Road trips – there is a reason there are countless movies and books and articles about them, and a mountain bike road trip has got to be near the top of the tree for a ideal outdoor adventure. Accessible to most and relatively quick to implement, the success or challenges can be determined by good […]
Category Archives: Mountain Biking
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Oct
Oct
The first things that strikes you, as start riding at Buxton mountain bike park is the beauty of this place. These trails are cut into some very impressive country. Plenty of roots, ferns and the unmistakable Australian bush sound of the Eastern whipbirds, calling out. Relatively easy to get to, the Buxton mtb trails are […]
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Oct
Oct
Bikes, beaches and beers, the holy trinity of Australian mountain biking destinations and what you can expect from the Anglesea mountain bike trails, in Victoria. The trails are surprisingly good, with old school singletrack, tweaked and improved, and set in a coastal landscape. Think sandstone like trail and rock, costal scrub, grasstrees and bushland. The […]
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Sep
Sep
The first time I rode the Wombat tracks and the greater Woodend mtb trails, was way back in 2006. Covered head to toe in mud, but thinking these trails were awesome and different than what was on offer, for Melbourne based riders. At the time, the Wombat Track was one of the more challenging mountain […]
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Sep
Sep
The Lysterfield MTB Park is one of the better places to mountain bike in Melbourne. A solid collection of trails for all riders, proper signage & mapping and a balance of technical & flow features. In the car, the trails are located about 45min South East of central Melbourne. They are easily accessible with excellent […]
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Sep
Sep
The Plenty Gorge MTB trails are almost a hidden gem in Melbourne’s north. With a network of trails crisscrossing the park, and limited signage, it is easy to get lost, or an opportunity to explore! The trails have been built here for many years, and definitely have the hand cut, grassroots vibe about them. In […]
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Aug
Aug
Jutting out amongst the flat plains, on your way to Geelong, is the You Yangs MTB Park. One of the original locations to ride, near Melbourne. Whilst trails have been here for many years, during the mid 2000’s, it was one of a small handful in of trail networks to recieve funding and support. As […]
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Aug
Aug
With accolades such as world’s most liveable city to the world’s coolest street, Melbourne has seemingly got it going on. But what about the mountain bike trails in Melbourne? While it doesn’t have a significant network of trails (eg. over 100Km) yet, there are still plenty of options for locals and visitors to ride in […]