Category: Reportage

A great point to point ride utilizing the Victorian regional rail network and some good old Victorian rail trails. It starts with a cruise down the High country rail trail, you can also take a detour to Bright for a beer perhaps? The middle section between Mt Cobbler and Jamieson takes in some fabulous alpine scenery…

Piecing a good loop together in this mountainous region of Victoria had eluded me on two previous occasions, it’s not that both those rides were not excellent it’s just that I underestimated the terrain out here. After completing this loop with 5 others over 3 days I am convinced it is the best 2-3 day…

This route links the Goldfields trail via Blackwood forest starting within reach of the Melbourne metro line at Sunbury. It’s a great ride of 70% gravel road and some great single track. I’ve done variations of this as a day ride and up to 3 days at much more leisurely pace.  If you are feeling…

The Barry Way is a great short cut between NSW and Victoria and gets you off the Pacific highway and into some spectacular mountain country. If you are on a long tour head inland from Nowra towards Jindabyne. If you have less time access via Canberra or Albury can be acheived. This route detours over…

The gravel roads around Ararat and out west towards the Grampians are sublime. Within minutes of leaving town you are very quickly onto the dirt and starting to enjoy the rolling hills. Soon the Mt William range comes into view and sets the scene for the next few days, fire trails and single track among…

There are no end to spectacular routes in this part of the world, you may not see people for days, wildlife will be abundant and the nights can be cold and the days hot but the stars will take your breath away. This is a guide to exploring the northern end of the Mawson and…