Ride on 6/12/2019
100 Steps of Federation
Twenty-two U3A riders set off from from Williams Landing. Although the station was chilly, once we had negotiated some road works and got onto the Skeleton Creek trail the weather was great for riding with a tail wind most of the way.
We headed down the creek and turned left into the wetlands near Altona Meadows and up the 100 steps of federation. Here we briefly stopped to admire the views. It is amazing that some of the best views of Melbourne are in one of the flattest suburbs.
Sadly the birds were not hanging out at Laverton Creek. Perhaps this was due to the high tide, or maybe the wind. Continuing on we soon reached Altona with our tongues hanging out ready for the all important coffee. As there were so many people we went to two cafes and both groups seemed happy with their morning tea.
The next stage of the ride was an OYB first - Cherry Lake. Twenty years ago, or so, there was an unmade goat track around a rather sorry lake. Now there is an excellent bike path and the surrounds have been extensively landscaped.
Crossing the busy Kororoit Creek Rd, took us along another path to Altona Wetlands and the vandalised statue of Phar Lap. We then headed down to Williamstown Beach and the end of the ride.Thank you to Kevin and Rodney for sweeping. And to Christine for the picture below.
Penny