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Gippsland Plains Rail Trail Cycling

Sat, 12 Apr 2025
12 Apr 2025 07:30
13 Apr 2025 17:30
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Enjoy a scenic ride along the 'Gippsland Plains Rail Trail' from Traralgon to Stratford, with an overnight stay in Stratford. Then ride back to Traralgon the following day. ** Limit of 8 attendees **

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 126 km return ride. Day 1: 63 km ride, Day 2: 63 km ride. There is the option to exit the ride by train from Stratford, should that become necessary.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This is a two day cycling trip riding along the 'Gippsland Plains Rail Trail' staying at the end of the rail trail in Stratford overnight. Then riding back along the rail trail on Sunday. 

Due to difficulty in fitting all our bikes on trains, it may be necessary to travel on consecutive trains. If you're able to travel to Traralgon with your bike by car, that will minimise the stress of fitting all the bikes on the trains. You would need to leave your car overnight in Traralgon on Saturday night though. 

BOOKING: By Monday 7th April, or ASAP to ensure you don't miss out. To register click on Get Tickets.
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FURTHER INFORMATION: Gippsland Plains Rail Trail 

RIDE START TIME | LOCATION: 10:15am departure from Traralgon Station, 35 Princes Hwy, Traralgon.  

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DISTANCE | TIME FROM GPO: 163 km, approximately 2 hours by car, or 2 hours 15 minutes by train.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Traveling to and from this event can be done via V/line train from Southern Cross Station to Traralgon (or board from a station on the line):

Saturday: Options are:

  • 6:54am Southern Cross - 8:49am Traralgon (provision for 6 bikes). Super early option! There are several cafes near the station while you're waiting for the rest to arrive.
  • 7:54am Southern Cross - 10:08am Traralgon (provision for 12 bikes). ** Recommended service due to the capacity for 12 bikes.

Sunday:

  • There are fairly regular services returning from Traralgon on Sunday, for example departing at 2:47pm (arrival at Southern Cross at 5:05pm), 3:47pm (arrival 6:05pm), 4:27pm (arrival 6:45pm), 5:27pm (arrival 7:44pm) etc.

ACCOMMODATION: Bookings will be made at the Avon River Inn, 26 Tyers St, Stratford (close to Stratford Station). When booking, you will be asked to nominate your preferred sleeping arrangement:

  • Private Room - Solo
  • Private Room with Partner (in this case, please answer the BED PARTNER question also)
  • Shared Room.

Twin Rooms (1 x Double Bed, 1x Single Bed) cost: $140.00 per room
Queen Rooms (1 x Queen Bed) cost: $120.00 per room

FOOD: Carry snacks and a litre of water. Food will be purchased en route for lunches and for dinner on Saturday.

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: Your bike, helmet and suitable cycling gear, plus a change of clothes for Saturday evening. A spare tube(s) is highly recommended, as is either Bicicyle Network Rider Rescue or RACV Bike Assist.

LEADER: Stephan C. | Email LeaderStephanC@nomads.org.au if you have any questions.
Members can access leader contact details under Members | Leader Contacts when logged in to the website.

 

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WAIVER: By purchasing this ticket, I agree to the following:

  1. I declare that I am at least 18 years of age.
  2. I undertake to observe the Rules and By-Laws of the Nomads Outdoors Group Inc. (the Association) in force at any time.
    ( View the Rules of the group or View the By-laws )
  3. In voluntarily participating in an activity of the Association, I acknowledge that this activity may expose me to risks that could lead to my injury, illness, death or to loss of or damage to my property. I also acknowledge that I may also be found to have contributed to injury or illness or death of others or to the loss of or damage to their property.
  4. I acknowledge that I will take responsibility for my own actions while participating in any activity of the Association.
  5. I agree that no refund is available if I cancel my booking less than 24 hours prior to the event. However, if I cancel at any time due to COVID-19, or the event is cancelled by the leader, a refund will be provided. 
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