Easy Social Rides October 6 - Molonglo Meander

Join us for this easy social ride.

This ride starts at 9:00 am but we ask you to please arrive 15 minutes early for a prompt departure.

Route

This is route this ride will take: Molongo Meander

Starting Point: Forest Drive/Barranjoey Drive carpark (aka bottom Arboretum car park off Forest Drive)

Proceed south along the C5 bike path over Scrivener Dam and turn off following the bike path towards Curtin.

Just prior to reaching Curtin we will turn onto the bike path that runs adjacent to Cotter Road and will continue on to Wright.

We will continue following the bike path to Stromlo Forest Park where we will take a break for coffee at the Handlebar cafe (10kms).  

We will leave Stromlo Forest Park heading towards Combs.  Leaving the park there will be a short section where will be riding on on-road bike lanes down Swallowtail Road.  We will continue through Combs until we reach the bike path that runs adjacent to the Molonglo River.  We will continue on the bike path around Combs and following the Molonglo River and then onto the C5 bike path.  (There are a couple of short sections of on-road riding on quiet suburban rides).

We will proceed along the C5 bike path riding following the Molonglo River and then back to Scrivener dam and back to the National Rock Garden car park (21.5kms).

Almost all riding is on bike paths with several short on-road sections on on-road bike lanes and on quiet streets.

About our easy rides

Pedal Power Easy Social Rides are designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group. All rides will aim to stay within an average pace of 15-18km/h.

All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader and they will have an end rider. Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way.  

At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders!

Pedal Power Easy Social Rides are designed for less experienced riders and those returning to cycling or anyone lacking confidence riding in a group. All rides will aim to stay within an average pace of 15-18km/h and be around 20 km.

All rides are conducted by an accredited social ride leader and they will have an end rider. Depending on the experience and capabilities of the group, the ride may have regrouping stops along the way.  

At the end of the ride, enjoy a café stop with your fellow riders!

Sometimes, the weather is not conducive to a pleasant ride.  Your ride leader has the discretion to cancel the ride if necessary.

Be sure to review our Terms & Conditions and please accept them by ticking the box on the registration page. Registrations close at 4pm on the Saturday prior to the ride.