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CyclingGravel’s Epic Canberra Gravel Trail

How to circumnavigate Canberra on Gravel (at least 77%!)

Posted byCyclingGravelJuly 26, 2020January 10, 2022Posted inGravel Cycling, Inside CanberraTags:Uriarra Road1 Comment on CyclingGravel’s Epic Canberra Gravel Trail

Arboretum to Russell

Finished at the arboretum? Try this north Canberra gravel trail.

Posted byCyclingGravelJuly 15, 2020September 30, 2021Posted inGravel Cycling, Inside CanberraTags:Ainslie, Aranda, Black Mountain, Braddon, Campbell, Old Weetangera Road, Russell, Telecom Track, TurnerLeave a comment on Arboretum to Russell

Stromlo to Arbo

This route connects two single-track hubs through the infrequently used gravel trails of the Molonglo Valley

Posted byCyclingGravelJune 24, 2020January 10, 2022Posted inGravel Cycling, Inside CanberraTags:Barrer Hill, Butters Bridge, Duffy, Molonglo River, National Arboretum, Pipe Flat Road, Stromlo Forest Park, Uriarra RoadLeave a comment on Stromlo to Arbo

Googong Dam circuit

Got half a day? Why not spend it on a local loop away from it all, but right on Canberra’s doorstep.

Posted byCyclingGravelJune 12, 2020January 13, 2022Posted inAround Canberra, Gravel CyclingTags:Bradleys Creek Walk, Drawdown Crossing, Gelignite Crossing, Googong, Googong Dam, Old Cooma Road, Queanbeyan River Fire Trail, Western Foreshores1 Comment on Googong Dam circuit

South Canberra ridges

Canberra’s Nature Parks have great gravel tracks. This route delivers off-road cycling without leaving the city.

Posted byCyclingGravelJune 5, 2020January 10, 2022Posted inGravel Cycling, Inside CanberraTags:Chapman, Cooleman Ridge, Davidson Hill, Deakin, Duffy, Farrer, Farrer Ridge, Fisher, Griffith, Isaacs, Isaacs Pines, Isaacs Ridge, Mount Taylor, Mugga Mugga, Red Hill, Stromlo Forest Park1 Comment on South Canberra ridges

Murrumbidgee & Murrumbateman loop

Cycling to explore Murrumbateman wineries? Avoid the Barton highway altogether on gravel.

Posted byCyclingGravelMay 29, 2020March 8, 2022Posted inAround Canberra, Gravel CyclingTags:Cavan Road, Dog Trap Road, Fairlight Road, Glenrock Road, Mountain Creek Road, Mulligans Flat Road, Murrumbateman, Murrumbateman Road, Murrumbidgee River, Old Gundaroo Road, Tallagandra Lane, Uriarra RoadLeave a comment on Murrumbidgee & Murrumbateman loop

Molonglo River Reserve

Riding around LBG is ok, but can get busy. Riding the Molonglo valley on this gravel trail leaves the crowds behind.

Posted byCyclingGravelMay 22, 2020March 8, 2022Posted inGravel Cycling, Inside CanberraTags:Barrer Hill, Butters Bridge, Coppins Crossing, Molonglo River, National Arboretum, Pipe Flat RoadLeave a comment on Molonglo River Reserve

Piccadilly Circus & Pipeline Road loop

Riding Brindabella Road until the tarmac runs out is a popular roadie route. Those who turn around miss out on the best bits.

Posted byCyclingGravelMay 17, 2020March 8, 2022Posted inAround Canberra, Gravel CyclingTags:Bendora Road, Brindabella Road, Cotter Road, Mount Franklin Road, Paddys River Road, Piccadilly Circus, Pipeline Road4 Comments on Piccadilly Circus & Pipeline Road loop

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More usual gravel riding resumed.
Long Canyon on Burr Trail - if you keep going, plenty of gravel on offer.
So, for something a little different, the slightly gravel ride to the Hollywood sign. Worth it.
Cheese Factory Road. Although:
Gravel traffic jam
I never tire of this view. How good is Canberra? And how good is cycling off-road? Topped off by some @brazbecue - highly recommended!
Probably my best photo for #dirty130 today - sunrise, dust and bikes. Thanks to @wagga_gearsandbeers for a great event. Also kudos to @bridgeroadbrewers for the #freetime
Wiradjuri #gearsandbeers ride done. Nice warm up for #dirty130.
Yes, the gravel bikes are on this week’s #cotter #uriarra loop. #gearsandbeers ready!
Sometimes the road offers something special. Although in summer? Come on #canberra!
Rail trail holiday part 4: Gippsland Plains Rail Trail.
Rail trail holiday part 3: Murray to Mountains again. Trail, hops, and brews @brightbrewery
Rail trail holiday part 2: Murray to Mountains after the excellent @bridgeroadbrewers
Do yourself a favour: visit Tumbarumba Rail Trail.
Some sneaky gravel after the amazing Tumbarumba Rail Trail.
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