We have an annual membership fee of $25, which you can pay for via this page. We use Eventbrite as it is a secure payments site. If you are having any trouble or would prefer to pay via EFT please get in touch. 

While we organise and promote rides via the MeetUp platform, please be aware that “joining” us on MeetUp is not the same as becoming a financial club member : )  Prospective members can take part in three riding days before becoming a member.

Our rides are put on by volunteer ride leaders who schedule rides according to their own interests and availability. They take into account factors such as other rides already scheduled, weather and (for overnight rides) availability of accomodation.

Great! Please get in touch with our Rides Secretary via rides@mbtc.org.au

There’s no need to have fancy or expensive equipment to join our club. You will need to have a bicycle in good working order (and check it before the start of each ride). You are also expected to have basics such as water, lights, bike lock and spare tube  – and to be prepared if things change unexpectedly (e.g. carrying extra water and snacks).

The gear you need will depend on the ride type and surface so it’s really important to read each ride description carefully.

For camping or longer rides we ask you to carry equipment in panniers or bikepacking bags. Backpacks aren’t suitable and may lead to fatigue.

Yes! Many of our members use on eBikes and these are welcome on our rides.

We do ask eBike riders to take responsibility for extra logistics around charging.

We regroup regularly on rides to ensure no-one gets left behind. We also ask all members to look out for each other.

Ride leaders always provide a route via the Ride with GPS navigation platform.All  Members are encouraged to download the

Each ride has a designated start point and may follow a loop or point-to-point format. While Most rides allow for train-based travel, some are purely car-based.

Unfortunately the club can’t guarantee you will get on to a train, however issues are relatively rare.

Ride leaders spend a lot of time thinking about train logistics, and will often limit numbers accordingly. We strongly recommend ride participants to monitor messages in the lead up to and morning of a ride in case there are updates.

Ride leaders will decide this on a case by case basis, so please reach out to check (ideally a few days ahead).

Cycling in a group is highly unpredictable in terms of timing, so your ride leader may only be able to give you a vague estimate on timing for mid way points.

We stay in various types of accommodation on club rides, some involving camping and some involving indoor accomodation such as Air bnbs. On camping rides members who don’t wish to camp are welcome to make their own arrangements.

The club wouldn’t exist without ride leaders and prospective leaders are strongly encouraged to give it a go!

More information about leading rides (and what’s involved) is on our website here.