The day
dawned sunny with light winds for the club’s ride from Longford to Seaspray.
Our ride leader for the day brought along his brand new bike with its “eye-
catching” colour scheme for its “maiden outing” with the club.
Seventeen
riders assembled at the Longford Hall in anticipation of another great ride and
plenty of socializing. The first challenge of the day was one of the few hills
for the day known as 3GI Hill a short distance up the road. Most riders were
sufficiently warmed up after tackling this.
The rest of
the run down the Seaspray road was fairly uneventful with everyone enjoying the
cool but pleasurable riding conditions. Our lunch spot was in closer proximity
to the sea than last time.
After
plenty of conversation and the consumption of several biscuits and slices, it
was time to head back to Longford.
The run
after lunch proved to be much more of a challenge as the wind had sprung up
quite considerably with gusts to 30-35 kph. The wind was mostly a
crosswind until the riders hit the Seaspray to Stradbroke road, which then
became a headwind. On this leg one of the riders benefited from the assistance
of an “aftermarket human turbo charger” going up some of the hills, which was
greatly appreciated. This rider was
going so fast sometimes she couldn't keep up with the gear changes and her feet
nearly flew off the pedals several times!
The ride
down the South Gippsland Highway to Longford was fairly straight forward.
All in all
another good day out was enjoyed by all.
Liz added,
Photos from Tramps ride. Linden took lots more with Vance's camera. She also made very yummy Anzac biscuits, lemon slice and decadent chocolate brownie made with lashings of dark chocolate. Morning ride to Seaspray was enjoyed at a leisurely pace. Lunch by the beach and ride back into a very stiff breeze followed. We enjoyed seeing lots of sheep with twin and triplet lambs in the green fields near Stradbroke. Banksia and pine forests provided some welcome shelter on the downhill ride back to Longford. Photos include Colin on his brand new Italian Wilier bike and new wood carving at Seaspray.
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| On the way to Seaspray |
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| One happy rider |
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| Getting close |
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| By the new landmark |
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| A well trained crew |
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| Impressive lunch stop |
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