A nice semi technical MTB ride.

Stop at Greenway for coffee if you have time

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

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

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

Hilly ride on quiet country roads, with ample refuelling stops available

The Dandy Dipper is a liitle ripper! Mainly bike paths and some nice Dandenong's hill work.

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.

You won't get a flatter ride than this.

Elevation: 226 m

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

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

Start and finish at Organik Café, Broadway Glenelg Sth then along the beach to Outer Harbour and back.

Elevation gained: 251m

A loop to the south of Cobram, followed by a small detour across the river into NSW.

A quick loop around the Redcliffe Penisula.

Elevation 305 m

All sealed roads, loop out near Cookamidgera.

A fifty mostly on shared paths, passing Prospect Dam.

Starts and finish at Boronia Train station for a family friendly bicycle path fifty with lots of parks, shops and toilets along the way.

Start Location; IGA, Hadspen, 37 Winifred Jane Cres, Hadspen TAS 7290

A social ride to finish the Audax year, and the first step to the easiest Audax award, the Nouveau Randonneur

Follows the Marino Rocks Greenway to Hallett Cove railway station, across over to the other side via the bridge then shape right onto Sea to Vines Greenway to Hallett Cove Shopping Centre (McDonalds) then retrace route.

Starts North Adelaide Railway Station 'Red House Cafe'

Opens 7.30am - 4pm each day except Tuesday - closed all day

Elevation gained: 312m

A cruise around Inverleigh farms and forest

Along the Little Para river and onto the beautiful Dry Creek paths. Then the more natural Cobbler Creek paths. Some smooth gravel paths on both ( Road bike OK). Down the big hill to the Little Para paths near the end.

Enjoy a scenic loop around the central Tablelands, with a few hills to keep things interesting and great views across the ridges. Return to Atherton via the Curtain Fig Tree.

Elevation: 488 m

Along the Great Ocean Road from Port Campbell to Peterborough to view the spectacular Bay of Islands coastline, then home via the Boggy Creek Pub at Curdievale.

Head north to Kongwak then down through Wonthaggi on this loop out of Inverloch. 

Start and Finish at Baywater Train Station. A fun fifty riding along the new Box Hill Rail Trail. Enjoy some dumplings in Box Hill and Coffee in Jells Park. 

Quiet out and back route to Beulah

Elizabeth - One Tree Hill - Kersbrook - Chain of Ponds - Houghton- return.

Elevation: 884m

A short north and south ride from Portland. Can be ridden in reverse.

A journey down the old Highway and into Brooklyn for some oysters before returning to Hornsby Mall.

A flat warm-up loop out of Wangaratta, passing numerous wonderful cafes in Wangaratta

A trip from Port Campbell inland to Timboon, then back down towards Peterborough to return along the Great Ocean Road coast.

A hilly 55km ride

Follow the Outer harbor Greenway bikeway to Port Adelaide and Outer Harbor and return.

Elevation: 274m

Starting at Pier Street, Altona and riding past 100 Steps,  the old Cheetham Saltworks, new suburbs of Sanctuary Lakes, Point Cook and Werribee South and  the market gardens of Werribee. Checkpoint is at Werribee Zoo.

A hilly 55km ride

Ride from Cobram to a checkpoint at Katamatite then back to Cobram.

Out to Freshwater Creek, across to Torquay. Ideal spin with a possible coffee at each checkpoint!

Teesdale to Ballan with views across the East Branch of the Moorabool River. Actual distance 63k

 Ballan to Teesdale with views across the East Branch of the Moorabool River. Actual distance 63k

Full on single track for much of this ride.

A scenic route via quiet country roads and lanes

To Meeniyan and return. 

200 km Goldfields MTB Trail over two days as Dirt Brevets, with an overnight stop in Daylesford, 120 km (Dirt), and finishing in Ballarat, 70 km (Dirt) or Mt Bunninyong, 90 km (Dirt).

River Loop + extras

Elevation: 1055 m

Bright – Mt Beauty – Falls Creek – Mt Beauty

Available October to March ONLY

Noojee – Baw Baw - Noojee

Available October to March ONLY

From Atherton, enjoy an easy downhill cruise northwards to Walkamin, before turning to tackle the sneaky uphill climb back to Tolga. Ride through the flat areas of the Golden Triangle, through Yungaburra and Peeramon to Malanda. Return through the Wongabel area to Atherton.

Elevation: 831 m

Taggerty – Buxton – Marysville – lake Mountain – Marysville – Narthethong - Taggerty

Available October to March ONLY

Ride to Clifton and Back

Elevation: 1182 m

To Bogan Gate for Devonshire Tea (weekends only).

Through Nelungaloo to Forbes and return on same route.

Climb the staircase and quiet gravel back roads.

A loop through Cookamidgera, then out to The Dish for breakfast (includes gravel roads).

Mixed Terrain: Gravel, bike path and road following the Yarra River to Warrandyte then Gardiners Creek back to Richmond.

This route is suitable for road, cyclocross or mountain bikes.

