Vic rides thread

[ducmeister]

Hey all you vicmo's post up if you're heading out.  That Sydney mob have been showing us up for too long.

Went the long way out to Mt Macedon today with koko64 and had a superb ride.   Sun was shining, no traffic, good feed at the Top of the Range Cafe, would be good to get a bunch together once in a while.

I'm on hols for a couple of weeks so up for a ride most days during the week.

Cheers.

[Sundog]

Hi fellow Vicmo. I'm at the opposite end of the pitch to you, down on the Mornington Peninsula so I don't get up to Mt Macedon/Woodend etc very much. Still, for a nice enough ride I'd be game to travel a bit. Let me know what you plan next.

[koko64]

I'm glad you knew where you were going, cause I had no idea! Those "blue ribbon" farm back-roads were great, but you must have a GPS in your frontal lobe!

We gotta do that Gippi ride with Unge soon.

[AussieBulldog]

I will try and fit in when I can
North eastern area for me Whittlesea, Yea, Panton Hill, Kinglake.
Happy to tag along wherever if time and work permits 
J.

[ungeheuer]

We gotta do that Gippi ride with Unge soon.

Yup.  Hopefully we'll have some good weekend weather soon.  Had some great spring days.... but they all occurred while I was working.  I went riding today in the rain on the DR, not great weather for Ducs though 

Maybe we can fit a weekend in in November sometime?

[heatherp]

Umm I need a 300km headstart.  Unless y'all wanna come west to visit me.  Most of the Grampians is open again although the best bit (Zumsteins) may never be re-opened 

[ducmeister]

Gippi ride sounds good.  There's some great roads down there.   If we could all wangle a day next week I'll be in but I'm not too keen to be out over cup weekend.  Too many idiots and tourists on the roads.

G'day AussieBulldog.  I'm currently in Hurstbridge but soon to be Panton Hill so if you're heading out this way post up or send me a message.  I work shifts so availability varies.  On hols next week though.

Hey Sundog, sounds like you wouldn't be too far away if we did go for a Gippsland ride.  I guess it just depends on everyone's work schedules and stuff.

Tony, it's surprising what sort of crap I can remember but suffice to say that I forgot to take the key when I went to my mate's place to work on the 'wing today.

[ducmeister]

G'day H,

What?  Not reopen Zumstiens?  But that is the best bit!

So is there any good riding between here and the Grampians other than the GOR?  Something we could make a day of perhaps?

[madalf71]

Hi All.

Still kicking but bogged down with study, on the last straight to the end of the year.
I've been going on some short rides to Yea "Marmalades" and back for study lunch.
Very much like to do Gippy again. I'm sort of over the Healsville/Kinglake/Spur, due to revinue activity.

Keep me posted

[AussieBulldog]

Ducmeister,

I'm an Eltham lad, so just down the road from you. Ride through Hurstbridge all the time. It's my early home from work run, out through Doreen, Kangaroo Ground, Panton Hill etc.
Just getting used to having wheels under me again after a long time out of the saddle.
Today is looking awesome after the storms last night, heading out your way today between 11 and 1. You out and about today?
J.

[ducmeister]

J,

Sorry, missed you today.  I'll PM you with my contact details in case you can get out during the week some time.

Cheers.

[Sundog]

I have this Thursday and Friday off as an extra long weekend if anyone wants to go for a spin.

At this stage the weather appears to be looking ok, but this is Vic so anything goes.

[ducmeister]

Yup, I'm in.  Thursday's probably better for me but I could make Friday happen if need be.

[AussieBulldog]

I will try for Thursday, won't know until later in the week how clear I am.
Will give you a call to have a chat tomorrow Duc.
Lovely day out on the road today
J.

[heatherp]

G'day H,

What?  Not reopen Zumstiens?  But that is the best bit!

So is there any good riding between here and the Grampians other than the GOR?  Something we could make a day of perhaps?

Hi Rob

Zumsteins sustained some serious damage in the January storms.  (House size rocks on the road, numerous land slips!) The Dunkeld-Halls Gap road only re-opened last month. I think there is a lack of money/interest for the repair work to be done. Public pressure may change that.

I don't know of any 'great' roads out this way for a day ride.  I would plan on an overnighter.  GOR and Grampians then through Trentham, Woodend etc on the way back maybe. 

I may go on the DOCVic ride to Meredith next weekend so I can check out some more roads on the way to and from.