If you are booked in for the Melbourne Cup Long Weekend ride through South Gippsland, then this is the official ride down from Melbourne to meet with our Gippsland friends in Garfield. The route is about 80kms consisting of enjoyable riding along some very pleasant secondary roads. Taken at a leisurely pace, we should arrive in Garfield around 11:30pm in time for lunch.
The Route
https://goo.gl/maps/Ei8G7vkNFrFZxjNE9
Ride Departure Point and Time
Our usual departure point in the east, Britannia Mall, 485 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham (pull into the north side service road at the start of Mitcham shopping centre). Several cafes in this mall will cater for our needs. The ride will leave at 9:30 am sharp so arrive at 8:00 am if you need breakfast and coffee beforehand.
No fuels stops have been planned so please arrive at the departure point with a full tank of fuel.
Comments
Hi Raewyn, good that you discovered the dead battery before the ride rather than on the day. Fingers crossed for a trouble free weekend, David
Blind see your number is noted.
Battery charged and vespa purring. Hopefully all well in the morning, will continue to charge overnight.
Hi David, went to fill up earlier and my battery was dead after not riding for 2 months with being away. Have just returned from buying a charger and will charge overnight, fingers all is well in the morning!
Once charged will take for a run tonight. Will bring the charger with me worst case. Can you let me know your mobile incase I have any issues in the morning. Thanks
Thanks for confirming Raewyn. See you early tomorrow for a great weekend of riding. Bring your waterproofs for the first part of the morning, David
meet you at Mitchen, Thanks Raewyn
Melbourne riders please mark you attendance so we don't leave without you at Mitcham.