DAY 19 - WOODEND - LANCEFIELD - COBAW 32.4M

I needed a rest day after the Bendigo slog, and relaxed at the MCG watching the boxing day test match between Australia and Pakistan. I definitely took the train to Melbourne, no chance of cycling there!

So it was time to rectify the missing ride I had back on day 4 when mechanical troubles cut short the Lancefield ride.

Lancefield is a small town but was once considered for the capital city of Australia! Canberra won out in the end, but there are still signs of governmental buildings and other clues of Lancefield's illustrious past.

The ride out is quite undulating and there was a severe wind from the side. The route is pretty and tree-lined in most places giving protection from the sun. Going back via Cobaw is a much quieter road and has a steady but shallow climb for the most part. 32.4 Miles later and in 2 hrs 10 I was back in Woodend, at the slow average of 14.8 mph.