average rainfall of 235 days per year and nearby Weeaproinah having an average rainfall of over 2 metres per year . With this in mind it ’ s what makes riding in this part of Australia so special . Dust and sand rarely throw a challenge your way , mud and creeks are the bulk of the fun .
We popped out of the bush near the town of Gellibrand for a late lunch at the Gellibrand River General Store which also houses the Adventure Bike Shop . Sitting around with strangers who had now become riding companions , lunch mopped up any remnants of a hangover remaining , and the laughs came thick and fast , as we all recounted the days riding .
All agreed that the riding wasn ’ t a great challenge yet had been enough to whet the appetite of any adventure rider . The Otways had provided much more than I knew was there and will make more trips into the rainforest to explore more . This was a Mile Munchin ’ Adventure that just scraped the surface … LW
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