tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78951925744049479852026-06-06T17:52:13.413-07:00A Blog for experienced like minded cyclists who love to promote and share some of the best routes, paths &amp; trails that Melbourne, The Hills and the World have to offer ! Mega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.comBlogger775125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-42660358518083757892026-06-06T17:52:13.413-07:002026-06-06T17:52:13.413-07:00<p>Meet at emerald library at 9:30. riding Monbulk patch loop via macclesfield. Sent from my iPhone </p> Mega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-69334800870190097282026-05-26T21:32:31.431-07:002026-05-26T21:32:31.431-07:00<p>Starting Gembrook station at 10:00. riding maryknol circuit. Coffee in Gembrook. Gravel bikes. Sent from my iPhone</p> Mega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-85899030473930685682026-05-19T20:50:22.202-07:002026-05-19T20:50:22.202-07:00<p>Meet Dandenong stadium at 9:30. An easier ride to carrum container caffe. Any bike. Sent from my iPhone</p> Mega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-90702173025179644532026-05-18T23:10:34.444-07:002026-05-18T23:10:34.444-07:00<p>Tuesday 26 May Start 9.30 Upsndowns road Dromana. ( Mel 151 B12) 51km, 707m, 3hrs 10min moving time. Did this as a reccy about 6 months ago. I think I can still find it. About 50% gravel, the rest asphalt road. A horse trail from Merrill&#39;s store which they call a rail trail. Doubt if a train ever went up there. Some will like this ride others won&#39;t. Some will say it&#39;s too far with the price of fuel atm. It is what it is. Might end up doing it by myself.</p> Mega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-85315089642572715732026-05-18T22:59:48.403-07:002026-05-18T22:59:48.403-07:00<div style="caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;"> Start &nbsp;9.30 &nbsp;Upsndowns road Dromana. (Melways 151 B12)<br> </div> <div style="caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;"> 51km, &nbsp;707m, 3hrs10 min moving time.<br> </div> <div style="caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: Roboto, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;"> Did this as a reccy about 6 months ago. I think I can still find it . About 50% gravel, a little bit of single track, the rest asphalt road, &nbsp;a stretch of a few kms along a main road. &nbsp;A horse trail from Merricks General Store which they call a rail trail but I doubt if a train ever went along it. Some will like this ride, others won’t. Some will say it's too far with the price of fuel atm . So be it. &nbsp;I may end up doing it alone again.<br> </div> <div> <br> </div> <div data-atmail-signature="" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature" style=""> <br> </div> <div> <br> </div> Mega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-77700735227413149902026-05-17T21:18:29.112-07:002026-05-17T21:18:29.112-07:00<p>Meet at Yarra junction at 9:30. ride up old warby rd towards big pats. Hope the rain holds off till we get back. Sent from my iPhone</p> Mega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-14527054466428806552026-05-13T22:45:54.121-07:002026-05-13T22:45:54.121-07:00<p> </p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsQDOTMf1rAduibjmLcuIqqIZdAXUBcVMx6CpouDB-AwvowXjRDTh5SLxCTVNwn0lPtHRCxkzQDCkFwcMjngw_y4zuABJdq5ZhGOxidTwHHhb1KaJ4vhuZ1q39nuHfh1sI6v9ZJ3f0XCRueDKwJaerghtz5do7awwYixsqMLwczobQx_2ggyMCDZ75wD38"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsQDOTMf1rAduibjmLcuIqqIZdAXUBcVMx6CpouDB-AwvowXjRDTh5SLxCTVNwn0lPtHRCxkzQDCkFwcMjngw_y4zuABJdq5ZhGOxidTwHHhb1KaJ4vhuZ1q39nuHfh1sI6v9ZJ3f0XCRueDKwJaerghtz5do7awwYixsqMLwczobQx_2ggyMCDZ75wD38=s320" alt="Uploaded Image"></a> <p> </p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjScKqjH5qfU5sNq3X6wNs87-w5SdynUaYNTvqqjoc7jG5Plz-f7N_PbkoMe6VioM_bLQ35efMnNHk6-JOKC5K_kjA193r1s_2mxSDVL-sODA-jN1HGRCEHSCrMYEvHwgN4ZaTupPT-WuVccRgvzc9Q0gi0fLQUzfvg78PBWew5HEh0j4LQprdy6rYzKjlj"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjScKqjH5qfU5sNq3X6wNs87-w5SdynUaYNTvqqjoc7jG5Plz-f7N_PbkoMe6VioM_bLQ35efMnNHk6-JOKC5K_kjA193r1s_2mxSDVL-sODA-jN1HGRCEHSCrMYEvHwgN4ZaTupPT-WuVccRgvzc9Q0gi0fLQUzfvg78PBWew5HEh0j4LQprdy6rYzKjlj=s320" alt="Uploaded