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The Grampians

Today La Velocita takes a looks at the Grampians National Park. Around 3 hours drive West of Melbourne the Grampians are an experience. Serenity. Peace. Climbing.

The Grampians

Wal Smith Memorial Casterton '50' Road Race

Saturday 18th April marks the running of the 70th Annual Wal Smith Memorial ‘Casterton 50’ road race. The race remembers one of the true gentleman of Australian cycling, Walter Smith and supports a foundation set up in his name. 

Mike Boudrie previews this long running event held in Victoria’s Western District.

Wal Smith Memorial Casterton '50' Road Race

Dunkeld - Grampians - Victoria

Last weekend we headed up to Dunkeld at the southern end of the amazing Grampians National Park.  We were there to take part in the second running of Dunkeld WheelFun.  This participation ride offers rides for all types of riders including distance of 22km, 60km and 90km.  The rides all start and finish in the centre of Dunkeld.  

Dunkeld - Grampians - Victoria

Hamilton - Western District - Victoria

We are heading for Hamilton, a three and a half hour drive from Melbourne in the beautiful western district of Victoria to ride with some of the crew from Hamilton Cycling Club (HCC).  

Hamilton - Western District - Victoria