Start at Stearnberg st. roundabout and head out along Crusoe Rd stopping at Maldon (40km) for a break. Head down through Newstead and take another break at Daylesford (40km). Take the midland Hwy through Guilford to Castlemaine (40km) for another break. Head out through Harcourt and over Turdburger to Bendigo. Approx 160km total with three stops each 40km. Ride time approx. 7hrs including stops.by petermead