sadsacnews: Maffra - Coongulla 27May

A dozen riders took on the challenging ride to Coongulla on Sunday.
The ride started off easily enough with a rather flat section from Maffra, out through Newry and Tinamba, before the first real treat of the day- Stone Hill. Despite stretching out the group somewhat all managed to crest the climb without too much drama. It was then along the weir road with it's ups and downs before the descent to the Macalister River. A warm up climb just after the bridge did not really fully prepare us for the main event.
This hill is affectionately known as Roger's Hill as our friendly neighbourhood dentist lives at the top. Riders may well have thought it reminded them of the dentist's chair. What followed was a pleasant run down to the lake before a short climb into town.
Lunch was enjoyed at the local reserve with the Sec providing us with ample biscuits and slices and even a birthday cake. What more could one wish for.
Relaxation is only temporary however and the team was itching for more of those hills. No doubt the mood dropped at we hit Upper Maffra West and the serious hills were over. Apart from the final run over Pine Hill, flat ground and tailwinds were all that was on offer. Maybe it will be back to the Macalister next week.