Today was an awesome Autumn day in Melbourne, bright sunshine and a crisp 19oC. I decided that I would ride the Warburton trail . It’s a rail trail which meanders through some beautiful countryside East of Melbourne on the edge of the Yarra Valley wine region. At about 9:30am ( I slept in!) I picked up the Trail at Mount Evelyn , and headed east to towards Warburton. My intent was to ride for about 20 km or so and turn around and come back. The trail was so inviting and the ever changing scenery made it easy to gobble up the kms and before I knew it I was 30km down the trail and almost at Warburton. So I just kept going until I hit the town centre. The town was buzzing and I discovered that I had arrived as the Warburton Nordic Festival was setting up. There was a small replica Viking village set up on the town lawn and several large men in furs and horned helmets were roaming the streets! I found myself a seat outside of the “Three Sugars” Cafe and had a relaxing cup of tea and read of the morning newspaper. The trail soon beckoned and I started the 33km ride back to the start. It was a great ride on a great trail , on almost the perfect riding day. I’m glad I decided to get off the couch and do it, and I challenge you to find a trail near you and just have a go. Click here to see the route
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| Vinyard and turning leaves |
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| The trail heading towards Mt Evelyn |
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| Looking towards Warbuton |
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| Long wooden bridge across the flood plain |
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