Image"></a> <p> </p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwi3yiIByXeCKQuxVjYk29ik0OENQDlPtSxnTy9LBk1b_uozADpSx3JmklSMs6btVtrQHq9ldVUmFqF41oLnTxseMwPGQaQeOZzjngDyxxog93vH7Ek7giUgdrMp_1x1nm0FSQzn61_foo_Zx1hw1uO07XbWbtMKFOaIpp-sIf_xEqrtiy6Wqls80IldYB"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwi3yiIByXeCKQuxVjYk29ik0OENQDlPtSxnTy9LBk1b_uozADpSx3JmklSMs6btVtrQHq9ldVUmFqF41oLnTxseMwPGQaQeOZzjngDyxxog93vH7Ek7giUgdrMp_1x1nm0FSQzn61_foo_Zx1hw1uO07XbWbtMKFOaIpp-sIf_xEqrtiy6Wqls80IldYB=s320" alt="Uploaded Image"></a> <p> Sent from my iPhone</p> Mega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-6303765898035014092026-05-12T22:38:52.677-07:002026-05-12T22:38:52.677-07:00<font color="#ffffff" face="Georgia, Utopia, Palatino Linotype, Palatino, serif"><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 25px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgb(83, 155, 205);">Meet 9:30 at Yarra junction.&nbsp;</span></font> <div> <font color="#ffffff" face="Georgia, Utopia, Palatino Linotype, Palatino, serif"><span style="caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 25px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgb(83, 155, 205);">Kirsten’s ride to starlings gap via blacksands rd. Bring plenty of snacks and water.&nbsp;<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"></span></font> <div dir="ltr"> Sent from my iPhone </div> </div> Mega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-22866600268114159252026-05-07T22:45:40.473-07:002026-05-07T22:45:40.474-07:00<p>Great to see everyone even if a little chilly !</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhabhhv6I2nmLNYx04DuDt9TYfEd2VxnqIWifqEozc37fteU7yHDv5geXyXCdO_A-WvjFFhBBJvPiC7x_1_cwmcWExDz2dnKvcEPKB1J9XVDFvzGAZ2DPUiAbBRqvsque9VGQBEcv2pkUuo8RTxs0GZnGZF41StrUcXj8hXq-UxN76Nfy0t1X4q1zQCh_qp/s1024/Snow1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="559" data-original-width="1024" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhabhhv6I2nmLNYx04DuDt9TYfEd2VxnqIWifqEozc37fteU7yHDv5geXyXCdO_A-WvjFFhBBJvPiC7x_1_cwmcWExDz2dnKvcEPKB1J9XVDFvzGAZ2DPUiAbBRqvsque9VGQBEcv2pkUuo8RTxs0GZnGZF41StrUcXj8hXq-UxN76Nfy0t1X4q1zQCh_qp/s320/Snow1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-28271121866629663722026-05-03T22:18:34.734-07:002026-05-03T22:18:34.734-07:00<div> <br> </div>Looking forward to catching up with whoever who turns up for coffee on Thursday at Emerald&nbsp; <div> <br> </div> <div> Cheers&nbsp; Yvonne&nbsp; </div> <div> 0403730466 </div> <div> <br> <div id="ymail_android_signature"> <a id="ymail_android_signature_link" href="https://mail.onelink.me/107872968?pid=nativeplacement&amp;c=US_Acquisition_YMktg_315_SearchOrgConquer_EmailSignature&amp;af_sub1=Acquisition&amp;af_sub2=US_YMktg&amp;af_sub3=&amp;af_sub4=100002039&amp;af_sub5=C01_Email_Static_&amp;af_ios_store_cpp=0c38e4b0-a27e-40f9-a211-f4e2de32ab91&amp;af_android_url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.yahoo.mobile.client.android.mail&amp;listing=search_organize_conquer">Yahoo Mail: Search, organise, conquer</a> </div> </div> Mega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-70760639028358925142026-05-02T18:34:00.000-07:002026-05-02T18:34:19.871-07:00<p>&nbsp;Passing through town had planned to ride but with a week of shite weather coming planning instaed for coffee catch up with anyone interetsed opp the Emerld Libaray at 10.30 Cheers Mike&nbsp; ps had a few Warby mates come down recently for a good days ride - Rick, Noel and Kev !</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncvc3o3JU-brnbeaESGtMOstFHoT4RDzwSJUpjARQXQ9kjpI5rVCJaDyYcEtzzK_VC8xcMQ_57Fx260X-Kv9WonI_xOtcwbUVDcxJJC-YpEd6kRSeGAIzXdny0UkG13oGPocmO8HclBsQHRmNTd_Tl_NVvRPNqWF4bwUuKss_-numFmSI-_juaiz_z_ZL/s1408/Gemini_Generated_Image_ol9phdol9phdol9p.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1408" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhncvc3o3JU-brnbeaESGtMOstFHoT4RDzwSJUpjARQXQ9kjpI5rVCJaDyYcEtzzK_VC8xcMQ_57Fx260X-Kv9WonI_xOtcwbUVDcxJJC-YpEd6kRSeGAIzXdny0UkG13oGPocmO8HclBsQHRmNTd_Tl_NVvRPNqWF4bwUuKss_-numFmSI-_juaiz_z_ZL/s320/Gemini_Generated_Image_ol9phdol9phdol9p.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfvlip4yqoKeTk5S9D9UZp-ggbp51W8vu8FQNrU6JaPTYX4BnMX7OvM99oH3juHYMWdrUA2p3rv7_WcpwaAbxjGRETC-0f5wtpIrjMs5Ea8Pis7DnYmogF7xZ8SrwUZK32X86JddzRdpUz2MZgk7pIRh5UhYgiGAPuJzceoO-db0-M86EGSQKbHgO8DoNW/s1408/Gemini_Generated_Image_u1briou1briou1br.