As I was not in attendance for the ride Vance has very nicely provided me with a report on the day.
15 riders overcame most of Mothers' Day to ride to Glengarry for the opening of the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail.
The normal route out of Traralgon needed to be changed as Marshals Road was supposed to be closed.
It didn't look too closed when viewed from Glengarry Road.
The park at Glengarry was filled with many people and very loud music.
Some past riding acquaintances were scattered though the crowd as well as Bruce.
With a jumping castle, Koko the clown to entertain and a sausage sizzle on option, I chose the food.
The speeches began. With all the congratulating and thanking everyone, it seemed like the member for small businesses etc. Russell Northe, seemed to forget to actually open the Trail.
However Tramps got a special mention early in the ceremonies.
The riders quietly withdrew and facing a head wind, rode on to Tyers for lunch.
Janet did a great job driving the support vehicle onto the grass in the park, thinking at any moment she would sink to the hubs, but it didn't happen.
The return journey took us over Toms Bridge and ably lead by Richard Jeffery, through the winding roads around The Mill, to approach Traralgon from the west.
Tony thought his tires had stayed inflated long enough and must have ridden though some glass and let one of them down. He then cleverly conned the support to drive him and his bike home so he could go to a soccer match.
With such perfect weather for bike riding and a successful day, everyone who could ended up enjoying a coffee at Maccas.
Just to add that while not in attendance for the ride I did put in an appearance at the opening for Sadsacs. I noted that the crowd was considerable, boosted no doubt by the Mothers Day Fun Run. The Briagalong Bush Band provided the atmosphere and the mood was also lifted by the former Sale Town Crier, now Councillor, Darren McCubbin. I also noted that the Latrobe City Mayor seemed to only want to open her bit to Traralgon. Also chairman Helen reminded us that there were still three bridges missing, so some work left for a final product. I am looking forward to doing the full length, but perhaps not over 3 days.
The photos are a mix of Vance's and mine, as per usual.
15 riders overcame most of Mothers' Day to ride to Glengarry for the opening of the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail.
The normal route out of Traralgon needed to be changed as Marshals Road was supposed to be closed.
It didn't look too closed when viewed from Glengarry Road.
The park at Glengarry was filled with many people and very loud music.
Some past riding acquaintances were scattered though the crowd as well as Bruce.
With a jumping castle, Koko the clown to entertain and a sausage sizzle on option, I chose the food.
The speeches began. With all the congratulating and thanking everyone, it seemed like the member for small businesses etc. Russell Northe, seemed to forget to actually open the Trail.
However Tramps got a special mention early in the ceremonies.
The riders quietly withdrew and facing a head wind, rode on to Tyers for lunch.
Janet did a great job driving the support vehicle onto the grass in the park, thinking at any moment she would sink to the hubs, but it didn't happen.
The return journey took us over Toms Bridge and ably lead by Richard Jeffery, through the winding roads around The Mill, to approach Traralgon from the west.
Tony thought his tires had stayed inflated long enough and must have ridden though some glass and let one of them down. He then cleverly conned the support to drive him and his bike home so he could go to a soccer match.
With such perfect weather for bike riding and a successful day, everyone who could ended up enjoying a coffee at Maccas.
Just to add that while not in attendance for the ride I did put in an appearance at the opening for Sadsacs. I noted that the crowd was considerable, boosted no doubt by the Mothers Day Fun Run. The Briagalong Bush Band provided the atmosphere and the mood was also lifted by the former Sale Town Crier, now Councillor, Darren McCubbin. I also noted that the Latrobe City Mayor seemed to only want to open her bit to Traralgon. Also chairman Helen reminded us that there were still three bridges missing, so some work left for a final product. I am looking forward to doing the full length, but perhaps not over 3 days.
The photos are a mix of Vance's and mine, as per usual.
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| Action figures (plus Hobbit) |
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| Local riders at the opening |
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| Crossing the bridge |
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| Daryl you tell some beauties |
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| Lunch finished |
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| Nice winter? afternoon |
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