A nice semi technical MTB ride.

Stop at Greenway for coffee if you have time

Ride the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail

·         Check the official BVRT calendar before registration. You may prefer to adjust your timing to avoid sharing the trail with large numbers of riders or runners. http://www.brisbanevalleyrailtrail.com.au/events-2/

·         Please observe the BVRT Code of Conduct, with particular regard to leaving gates as you find them.

Starting at the Bendigo Railway Station head along the Leanangook Track before exploring the gravel roads of Mandurang. Finish the ride with a spin along the Spring Gully Bike Track

A hilly ride  from the Gap returning after riding three Brookfield fingers

Elevation: 795 m

This relaxing 50 km loop promises some of the flattest riding the central Tablelands has on offer. Start in Atherton and head south through Wongabel, before turning eastwards. After a quick loop around the Golden Triangle of Kairi and Tolga, head back into Atherton for a well-deserved coffee break.

Elevation: 326 m

Through bobbin head, dash to Berowra and back.

Starting at the lookouts of either Mt Coot-tha or Mt Gravatt ride a loop including both lookouts.

To ‘The Dish’ and return, out and back via Wellington Rd (includes gravel roads).

A meander through some scenic Barossa back-roads.   65% dirt,  560m climbing.

A 50km ride around Lake Burley Griffin and through the parliamentary triangle to the Old Parliament House and Parliament House.  Mostly bike paths and on-road cycle lanes.

This is a photo tour. Checkpoints are photo stops. Take a photo, and enter the time in the brevet card.

There are plenty of cafes (and a brewery) enroute if you have time for coffee, or a beer.

Brisbane River Loop

Elevation: 388 m

Willaston - Freeling - Templers - Wasleys - Willaston.

Elevation: 255m

Start Location; Intercity Cycleway, 1 McVilly Drive, Hobart, Tasmania 7000

Starting at Hobart Cenotaph and out and back course on the Inter-City Cycleway. Turnaround at the end of the cycle way. Continue on to Taroona, turn around point is just past the Old Taroona Pub. Plenty of coffee shops and supply places on this flat and easy 50.

Richmond 50 - Start in Sorell and do a loop around to Tea Tree, into Richmond, and back to Sorell.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25400068

Distance: 51.6 km

Elevation: 525 m

Start: Sorell Banjo’s Bakery

Finish: Sorell Banjo’s Bakery

33 Gordon St, Sorell TAS 7172

CONTROL: Richmond shops or bakeries | Public Toilets up lane on right – 37 km

Geeveston 50 – Huonville to Geeveston and back with a bit of a climb at the far end.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25400178

Distance: 51.8 km

Elevation: 780 m

Start: DS Coffee House

Finish: DS Coffee House

12 Main St, Huonville TAS 7109

CONTROL: Geeveston shops – 21.8 km

3 loops of Mt Coo-Tha with out going on the same roads in the same direction

Elevation:  929 m

Start Location; Salamanca Place Hobart, Tasmania 7000 Australia

This 50 km ride starts at the famous Salamanca market. From here you follow some quieter roads out of the Hobart CBD, onto the lovely Hobart Rivulet Track which is only a few km from the CBD but is a full-on bushland setting (some easy unsealed sections), and then the Mount Wellington pinnacle will be in full view in front of you. The climb is tough and relentless, but the views along the way, and from the top are unforgettable. Be fully prepared for all seasons in one day. The weather on the pinnacle can change suddenly. You can get water in the Wellington Park BBQ facilities directly across from the Ferntree Tavern, further along at The Springs (740m ASL), and further along at The Chalet (1000m ASL) as well as toilet facilities at the very top (1,200m ASL). Be very careful of the narrow mountain road (Pillinger Drive) with often heavy tourist traffic. Descend precipitously back to Ferntree, and further on turn right into Chimney Pot Road, heading towards aptly named Ridgeway, then a further precipitous drop along the also aptly named Waterworks Road. From here you are taken through parts of Battery Point and the Hobart docks before returning to Salamanca for a well earnt beer at one of the many local pubs. Because of the numerous turns it is strongly suggested you take some form of GPS if you are not familiar with the ride. Bonne route. 

Checkpoints:

1. Mt Wellington
2. Hobart

Heads along Beach Road to Mordialloc and then inland to Patterson River and back. Nice mix of beach and wetlands scenery. About 12 km of compact gravel.

A loop from the Gap including: Ferny Grove, Samford and Mt Nebo.

Elevation 942 m

You won't get a flatter ride than this.

Elevation: 226 m

Out via Wellington Rd, back via Brolgan Rd (includes gravel roads).

Hopetoun 50 Gravel (51km / 42 km gravel)

follows the Swan river around to take in Fremantle & Perth back to Deep water Point. Quiet roads and cyclepaths

A flat 50k loop with a few k of gravel