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Go For Gold - 70k Experienced

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Go For Gold - 70k Experienced

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Creswick - Wendouree via Ullina and Clunes.

Come for a tour through historical gold rush locations on quiet country roads.

The weather looks good so far for Saturday but if that changes, the ride may be posponed. We will be riding mostly on sealed roads except approx 4k on good gravel that can also be ridden on a road bike. So touring or road bikes are approriate.

** Please note I have updated distances to water and afternoon tea. Thanks Alan Page for pointing out my error!**

Vline train from Southern Cross to Creswick departs at 8.35 am and arrives in Creswick approx 10.20. This is the only train for the morning. The ride will end at Wendouree Station. The trains run every 50 minutes from 17.08 onwards back to SC.

We will start at the Creswick Railway station at 10.20 and travel the short distance to the Creswick township to allow for a quick cuppa at Le Peche Gourmand and to purchase any supplies you will need for both lunch and afternoon snacks. It will also be the last chance to fill up water bottles if needed as there won't be a water stop until Clunes.

We will then ride 20k north on quiet country roads over the rivers of gold and Monash bridge to Ullina recreation reserve for lunch, stopping at historical points of interest along the way. Ullina is a farming area now but was originally a gold mining settlement and closely linked to the Berry deep leads gold rush area. There are no facilities at the rec reserve.

After lunch we will ride west through farmland to the 33k mark at Clunes for a rest stop and afternoon tea.

After a break we will ride on to Wendouree station for the trip home with a glimpse of Lake Learmonth along the way.

I have rated the ride for experienced club members only as we will have to ride a short distance on the Western Freeway to cross from north to south. I have also limited the numbers to 8 as there is only one train that stops at Creswick on Saturday morning and it regularly carries riders heading to the Creswick trails. The information online indicates there are only 6 bike spaces on this train. I would suggest you get to SC station early to grab a spot for your bike. 2 of us will be making our own way to the start so that leaves 6 for the train spaces.

Ride end time is a guesstimate only, so plan your day activities accordingly.

Check route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51933944

So bring your touring or road bike in good condition bike, also layer up as temperatures could be low and the expected wind chill is not known at this stage.

No one left behind policy applies.

RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
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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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