Melbourne gravel shortlist
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01
Intermediate
Cycle Atlas gravel pick #01
A mixed-surface gravel day with varied terrain.
Route notes
Main Yarra Urban Gravel Loop is a 37.6 km route with approximately 187 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.
- Surface
- Mixed gravel roads and sealed connectors
- Watch for
- Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
02
Intermediate
Cycle Atlas gravel pick #02
A mixed-surface gravel day with varied terrain.
Route notes
Woodlands Historic Park Gravel Loop is a 31.8 km route with approximately 281 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.
- Surface
- Mixed gravel roads and sealed connectors
- Watch for
- Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
03
Intermediate
Cycle Atlas gravel pick #03
Steady, lower-traffic rail-trail kilometres.
Route notes
Lilydale–Warburton Rail Trail Return is a 60.4 km route with approximately 376 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.
- Surface
- Rail trail and compacted gravel
- Watch for
- Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
04
Hard
Cycle Atlas gravel pick #04
Steady, lower-traffic rail-trail kilometres.
Route notes
Tallarook–Yea Rail Trail Return is a 77 km route with approximately 273 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.
- Surface
- Rail trail and compacted gravel
- Watch for
- Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
05
Easy
Cycle Atlas gravel pick #05
Steady, lower-traffic rail-trail kilometres.
Route notes
Bellarine Rail Trail Return is a 7.4 km route with approximately 3 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.
- Surface
- Rail trail and compacted gravel
- Watch for
- Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
06
Hard
Cycle Atlas gravel pick #06
Experienced riders planning a long, demanding gravel day.
Route notes
Ballarat–Skipton Rail Trail Return is a 109.2 km route with approximately 374 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.
- Surface
- Rail trail and compacted gravel
- Watch for
- Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
07
Intermediate
Cycle Atlas gravel pick #07
A mixed-surface gravel day with varied terrain.
Route notes
Plenty Gorge Gravel Loop is a 34.2 km route with approximately 275 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.
- Surface
- Mixed gravel roads and sealed connectors
- Watch for
- Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
08
Hard
Cycle Atlas gravel pick #08
Strong climbers who enjoy sustained gravel elevation.
Route notes
Kinglake–Toolangi Gravel Loop is a 69 km route with approximately 1,061 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.
- Surface
- Mixed gravel roads and sealed connectors
- Watch for
- Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
09
Intermediate
Cycle Atlas gravel pick #09
Steady, lower-traffic rail-trail kilometres.
Route notes
Red Hill Rail Trail Loop is a 30.5 km route with approximately 455 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.
- Surface
- Rail trail and compacted gravel
- Watch for
- Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.
10
Hard
Cycle Atlas gravel pick #10
Adventure riding on rougher, variable surfaces.
Route notes
Wombat State Forest Gravel Loop is a 87.9 km route with approximately 801 metres of climbing, measured from the supplied GPX track.
- Surface
- Forest roads, fire trails and rough gravel
- Watch for
- Surface conditions, access and closures can change. Check the weather, local notices and signs before riding.