Distance travelled 47km
Temperature 31 ( but felt like 41 at times)
Flies swallowed 5

Headed off early (well early somewhere in the world) to avoid the heat – which worked well for the first 10km. Then……

Back tracked to Everton, where we stopped at the general store for a Cool drink and to recover from roadside maintenance before rejoining the rail trail to Myrtleford.

Ride was Mostly flat except for a 7km uphill slog to Taylor’s Gap – made worth it by the sensational lunch at Gapstead Winery

The views were magical – we sat out on a deck overlooking the vineyard with the mountains in the distance. Our wine tasting was brought to us… Stayed for a couple of hours.

From there it was a long but downhill glide to Myrtleford. We were so delighted to find a pool in the front yard of our accommodation – suits on and in the water within minutes and wallowed there for the remainder of the afternoon – just what the tired old knees needed!