1st Ballan Scouts

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Numbat

1st Ballan Scout Leader

1st Ballan Assistant Scout Leader

Gekko

1st Ballan Assistant Scout Leader

1st Ballan Assistant Scout Leader

Koala

1st Ballan Assistant Scout Leader

Riding the entire Great Victorian Rail Trail is an impressive challenge, starting in sub-zero temperatures makes the challenge a little more interesting.  But that didn't deter our bike riding Scouts.  Waking up on a frosty Mansfield morning they were keen to get going and tackle the Rail Trail.  Under crystal clear blue skies the Scouts enjoyed riding along the trail, enjoying the views, discovering a variety of artwork and looking out for Scar Trees.

It was an awesome experience and one all the Scouts enjoyed.  With the plan to go to Alexandra and ride the full Rail Trail, doubts crept in at the end of the first day.  However, at the junction the decision was to go and while the extra distance extended comfort zones it was an enjoyable experience for all.  Then came the highlight of the ride ... the Cheviot Tunnel, a 201m long tunnel where the Scouts enjoyed climbing, riding, exploring and discovering.  it was great fun.

After 160km of riding the Scouts finally arrived in Tallarook completing an enjoyable Adventurous Journey & the Rail Trail.

Great Victorian Rail Trail - Mansfield to Yarck

Distance:- 60.8km

Accumulative Distance:- 60.8km

Ready to Ride on this Fine Frosty Morning

Fixing a Flat Tyre

Riding over Lake Eildon

Lunch

Responding, 2023

Remnant, 2023

Memory Place 1, 2023

Memory Place 2, 2023

Artist:- Robbie Rowlands
Artist:- Cara Johnson
Artist:- Tai Snaith
Artist:- Tai Snaith

Great Victorian Rail Trail - Yarck to Alexandra to Yea via the Cheviot Tunnel

Distance:- 60.3km

Accumulative Distance:- 121.1km

Getting ready for today's ride.

 

Decision made ... we're going that way!!!

Alexandra

Can we catch the Train to Tallarook?

Follow us ... We know the best way to ride this Rail Trail!!!

 
 

Goulburn River

Lunch

Having Fun at the Cheviot Tunnel

What could go wrong?

Bike repairs

Marshmellow Time

Let's Glow in the Dark

Soul Train, 2023

Artist:- Louise Paramor

Great Victorian Rail Trail - Yea to Tallarook

Distance:- 39.7km

Total Expedition Distance:- 160.8km

Riding through the Fog

Great Victorian Rail Trail's 2nd Tunnel under the Goulburn Valley Highway

 

THE END

Mirnong (Yam Daisy), 2023

Traces, 2023

Nook, 2023

Artist:- Christabel Wigley
Artist:- Yu-Fang Chi
Artist:- Donna Marcus
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