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25 posts from the journal tagged "Gravel".
Nov 2025 · Real People · gravel, bikepacking
Federal Gravel 2025
Federal Gravel ride was a 10-day bikepacking adventure, not a race, covering the vast, contrasting landscapes from Canberra to Melbourne (and back). The ride was a pure pursuit of the journey and camaraderie, all while raising funds for a good cause. The crew knew the unpredictable mountain high country weather would
Sept 2025 · News · bikepacking, gravel
Choosing your gravel bike
We decided to write this blog following several recent discussions helping customers explore their gravel bike options. For different riders with different goals, gravel bike options can be very different - even more so than the options available for road bikes. Leaving budget aside, this blog brings together several o
July 2025 · Real People · bikepacking, gravel
Gravel Overnighter - all the adventure, none of the roughing it
What an intro to bikepacking - that's how you spend a Monday! Stunning country, challenging but rewarding riding - perfect blend of adventure and comfort.
July 2025 · Real People · gravel
B U L A D E L A H // GRAVEL GOODNESS
Anyone who's driven north from Sydney knows Buladelah. The road doesn't go through town these days, but it still has to wind around and up some serious hills. In fact, the area is basically mountains disguised as countryside. So when some of our Velo crew started eyeing up Goodness Gravel’s Buladelah Edition, the comme
May 2025 · Real People · bikepacking, gravel
Ready to ride into the world of bikepacking?
Ever dreamt of escaping the city and immersing yourself in breathtaking scenery, the crunch of gravel beneath your tyres and quality banter as your only soundtrack? Do the words "bikepacking adventure" conjure images of rugged landscapes and nature? But perhaps the thought of bikepacking for the first time or lugging g
Apr 2025 · Real People · gravel
Return to Glen Innes Gravel
The drive up to Glen Innes is a fantastic prelude to a gravel event, a scenic journey to the New England Highlands. This region, sitting high on the Great Dividing Range, is a distinct escape with invigorating air and vast, open landscapes – the perfect backdrop for a day of gravel riding. This stunning scene sets the
Feb 2025 · News · gravel
MC Velo Glenbrook feature gravel ride
Our MC Velo riders had an absolute blast out there on our feature gravel ride on Sunday. It had been a while since we had visited Glenbrook, so we decided to revisit and mix some gravel into our schedule. We started with our usual pre-ride coffee in the Glenbrook station carpark, enjoying the fast-warming morning and
Jan 2025 · News · gravel
Gravel Adventures in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a year of epic off-road adventures, and MC is ready to lead the charge. In addition to gravel featuring in our schedule of MC Velo rides, there are many other organised gravel rides ranging from challenging routes that will test your mettle, to social spins through picturesque landscapes to soo
Apr 2024 · Real People · bikepacking, gravel
A weekend on the Central West Bike Trail
Time to dust off the gravel bikes, pack a sense of adventure, and head west for a quick weekend getaway into the heart of the New South Wales countryside. Our good mate Merv from MC Velo spun us tales of the Central West trail from Mudgee - stories of cheap or free camping at local hotels, unmatched hospitality, and sp
Dec 2023 · Real People · bikepacking, gravel
Mud becomes you (the 2023 edition of Mallee Blast 1000)
What’s the best training plan for a big ride? Go on another big ride! This was our ‘big’ idea for joining the Mallee Blast 1000 - a 1000kms unsupported gravel ride, from Swan Hill on the Murray River (which borders New South Wales and Victoria), to Torquay (on the ocean), then back again! The route follows a slightly d
Oct 2023 · Real People · gravel
Ebenezer Reccy
Ebenezer isn’t far from the Sydney metropolis (only 70kms). But 1.5 hours driving along fast motorways, past fields and fields of turf farms, Ebenezer feels a long way from anywhere. Nestled between Wilberforce, Sackville, and Maroota, it’s an historic town settled in the early 1800’s on the Hawkesbury River, making it
Sept 2023 · Real People · bikepacking, gravel
B.V.R.T.
