DAY 17 - LANCEFIELD to SEYMOUR

After breakfast at the Lancefield Guest House, we stocked up on provisions for the day at the Lancefield Providore and the Lancefield Bakery. Then we packed our bags and headed off to Seymour. 

Our bikes spent the night in the Guesthouse's sunroom
Self-portrait of cyclist at breakfast, Lancefield Guest House
The road to Seymour proved surprisingly scenic. At least it was a surprise to us- we're sure it's not a surprise to locals, or indeed anyone who has travelled it. There were some uphills, of course - there are always uphills. 
There are always uphills
But the views from the road made the climbing worthwhile. 
Scenery between Lancefield and Pyalong

More scenery between Lancefield and Pyalong 
It wasn't long before we were in Pyalong, settling in to our traditional lunch. 
Picnic at Pyalong
Light rain set in after lunch, and we only had one more rest stop on the way to Seymour.
Roadside rest stop
After checking in to our motel in Seymour, we went out to explore the sights of the town. We found the masonic hall, where we cast our votes for next week's election. 
Seymour Masonic Hall, where interstate cyclists were able to vote for next week's election
We visited the Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk, and found Kath's dad's name among those memorialised. 
Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Walk, Seymour 
The last stop before retiring for the night was the Seymour hospital. There was a war memorial there, but (alas!) no plaque commemorating significant people who were born there many years ago. 
Seymour hospital - no plaque to commemorate the birthplace of the future Victorian cycle tourist
Day:  17
Distance: 58.64 km
Cycling time:  3 hrs 00 mins
Elevation gain: 967 metres
Cumulative Distance: 809.98 km
Day 17 - Elevation profile 
Day 17 - Route 


Comments

  1. Anonymous15 May 2022 at 16:59

    Hi Kath and Russell,
    I've just caught up with your blog. Particularly enjoying your scenery, bird and cake/pastry photography. Your tour brought back a lot of memories of places we've visited over the years. We've just returned from 5 days at Dinner Plain (nr Mt Hotham) with my sister and brother-in-law were we did a lot of bush walking and, amazingly, managed to miss the hail and snow. On the way back we noted a very pretty looking bike trail that seemed to more or less follow the Great Alpine Road from Harrietville to Bright (and thence to Wang I assume). Looks nice if done in the downhill direction!

    Looking forward to catching up in person and hearing more about your travels later in the month,

    cheers
    Murray and Sandra

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    1. Kath and Russell15 May 2022 at 19:32

      Glad you're enjoying the blog and that you enjoyed good weather for your adventures. We can't always pick which direction we do the trail but at least with the rail trails the gradients are usually gentle.

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  2. Anonymous15 May 2022 at 22:15

    Really enjoying your blog, thanks Kath & Russell. Love your photographs, thank you!!!
    Really keen to hear more about your preparation for this adventure etc when you return to CLUNES…..please!!! Have fun & stay safe 🌺
    Rhonda (book club) !!

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    1. Kath and Russell16 May 2022 at 14:55

      Thanks Rhonda, we're having lots of fun and staying very safe with our fluoro jackets, reflectors and lights. See you at Book Club on our return.

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