1 in 20 finally conquered. Thurs 5 Dec
The weather god relented, smiling on approx ten "Alt Thursday" cyclists as they dashed out of Bayswater Park in a south easterly direction toward The Dandenong Ranges. Along the Dandenong Creek Trail they climbed to meet the Mountain Highway at The Basin for the start of the 1 in 20. Regrouping here, engaging Grandi Gear, the boys and girls proceeded up, up, a six kilometre sidle to Sassafras. A steady grind of respectful, considered, gear and fitness management up through some of the best forest in the State. Eventually all made it within a respectable time frame. Having completed the goal, most continued on up the mountain, crossing to One Tree Hill before commencing the plunge back down into an awesome, free wheeling descent, via Titania Rd, through Upwey and into Upper Ferntree Gully for coffee and chocolate.
Bravissimo! Here were Karlo and Bob heading into Hahndorf, having completed the Feat solo as they had missed the Group's start and were just then returning to Base via an alternate route.
Most satisfied, the Group worked its way back to Bayswater, skirting around the base of the Range before retracing the Dandenong Creek Trail to the awaiting cars.
Exhilarating! Must be repeated.
Helen
Helen Geddes
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