Federation + Kororoit Creek Trails

Join us for a fun ride from Footscray to Sunshine via the Federation and Kororoit Creek Trails, checking out some of the new cycling infrastructure built as part of the Westgate Tunnel Project on the way.

Overview

• This will be a 27.5km loop from Footscray via Hyde Street, Federation Trail and Kororoit Creek Trail to Sunshine for lunch, and then returning via the Rail Trail. Riders also have the option to end at Sunshine and take the train instead.

• All abilities and bikes are welcome. The route is very flat, with the ride to Sunshine on on-road protected (Hyde Street) or off-road paths (the Trails), with the ride back from Sunshine to Footscray on off-road paths and quiet streets.

• This is a social, no-drop ride as always, which means we ride as a group at chatting pace, and no one gets left behind.

• You can check the route out ahead of time on Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/57556492

The rough plan + potential food spots

• Before lunch: We're heading out from Footscray (meet at the entrance on the corner of Hyde Street and Bunbury Street, travelling down Hyde Street then turning onto the Federation Trail and Kororoit Creek Trail until we arrive at Sunshine.

• Lunch: we'll lock up our bikes, then all grab lunch together in Sunshine at wherever looks good and has space!

• After lunch: we'll ride back from Sunshine to Footscray. Alternatively, riders can end the ride at Sunshine to head back via train.

Logistics

• Time: meet at 10:00am, 15 minutes before roll out time for a 10:15am roll out.

• Location: meet at the southern entrance to Footscray Station on the corner of Hyde Street and Bunbury Street. https://maps.app.goo.gl/T7APpHXqTDyLcLxcA

• We aim to be back by 3pm, but due to the nature of social group rides, please plan to be flexible.

• Bring a bike lock, water, and sunscreen.

• This ride is weather dependent. If the weather is bad, we will make a call two days in advance to reschedule.

Is there a fee?

• Any food purchased on the ride is pay-your-own.

• Our rides are free and wholly volunteer-run. But if you'd like to make a contribution to keep us going, you can do so in the check-out page. :)

Signed up but can't come anymore?

Things come up, so all good! Just make sure to cancel your ticket or message Hans on WhatsApp ASAP to let us know: there is often a waitlist, so cancelling early will let us give the free spot to someone else.

Bite Sized Rides is powered by volunteers

This event is run entirely by volunteers. We will be riding on public roads, and while we’ve curated a route to keep you away from traffic as much as possible, when you sign up to participate you are agreeing that you are personally responsible for your own safety throughout the entirety of the weekend. Ride carefully, look after each other and reach out if there are things we can do to make your ride better.