7/4/2023 0 Comments Ride 4 orphansLuckily, they fell upon Billson's Brewery which revived their spirits with a selection of delicious cordials, small plates and finely crafted beers!Īfter being refreshed at the brewery, the Orphans were ready to set up camp for the night and rest up for the first big day of riding. Food and liquid sustenance! Given it was Boxing Day not many places were open to feed the weary Orphans. On arrival there was only one thing on their mind. The trail is a gradual incline all the way into the centre of Beechworth itself, traffic free and smooth surfaced, which were all gladly appreciated by the Orphans before the coming days of gravel tracks and bigger elevations!Īfter the train journey and transfer ride, the Orphans eventually arrived at the starting point of the ride in Beechworth. Heading out of Wangaratta, the Orphans took to the road for a short section towards Everton, after which they linked onto the Beechworth-Everton Rail Trail. Meeting at Melbourne's Southern Cross station on Boxing Day, the Orphans excitedly gathered in eager anticipation of the journey set before them.Īfter just over three hours on the train spent by checking over the route, snacking, snoozing and staring out the carriage window at the Australian countryside, the fresh-legged Orphans alighted their initial transport at Wangaratta and prepared to tackle their first sector of riding up towards Beechworth. All good journeys start with a train ride! The Orphan 500 was no exception to this rule.
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