the ride leader and other riders if I wish to not be photographed. MBTC cannot guarantee that my photo will not be published and will promptly honour requests to be removed from MBTC controlled sites.

Philosophy Roundtable: Emotion

Please join us this Sunday to discuss the philosophy of emotion. We will meet at the Captain Melville at 2pm for a 2:15pm start sharp **Please note the new $5 mandatory donation entry fe**e (cash or transfer on day) to help with MeetUp subscription costs There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background, all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo in the spirit of learning and friendly debate. We welcome your self-reflections, in addition feel free to question assumptions and be prepared to have your own assumptions questioned. This event is also posted to the Socrates Cafe group Possible questions: - What role do emotions play in (y)our life? - How do you deal with your emotions and the emotions of others? - How important are emotions in your life? - Do you trust your emotions? Do you trust the emotions of others? - Do you think emotions help you make decisions or do they get in the way? - Are emotions an essential part of being human? and open to any other questions or curiosities about this topic people might have on the day! Hope to see you there

Greensborough - Heidelberg - City on the trails (31 km)

A new one-way ride startng from Greensborough Station and straight onto Plenty River Trail leading to Main Yarra Trail and even a small part of Merri Creek Trail on the way back to town \* \* See map link below **Lunch**: Burgundy St, Heidelberg - Ferguson Plarre Bakery or other choices **Forecast:** Melbourne area - 21° Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely later in the day. Winds northerly 15 to 25 km/h. https://reg.bom.gov.au/places/vic/greensborough/forecast/detailed/#d2026-09-13 **Getting there**: Take the **9:59am** Hurstbridge Train from Flinders Street (Platform 1) arriving Greensborough **10:46** I'll meet you at Greensborough so won't be on the train. **Distance**: \~31 km **Surface:** Approx 7km (23%) is compacted gravel. Fine for roadbikes **Speed**: 22-25 kmh approx. Not too fast on the day. Finish time could be earlier than stated as it's a short ride. **Map and GPS files**: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57045537 \* \* Actual route may vary on the day **Bike to bring**: Any bike should be okay. Please check it mechanically before the day. **Bring**: Water, spare tube and tools, any snacks, your mobile phone with my number, thanks **Contact**: Neil Griffiths - 0419 560 409 \***Photo**: Plenty River Path (May '25) "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"

