The Catholic Walking Club of Victoria invites you to join them on a Bike Ride along the Main Yarra Trail from Ivanhoe to Templestowe and return. This event is part of the Try Bushwalking Month, celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Bushwalking Victoria, the peak body representing 60+ bushwalking clubs across Victoria.

That's right, not all bushwalking clubs simply bushwalk, there's other great adventures to be had, including a bike ride like this one!  Enjoy riding along the Main Yarra trail to Petty’s Orchard for a morning tea break and toilets. All bikes, including e-bikes are welcome.

DISTANCE: Approximately 39 kilometres loop ride that will take 4 hours.

WHO IS THIS WALK FOR? Suitable for riders with a good level of fitness and riding experience.

CHILDREN AND PETS: This walk is for adults 18 years and over, and due to the nature of the event, we ask you to leave dogs and other pets at home. Please contact the club directly to inquire about service animals, and any family or pet friendly walks.

AWT GRADE 3 (Medium): The ride is for riders with good riding experience, not beginning riders.

PACE: A steady pace with breaks for water, snacks and morning tea on the trail.

TOTAL ASCENT: Approx 60 metres. Mostly riding on undulating trails beside the river. Some hilly sections for short distances.

RIDE DESCRIPTION:
Riding will be on signed, sealed and un-sealed trails. The trail will be shared with pedestrians and dog walkers. The Main Yarra trail takes us along the river corridor through Yarra Bend Flats, Warringal Park and Westerfolds Park. We stop at a popular cafe at Petty’s Orchard for morning tea, then return along similar trails with some small variations.

MEETING POINT:  Meet at the car park (free parking) at Chelsworth Park, Irvine Road, Ivanhoe at 9.15am for a 9.30am start. There are toilets here and it is suggested you allow enough time to visit these prior to the start of the ride.

DIRECTIONS:  Chelsworth Park, Irvine Road, Ivanhoe is off The Boulevard, Ivanhoe. Melways reference: 31 G10. GOOGLE MAPS: Chelsworth Park

CARPOOLING/PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Train travel to Ivanhoe Station and a short 8 minute bike ride to Chelsworth Park is an option.

PHONE SIGNAL: Phone signal should be available throughout the day.

TOILETS: Toilets available at the start and end of the ride, at Westerfolds Park, and also at Petty’s Orchard.

WHAT TO BRING

Mandatory:

Emergency contact form with medical info. Download this form here, or get one from the leader on the day.
Bike - should be in good working condition, with pumped tires. Any bike is welcome (including e-bikes), however there may be some unsealed sections, so please consider this if bringing a road bike.
Bike repair kit
Bike pump
Bike helmet - should have Australian Standards sticker (whilst not mandatory to join this ride, a helmet that meets the Australian Standards will provide you with the protection required by law)
1.5L water
Lunch
Backpack
Rain jacket
Personal first aid kit (your health is your responsibility)
Sun hat/sunscreen

Recommended:

Lunch optional-at the end of the walk. Local cafe close by.

LEADER: Marg and Peter - contact via info@catholicwalkingclubvic.org.au. The leaders will be in touch with participants by phone during the week prior to the walk to answer questions.

EXTRA INFORMATION: Please contact the leaders directly if you have any queries.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK: When registering for this event, we ask that you view and agree to our Acknowledgement of Risk.

ABOUT OUR CLUB: The Catholic Walking Club of Victoria, founded in 1951, is a small club of approximately 100 members providing a variety of walking, cycling, cross country skiing and camping opportunities for anyone (not just Catholics!) with a love of the outdoors. Visit our website.

PRIVACY:

Your privacy is important to us. Bushwalking Victoria and its member clubs are committed to safeguarding your personal information and ensuring that your privacy is protected. The personal data we collect from you is used solely for the purpose of facilitating your participation and communicating important details about the event.

Please note that your contact information will be shared with Activity Leaders for the purpose of organising activities. Your information will not be shared with any external parties without your consent, except where required by law, but may be used for follow-up contact regarding your participation in this event.

You can view the BWV Privacy Policy on our website.

Inclusion in Photographs

We encourage participants to take photographs during activities, which may be shared publicly through various channels such as newspapers, magazines, websites and social media. If you do not wish to be included in any photographs, it is your responsibility to inform the photographer and take reasonable steps to avoid being captured in the images.