Rapha Melbourne Southside Ride
Melbourne, Australia · Road
- When
- Every Thursday, 6:00 am local timeSeason: Jul–Dec
- Starts at
- Luna Park entrance, Luna Park, Melbourne VIC Map ↗
- Distance
- 28 km (17 miles)
- Pace
- Four pace groups: Core 28 km/h (28 km, no-drop), Classic 32 km/h (no-drop), Classic Plus 35 to 37 km/h, Pro Team 37 to 40 km/h (a drop ride)Splits into pace groups
- Hosted by
- Rapha Melbourne ClubhouseBrand
- Kind of ride
- Road
For visitors
Open to everyone, not just Rapha club members. Road bike with clip-in pedals; bring tubes, a pump or CO2 and a multi-tool. Book on Rapha's events site.
First time on this ride? Here’s the drill
- Bring
- a helmet, front and rear lights (it's a dark-hours ride), water, a spare tube or patch kit, a way to pay for the stop.
- Arrive
- Ten or fifteen minutes before 6:00 am. Tell whoever's leading that you're new.
- Pace
- The easiest pace the host lists is 28 km/h: brisk — you'll want some fitness. It splits into pace groups. Pick the slowest one your first time; you can move up next week.
- Check
- Look at the host's website the day of — that's where cancellations, weather calls and start changes get posted.
First group ride? Start here →
About the Rapha Melbourne Southside Ride group ride
Rapha Melbourne Southside Ride is a road group ride in Melbourne, Australia. It rolls every Thursday at 6:00 am local time from Luna Park entrance.
A dawn ride down Beach Road, the road Melbourne cyclists use most. It starts at Luna Park in four pace groups and finishes at Halcyon Days.
Where to find them
Checked Oct 2, 2026 against source 1. Schedules change. Confirm with the host before you go.