Anglesea to Winchelsea

Bike Shop fix-up
 
The 3 days of "Shake down" were done, I learned a lot about cycle touring, and planned to make some changes to the equipment once I got back to base at Woodend. The bike gears were fixed at Anglesea, by a very competent mechanic.

There I also changed my saddle to a much more comfortable one. The old saddle was limiting me the most during the shake down, my bum being the most painful part of my body. The new saddle was a great success and saw me through the rest of the trip without problems.

During my time in Australia, I frequently visited bike shops, and a theme developed. It seemed to be that the smaller, independent bike shops run by (mainly) older guys on their own, were far more competent at doing repairs and for a better price.

What I have learned that if you go in the a brake problem and they say "Oh yes it seems like you need our service covering brakes, gears and drive chain", then walk away. Quickly.

Or look at it another way. The more brands you see splashed on the shop window, the worse the shop will be.

The Ride

I didn't want to cycle all the way back to Woodend to prepare for the next phase, so it was 29 Miles to Winchelsea and a train journey back.

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28.1 miles

13.2 mph Av

32.5 mph Max

32.0

C Around 10mph W

I saw my first Kangaroo today, surprising him on the road. We both raced along for a mile, he was much quicker than me and eventually hopped off into the bush.

The Town - Winchelsea

Today was a nice ride, good weather, sealed roads. Winchelsea Station is ever so small. Just one track along this section. I only really saw the railway station (and a quick stop at the Bakery).

 I was amused by the surf board sign next to the bike sign on the train entrance!