Malmsbury – Castlemaine via the Bush
13 November 2017
A 38km infinitely variable bush off-road ride, mainly 4WD tracks with some single track. … More Malmsbury – Castlemaine via the Bush
Tag: Goldfields Track
Glenluce to Glenlyon via Goldfields Track
19 October 2014
A 20km, one way, mixed road ticket with a relaxing finish at the Store or the mineral spring. … More Glenluce to Glenlyon via Goldfields Track
A Goldfields Track Ride Re-Revisited : Leanganook
17 February 2013
Coliban Main Channel north An opportunity for a blast on the fast northern segment of the Coliban Main Channel (Leanganook Track section of the Goldfields Track), was not to be missed. Dropped off where it crosses North Harcourt Rd soon after dawn in perfect weather, my legs soon warmed up for the short climb over … More A Goldfields Track Ride Re-Revisited : Leanganook
Creswick Trail Map
13 November 2012
Creswick Walking and Cycling Map A full colour 12 page brochure with trail map on the reverse is now available from the Creswick Visitor Information Centre and other regional Visitor Information Centres. May also be in some regional bike shops. The map has 2 mtb trails and 7 shared trails marked. Each trail has a … More Creswick Trail Map
Great Winter Conditions on Dry Diggings Track
10 July 2012
Goldfields Track: Dry Diggings Track On Sunday’s almost warm winter afternoon, I rode the section from Wewak Track towards Vaughan Springs. Despite a fair bit of rain recently, the track surface is in excellent condition. Just one mud wallow approaching Gurr Track. As with the track N from Porcupine Ridge Rd further south, there is … More Great Winter Conditions on Dry Diggings Track
Leanganook Tk: Coliban Main Channel to Castlemaine
27 December 2011
Signage issues Some VicRoads blue signs, between Coliban Main Channel S end and Specimen Gully Rd, are missing or incorrectly placed for riders heading towards Castlemaine. Coming off Leanganook, at the bottom of the tarmac plunge, the sign into Quarry Rd is simply not visible unless you know exactly where to look. There are some … More Leanganook Tk: Coliban Main Channel to Castlemaine
Leanganook Track Channel Campsite
13 December 2011
Death of a Myth Riding south on the Leanganook recently we were astonished to see a signpost to the mythical campsite. We had heard Parks VIC were finally going to place signs but had no early expectations given the campsite has been on the Leanganook Track map (near feature 13) from the day dot. Take … More Leanganook Track Channel Campsite
General Store to General Store : Guildford to Glenlyon
30 June 2011
A very pleasant ride when you haven’t got a lot of time. Dirt roads, one 4WD track and tarmac near Guildford and Glenlyon. … More General Store to General Store : Guildford to Glenlyon
A Fav Ride to Fryerstown or is that Friarstown?
2 June 2011
Given The Monk hill is nearby I used to think this hamlet might be Friarstown but not so. The bbq mentioned below evokes bacon aroma temptingly wafting in the early morning zephyrs so I guess Fryerstown is a proper spelling after all. Fryerstown School Entry Point: Water, Showers, Camping The Goldfields Track has a new … More A Fav Ride to Fryerstown or is that Friarstown?
A Short Trip in the Hinterland Bush
26 May 2011
A few Sundays ago I had the opportunity to ride Dry Diggings Track from near Vaughan Springs towards Daylesford. This is one of my two favourite sections of Goldfields Track (GT), the other being Fryerstown – Castlemaine which I will cover in the next week or so. I started from the junction of Porcupine Ridge … More A Short Trip in the Hinterland Bush
