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The High Country isn’t just built for riding, it’s geared for your getaway. Ride High Country Preferred now gives you even more reasons to take a High Country cycling getaway. From accomodation with secure bike storage to coffee stops worth riding for, Ride High Country Preferred businesses are committed to delivering exceptional service for you…

Ten unforgettable routes, over 500km and 9,900m of elevation, and one big community effort. The MAAP x Ride High Country PROJECT (10) Ride Passport threw down an epic gravel challenge, serving up everything from tough mountain climbs to rolled gold gravel roads. A big congratulations to Brendan Cheshire from the Rowville Riders club who has…

Yep, you read that right. Falls Creek is getting a brand new UCI spec MTB Downhill Trail. The trail-building company Dirt Art began construction in February with World Cup Racer Darcy Coutts leading the project. “We are excited to get started with works on the new Falls Creek downhill trail. With a range of technical…

There’s only 4 days to go until Victoria’s largest-ever gravel event: The 2025 MAAP Beechworth Granite Classic. Grab your bike and mates and head to beautiful Beechworth for this famously fun, non-competitive gravel weekender. The program is stacked with with gravel on and off the bike. In addition to the main event highlights include: Bike…

The wait is almost over – Giro della Donna is bringing the good times to their new home base of Marysville in Victoria’s High Country this Saturday and Sunday. Whether you’re chasing road, gravel, pace, challenge or laughs with mates the Giro della Donna has got your cycling gaols sorted. So, what’s on the cards…

The category-leading Ride High Country Gravel Network is here and ready to ride. Roll out of the everyday and onto the High Country’s endless gravel roads with over 50 digitally mapped, ground-truthed and comprehensively detailed gravel routes. From the smooth, vineyard lined gravel of the King Valley to the soaring mountain peaks of Falls Creek…

This year is the 40th anniversary of the rolling cycling festival that is the Great Vic Bike Ride. To mark this huge milestone Bicycle Network is bringing it back to where it all began in 1984 with the ultimate 501km social cycle trip through Victoria’s High Country from Saturday 23 November to Sunday 1 December…

Winter is for cosy fireplaces, dramatic landscapes and…mountain biking of course. Low temperatures mean high thrills at Ride High Country’s year-round mountain bike parks with morning frosts giving way to afternoon hero dirt and crisp temperatures delivering ideal climbing conditions. Grab your bike, pack your jacket and meet us on the trail at our top…

Hop on two wheels to make the most of the last of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail autumn leaf colours. Blue sky days, cosy sweaters, seasonal produce and up to 72km of relaxed riding between the iconic towns of Beechworth and Bright await. BYO bikes, rent from one of the many local bike shops…

Help us make the 7 Peaks Challenge even better. Have your say on what makes this cycling challenge a must-do and what you would like to see in the future. In order to be in the draw for a Ride High Country Merchandise Pack you will need to ensure you enter your email address. By…

Red and gold autumn leaves, local produce, award-winning wineries and relaxed rail trail riding. Treat yourself to a delectable Pedal to Produce autumn getaway in the Milawa Gourmet Region. Pedal from Wangaratta to picturesque Milawa on the Murray to Mountains rail trail past 15kms of rolling rural landscapes dotted with some of the region’s best…

Cycling, rolling green hills, local produce and outdoor art? Yes please. Rediscover the Great Victorian Rail Trail on two wheels for a truly unique active art experience. From Tallarook to Mansfield roll past, climb in and learn about the seven new major artworks and 20 scar trees created by eight artists. Each artwork draws on…