Mike Fittall's planned ride was threatened by the bushfires west of the city but we went ahead anyway. Mike changed the morning tea stop from Meredith as it was too close to the fire area, and we went via Ballan instead.

Fifteen of us arrived for the ride in nice sunny weather, if a little cool, and off we went with yours truly as TEC.

Out through the west around Lara and Little River and nearly to Geelong before turning towards Ballan. We surprisingly got a little drizzly rain which I really liked as I was wearing my mesh jacket, but we didn't really get wet.

A stop at a bakery at Ballan for morning tea

then it was off to Trentham via a collection of nice sweeping roads where we made good time. Lunch again at the bakery and a nice chat.

Interestlingly we saw no smoke or fires and didn't even get the smell of smoke so hopefully the fires are finally starting to come under control.

We left for home in small groups and I found some nice winding roads as Tom Hona and I had a bit more fun on the way home.

Well done Mike, I think we all enjoyed the day.