We've been running shop rides around Sydney for many years, and these are a few of our favourite routes. We've made this page as a community resource for people looking to go on their own bikepacking adventures.

The Jagungal was badly affected by the 2020 fires. Round Mountain and Happys Huts were among the many huts to burn down. Check with National Parks before planning a trip.
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Whether it's your first or your fiftieth tour, the Central West Cycling Trail will delight with a wonderful mixture of geography, small towns, and great people. The riding is very accessible for mo...
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The Glow Worm Tunnel: Bell to Newnes
Once a thriving shale-mining town, Newnes is now a ghost town - abandoned save for a few residences, and the famous Newnes Hotel (a pub with no beer). Make sure you bring lights for the Glow Worm T...
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Mountains to the Coast: Mt Wilson to Ourimbah
This is a ride of contrasts. It begins in the lush forests of Mount Wilson, descends to the dry bush that lines the Hawkesbury and Colo rivers, and pops out on the the almost tropical Central Coast...
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The Caves Traverse: Blue Mountains to Leisure Coast
This is our favourite three-day ride around Sydney. It takes in some spectacular bush, passing through many of the Blue Mountains national parks, plus it has lots of huge hills! Seriously, the hill...
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The Old Convict Road: Windsor to Ourimbah
This overnight ride samples some of the Hawkesbury's best gravel riding on day one, and then takes you into proper MTB terrain on day two. If you have an extra day and you're looking to extend your...
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Meryla Pass: Moss Vale to Nowra
A very fun ride through a beautiful national park, Meryla Pass is a steep dirt fire trail that leads down from the Southern Highlands. You'll pass through the picturesque Kangaroo Valley, and there...
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This ride is a perfect moderate difficulty overnighter with sweeping gravel descents and climbs. Best enjoyed in a 'fast and light' fashion, staying at the pub in Taralga. Photos courtesy David Roche
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This is our favourite three-day ride around Sydney. It takes in some spectacular bush, passing through many of the Blue Mountains national parks, plus it has lots of huge hills! Seriously, the hill...
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