Dandenongs Dazzler - 'The Crucifix'; Experienced, 70 km

Ahh... The Crucifix! A hard ride for experienced hill-climbers that might even require some prior training. Four climbs (with matching descents) from four different directions into the Dandenongs. As a saving grace only one will go right to Mt Dandenong but all four will go through Olinda or Sassafras. Plan to travel light and work hard. I might even need to resurrect the old road bike. Meeting point at The Basin, and we shall finish back there.... when it is finished! Lunch will be at one of the cafes in the hills, probably at Olinda or Monbulk.

The planned route is here.

This ride is open to financial MBTC members, and Meetup visitors who have not yet completed three introductory rides.

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