Day 1 - Ballarat to Rokewood
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Saturday 29 November, 47kms
Starting Time
The 2008 Great Victorian Bike Ride will start at 9.00am on Saturday 29 November from North Gardens, Ballarat. The Rider Route will start to close from 12.00 noon on this day.
Route Profiles
Kev's been on a route trip recently and has gathered the GPS data for this years Great Vic route. You can see all of Kev's great work by clicking on the link on the right hand side of this page (Route profile) and check out all the ups and downs of each day's riding.
About the Rider Route
Excitement builds – time to ride. What a scene: shady roads, green parks and old gold mining relics along the way. Legs are warming up now, pedal hard on the small, steep hills. Go with the flow. Roll into Rokewood, grab some nosh and relax – day one is under your belt.
Rail Trail - Ballarat to Skipton
Length: 54km
Surface: Gravel (heavy going for hybrid bike in places)
Visit Rail Trails Australia for more information
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