We first ran this ride two years ago just before the end of the last drought and the reservoir itself was practically empty, it will be interesting to see the change this time.
This lovely 21km ride will first take us away from town to the historic Toorourrong Reservoir where we can view and read about this amazing engineering effort of the 19th century. When we are done, we will ride the long way home along Wildwood Rd where we will cross and ride beside the paved channel to Yan Yean Reservoir before returning to a Whittlesea cafe for refreshments via the new estates at the North part of town.
Meet inside the gate to the Whittlesea football ground where there is plenty of parking, and toilets are available. The gate is on the left heading out of Whittlesea on the Yea Rd. just after crossing the Plenty River bridge. The vehicle entrance to the football ground is through the low brick fence just before the Show ground main entrance.
If there is an event on and you are expected to pay to enter, just park across the road and walk/ride over.
Be there for an 0900 start.
A plot of the proposed route can be viewed at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29608107
Lots of gravel along Wildwood Rd, so MTB or Hybrid recommended
A list of MBUG ride start points may be viewed at http://g.co/maps/d4txy
Bookings
Bookings are closed for this event.