Level 1 Otways ride Saturday 21st January

We had a terrific day, left home at 6.00 am and got to the meeting spot with plenty of time for a chat and to get ready and meet our fellow riders, Marko (nice to meet you) and Fred, Marls and Steve (always a pleasure) and our ride Leader Peter (an absoloute pleasure)...and Aaron our hitchhiker..great to have you along.
Morning loop was about 43k's I was 200 metres into the ride..and THERE WAS SAND!!!..I thought, what am i doing here- this is out of my league. But i soldiered on. A couple of little bits that brought me undone..but not in a big way, keeping it all fun and light hearted. Johnny and Aaron were having a bit of fun while Fred and Steve as usual was there as the tailman helping and giving advice. After lunch we did about 75k's and was well worth it, mostly on 4 wheek drive tracks and a run up Gentle Annie...which was heaps of fun...then down another fantastic older track which took us all the way to the most beautiful lookout. We were up very high overlooking The Great Ocean Rd and the water. WOW..it was just spectacular. Plenty of laughs and great company all the way...and i had a great day out on the bike..my skills are improving so enjoying my riding more and more.
I would recommend this ride to anyone who wants a great day out and i would certainly do it again.
Thanks a bunch to Peter, our ride leader, you are a great host.
To Freddo, our wonderful tailman,,and i promise to practice uphills not quite so fast from now on
Marls..always great riding with you - love your company and help.
Steve..great to have you there again too...will make sure i put sprinkles on my breaky again next time
Marko..great to ride along with you..hope to see you again.
Aaaron...thanks for hangin with us old farts..glad you could join us and that you enjoyed yourself.
Johnny..my terrific husband, as usual keeping a close eye on me and helping..and the next time i want to stop and look at the horses, dont you give me the hurry up:)
Thats it from me (Bob) and Johnny, over to you Marls for the photos...YAY..loved it..see you all soon

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