The way points of this bicycle route:
The ride begins at the Briagolong Mechanics Institute.
Veer to the right heading to Strarford
Intersection of the Briagolong Rd Princes Hwy. Regroup and cross roundabout with care and continue on Hwy
Cross Avon River bridge as a group with care
Ride under railway Viaduct with care as road narrow
Turn Left off A1 on to Airly Road. Distance 17.3km
Turn left into Airly Estate Rd. Distance 22.4km. Narrow winding Road.
Pass the Airly School on the the right. Distance 24.8km
Stop at Airly Hall for Morning Tea. After Morning Tea turn into Clydebank Rd heading east. Distance 27km. Single lane road
We join the main Bengwarden Rd, watch for increased traffic. Distance 30.1km
Cross the Avon River. Distance 35.4km
Short challenging hill. Distance 37.1km
Turn right on to the Stratford - Bengwarden Rd. Distance 39.5km
Perry Bridge crossing. Distance 46.7km
Meerlieu Hall lunch stop. Distance 58km
Bengwarden. Distance 67.1km
Turn right on to Lower Goon Nure Rd. Distance 72.2km. This road has a few sharp turns and is narrower than the main road
Turn left on to Romawi Rd. Distance 80.8km
Narrow wooden bridge, walk bikes accross this. Distance 89km
Turn right on to Forge Creek - Eagle Point Rd. Distance 89.6km
Turn right heading for Paynesville. Distance 93km
The Bairnsdale Golf course to the right
Turn Right at Roundabout towards foreshore. distance98.5km
Turn left into Raymond St
Paynsville Afternoon Tea at Gilfemen Reserve in Raymond St
Turn right into Paynsville Rd
Turn right into Paynsville Rd
Turn left towards Bairnsdale
Turn right with care short sharp descent into Bay Rd Eagle Pt. Distance 104.2km
Turn left at T intersection into Bay Rd
Veer right and then veer left still in Bay Rd
Turn right at T intersection
Stop for a rest stop at the foreshore Toilets then proceed past Caravan Park and then turn left into Eagle Point Rd and heading back to the Bairnsdale - Paynsville Rd
Turn right and follow the Bairnsdale Paynesville Rd to the A1 in Bairnsdale
Take in the views of the Mitchell River to the right
After going under the bridge and arriving at the A1, turn left and cross over the Mitchell River Bridge heading East.
Continue straight ahead on the Great Alpine Rd to our overnight stop at the Lucknow Football Ground.
Overnight Stop at the Lucknow Football Club. Distance for Day One 120.4km
Turn right on to the Great Alpine Rd.
Long descent. take care.
Morning Tea in the Town Centre
Travelling west from Bruthen Approx 3km from Morning Tea stop turn left onto the Bruthen - Swan Reach Rd. This road is undulating to Swan Reach
Turn left onto A1 and cross Tambo River bridge. Total Distance 159.3km, Day 2 distance 38.9km
Turn right just over bridge onto the Metung Rd
Toilets on right side of road, take care turning. Day 2 distance 42.7km, total distance 163km
Lunch at the Metung Yatch Club
Ride along the Water's edge taking in views of the cruising Yatchs
Metung, turn at Village Green. Day 2 distance 50.3km, total distance 170.7km
Turn right on to Rosherville Rd, Challenging Hill
Turn right in to Nungurner Rd, past school approx 100m on left. Day 2 distance 53.6km, total distance 174km
Turn right in to Kalimna West Road. Riders re group. Day 2 distance 57.8km, total distance 177.8km
Wooden Bridge, riders off bikes
Rejoin and regroup for the group ride into Lakes Entrance and down spectacular Jemmy's Point Hill. Day 2 distance 63.4km, total distance 183.8km
Arriving in Lakes Entrance and over the North Arm Bridge to the roundabout marks the approx half way point of our ride.
Riders gather near Foot Bridge. Optional afternoon ride to Lake Tyresfor those riders interested, for others a restful afternoon in Lakes Entrance.
Turn right off the Hwy on to the Lake Tyres Beach Rd. Day 2 distance 75km, total distance 183.8km
Turn for the return trip to Lakes Entrance
Turn left on to the A1 back to Lakes Entrance
Overnight Stop - second night. Day 2 distance 94.6km, total distance 215km
Leave the secondary college and turn right along Coates Rd then Left into Myer St to rejoin the A1 and ride along the Lakes Entrance esplanade.
Riders gather after Big Hill
Leaving Lakes Entrance behind we cycle on to Nowa Nowa. This part of the Hwy is busy with narrow edge, ride with care.
Morning tea stop at Nowa Nowa
Crossing the route of the East Gippsland Rail Trail leave Nowa Nowa via the C620
Just past the Buchan turnoff there is a Bus Shelter on the right, re group here, cross the road with care. Day 3 distance 29.9km, total distance 244.9km
Lunch in the beautiful park in the Main St. Distance Day 3 52.1km, total distance 267.1km
Return Journey to Bairnsdale, the road to Bairnsdale has narrow edges, take care
Riders regroup
Challenging climb to the top then turn right with care
Turn off the Great Alpine Rd on to Deptford Rd. Pass the speedway en route to Bairnsdale. Less than 100k to go.
Pass the Bairnsdale Speedway to the right then turn left into Balfours Rd. Day 3 distance 70.5km, total distance 285.5km
Turn right on to Eastwood Rd then left on to Howitt Ave
After crossing bridge turn left onto WyYung Rd and cross the Mitchell River bridge, follow the road into town alongside the Mitchell River to the riverside reserve located near Bailey St for afternoon tea stop.
Afternoon tea stop. Day 3 distance 80.8km, total distance 295.8km
Afternoon tea stop
Ride as a group west along Main St Bairnsdale
Immediately before crossing the railway line, turn right on to the Dargo/Lindenow Rd.
Turn Left into Church St Lindenow to get to overnight stop at footy ground
Turn right on to Henry St
Last overnight stop. Day 3 distance 98.9km, total distance 313.9km
Exit Football ground, right into Henry St then left on to Church St then left and leave Lindenow and head west on the Dargo Rd
Turn Left into Lindenow (Sth) Rd C602
Cross the railway line at Lindenow South and continue a short way to the Fernbank -Lindenow South Rd.
At the 11.6km distance of day 4 we come to a sharp turn rail crossing, we turn sharp right over the crossing then sharp left, take care.
Right turn
Turn right
34.5 distance for Day 4 on left of road
Turn right for the last 11km to the finish at Briagolong
End of a 381.3km ride. Day 4 distance 67.4km
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District 201V3 Lions Ride for Sight 2009 Charity bike ride - 26th-29th March 2009
Tagged with: Commute, Recreational, Training, Onroad, Smooth, Intermediate, Low traffic, High traffic, Rural, Scenic, Touring
