The Grampians, 1 day – 90km: Stawell to Dunkeld;
The Peloton will take you to Stawell in the heart of the Victorian goldfields, where you start your ride. The silhouette of the mighty Grampians in the distance signals your challenge for the day ahead as you make your way to the tourist centre of Halls Gap. You then ride along the valley that traverses the heart of the Grampians from Halls Gap in the north to Dunkeld in the south. To the right you look up at the rugged escarpment of the ancient Serra Range; to the left Lake Bellfield and the summit of Mt William.
You might get a glimpse of the occasional kangaroo, and you will be accompanied by the chorus of the cockatoos overhead as you make your way to the picturesque township of Dunkeld, nestled at the foot of Mt Abupt and Mt Sturgeon. The promise of a nice hot shower and well earned refreshments will get you over the last climb of the ride just before the descent into Dunkeld.
This ride can be modified to start in either Ararat (115 km) or in Halls Gap (65 km).