[Vic] Did go (Going) for a little ride

[heatherp]

So I will be in Melb. on a Wed in January to get my bike Turismo checked.  Then have to be back in Melb Fri night. Rather than going home I've decided on a little ride.  

What I'm looking for is an interesting ride to get me from Melb CBD to Omeo on the Wednesday.  Will be doing Omeo-Falls Creek-Mt Hotham- Omeo on the Thursday (I've been told Omeo-Falls creek is all sealed now) then back down to the city on Friday.

Can anyone help me stay off the Princes hwy on my way to the Great Alpine Road?

Anyone who wants to join in is free to do so.

[vossy]

Jealous.........  You'll love it Heather.
I did the Great Alpine on the way back home from the GP this year Omeo Hotham to Bright on onwards.
I didn't have time to do the Falls road but I was told by the publican at Omeo that it's all sealed now.

Have a great ride. Be extra carefull if venturing out on those roads before 7.30 - 8 am  as a 50 something yr old fellow found out the morning we left Omeo. Wildlife heaven

[DosVerde]

Which way do you want to go Heather?

Option 1 473km  The Mansfield to Whitfield run is great, as well as Bright to Omeo




Option 2 455km  Starts well, then it opens up into flat plains before you go up into the hills again, but you miss most of the Highway.



If you had enough time I'd take option 1, but its a reasonably big ride to do in 1 day.

[heatherp]

Thanks for the replies.

Vossy thanks for confirming the road - I've heard from a few now that it's sealed so time to check it out.  I travelled the Great Alpine road on the way to Superbikes with Goldfish, Matty, Doc and Mostro - had such a good time that it deserves a re-visit.

Dos
Option 2 would be the go as I won't be leaving CBD until mid morning.  Have to go camera shopping whilst my bike gets scrutineered at Duc city. Could you send me the details or a more detailed map?

My main problem with finding the good roads is whether they are sealed or not as google doesn't make the distinction. Is there a secret way of knowing someone could let me in on?  pretty please 

[DosVerde]

Try this for more detail, I don't think I'm using google maps to it's full potential though.

Attempt 37....
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Citylink&daddr=Warburton+Hwy+to:Moe+Willow+Grove+Rd+to:Knotts+Siding+Rd+to:Traralgon+Maffra+Rd+to:Bengworden+Rd+to:-37.096538,147.602005&geocode=FZWSv_0dxZCjCCnnzMc141zWajFUq4NpRNHKiA%3BFYaEv_0dELSsCCnlWMAPU9QpazG0rSO2RYMphQ%3BFfkFuv0d6L-3CA%3BFRjnvP0dqMe5CA%3BFR6-vP0dGGTBCA%3BFbiLvP0d87LJCCnniSlCN3AvazEkvfUZhJyBaw%3B&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=4&mrsp=6&sz=12&via=3&sll=-37.06504,147.606812&sspn=0.139169,0.307274&ie=UTF8&ll=-37.409437,147.963867&spn=2.216499,4.916382&z=8

You may want to take the hightway direct from Stratford to Bairnsdale, It's a bit plain either way.

[heatherp]

Thanks a lot Dos that works well. 

[goldFiSh]

I recall the trip from Bairnsdale to Melb was dangerously straight and boring, especially at the end of a long day of _great_ roads...

[heatherp]

Hi Nick.  That's why I'm asking people how to avoid it. And looks like I've been sucessful.  Omeo here I come. [moto]

[goldFiSh]

doh, don't mind me! now that I've read your original post.....

[vossy]

You could also try a site called motowhere.com
It can show you (like Google maps) your planned route or you can create your own and print it out.
People post up rides from all over the world as well. (i know it's a bit off topic but........)

[heatherp]

Thanks Vossy - it all helps.  And it's not off topic.  Anything to do with maps and travelling (mainly by bike) is all relevant to me.  

It's much easier drawing routes using MotoWhere than Google.  Still doesn't tell me what's sealed and what's dirt though. 

[goldFiSh]

motowhere is used in the ozmonsters web site - it's a cool thing!

[ducmeister]

Hi Heather,

Give us a yell closer to the dates and I'll see what shift I'm on.  Might be able to get out for a bit of  [moto] before work.

Cheers,
Rob (still lurking)

[heatherp]

Hello Mr Meister.  The dates I will be doing this is Wed/Thurs 6/7 January.  Seeing a gig in the city Fri night then riding home on the Sat (9th).  Was thinking maybe going up through Mt Macedon on the way home on the Sat.  Let me know how that fits in.    

[bazz20]

let me know heather what the roads are like and there condition when you get back please ,im interested too know to cheers bazz