The Bendigo Cycling Network and Bendigo Cycle Tourism offers the cycling community and visitors with numerous recreational road rides to partake part in. As a visitor to this region, it is a great opportunity to meet some new faces in these group rides, while experiencing the beautiful Bendigo countryside.
Ongoing road cycling schedule:
Saturday:
Departure point: Sternberg St. Roundabout, Bendigo
7:00am Very quick 70 km distance for racing riders.
7:05am Solid social ride of around 75 km with hills and fast sections.
7:10am Quick pace 70 km distance for recreational riders and ex race riders.
7:15am Consistent pace 65 km ride for experienced recreational riders.
7:20am Medium pace 45km ride for recreational riders.
7:30am Medium pace 45 km ride for social, enjoyable and recreational riders.
7:35am Medium pace ride of 25-30km for new riders and skill training.
7:45am Beginner group very friendly inviting and encouraging.
The Rest of the Week
Monday & Friday
6:00am 27km ride. Meet at the corner of McIvor Road and Powells Ave.
Tuesday & Thursday
6:00am 33km ride. Meet at the corner of Condon and Reservoir Rd.
Tuesday & Friday
8:00am Group rides organised by Peter Moroni (Moroni’s Bikes). Meet in front of Moronis Bike Shop, 104-106 Mitchell Street, Bendigo.
Wednesday
6:00am 32km ride. Meet at the corner of Doak St and McIvor Road.
Thursday
6:30am 25km Social Women’s ride. Meet at 52 Edward St.
Sunday
8:00am 50km circuit of Bendigo. Meet at Charing Cross Alexandra Fountain.
8.00am leaving the Sternburg Street Roundabout, very social and medium pace ride
7.30am leaving the Alexandra Fountain, solid tempo ride and often like a team time trial at times.
2nd Sunday of the Month
A community ride for people of all riding abilities, great for families, away from traffic. Held on the second Sunday of each month, visit Bike Bendigo for more information
Click here to download the local cycling group riding guide