sadsacnews2013: SADSAC: Heyfield - Cheynes Bridge 23 June

What a day to tackle the hills. Around sixteen riders assembled at Heyfield under clear skies but cool airs.
We had a number of visitors for this ride with four extras from Sale as well as three Tramps, although those riders are almost regulars. We also had a new rider from Sale, Allen.
The ride started out easily enough with the first stop just over the new? Glenmaggie Bridge. For most it was their first time riding over the structure. My knowledge of the item (only 40 years) does not go back far enough to recall it ever being a bike friendly roadway. This stop gave us the chance to remove our extreme weather gear as the hills were upon us. Despite some spirited riding up the hills at the front, the group did not seem to spread out all that much. After the final morning stop at the top of Blanket Hill all that was left was the rapid descent to the river. One curious event just prior to the summit was the sight of around sixteen MX-5s zooming past. I had not realised that Mazda had sold that many.
The lunch stop by the river was as glorious as ever. While not at the exact date we were close enough to celebrate our senior members birthday again. Unless we move the timing of this ride I see no end to this event taking place.
The return journey was just as enjoyable as the trip out. While we did encounter a slight headwind, it was not significant. Despite some comments about the condition of the leg muscles by the time we reached Glenmaggie, most riders still seemed in good spirits. The ride itself was incident free although there was a tumble from one of our office bearers at the end but technically the ride had finished. A four o'clock finish for a ride of this difficulty was rather impressive for the group. Yet another good result for the Sadies.