Bendigo Tourism has partnered with Cycle Atlas to develop a digital portal for cycling complete with high quality video, imagery, digital maps and ride descriptions to further strengthen the cycling industry in the Bendigo Region.
CycleAtlas provides a free collection of interactive maps, visually stunning photography and videos of our most spectacular cycling routes to enable cyclists to experience the Bendigo Region via bike. It also features maps of bike friendly cafes, restaurants and accommodation.
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Bendigo and the surrounding countryside is the perfect place from which to begin a number of great road and family rides. Highlighted on this stunning video are 7 of the most popular cycling rides of the Bendigo Region including: Crusoe Reservoir Trail, Bendigo Creek Trail, One Tree Hill, The Juvenille, The Gooseneck, Mount Alexander and the Goldfields Loop. Whether you are prepared for a lite, intermediate, difficult or epic ride, we welcome you to experience these beautiful Bendigo trails.
See the individual profiles below:
Crusoe Reservoir Trail Only a few minutes from Bendigo CBD, Crusoe Reservoir Trail takes you on a tranquil journey through the dense Bendigo bushland and picturesque water bodies. Crusoe Reservoir and Number 7 Park provides a natural oasis filled with gold rush relics, picnic grounds and a network of wide gravel cycling tracks that allow you to ride to your heart’s content. More Information. |
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Bendigo Creek Trail (Northern section) From Rosalind Park in the heart of Bendigo to the Botanic Gardens on the city’s edge, the Bendigo Creek Trail provides cyclists with a pathway through this historic city. In just 11 kilometres you can explore two of Central Victoria’s most beautiful public gardens, ride amidst the grand gold rush buildings and enjoy some delicious local cuisine. More Information. |
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One Tree Hill Situated just kilometers from the center of Bendigo are the winding roads and challenging gradients of the One Tree Hill Regional Park. One Tree Hill provides the perfect refuge from the city where you can enjoy some uninterrupted riding through the iconic Bendigo bushland. The award of your journey is the flat roads and wineries of Mandurang Valley. More Information. |
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The Juvenille Long been used for junior racing, the Juvenile has always been a part of cycling in this bike crazy town. Join the local riders or tackle the peaceful country roads on your own as you explore the picturesque outskirts of this vibrant regional centre. This ride will take you pass the relics and remnants of goldfields in the Diamond Hill Historic Reserve before the rolling hills and sprawling farmland of Mandurang South. More Information. |
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The Gooseneck |
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Mount Alexander Situated just 30 kilometers outside of Bendigo, the Mount Alexander Regional Park presents some of the most picturesque countryside and challenging climbs that Central Victoria has to offer. This demanding 73 kilometer route takes you through the spectacular granite outcrops and rolling hills that characterise the region, before the steep and unforgiving slopes of Mount Alexander (6.3km at 5.7%). More Information. |
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Goldfields Loop Explore some of the most significant towns from the Gold Rush, on this marathon double black 146km route through Central Victoria. The ride includes uninterrupted country roads, grand architecture and cultural heritage of the worlds greatest gold rush, the Mount Tarrengower summit climb above the historic Maldon, lunch in the cultural heart of Castlemaine. More Information. |
For further information visit the Cycle Atlas website.