Cycle in Greater Shepparton

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A B C D E F G H I J K CONTENTS

Welcome to Greater Shepparton 2 Introduction 3 Helpful Hints 4 Parks, Reserves, Facilities and the Bush 6 Mountain Bike Trails 10

Rail Trails - 9km to 16km 14 Cycling Routes - 20km to 39km 20 Yanha Gurtji Shared Path Network 34 Cycling Routes - 40km to 59km 36 Cycling Routes - 60km to 79km 42 Cycling Routes - 80km+ 54

Cycling Clubs and Organisations 66 Major Annual Cycling Events 68

www.visitshepparton.com.au 1 WELCOME TO GREATER SHEPPARTON

We invite you to explore, experience and enjoy the many great things Greater Shepparton has to offer.

Our region offers amazing cycle paths and routes but also offers a diversity of attractions and events for you to experience. Delight in our attractions, our many cafes and restaurants, savour the many tastes of fresh produce and enjoy our extensive calendar of events. A family friendly destination, Greater Shepparton offers something for everyone. For a relaxing family holiday, arts and cultural experience, or a venue for your next cycling event, Greater Shepparton offers a range of services, attractions and facilities that will both surprise and entertain. We hope this guide helps you discover some of the unique delights to be found. We encourage you to not only discover our region’s amazing bike paths and routes, but fall in love with our rich agriculture, history and heritage, arts and culture and family friendly activities and attractions. Greater Shepparton is all about experiencing and soaking up our diversity and discovering the many great things our region has to offer.

Acknowledgement We, Greater Shepparton City Council, acknowledge the traditional owners of the land which now comprises Greater Shepparton. We pay respect to their tribal elders, we celebrate their continuing culture and we acknowledge the memory of their ancestors.

2 Cycle in Greater Shepparton INTRODUCTION

Ideally located, Greater Shepparton offers cyclists a variety of paths and routes to ride. Explore our townships, farmlands and nature reserves whilst undertaking a training ride, or bring the family and leisurely discover all we have to offer. Home to a population of more than 65,000, Greater Shepparton is internationally renowned as Australia’s original food bowl with farm gate sales, factory sales outlets, cellar door options and restaurants and cafes providing a variety of produce ready for you to taste. Known as a family friendly destination, Greater Shepparton offers something for everyone. Home to Australia’s largest adventure playground, SPC KidsTown and the renowned Shepparton Art Museum (SAM), the stories of the region are reﬂ ected in our range of attractions, services and our intriguing history and diverse culture. This guide offers riders of all ﬁ tness levels and abilities the opportunity to discover the unique delights of the region. It contains comprehensive details of rides that will help you discover our region’s rich agriculture, history and heritage, arts and culture and family friendly activities and attractions. Soak up our diversity and the many great experiences we have to offer. For more information about cycling in the Greater Shepparton region, please visit www.visitshepparton.com.au We look forward to welcoming you to Greater Shepparton and all it has to offer and enjoy our “many great things”. Enjoy your ride!

www.visitshepparton.com.au 3 HELPFUL HINTS

The following are some helpful hints to cycle safely around Greater Shepparton. Check bike’s steering, brakes and tyres are in good condition. Check front and rear lights and brake refl ectors if riding at night. Carry adequate water, snacks, money and a charged mobile phone. Carry a bike pump, spare tubes, tyre repair kit and bike lock. Wear an Australian standard approved bicycle helmet whenever riding. Obey all traffi c signals and road rules. Always ride a metre from the kerb or parked cars. Signal your intentions by hand and establish eye contact with motorists. Keep to the left side of the path or roadway. Give way to pedestrians. Let others behind you know when you are slowing or stopping. Sound your bell, or simply call out “passing on your right” as you approach pedestrians. Move off the path if you stop. Ride no more than two abreast or in single fi le in heavy traffi c. Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return, or ride with others. Ensure your clothing and footwear is suitable and wear at least an SPF 15+ sunscreen, including padded shorts if you have them, it will make your ride much more enjoyable. Be adequately prepared, be sure to check the local weather forecast. Know your limits, don’t overdo it and always ride well within your comfort zone.

4 Cycle in Greater Shepparton INTRODUCES

THE ULTIMATE IN Fun & Fitness Aquamoves is Greater Shepparton’s premier ﬁ tness and leisure centre located in the picturesque Victoria Park Lake precinct in Shepparton. Whether you’re the serious sportsperson or just needing to relax and entertain the family, our facilities are perfect for you.

