High Country Women's Cycling

An extension of the HCWCF and put together because you wanted to climb more peaks, together we will ride 3 of the most beautiful, scenic & challenging climbs of the region (Hotham, Falls Creek & Buffalo), share food, wine, laughs and support each other. As well as the rides, there will be a skills workshop, support vehicle, regional produce, local wines, afternoon teas, aperitif hour and group-dinners including a celebratory degustation at one of Bright’s best restaurants. We stay in a freshly refurbished luxury motel in central Bright with a communal meals/BBQ area, outdoor pool for post-ride relaxation and fun. Kick-start your summer of cycling with a long-weekend of mountains, camaraderie & women supporting women.

Highlights

• 3 days, 3 nights supported cycling weekend based out of Bright in Victoria’s High Country
• Camaraderie, fun & support: women supporting women!
• Designed and run by Michelle Armstrong & Clare Holdsworth with extensive knowledge of the region, the rides, the local food & wine and in delivering high quality supported cycling events and tours
• Conquer 3 of the 7 Peaks Climbs - Falls Creek, Mt Hotham and Mt Buffalo in a supportive, friendly environment
• Climbing & descending skills workshop run by an accredited cycling coach
• Ride with GPS route uploads for your GPS cycle computers

Stunning gravel roads meander through farmland, forest, wineries and rolling hills as we get off the beaten track to visit some of the highlights of north east Victoria. Two routes - one in March and the other in October.

1. Starting and finishing in the foodie destination of Milawa, in the King Valley. The roads are quiet, the gradients (mostly) gentle and the scenery is stunning. Along the way we stop off at some of the touristic and foodie highlights of the region, indulging in regional produce, visiting micro-breweries, country pubs, cheese factories and wineries. We stay 2 nights in historic Beechworth, a gravel cyclist’s paradise, and enjoy the picture-perfect view, quiet roads, the historic township and the great regional food, wine and beers on offer.
2. Starting and finishing in historic Beechworth. We cycle silky smooth gravel through the beautiful Mt Pilot national park, riding through farmland and vineyards as we pedal to Rutherglen, one of Australia’s oldest and premier wine producing regions - the perfect location for plenty of Gourmet goodness! Day 2 is a loop ride with a gourmet al-fresco lunch. Our final day takes us through historic Eldorado to return to Beechworth for a final lunch before saying our farewells.

This tour is supported with our HCWC vehicle, crew and the camaraderie of others. So grab your gravel bike or mountainbike (hardtail/29er best), an overnight bag, a sense of adventure and get ready to ride!

Highlights

• 3 days, 3 nights supported cycling weekend
• Approx 60-80km per day and 500-1000m altitude gain
• Camaraderie, fun & support: women supporting women!
• 3 days of food, wine & regional produce!
• Designed and run by Michelle Armstrong & Clare Holdsworth with extensive knowledge of the region, the rides, the local food & wine and in delivering high quality supported cycling events and tours
• Explore the best gravel roads in the region! Each day is around 90% on gravel roads.
• Hand picked routes to showcase the stunning scenery, countryside and villages along the way.
• Gravel skills session to give you a few tips for riding on dirt!
• Ride with GPS route uploads for your GPS cycle computers