DAY 6 - BALLARAT to LINTON

Before our ride today we treated ourselves to a coffee and croissant at Le Petit Pâtissier in Ballarat. As a bonus we were able to witness a master window washer at work. 

Le Petit Pâtissier, Ballarat
We then packed our bags and cycled out of Ballarat, around Lake Wendouree, down the avenue of busts of former prime ministers, to the start of the Ballarat to Skipton rail trail. 
We were happy to leave these characters behind us
We were looking forward to this trail and, apart from a tricky access to the starting point, it did not disappoint. 
Start of the Ballarat to Skipton rail trail  - crossing over a busy street
The trail was well surfaced, well signposted, and largely downhill from Ballarat. There was also a significant tailwind blowing, so the cycling was quite pleasant. 
Rail trail between Ballarat and Smythesdale 
When we reached the village of Smythesdale we stopped to explore the sights, and to have lunch at the local pub. 
Smythesdale- seeing the sights 
Smythesdale -pub lunch
After lunch we resumed the ride. The trail was still downhill, and the wind was still behind us. The scenery was interesting, and we stopped several times on the way to Linton. 
Rail trail from Smythesdale to Linton
We arrived mid-afternoon in Linton and were joined by our friends Simon and Judy. After a cup of tea in our b and b we went for a walk around the village. 
Afternoon in Linton
A delicious dinner (thank you Judy and Simon) and a lounge in front of the fire have us nicely rested for a long ride tomorrow.
Relaxing evening in front of the fire
Day:  6
Distance: 47.51 km
Cycling time:  2 hrs 50 mins
Elevation gain: 1168 metres
Cumulative Distance:  238.66 km
Day 6 - Elevation profile
Day 6 - Route

Comments

  1. The Howies4 May 2022 at 10:21

    What a fantastic day and ride. Amazing how sight seeing can be done without getting off the bike sometimes. Keep up the amazing effort.

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    1. Kath4 May 2022 at 19:18

      Yes, we're pretty good at maintaining balance while sight seeing, although not always...

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  2. Anonymous4 May 2022 at 19:35

    Glad you're enjoying yourselves. No beautiful doggos yet?

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    1. Kath4 May 2022 at 20:25

      Thankfully most dogs have been behind fences, so not a bother to us!

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