Category: Victoria

To the end of the trail: Myrtleford to Bright and back to Myrtleford

Wednesday April 5, 2017, 63 km (39 miles) – Total so far: 556 km (345 miles)

Another terrific cycling day dawned. Initially quite cold at 6C but with no wind. Breakfast muesli at camp, coffee and raisin toast at Ruby’s in Myrtleford and then I was warm enough to get going.

The above map describes the route through the Ovens River valley up to Bright. Today I will be climbing to get there and descending to get back. Not much of a climb though!

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And so to Myrtleford: Including a really pleasant downhill ride

Tuesday April 4, 2017, 47 km (29 miles) – Total so far: 493 km (306 miles)

The opening picture is the Rail Trail leaving Beechworth. An avenue of trees which have not started to turn yet. Imagine when they do in a week or two.

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