A ride out to the north of Melbourne visiting Melbourne's first reservoir at Yan Yean, crossing over to the old town of Beveridge. We'll be wary of the weather and try to get back to the city before late afternoon rains. Total 110 ks
Meet at the Abbotsford Convent. > Google Map Depart at 9 AM
Follow the Yarra Boulevarde, Lwr Heidelberg Rd, to Yan Yean Reservoir. 10.15 AM
Then across to Beveridge. Arriving 11.30 AM. Lunch at the old Beveridge Tavern (Originally The Hunter's Tryst 1841). Great Menu and atmosphere.
Home via the Hume Freeway - short ride on the dual carriageway. Ride finishes at Claudio's Minimo Café, Sydney Rd, Brunswick 2.30 PM
Beveridge
Although it has little more than 100 inhabitants, Beveridge is guaranteed a permanent place in Australian history because it was the childhood home of bushranger, Ned Kelly, whose impoverished father, John, settled in the town at a time when the less affluent pioneers were subject to harassment from the wealthy and influential squattocracy. The Kelly family home still stands, although dilapidated and in need of restoration. It is recorded that John Kelly built this house in 1859 when Ned was about five years old. His brother Dan was born in the house. The house was added to the Victorian Register of Historic Buildings in September, 1992. Its design is unusual in Victoria and shows the Irish heritage of its builder.
Ride conditions:
Country roads - good open riding.
Long stretches of 80 kph.
Wet weather gear
Freeway conditions if we return via the Hume (not far)
Suitable for all riders. If it's your first time on freeway, the Club will take care of you.
Comments
This was a brilliant trip with lots of sunshine !
More of these please....
Ciao,
Anja
Only 5 braving the colder weather? Come along - no rain - and good riding. But if you can't come..
"Such is life"
See you Guys for Coffee
It was Arthur on the bike and Olive in the sidecar, and I think Arthur had something printed on the back of his jacket ---- something like 'rockers' - can't remember
Was it Arthur or Stan cruising around on his scooter with Olive hanging on in the side car??
Too funny!I'm showing my age lol!
It will be a dry ride - promise
Morning tea at Yan Yean...I will bring some cakes..:)
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