Grampians - May '09

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The now-standard train ride start (to Ararat) followed by the now-standard complaints from Sabey about the coffee were once again the starting points for the weekend. A downwind 80km to Dunkeld was followed on the Friday night by an evening of unusual refinement at the Royal Mail Hotel. Saturday saw the team ride up onto the Grampians and along to Hall's Gap, with dinner at the Brewery. Sunday it was back to Ararat for lunch at Vines, then train (or car depending on who you knew) back to Melbourne.

You can imagine the team's excitement when we learned the three stooges were going to join us.

Ever heard of the pub with no beer? The team managed to find it – not happy Jan!

It was great to have Roddy there, despite his pregnancy. 

Who needs a pub – the town was full of health food options. The health drink “Very Beneficial” is great!
Unfortunately Marauder Greg found the sports drink to be sour – said it tasted like Pinot Noir.
The medical conference entitled “Eat for life” was in full swing.
Modelling themselves on Lance Armstrong everything the team drank was measured.
Sabes wasn't going to have a bar of it – if it ain't Pinot Noir – I ain't having it.
The measures that the Gnome went to, to hide Greg's erection was amazing.
The only time Sabes lead the team had to be caught on film – that's the only time we got lost.....
The sheep moved well back into the paddock when the team approached – what the hell was Greg going to do with his erection now?
Bugger it Bernie – I am sick and tired of our wardrobe clashes.
Bernie waiting for Sabes – having a little snooze to pass the time....
Seriously Roddy, I have had this erection for weeks, it is amazing you have the opposite problem
Where are those bloody bikes, I know we put them down somewhere near here.
One of the fittest cycling teams ever had finally conquered their Everest.
They don't make these contraptions as well as my horse and buggy. I only ran into it on my bike.
Dressed to impress, Grandpa scouted town in his brothel creepers, looking for action ..... and his teeth.
Not to be outdone by Grandpa's wardrobe, Greg really went all out for the best dressed award
The non drinkers survived the weekend really well ....

...while the boozers and womanisers seemed to struggle

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