Region:
Central VicLength:
74.2 kmDuration:
1.5 hrsSubmitted By:
59 ClubRide Summary
A great ride through a not so well known riding region North-east of Melbourne in Victoria.
Ride Description
A great ride for both the solo rider as well as part of a larger group. Plenty of places to stop along the way and has the added beauty of not being as busy as some of the more popular riding regions in Victoria (think Yarra Ranges / Alpine Region). Definitely worth a look.
Directions
Start from Sunbury, coffee at the Jolly Miller, near the railway station. Take the Riddles Creek road and turn left just past the railway bridge. Back towards Gisborne, then right to Mt Macedon. Over the top to Straws Lane. Turn right to Hanging Rock, turn left at the cross roads to Wood End. Vanilla slices at the Bakery in Wood End, head towards Daylesford, turn off to Trentham, stop for a pie and a walk around. From there ride to Blackwood Visit the Blackwood Hotel, an original 19th Century pub in the Hills. Keep going to Greenvale, close to the Ballarat Hwy. Back to Bacchus Marsh and home:
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Best Thing about This Ride
Its a bit out of the way, no heavy traffic, but its a cool ride in a group or for solo riders.
What Else to Look Out For
Usual wild life at dawn and dusk.
I’ve ridden these roads many times as I hail from Sunbury and a mate owns the Savoia Hotel in Hepburn Springs so what an excuse to wet the whistle but to saddle up and head up that way. Also for the sweet tooth there is Pure decadence in Daylesford or The Chocolate Mill @ Mt Franklin to check out or pick up something to take home to the better half you may have left behind to get back in the good books!!!
I like this but in reverse; for me, one of the best legs of the trip is going up the hill from Greendale to Blackwood. Worth getting a coffee and fantastic sourdough bread at Red Beard Bakery in Trentham. Great ride!!
Thanks Phil for the comments, I agree it is a great ride and well worth investigating.