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Kerang - Cohuna- Echuca, 110 kms, Intermediate/Hard

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Kerang - Cohuna- Echuca,  110 kms, Intermediate/Hard

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If you're a MBTC financial member you're welcome!
An easy, if somewhat, long ride skirting some creeks & rivers in central Victoria. First day: 36.0 ks; second day: 74 ks.
We'll take the 7.40 am train to Swan Hill arriving to Kerang at 11.40 am, we'll go for a coffee/early lunch before we set off to Cohuna (a seldom visited town) for luxury accommodation:(https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/1424512574190580042?viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76).
Overnight accomodation fee is $ 358.51 so we'll divide this amount equally between the riding group.
The next day, we'll have an early breakfast and get provisions for the day as there aren't any shops/water along the route.
We'll be following Gunbower creek; Deep creek and finally Murray river mainly in gravel tracks until we cycle the last 15 ks on a highway with wide shoulders.
We need to get to Echuca before 4.05 pm as this is the last train to Melbourne, arriving at 7.30 pm
Check route here (give or take a couple of wrong turns): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52547043
The route is 66 % paved, so there is some gravel to contend with.
So bring your in good condition bike, we suggest 32+ mm tires, also bring warm clothing as temperatures could be low.
We'll keep a steady pace, stopping often to regroup.
No one left behind policy applies, but you need to keep yourself properly fueled and hydrated through the ride. A healthy breakfast will also help you to keep up with the riding group.

RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
This is to be completed when you RSVP and can be found at:
www.mbtc.org.au/registration-forms-rider.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Functioning front & tail light, spare tube and a puncture kit
MYKI card, ATM card/cash, basic tools, rain gear, etc.
Suncream; sunglasses; lip balm; hat brim; etc.

Check your app for any changes the day before a the ride, as the ride may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
If you can not make it to the ride, please change your RSVP to 'NO' at your earliest opportunity.

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