Up at 4:30am to ensure an early start for my solo 200k ride from Werribee. Cereal and fruit for breakfast and a 50 minute drive to the start followed. I set off on the bike at 6:10am about 20 minutes before sunrise so lights, reflective vest and anklets were the order of the day. The air was heavy, clouds were low and a slight mist was present for the ride out of town. There was plenty of cars already on the road which was a surprise. This ride slowly climbs into the hills around Toolern Vale and passes Lake Merrimu before the first checkpoint at Bacchus Marsh. More serious climbs follow as you ascend into the Pentland Hills with views back towards Werribee Gorge. As I gained elevation today the clouds became lower and a mist, almost a light fog, hung around the hills.
"almost a light fog hung around the hills"
I headed through Myrniong, Korobeit and Greendale making regular short climbs and descents. I then passed through Ballan then down into Morrisons before arriving at Meredith right on midday.
"down into Morrisons"
The ride through the Brisbane Ranges after lunch was very pleasant and not even the short but wicked climb in DeMotts Road near Anakie was a bother. The last part of the ride was probably the most difficult as the SW wind had picked up a deal so sections of the route that pointed towards Geelong and Lara were quite tough but the last 5k along the railway to Werribee was a breeze. I pulled in to town at 3:20 pm feeling quite fresh and relaxed. A good day in the saddle!
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