Start Location;

Mountain River Hall
corner of Mountain River & Dip Road
Mountain River, Tasmania 7109
Australia                       

Checkpoints:

1. Huonville
2. Cygnet
3. Mountain River

Scenic ride, quiet roads, not too hilly, lovely control at Willow Grove general store

A nice ride East of Canberra and Queanbeyan.

Passing by the locality of Rossi (pronounced Ross Eye apparently).

Cafes a plenty at Bungendore.

Tuggeranong, Googong and Burra

Scenic ride on quiet backroads, some water views and rail trail suited for all bikes

Nyora, Gurdies, Almurta, Woolamai, Wonthaggi

Undulating to hilly scenic ride climbing 1250 metres

This loop goes to historic Maldon. Longer ascents and descents. 1265m climb

Scenic, 1100 metres of climbing, expect sand trucks from Nyora to Lang Lang except on Sundays

An out and back between Elgar Park ad West Meadows and Gellibrand Hill

Scenic easy ride , quiet roads and includes rail trail from Koonwarra to Meeniyan.

Glenelg, Mount Lofty, Lobethal, Deviation Road, Glenelg

Elevation gained: 1816m

Glenelg, Southern Veloway to Willunga hill, Range rd, Clarendon, Happy Valley reservoir and back to Glenelg.

Elevation gained: 1259m

Glenelg, Veloway to Willunga and up Willunga Hill. Return by same route.

Elevation gained: 1135m

Two visits to Emerald with a visit to Gembrook in between. Very Scenic!

Dapto-Kiama-Dapto

Dapto-Bald Hill-Dapto

Sorrento - Melbourne

A spin out to Somerset Dam and back via Split Yard Creek

Elevation:  1352 m

Start Location; Banjo's Bakery 33 Gordon Street Sorell, Tasmania 7172 Australia

Ride from the Banjo’s Bakery in Sorell to Opossum Bay, travelling past scenic beaches and coastal views along the way including Seven Mile Beach, Roches Beach, Lauderdale, South Arm and Opossum Bay. 

Checkpoints:

1. Opossum Bay at 51.5 km. The turn-around point on the map is at Opossum Bay shop and post office.
2. Banjo's Bakery, Sorell at 100.5 km, time limit 6H40

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

A route for those of us who who like to avoid hills. A mixture of cycle paths, main roads and highways. Starting at Hobart Cenotaph and out on the Inter-City Cycleway, joining the Lyell Highway at Granton and continuing until just past New Norfolk (coffee shops, MacDonalds and multiple other fast and slow food options at New Norfolk. Return to Hobart back the way you came, a loop out to Taroona and back. 

Start Location; Huonville, Tasmania 7109 Australia

Checkpoints:

1. Dover
2. Port Huon
3. Huonville

Warrnambool to Hamilton or reverse

An out and back 100km course following the iconic O'Keefe Trail to Heathcote

A small extension of the much-loved Crater loop.  Start in Atherton and head up the Herberton Range to Longlands Gap.  Then it’s mostly downhill through the rainforest before enjoying spectacular views along the ridgeline of Upper Barron to Yungaburra.  Finish with a flatter loop through the Kairi area back to Atherton.

Elevation: 1104 m

Another quiet out and back route to Patchewollock. Check out the Silo Art, grab a snack and drink in the pub.

An extended Redcliffe loop.

Elevation: 518 m

A flattish but sometimes windy ride from Teesdale to Winchelsea and return.

Some long flats early and late in the ride with a few hills in the middle.

Teesdale to Colac or reverse.

A gorgeous cruise up the Bay from Sorrento to Melbourne.

Melbourne CBD to Tallarook Station

101 km from Port Campbell to Apollo Bay, up and over Lavers Hill, with 1547 m of ascent

A ride in Brisbane's outer suburban and semi rural environs, featuring one moderately challenging climb and some smaller bumps but a flat final 40 kilometresDescription to be displayed

Works have started on Stage 2 of the Telegraph Road corridor upgrade in Bracken Ridge,.Construction is expected to be completed in late 2018, weather permitting.

Which is all very well, but cyclist safety during this period is potentially compromised.

Once past the Gateway Motorway On/Off ramps, space can be a bit tight, and depending on traffic density, randonneurs may consider using the optional detour:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26634498

Or… using the footpath on right hand side is another option.

Elevation: 1000 m

Easy ride, mostly quiet roads,can be windy.

Mansfield – Buller - Mansfield

Available October to March ONLY

This beautiful 100 km showcases the best rural scenery on offer in the central Tablelands. The ride starts in Atherton and meanders through Wongabel and East Barron Road before towards Malanda. It follows the ridgeline across Merragallon Road, giving stunning views across the Tablelands and to Mt Bartle Frere and the Great Dividing Range. It returns through Malanda, then continues onto Lake Eacham and Yungaburra. The ride heads to Kairi and Tolga for some flatter riding to the finish in Atherton.

Elevation: 949 m

A mainly flat ride from Cobram through Mulwala and Barooga in NSW to Yarrawonga in Vic then returning to Cobram.