1 Day Snow Trip! [Mount Buller] - Super cheap! (from: $99)

== A note on our cheap tickets == Yes we have discounted tickets, but they are limited. We have always tried to provide lower prices (and yes, these are normal return ticket) as many of our customers are students & foreigners. However if you want discounted tickets, they are on a first-come, first-served basis - so planning ahead really helps. === 100% REFUND GUARANTEE IF THERE IS NO SNOW! === If there is not enough snow on the mountain for skiing / snowboarding then we will cancel the trip and refund customers. We regularly watch the snow reports for snowfall reports. === Mount Buller snow season bus trip === Note: despite our name (New To Melbourne!) we get a lot of locals and non-foreigners - especially for this service (our snow transport). The Mount Buller snow field / resort is a must see during winter and is incredible for Instagram photos - but it’s for a very limited part of the year. === What’s included === This is a 1 day bus transfer to Mount Buller (with return back to Melbourne). We are travelling in a comfortable 57 seat coach (bus) with air-conditioning / heating. Included in your ticket is also the “gate entry” (which is normally $50 or so). We are probably the most affordable transport option to the snow (as we are with our other trips). It’s great for families, couples, kids and for all kinds of activities like: take photos (for instagram / facebook), tobogganing, sledding, skiing, snowboarding, build snowmen/snow figures, sightseeing or have a snow fight with friends. ► Return coach transport to (and from) Mount Buller ► We stop at snowboarding / ski equipment store (their staff can advise and fit you on the day if you want to ski/snowboard etc.) ► 10% discount on snowboarding/skiing equipment and clothes (exclusive to New To Melbourne!) ► Mount Buller resort Entry Fee / “Gate fee” (please note: lift pass not included) (Important: this is normally $50 for those that drive themselves but is included in the New To Melbourne ticket price). === BUY TICKETS HERE === [https://www.newtomelbourne.org/shorty/cspx74](https://www.newtomelbourne.org/shorty/cspx74) IMPORTANT: most of our bus services to Mount Buller sell out. Attendees must have purchased a ticket ahead of time in order to board in the morning. If you attend the pickup location looking to pay in cash, you will be turned away. === EQUIPMENT NOT INCLUDED === \- tickets do not include ski equipment\. \- Snow equipment hire prices are approx\. $100 for snowboard / skis \(and poles\)\, boots\, pants\, jacket and helmet\. However there’s plenty to do apart from snowboarding / skiing if you’re on a budget\. === BUS DEPARTURE === Bus departs from: Old Melbourne Gaol (377 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000). Closest station is Melbourne Central Station (5 minutes walk away) From Melbourne: 5.30am From Mount Buller: 5.00pm (please confirm with your driver on the day) - be on time to ensure you do not miss the bus. Return to Melbourne: 9.00pm === Activities for families === Many families like to goto the taboggan park or arrange ski/snowboarding lessons for their kids. You can get a taboggan park pass at the equipment store we are visiting on the way. Just speak to the staff (at the equipment store) on the day. === Learn to Ski or Snowboard === If you don't know how to ski or snowboard, there are lessons that are available on the days that we visit. You can google and find these fairly quickly. Lessons are available for adults and children. ===== Early Start? ===== All pickups are an early start for Mount Buller - to ensure you get the most time on the slopes possible. How to get to the meeting location (in the morning): Transport options may be limited at this time in the morning, so: \- some people stay with a friend in the city\, a hostel \(overnight\) or an AirBnb \- then walk to the meeting location\. \- plan your journey in advance to make sure you can get to the meeting point \(comfortably\) prior to 5\.30am\. If you have trouble with public transport to the Melbourne departure point\. ===== New To Melbourne! Our background ===== We have been running transport services and tours since 2016. We are mainly a a group of expats, travellers, uni students and even locals (and natives born in other Australian cities / states. We organise cheap events and bus tours with a focus on making new friends, seeing amazing places and doing quality events and trips on a budget. All our events, bus trips, times, dates and ticket links can be found in the Event section (at the link below). All our upcoming events & sightseeing tours are posted here: [www.NewToMelbourne.org?scd=cspx74](www.NewToMelbourne.org?scd=cspx74) ===== important: Refund policy & related ===== \* Our bus transfers must leave on time to ensure that attendees arrive to their destination on time. Please ensure you arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure time. Traffic delays (road works, public transport issues) can result in you missing the bus. Please plan accordingly. \* No refunds will be given if you miss the bus, please ensure you allow time for unexpected travel delays (cancelled trains, closed roads etc) \* Refunds or date transfers made 14 days out from an event / tour date will incur a 50% cancellation fee. Refunds or date-transfers made 7 days out will incur a 100% cancellation fee. \* For refunds or date-transfer please use Eventbrite's Refund feature. \* Transfer/resell of tickets to another person are not permitted. \* There are occasionally road delays due to things like traffic / road conditions etc. Delays or changes made to the itinerary in these cases are not subject to refunds/ reimbursements. \* Ticket dates can be transferred once, we cannot provide additional date transfers. Once tickets are transferred to another date (or person) they cannot be refunded. \* Vehicle breakdown refund policy: Please see the slide-deck below for information on our breakdowns and our refund policy: [https://bit.ly/2Pa8xA7](https://bit.ly/2Pa8xA7) === Snow issues === \* Expect patchy mobile phone reception (calls & data) \* If you would like to stay at Mount Buller, please let the driver know - so the entire group is not waiting on you (in order to lead) or trying to call you. \* We suggest looking at the conditions for Mountain before renting equipment as conditions may not be ideal for snowboarding / skiing and there’s also a possibility of lift closure (e.g. due to extreme wind conditions) although it’s uncommon and they normally just close the higher lifts). === Customer testimonials === Our customers have a lot to say about our products. Click on the link below to find out what people think: [https://bit.ly/2YF5Tpr](https://bit.ly/2YF5Tpr) === Ticket Sell Outs === If you are buying close to the event date, please expect that tickets may not be available as our transport service almost always sellout due to a combination of our lower price and high seasonal demand. If tickets become available, we'll post to the event page that they're available. Unfortunately we cannot reserve tickets and we're unable to individually let people know when tickets come out - please keep an eye on the event page if you miss out. Transfer service only: Unlike other New To Melbourne tours, this service is a Mount Buller return transfer service only (with included stops) and not a tour. As such, there is not a tour guide - only a driver. === Ticket fee === Please note: Eventbrite adds a 6% (or so) “ticket processing fee” to our ticket price. === Safety & personal risk === Please also be aware that this is a transfer service only and that customers snow board, ski and visit Mount Buller at their own risk. Snow boarding and skiing can be dangerous sports and there are particular risks with cold weather / snow and these sports that you are responsible for researching & preparing prior to visiting. Please approach the snow season with safety as your first priority. === Group discount, Concessions and children’s passes === -Groups above 20 people, please contact us. -For children / concession prices: Our standard adult price is already below most of our competitors concession price, so prices cannot be further discounted. www.NewtoMelbourne.org

