DAY 5 - CLUNES to BALLARAT

From Clunes to Ballarat is mostly uphill, but the weather smiled on us today with a handy tailwind. We had a leisurely departure from our b & b, and followed the main road all the way in to Ballarat. 

Packed up and ready to go

On the way out of Clunes we came across a plaque commemorating the famous Clunes anti-Chinese riot of 1873.

Reading about the riot in Clunes
There was not much of interest to detain us on the way. We passed several sheep farms,  and a stall selling new season potatoes at $5 for 5kg. We resisted that particular temptation, and rode straight on to Ballarat. 
The road to Ballarat
Entering Ballarat, we headed for Lake Wendouree, where we stopped to admire some of the water birds. 
Water birds at Lake Wendouree
We cycled along the lake shore until we found a place out of the wind (we enjoyed the tailwind while we were riding, but it was a bit chilly when we stopped) for a picnic. 
Cycling by the lake
Still cycling by the lake

Heading for our . . . 

. . . Picnic spot
Refreshed from our rest stop, we continued around the lake, stopping only to examine the site of the 1956 Olympic Games rowing events, before checking in to our accommodation in Ballarat. 
The 1956 Olympic Games rowing events were held on Lake Wendouree 
We spent the rest of the afternoon wandering the streets and seeing the sights of central Ballarat.
St Patrick's Cathedral with Loud Fence
Seeing the sights in Ballarat
We finished the day at a Korean restaurant which was also a gin bar

Day:  5
Distance: 40.12 km
Cycling time:  2 hrs 08 mins
Elevation gain: 684 metres
Cumulative Distance:  191.15 km

Day 5 - Elevation profile


Day 5 - Route

Comments

  1. Anonymous2 May 2022 at 22:53

    What a great day for a picnic. Is that a photo of lots of Gin I see?

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    1. Kath3 May 2022 at 07:46

      You have a good eye! I believe it is...

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  2. Anonymous2 May 2022 at 22:57

    But was any of it non-alcoholic???

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  3. Anonymous3 May 2022 at 16:36

    From Victoria - I just caught up with the last few days of your ride. Lovely photos and some good, solid refreshments being enjoyed. Good on you and keep pedalling.

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    1. Kath4 May 2022 at 19:22

      'Solid refreshments' are one of my favourite parts of cycling... it's amazing what I can put away 😁

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