sadsacnews2013: SADSAC: Maffra - Blue Pools 29 September.

Conditions were reasonably mild for the dozen or so riders who turned out at Maffra for the run out to Blue Pools. The back up crew looked very similar to the last ride out of Maffra, in that case with the Tramps. Graham is still having leg problems and it is uncertain when he will be well enough to join us on the bikes again.
The ride itself started out with some undulating country out the back of Maffra before settling onto the flatter ground in the Boisdale region. The run out to the Freestone Creek road was easy going with the odd touch of tailwind lending a hand. The final run to lunch along the creek is the highlight of the ride, the road is just so good on a bike.
Despite our proximity to the swimming hole at the lunch stop, our vice president claimed that he was under orders from our former secretary not to enter the water. Therefore Jim remained dry for the break. Bridie provided an extensive array of cakes to refuel us for the return. Her driver donned an impressive garment to show that he had also made some effort in providing the snowballs.
The run home was easy going until we encountered the head winds after Briagalong. It was a bit slower going up to the turn onto Crooked Lane. This leg was OK, but the headwinds had some effect across Weirs Crossing and Nordens Lane. Of note was the work that had been done to raise the road at the crossing. According to Dennis the road is now 9 inches higher. This had only happened on Friday. It should mean that the road will be closed for a few days less next flood.
At the finish we had planned to go to L'Attitude but apparently the four o'clock closing only applies to pre-bookings. It turned out the Bakery just up the road a few doors had a real 4 pm closing so we ended up there.
For a small town Maffra is well served with coffee shops. It turned out a top day.