sadsacnews: TRAMPS: Darnum - Longwarry 09September12

The ride to Longwarry was a good way to spend the day. Around 14 riders ( bring a friend day) gathered at the big stump for the 60 odd kilometer round trip. We initially headed south, taking the back roads to Warragul. From there it was onto the "Two Towns Trail" to Drouin. This was without doubt the highlight of our ride. The path effectively keeps walkers/runners/cyclists well clear off the metal clad beasts that we normally share our space with. The combination of this trail and a slight headwind did mean that we arrived at Drouin around lunchtime. It did appear some of the riders were looking for the lunch table before being ushered off onto the last leg.
The run to Longwarry was again on roads that at times provided a "Bona Vista".
The lunch spot at Longwarry was very comfortable with pleasant company. The two presidents attempted to dispatch the cake, but without success. Suitably refueled it was back on the bike.
The return journey seemed much shorter, helped no doubt by the following wind and the by passing of the meandering bike path through Drouin. The return from Warragul took us to the north of the highway effectively making the ride a sort of figure eight. One of the better rides on the calendar.