Disappointed at not going to the Tour De Macedonia? I am. So as a consolation I propse to ride through the mountains of the Mavrovo (OPH), around the Lake of Orid (Macquarie) and on to Skpoje, glorious capital of pies (Newcastle).

Arrive in time for lunch and lager, then board the Boz (train), returning to Sydney in time for tea (about 5pm).