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A 2,500 km network of interconnected earth and backroad bike routes in northern Victoria.
Ride Reports from riders on Nix-Tracks routes. Includes the best options in various seasons.
Local knowledge about signs, surface conditions and amenities available in nearby towns.
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Earth Rivers and Ironbark
Get grounded riding quiet earth and gravel roads through scenic landscapes. The Earth Rivers and Ironbark (ERI) is a 400 km loop through northern Victoria. The route avoids traffic and prioritises river tracks, forest reserves and earthen back roads. Towns are well spaced along the route and there is easy access by train. It is Read more
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Yellowbelly Track – with a Tour Group
Some people don’t have the time or inclination to plan and organise their own multi-day bikepacking expedition. I’m not being judgmental, that is just the truth. A guided tour is an alternative option for prospective Yellowbellies who prefer to have others carry their bags and sweat over logistics. If you are reading about the Yellowbelly Read more
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The GABCY Network
The GABCY Network is an integrated set of backroad cycling routes in Northern Victoria. The GABCY Network covers 5,800 square kilometres, bound by the Campaspe River on the west side, the Murray River to the north, the Goulburn River on the north and east side, and on the south side, the foothills of the Great Read more
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Meet the Yellowbelly Track
Introducing the Yellowbelly Track – a 200km bike route in Northern Victoria, from Echuca to Tallarook, following the Goulburn River. Route priorities were to stay close to the river, to minimise interraction with vehicle traffic, and to use river tracks and gravel roads instead of sealed roads where possible. Read about it on this page Read more
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Nagambie Meander – the wet edition
Well the planned sedate Nagambie Meander turned out to be a lot more epic than expected. Heavy rain, between 1 and 2 inches in an hour, will do that. For those interested, details of the ride route are here. After a run of days with temperatures close to or above 40 degrees we were happy that Read more
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Strathbogie Slider – Day 2
Well Strathbogie Slider Day 2 was eventful. More riders, a bigger range of bikes and a bigger range of experiences. For readers just joining us, see these links for background details of the Strathbogie Slider ride, and the ride report from the first day. Pre-ride This week 9 riders were to meet at Violet Town Read more
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Strathbogie Slider – ride 1
Writing reports about my activities is something I am not very good at. I have many half written posts that I never finish. I usually get distracted by my next epic scheme before I finish writing about the last one. However, I will write up the first Strathbogie Slider ride to assist riders for the Read more
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