North Road ride, first time

Finaly we have had a presence in the premier training ride of Melburne, the North Road ride. Leaving the corner of North Road and Nepean Highway at 6am and going 50+ km/h out to Mordialloc then back along Beach Road to cafe Racer in St Kilda. I wore a back pack, which got a sneer from another cyclist who thought I had no chance, especially when I told him this was my first time in a couple of years. The pace slowed a little after the turn around point. In the end Alex and I were still together with the main bunch at the end so mission accomplished. Celebrations were held at an old toilet block now converted into a cafe, "Kanteen". Some of the old walls now make up benches, hope they gave them a good clean.