Try Dragon Boating – Saturday Come & Try (Beginner Friendly)

**🚣‍♀️Ever wanted to try dragon boating?** Join us for a beginner-friendly Saturday morning “Come & Try” session at Docklands—no experience needed. 👉 Just RSVP or message us and come along ⸻ **What to expect:** * Quick safety briefing + basic paddling tips * Join our crew for a real on-water training session * Friendly, supportive environment (perfect for beginners) * ☕ Optional coffee catch-up after ⸻ **What happens after?** If you enjoy it, you can: * Join our weekday trainings (Tues/Thurs evenings) in addition to Saturday sessions * Continue to paddle with us for 30 days free on the Dragon Pass ⸻ **What to bring:** * Comfortable clothes to exercise in * Water bottle * Sun protection * Change of clothes (you may get a little splash) 👉 We provide all equipment (paddle + life jacket) ⸻ Location: Community Hub at the Dock 912 Collin’s Street, Docklands (waterfront side) ⸻ **👊Come give it a go this Saturday!!** No experience needed—just turn up and try it. ⸻ **Can’t make Saturday?** We also train Tuesday & Thursday evenings at 6pm—just reach out and we’ll help you get started. **⸻** **Southern Storm Paddle Club** trains all year around in Docklands, weather permitting. (Rain is not an issue!) If you have any questions, please get in touch with us on Facebook, meetup or email on [southernstormpaddleclub@gmail.com](mailto:southernstormpaddleclub@gmail.com) Follow the team on Social Media @ [https://www.instagram.com/southernstormpc/ ](https://www.instagram.com/southernstormpc/)[https://www.facebook.com/southernstormpaddleclub/](https://www.facebook.com/southernstormpaddleclub/)

Masons Falls & Mount Sugarloaf Circuit (14km Grade M)

O'Keefe Rail Trail - Lake Eppalock to Heathcote walk - 5 going

Merri Creek Trail 🏞️ | Easy 16km | PT Accessible 🚃

Bike hash #138

LOCATION CHANGED DUE TO TRAINS NOT RUNNING TO ORIGINAL DESTINATION THIS IS A SATURDAY RIDE STARTING AT 11:45am Our hare, E&B (ably assisted by Cooch) is taking us into the wilds of the Mernda line for a drink-stop-studded ride. Meet at 11:45am at Preston Market entrance, adjacent to Preston station. Departure at 12 midday. Instructions from the hare: It’s on SATURDAY (not Sunday) 19th September It’s an A-B ride. The ride will finish in a handy proximity to the Mernda train line.