5. 210km Sorrento Return (no ferry) Ride Details
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All you need to know about the ride that takes you along the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay.
Route - 210km M-S-M
- The Ride takes you around the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay, commencing at Alexandra Gardens in the City of Melbourne (Melway ref: 2F J7), then heading in a clockwise direction to Sorrento, and finishing back at Alexandra Gardens in Melbourne.
- For a full description of the main roads that the Ride travels on, download the 210km Rider Road Details M-S-M (PDF 118KB)
- Please note that you will return along the same route.
Code of Conduct
Riders are responsible for following all road rules and are expected to share the road with other users. Riders must adhere to the Code of Conduct at all times.
Start Time
From 6am. Please note that all riders are legally required to have both front and back lights as it will be dark when you start.
Rest Areas
Rest Areas are located at approximately every 25km along the Ride in the following locations:
- Peter Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc (Melway 92 E1)
- Frankston Oval, Frankston (Melway 102 C3)
- Mornington Peninsula Information Centre, Dromana (Melway 159 F7)
- Sorrento Pier, Sorrento (Melway 157 B7)
- Dromana Foreshore(opposite Permien St), Dromana (Melway 159 F7)
- Frankston Foreshore opposite the Caltex Service Station Nepean Highway, Frankston (Melway 102 B3)
- Peter Scullin Reserve, Mordialloc (Melway 92 E1)
Please Note:
You should be prepared for any type of weather conditions on the day. We will provide you with access to water at the rest stop areas. There are opportunities to purchase drinks and food along the route in case you need additional nutrition’s.
Bib Information
- Bibs MUST be visible and worn at all times during the ride.
- Each rider will be given two bibs - one to be worn high on your chest and one to be worn on your back.
- The front bib has one tear off section. Redeem this section for lunch. You will not receive lunch without your bib information.
- You must complete the emergency information on the back of your bibs.
- You will also be identified for photos by your bib, so it is important that it is clearly visible.
Lunch
Lunch will be supplied at Sorrento Pier. You must be able to provide the tear off section from your bib in order to receive your lunch.
Other Information
- Sag Wagons will be operating all day to provide support for riders who have mechanical problems or are unable to continue riding. They will offer to take you to the nearest railway station to enable you to organise transport home or the nearest rest area.
- Marshals are located throughout the route to provide directions and assistance at busy intersections, roundabouts and similar locations.
- Red Cross are the official First Aid providers and will be located at all the major Rest Areas.
Reporting Incidents
Report all incidents to the nearest marshal including hazards (potential or otherwise) or accidents. If there is an emergency on the route, call either of the emergency numbers on the back of your bibs which are:
- 0425 381 816 or
- 0425 777 484
PLEASE NOTE:
- You should be prepared for any type of weather conditions on the day. We will provide you with access to water at the rest stop areas. There are opportunities to purchase drinks and food along the route in case you need additional nutrition.