There is something inviting about riding the longest Rail Trail in Australia - a long flattish stretch of multi-purpose trail through rural landscapes and country towns and communities, to see what you can see. So when friends Jeff and Matt from Brisbane sent out the invite to join them on a ride in both directions of
July 2023 · Real People · gravel
GOODNESSGRAVEL: THE MOGO EDITION
You have choices in life. Choices during Winter include staying inside in Sydney, keeping warm while watching television; or heading to Mogo (4 hours by car south of Sydney) for 130kms of gravel riding goodness. We chose the latter. Mogo is a small town on the South Coast of NSW, in the Eurobodalla Shire, south of Bate
Apr 2023 · Real People · gravel
GLEN INNES GRAVEL
Glen Innes is located in the scenic New England area of New South Wales, and offers idyllic country landscapes and rich history. For the second year, goodnessgravel hosted a one day gravel event in April with a selection of course lengths. The roads around Glen Innes are a cyclist's dream - smooth gravel surfaces and
Mar 2023 · Real People · gravel, longestday
BOWRAVILLE LOOP - THE LONGEST DAY WHICH WAS NEVER MEANT TO BE A LONGEST DAY
7 hours to cover 60kms was certainly not what was planned. Don’t try this route yourself :-) Our original plan for Saturday was to ride a loop from Glenreagh to Ulong on the mountain plateau, but a short reconnaissance on Thursday by car revealed that this route was remote and not welcoming, even for the most adventur
Mar 2023 · News · gravel
DO YOU DISTANZA?
DISTANZA is the first ever gravel off -road shoe that features an innovative rubber outsole which wraps over the toes for increased durability and protection. DISTANZA gravel /off-road shoe incorporates an innovative, crag inspired outsole that wraps over the toe and around the heel for increased durability, protection
Feb 2023 · News · gravel
Get your gravel on with the FiftyOne Assassin
Each fortnight, BikeRadar does a detailed look at one of the latest bikes (or frame sets) – from road to commuting, gravel to enduro, and anything in between. We were stoked to read about the recent Bike of the Week review of the FiftyOne Assassin here https://www.bikeradar.com/features/bike-of-the-week/bike-of-the-wee
Feb 2023 · Real People · bikepacking, gravel
KOPIKO AOTEAROA
A friend introduced me to various bikepacking routes in New Zealand and recommended the best time of the year to tackle them. I was immediately interested. While the Tour Aotearoa extends for 3,000 kms from the top of New Zealand to the bottom, it felt a little too far of a stretch. At only 1,000 kms, the Kopiko Aotea
Jan 2023 · Real People · bikepacking, gravel
THE FEAR OF DISCOMFORT
Given the choice of camping or staying in a hotel for a week, I will choose the hotel. This isn't necessarily a dislike of camping, but let’s face it, a hotel is far more comfortable. For me, the fantasy of camping is a lot better than actually camping - being out in nature with perfect conditions, discovering new rou
Dec 2022 · Real People · gravel
GUNDY GRAVEL 2022
2022 was the second time I registered for goodnessgravel Gundy, but the first time I rode it. In 2021, rain wasn’t our friend in NSW, and while the event still happened (on a varied route & date), I wussed out of the - drive from Sydney in the rain, camping in Gundy in the rain, and riding in lots of rain and mud.
Apr 2022 · Real People · gravel
Gravelleros go Glen Innes
Freedom and ideas of escape have become stronger for many of us over the past two years. As suggested by the increasing popularity of gravel riding and bikepacking, nothing captures this better than the idea of empty and open roads in the country, travelling by bike. So any temptation to book a trip away to the country
Dec 2021 · News · gravel
"Vous êtes des assassins!"
FiftyOne Bikes released the Assassin today. The Assassin is a factory-made gravel bike that gives you the freedom to suit any riding and terrain. We have been looking forward to its arrival and are stoked to have the first of these innovative frames landing in Australia. Gravel riding is not only growing fast globally
June 2021 · News · bikepacking, gravel
Roads less travelled?
We are stoked to welcome Apidura to MC! With growing popularity in gravel and bike packing adventures, there are more bike carry options coming to market. A bag isn't just a bag when riding - ensuring you have sufficient room, easy access to your items, and that the bag will go the distance are all considerations.
Aug 2019 · News · gravel
A lightweight, wide rimmed and tubeless-ready wheelset for your next off-road adventure.
An exciting new gravel wheelset, the Parcours Alta. Disc brake specific, the Parcours Alta is designed to be lightweight enough for climbing on smooth tarmac, but robust enough for when you take that gravel road detour. Read what Chris Herbert had to say. Parcours Australia.
Nov 2015 · Real People · people, gravel
Rider Story - Robyn, Andrew & Ray Get Their 'Gravel' On....
Cycling super-couple and third wheel ride from Lithgow to Mittagong Ray had been harassing two friends to cycle with him on Saturday mornings for a long time. “But Ray, we have to get up at 5.30am. That’s not possible for us.” Complained Andrew. “But Ray, there will be people in Lycra.” Whined Robyn. “You will like it”