RIDE GUIDE

PIZZA E VINO

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Rating: Short
Distance: 20km
Elevation Gain: +85m
Start/Finish: Whitfield
Ride by five beautiful vineyard cellar doors, cross the King River twice, and take in acres of spectacular vines. This is the ride for those new to gravel cycling or keen to discover the best of the King Valley Wine Region by bike.
This short and mostly flat mixed surface route offers the wine-loving cyclist a wonderful experience at the southern end of the King Valley.

Places of interest on this ride

1. Take your pick of cellar doors. Pass by all of Pizzini, Dal Zotto, Chrismont, Politini Wines and Darling Estate Wines on this route.
2. The Oven at Cheshunt provides ethically and sustainably produced breads, pasties and pies to fuel you on your ride.

DUE COLLINE

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Rating: Short
Distance: 30km
Elevation Gain: +338m
Start/Finish: Whitfield
Due Colline heads north-east of Whitfield into the foothills of the Black Range.
The ride take you through farmland on the valley floor before rising up to native forest at the edge of the Black Range where you'll tackle the challenging Lake Buffalo-Whitfield Road climb. From the top of the big climb it's a free-wheeling 4km gravel descent back to the Whitfield trailhead.

Places of interest on this ride

1. Cross the King River twice along this route to Gentle Annie.
2. Take on two climbs, at Cooks Gap Road followed by the more challenging Lake Buffalo-Whitfield Road climb.

IL MONTE

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Rating: Long
Distance: 72km
Elevation Gain: +1000m
Start/Finish: Whitfield
Possibly one of the best single day gravel rides in the High Country, this loop offers solid climbs, sustained descents, and plenty of famous High Country scenery.
Take in views of Mount Buffalo along the revered Rose River Road. Reach a tarmac section at Lake Buffalo before a 10km gravel climb over the Black Range. Finish up with a 15km descent back to Whitfield.

Places of interest on this ride

1. Cycle Rose River Road, famous in the High Country bikepacking network.
2. View Mount Buffalo and it's most prominent peak, 'The Horn'.
3. There are two opportunities to take in the King River at Cheshunt and Gentle Annie.

L'AGGUATO

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Rating: Long
Distance: 84km
Elevation Gain: +1582m
Start/Finish: Whitfield
Venturing just outside the King Valley, this challenging ride starts with a pinchy climb on Peipers Lane, followed by a fast descent into Myrhee, next, follow Upper Fifteen Mile Creek Road for 12km into the State Forest towards Tolmie. Learn about the ambush of Ned Kelly and his gang at Stringybark Creek Historic Reserve before returning to Whitfield via undulating forest tracks and a fast sealed descent.

Places of interest on this ride

1. Weave through gorgeous tall timber forest on backroads and tracks.
2. Visit, the site of infamous shootout between police and Ned Kelly's gang at Stringybark Creek Historic Reserve.
3. Treat yourself to a post-ride feed at the Mountain View Hotel.

STRADA ALBERATA

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Rating: Medium
Distance: 43km
Elevation Gain: +389m
Start/Finish: Moyhu
A mixed surface ride, around 60% gravel and 40% sealed backroads, Strada Alberata is named after the native trees and shrubs that line most of the route.
The gravel section on Edi-Meadow Creek Road is a winner, and the little-used native forest section on Pettifers Lane will have you seeking more. You'll love the fast ride back to the Moyhu trailhead on Moyhu-Meadow Creek Road.

Places of interest on this ride

1. Soak up the beauty of the King River, crossing twice along this route.
2. Test you legs on some challenging climbs through beautiful native forest at Pettifers Lane.
3. Be rewarded for your efforts on the descent back to Moyhu.

PERCORSO DI CRUFFIN

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Rating: Medium
Distance: 56km
Elevation Gain: +212m
Start/Finish: Moyhu
Percorso di Cruffin is Italian for 'Road to Cruffins'...Delicious muffin shaped croissants filled with cream, jam, nutella or lemon curd. Treat yourself at The Milawa Kitchen next to Milawa Cheese Co. at the halfway point.
Cycle the flatter, northern end of the King Valley taking you into the Milawa Gourmet Region via farm lanes and backroads.

Places of interest on this ride

1. Drop by renowned Brown Brothers Winery in Milawa.
2. Indulge your taste buds with a Cruffin and other delights at the Milawa Kitchen and Milawa Cheese Co.
3. Take a small detour to John Gehrig Wines Cellar Door near Oxley.

L'ANELLO

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Rating: Long
Distance: 60km
Elevation Gain: +647m
Start/Finish: Moyhu/Whitfield
The 'City Circle' loop of King Valley Gravel cycling. You can start in Whitfield or ride in reverse from Moyhu for some variation.
Featuring challenging gravel climbs and a number of gourmet food and drink options, this mixed surface loop links together many of the other King Valley Gravel routes. This is a great ride to find your bearings in the area before tackling other rides.

Places of interest on this ride

1. Sample award-winning Prosecco at Dal Zotto Winery near Whitfield.
2. Try a tasting paddle at King River Brewing microbrewery and taproom.
3. Keep your eyes peeled for roadside stalls near Myrrhee Village.

PISTA DELLA CAPRA

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Rating: Medium
Distance: 33km
Elevation Gain: +437m
Start/Finish: Moyhu
Start with some excellent gravel riding through native woodland along Edi-Meadow Creek Road before crossing the King River. Follow the signs through Edi Cutting before turning towards the Moyhu Timber Reserve and the start of 'capra pista' or 'goat track'. Loose when dry and slippery when wet - take care. The final descent back into Moyhu is a cruise on a well-made road.

Places of interest on this ride

1. Fuel up with a woodfired pizza at King Valley Estate Winery at Edi.
2. Challenge yourself with a tough 4km climb on the tucked-away 'goat track' at Moyhu Timber Reserve.
3. Enjoy a well-earned refreshments at the Moyhu Pub at the end of your ride.