Departs Dandenong 0800 Sharp on Saturday. Ride Leader John Cook (03) 97285769 or 0419 599 530. NB Early Start
Day one may be up to approx 560 km run up the Omeo Highway, then via Mt Hotham or The Blue Duck up to Falls Creek.
I may vary the route this year between Omeo and Howmans Gap subject to conditions on the day.
Overnight stay is at Howmans Gap YMCA (5 km from Falls Creek) in bunk rooms. Private rooms are also available. Full dinner, bed and bedding followed by substantial breakfast included in price of $70 per person payable at venue.
Great camaraderie in large dining room with adjoining lounge with fireplace to sit before and exchange some disgraceful lies over a drink. BYO drinks.
Day two also has some great roads returning via Myrtleford, Oxley, Whitfield, Tolmie & Mansfield distance approximately 400 km.
Total distance for 2 days is approximately 960 kilometres. I allow for approximately 7 hours riding and 2 hours rest stops on day one.
This ride is not for the inexperienced or easily fatigued.
This ride has now been an annual event since 1998. It was featured in the August 2011 Riding On magazine.
NB: If you intend to come please let me; John Cook know by end of April 2012 at latest so that catering can be arranged.
No last minute roll up as I need firm numbers for catering.
