tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post4720228074747835730..comments2024-03-21T11:57:45.587+11:00Comments on The Travelling Lindfields: Cycling in Victoria: The High Country Rail TrailThe Travelling Lindfieldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-61726743279599200662016-12-11T20:54:51.668+11:002016-12-11T20:54:51.668+11:00Almost all the trails I write up are combined walk...Almost all the trails I write up are combined walking/cycling trails. The High Country Rail Trail is great for walking.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-34281506820171695822016-12-11T02:05:29.543+11:002016-12-11T02:05:29.543+11:00I must confess I prefer walking to cycling, but th...I must confess I prefer walking to cycling, but the High Country Rail Trail looks like a lovely and peaceful route.Karen Warrenhttp://www.worldwidewriter.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-27402185631688765382016-12-09T08:25:36.357+11:002016-12-09T08:25:36.357+11:00Keep reading. I have plenty more cycles to write u...Keep reading. I have plenty more cycles to write up!The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-12912233132712165862016-12-09T01:40:20.975+11:002016-12-09T01:40:20.975+11:00i'm impressed by all the cycling you guys do. ...i'm impressed by all the cycling you guys do. It's an amazing way to see places. Maybe you'll inspire me to hop on my bike for longer journeys one of these days. eileen ghttps://www.familiesgotravel.com/2016/12/top-nyc-holiday-shopping-sugar-fixes/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-27518769964485181752016-12-07T18:47:19.274+11:002016-12-07T18:47:19.274+11:00It was lots of fun.It was lots of fun.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-49049290213126732912016-12-07T18:47:00.716+11:002016-12-07T18:47:00.716+11:00Let me know when you plan a trip to Sydney and I w...Let me know when you plan a trip to Sydney and I will take you on my favourite city cycle around Barrangaroo and Blackwattle Bay.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-19417706844314909572016-12-07T08:06:14.831+11:002016-12-07T08:06:14.831+11:00Thx for taking us along on your cycling journey to...Thx for taking us along on your cycling journey to Lake Hume and area, Lyn. It looks like a magnificent journey. Doreen Pendgracshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034373301858091444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-5380884636528132122016-12-07T00:31:08.349+11:002016-12-07T00:31:08.349+11:00I have to admit that because of your blog I have n...I have to admit that because of your blog I have now decided that when i visit Australia I will HAVE TO add in a cycling component.....and not just drive around. Looks like Australia has some amazing trails to take and, like you, I would think 50 km is pretty good for 1 day.......there will always be those who go much further, but did they see the views you did!!??Janice Chunghttp://www.francetraveltips.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-24020027066606395532016-12-06T21:19:30.308+11:002016-12-06T21:19:30.308+11:00It is early summer in Australia. Perfect for cycli...It is early summer in Australia. Perfect for cycling. The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-57380208121877015552016-12-06T09:17:24.748+11:002016-12-06T09:17:24.748+11:00With the weather turning cold here in New York, an...With the weather turning cold here in New York, and the bikes getting very little use, love seeing this. The GypsyNestershttp://www.gypsynester.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-43366493276804223182016-12-04T21:07:12.943+11:002016-12-04T21:07:12.943+11:00It is so unlike Australia to be this green, althou...It is so unlike Australia to be this green, although Victoria (and Tasmania) are probably our greenest states. The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-63366130152625175532016-12-04T21:05:50.632+11:002016-12-04T21:05:50.632+11:00Just start with 5 or 10 km and work up to it. You ...Just start with 5 or 10 km and work up to it. You would be amazed at how quickly you can tackle 40 kms on the flat.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-89706874700597043422016-12-04T21:04:48.748+11:002016-12-04T21:04:48.748+11:00Haha - I couldn't agree more but just occasion...Haha - I couldn't agree more but just occasionally it is a bit deflating to learn others have got so much further in a day.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-79289800759347822712016-12-04T19:05:33.915+11:002016-12-04T19:05:33.915+11:00What a fantastic ride! I was shocked to see everyt...What a fantastic ride! I was shocked to see everything so green and lush. Thanks for linking up with #wkendtravelinspiration!Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00080753948960133053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-46728273185198798562016-12-04T13:57:10.417+11:002016-12-04T13:57:10.417+11:00You guys are champs! I am not sure if I would be a...You guys are champs! I am not sure if I would be able to ride that many kms. We have a coastal trail in here that has 40 something kms length. It is completely flat and I would like to do it one day. I guess I would need to practice a bit before attempting that. #TheWeeklyPostcardRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263301081869858071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-60634229851986488102016-12-04T11:56:58.375+11:002016-12-04T11:56:58.375+11:00Looks like a great ride Lyn. I've long since s...Looks like a great ride Lyn. I've long since stopped comparing myself to other riders as I am often true slowest, went the least distance. As long as we are out there having fun then all is good right? Happy riding!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00915653876518509014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-32013224137585414202016-12-03T18:26:58.634+11:002016-12-03T18:26:58.634+11:00The second best thing about rail trails is discove...The second best thing about rail trails is discovering the wonderful bits of history left behind. The BEST thing is the trails are always flat - lol!The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-37425941621820254572016-12-03T17:35:23.557+11:002016-12-03T17:35:23.557+11:00Love this photo - Old train carriages left behind ...Love this photo - Old train carriages left behind when the railway closed down - you sure cycle to interesting places!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09799439144424345262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-55794744915552827582016-12-03T14:01:50.650+11:002016-12-03T14:01:50.650+11:00Cycling is like most things. If you start with sho...Cycling is like most things. If you start with short distances and work up to the longer ones it isn't difficult. When we first started cycling I used to be worn out after half an hour!The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-3322184965596043362016-12-03T11:16:23.912+11:002016-12-03T11:16:23.912+11:00What a beautiful trip, Lyn. I have to confess that...What a beautiful trip, Lyn. I have to confess that I admire you for having the tenacity to bike for so many kilometers. I would have given it up after the first few, even if the road was paved. Biking on dirt roads must be quite difficult, but I'm sure the landscape was very rewarding. #TheWeeklyPostcardAndahttp://www.travelnotesandbeyond.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-59350873987254898222016-12-03T08:42:39.252+11:002016-12-03T08:42:39.252+11:00I am glad you like the bike rental link. Brisbane,...I am glad you like the bike rental link. Brisbane, Queensland has some great trails. The ride along the river in central Brisbane is magical. If you click on the tab 'Bike Paths & <br />Rail Trails' under the header on my blog you will see I have written about a few of them.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-80713004421786317992016-12-03T08:39:28.945+11:002016-12-03T08:39:28.945+11:00Take my advice and start with a small to medium bi...Take my advice and start with a small to medium bike ride - or at least give yourself plenty of rest days. It is a great way to see places and there is a lot of camaraderie with other cyclists on country trails.The Travelling Lindfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06913037078617574735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-73376466674214056622016-12-03T01:54:19.369+11:002016-12-03T01:54:19.369+11:00This looks like a great bike ride. We are moving t...This looks like a great bike ride. We are moving to Australia next year but to Queensland. Will keep this in mind if we holiday in Victoria at some point. Useful having a link to bike rentals too! #weekendwanderlust #weekendtravelinspiration #theweeklypostcardAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15381894375541271411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6754117460183392334.post-88137321431030802882016-12-02T23:12:32.482+11:002016-12-02T23:12:32.482+11:00Looks like a lovely bike ride! Biking is popular h...Looks like a lovely bike ride! Biking is popular here in Germany too. We have often talked about doing a big bike ride, but we have never done it. Maybe I should consider planning out a route! #TheWeeklyPostcard<br />(www.caliglobetrotter.wordpress.com)California Globetrotterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13124404048796454379noreply@blogger.com