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1408" height="175" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfvlip4yqoKeTk5S9D9UZp-ggbp51W8vu8FQNrU6JaPTYX4BnMX7OvM99oH3juHYMWdrUA2p3rv7_WcpwaAbxjGRETC-0f5wtpIrjMs5Ea8Pis7DnYmogF7xZ8SrwUZK32X86JddzRdpUz2MZgk7pIRh5UhYgiGAPuJzceoO-db0-M86EGSQKbHgO8DoNW/s320/Gemini_Generated_Image_u1briou1briou1br.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />&nbsp;<p></p>Mega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-86375804288307082492026-04-28T16:47:08.351-07:002026-04-28T16:47:08.351-07:00<p>Meet at 9:30. Yarra junction. We will be riding up blacksands rd towards starlings gap. Bring plenty of water and snacks/lunch. Be prepared for a long climb. Sent from my iPhone</p> Mega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-4179652564425448482026-04-26T22:43:15.576-07:002026-04-26T22:43:15.576-07:00<p>Meet 9:30 Gembrook station car park. Heading towards maryknoll. Coffee in Gembrook. Sent from my iPhone</p> Mega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-33532947462969137402026-04-21T16:32:11.396-07:002026-04-21T16:32:11.396-07:00<p>Meet at 9:30. woori yallock car park. Gary will be leading the ride. So mystery ride! Sent from my iPhone</p> Mega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-28855104160335131892026-04-19T01:03:03.005-07:002026-04-19T01:03:03.005-07:00<p>Meet at emerald library. 9:30. heading to Menzies creek then up Grantulla to the patch. Monbulk, macclesfield then back to emerald for coffee. Jutta leading or getting us lost. !! Sent from my iPhone</p> Mega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-34002290106014671822026-03-29T02:07:00.001-07:002026-03-29T02:07:53.086-07:00Meet at emerald library. 9:30. either macclesfield rd. Or up grantulla to the patch. <br>Sent from my iPhoneMega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-6108050389401110712026-03-25T00:21:00.001-07:002026-03-25T00:21:37.112-07:00Meet at Gembrook station 9:30 Possibly to maryknolle. Rain is supposed to hold off till the afternoon. <br>Sent from my iPhoneMega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-68020843434510515002026-03-22T19:10:00.000-07:002026-03-22T19:11:12.135-07:00Meet at 8:30 as it&#39;s going to be hot again. Easy ride towards new trail past lilydale. <br>Sent from my iPhoneMega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-20005536111113817652026-03-22T19:01:00.000-07:002026-03-22T19:02:13.219-07:00Starting at woori. 9:00. riding towards lilydale. Kirsten&#39;s recovery ride after mt buffalo. <br>Sent from my iPhoneMega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-35893927306645092372026-03-16T21:20:00.001-07:002026-03-16T21:20:43.109-07:00Thursday 19th <br>Start at Woori yallock car park 10.00. <br>Riding to Healesville. <br>Sent from my iPhoneMega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-32952385187987848382026-03-15T23:33:00.000-07:002026-03-16T01:19:15.307-07:00Meet at Mulgrave reserve. Off Garnett st from Wellington rd. Heading towards lysterfield lake park. A few hills. About 50 kms. Noel leading the ride. <br>Sent from my iPhoneMega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-32865596766270990982026-03-15T21:37:00.000-07:002026-03-16T01:03:12.038-07:00Meet at Mulgrave reserve. Off Garnett st from Wellington rd. Heading towards lysterfield lake park. A few hills. About 50 kms. Noel leading the ride. <br>Sent from my iPhoneMega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-29886701956266793912026-03-08T21:32:00.001-07:002026-03-08T21:32:20.680-07:00Sent from my iPhone <br>Change of plans. Instead starting Woori yallock <br>At 8.30 heading up to big pats and back.Mega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-74058070970963472722026-03-07T21:39:00.001-08:002026-03-07T21:39:26.764-08:00Tuesday 10th <br>Start Yarra junction 9.30. Heading to <br>Upper Yarra Dam. <br>Sent from my iPhoneMega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7895192574404947985.post-53677507051541606302026-03-03T23:06:00.001-08:002026-03-03T23:06:58.787-08:00Meet at woori at 9:30. Gary leading the ride. <br>Sent from my iPhoneMega Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15124922428829172467noreply@blogger.com0