Group cycling at Mystic Bike Park on mountain bikes on a RideCraft guided ride

HOW TO RIDE LIKE A LOCAL AT MYSTIC BIKE PARK

YOUR 'HOW TO' LOCALS HOLIDAY GUIDE

With over 70km of trails stacked with flow, tech and features, Mystic Bike Park is a must-ride when visiting Bright. Unsure where to start? Take a beginner to upper intermediate guided ride with Laura from RideCraft to see all the best bits (plus some hidden gems). Keen for more? Explore our list of guides here.

Group of cyclists at Mystic Bike Park's trailhead on a RideCraft guided ride

BOOK A GUIDED RIDE

STEP 1. LOCK IN YOUR GUIDED MYSTIC TOUR WITH RIDECRAFT

New to Mystic Bike Park and want to see it like a local? Book a beginner to upper intermediate guided ride with the experienced locals from RideCraft . They'll show you the famous classics and secret sections of their mountain biking backyard.

CLIMBING TRAILS

STEP 2. EARN YOUR THRILLS PEDALLING UP

Get the lay of the land on the pedal up Mystic's climbing trails. As you ascend through the park's famous pine trees settle into the rhythm, practice your climbing skills and be rewarded with sweeping views at the top. Better yet, what goes up must come down...

CAPTURE THE MOMENT

STEP 3. MARVEL AT MOUNTAIN VIEWS

Take a break as your ride guide shows you some of the best photo and view points. Capture the moment with your fellow riders - you'll want to remember the whoops and hollers that are to come. The valley views over Bright are literally pretty as a picture.

BERMS, JUMPS AND THRILLS

STEP 4. WHOOP AND HOLLER DOWN THE MOUNTAIN

Bring on the flow and fun. Mystic Bike Park has a stack of thrilling downhill trails that offer a wild ride. The brand new green rated Couch Surfer trail is a great intro to the world of flow. Keen to up the skill level? Flowmingo's steep berms, Wiggles' tech and more are waiting to serve out the stoke.

COOL OFF IN THE WATER

STEP 5. FINISH OFF WITH A DIP IN MORSES CREEK

After a day chasing hero dirt a cool off in Morses Creek is just the ticket. Relive the stoke, talk MTB skill tips and get more insider info on the best things to do in Bright and surrounds from your guide. Ready for another pedal anyone?