Bikepacking trip planned

Trip Leader: Natasha Brohier

Time: Leave Saturday morning and return Sunday evening. Timing will be finalized closer to date

Experience required:  Intermediate (need to be comfortable with longer rides - up to 80 km)

Destination: Creswick, camp at Skipton

Approx cost: $75 (petrol cost+gear hire+accommodation)

More trip details: https://www.adventurecyclingvictoria.com/rides/ballarat-skipton-creswick-gravel-grind#commenting=

Gear: Sadly, there are no bicycle/bikepacking gear (bicycle, panniers, etc) provided for this trip so you will need to be self sufficient, or ask fellow club members like myself for ideas. We will be camping so camping gear can be hired (tent, stove, etc) from the club. There may be a pub in Skipton. The questions below will help the trip organiser work out who may need to hire gear. Gear hire may be available in accordance with current club guidelines https://www.lumc.org.au/gear-store/

Gear list here http://www.lumc.org.au/activities/bushwalking/

Trip leader contact if you have questions before you sign up: nbrohier@outlook.com

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the right gear. Trip leaders can answer questions you might have. If you don't have the right gear you may get left at uni and leaders might be unwilling to take you in the future.

Additional notes due to current COVID19 Restrictions

See full list of current restrictions here

• For the time being only fully vaccinated club members will be able to attend face to face trips. Please make sure you have your proof of vaccination available to show the trip leader. 
• Wherever possible, members should walk, ride, catch public transport or drive themselves to start location. Where this is not possible car pooling may be considered. The trip organiser will discuss this with you.
• You must respect physical distancing and maintain 1.5m distance between other participants wherever possible. 
• Masks must be worn in accordance with government guidelines. Where it is not safe/feasible to wear a mask (eg kayaking) it must be carried and worn whereever practicable.
• All participants must wash hands/equipment before and after use
• Anyone with any COVID-19 symptoms (e.g. excessive coughing, sore throat) or are at higher risk (ie. have returned from overseas within the last 14 days or have close contact with a confirmed case) can not join the trip. Should anyone show any of the symptoms while in attendance, the trip will be cancelled immediately with an incident form filed to LaTrobe Sport 
• If you are unable to attend, you must immediately notify the trip organiser so your spot can be offered to someone else

** Club trips are for current LUMC members. You can sign up to membership here https://www.lumc.org.au/membership/  If you can't find your username/password email clubofficer@lumc.org.au for help**