Cycling the Great Ocean Road from Aireys to Lorne

You probably wouldn't usually think of taking a coastal cycle at the end of May along Victoria's south coast, but armed with some extra knobbly gravel tires and a high vis jacket I thought I'd give it a go. In a gap between showers, I took a ride towards Lorne from Aireys (approx 20km), a pretty sketchy affair but made easier with the quiet midweek winter traffic. Coming down the winding road and getting glimpses of the ocean between the trees was a pretty special occasion, no wonder they shoot so many car commercials down in these parts. I finished my ride in Lorne with a coffee and damn good toastie from the Lorne Larder while my brother caught up to me in the car, surfboard in tow. I would have definitely kept going if it weren't for the beckoning of a bushwalk and waterfall to check out. Next time I'll attempt with a full crew and head a bit further towards Apollo Bay.