This ride was not peaceful rail trail or bush riding.
But it was close to Perth (less than 15km from CBD), flat and easy, and packed full of wineries, breweries, restaurants, cheese factories and heaps of other gourmet food places. It is of course a ride through the Swan Valley. I started in historic Guildford and rode up the cycle path along side West Swan Rd. I did do a few loops off on some quiet back roads and these were the highlight of the ride for me. I crossed the Maali Bridge and ended up at Great Northern Highway. Some cyclists may not like this section as much - there is a wide clear dedicated cycle lane along the road, which is a truck route. But I felt fine and safe, and there were more gourmet food stops along the way. The section along Reid highway is mainly cycle way or quiet back roads, but there was a couple of hundred metres along the road in the cycle lane. I then followed West Swan Rd back to my start point. As you can see the weather was a perfect Winter’s day. I think my wife would like this ride, so I will take her along next time.