SADSAC: Stratford Bike Rally 11 November

Received a short verbal report from organiser Ray,

A total of ten (five teams of two) took part in the annual bike rally, this time from Stratford.
The group included a couple of visitors from Tramps - Madelon and Trev.
The winning team, despite covering some extra kilometers, was the Cathies, Booth and Wake.
Hopefully we should all be back on deck for next year. This is one of the rides that we should endeavor to bring along new riders. The other rides being the mystery ride and the new double loop.

Also on the same weekend.

The twentieth CGHS (GBH) Sale to Lake Tyers Bike Relay took place over two days.
A good attendance of around 100 riders left Sale at 8 am Saturday morning.
Conditions for the 180 km journey to Lake Tyers via the Howitt Trail were ideal with mild temperatures and a tailwind. While there were some riders who rode the entire distance most chose to tackle the ride as a member of a team. Distances between changeovers generally ranged from 10 to 20 km. By the time the final teams arrived at the finish there was not much time between the afternoon tea and dinner, just enough for a quick shower. The evening meal was up to it's usual high standard.
The following day the riders enjoyed a hearty breakfast (more beans please) before setting off for the 150 km  return to Sale. Again conditions were ideal and the wind had even swung around to give us a tailwind again. Due to the shorter distance afternoon tea occurred mid afternoon.
Many thanks to the organizing team - Shirley and Phillip Mowat and Ted and Marg Pickering.
They were ably assisted by a loyal band of volunteers who ran the kitchen.

Team Mirrambeek

 Shirl's Girls