• OUTDOOR AQUATIC • GYMNASIUM 50m Olympic pool, leisure pool, interactive Splash Park, Spacious and well-equipped, featuring a range of free weights, sandy beach areas and free BBQ facilities. pin loaded equipment and variety of cardio machines.

• INDOOR AQUATIC • GROUP FITNESS 25m pool, leisure pool, hydrotherapy pool, spas (warm Access to a suite of group f itness classes varying from the and cold), sauna, rapid-river, water slide and Tarzan swing. relaxation of Yoga to the excitement of RPM (cycling).

Open 6am to 9pm Monday to Thursday, 6am to 8pm Fridays, 7am to 5pm Saturdays and 8.30am to 5pm Sundays. During summer the pools have extended opening hours.

www.aquamoves.com.au Aquamoves is proudly provided by Greater Shepparton City Council. 25 Tom Collins Drive, Shepparton Ph: 03 5832 9400 PARKS, RESERVES, FACILITIES AND THE BUSH

Throughout Greater Shepparton, there are a number of parks and reserves that are steeped in history and character. Beautifully landscaped, some are equipped with playgrounds and barbecue facilities just waiting for you and your family to kick back and relax in. These reserves are located adjacent to our pathway network and our roadways. You will be sure to ﬁ nd a shady nook to relax and enjoy the atmosphere and the surrounds. For those daredevils, you can discover a number of tracks with jumps, hills, dips, stairways, ruts and water challenges scattered throughout the Shepparton Regional Park and the many tracks following both the Goulburn and the Broken Rivers. The paths are forever changing, giving you inﬁ nite possibilities for “ripping it up” whilst enjoying the Regional Park and the majestic Goulburn and Broken rivers. The Yahna Gurtji Shared Path network encompasses over 40km of sealed paths that wind along the Goulburn and Broken Rivers in Shepparton and Mooroopna. Yahna Gurtji means “Come walk with me friend” and the pathways take you to some of the most beautiful locations in Greater Shepparton. Not only can you take in our amazing rivers, but the pathways wind through the Shepparton Regional Park between Shepparton and Mooroopna and encompass the history of the local Yorta Yorta people at The Flats. Playgrounds, drink and exercise stations and even a bike repair station are all along safe pathways for the whole family to enjoy, be it riding, running or walking.

6 Cycle in Greater Shepparton With mountain biking courses and facilities at Mt Major in Dookie, the region has several courses available to ride. Let the adventure begin and discover the challenges that come with rocky outcrops and the odd roaming sheep. If you are coming for an event, Greater Shepparton hosts many throughout the year including national events at our cycling facilities. Our BMX track, built for our local club, also hosts national events and is one of Australia’s premier BMX facilities. A UCI accredited track, it was designed and built by world renowned Olympic and World Championships builder Tom Ritzenthaler in 2009. Some of the major events more recently hosted include the 2016 State BMX championships, the 2014 BMX Nationals Championships and Oceania Championships. The BMX track is adjacent to our velodrome, which hosts club meets and annual events each year and they are both located in the Shepparton Sports Precinct. Why not bring your next cycling event to Greater Shepparton? We would love to host you and help ensure your event is successful. Contact the Greater Shepparton City Council’s Tourism and Events team on (03) 5832 9858 or email [email protected].

www.visitshepparton.com.au 7 THE BUTTER FACTORY CAFÉ 440-452 Wyndham Street, Shepparton Ph. 5821 1002 Open for breakfast, lunch or just coffee and a cake. The Butter Factory welcomes you to relax after that ride and enjoy the good things in life. Monday to Friday 6.30am - 5.00pm CowsSaturday andon Sunday the and public Mooove holidays MooovingArt is a 7.30amunique, - 4.30pmever changing public art displayClosed located Christmas throughout day and Greater Boxing Shepparton. day. Discover more at visitshepparton.com.au

SHOP 2B/8005 MELBOURNE RD, KIALLA P 03 5821 3378 E [email protected] THE BUTTER FACTORY CAFÉ 440-452 Wyndham Street, Shepparton Ph. 5821 1002 Open for breakfast, lunch or just coffee and a cake. The Butter Factory welcomes you to relax after that ride and enjoy the good things in life. Monday to Friday 6.30am - 5.00pm CowsSaturday andon Sunday the and public Mooove holidays MooovingArt is a 7.30amunique, - 4.30pmever changing public art displayClosed located Christmas throughout day and Greater Boxing Shepparton. day. Discover more at visitshepparton.com.au Tallis Wine Discover warm hospitality at our relaxed cellar door perched above an ever- changing landscape. Be guided through a wine tasting and share a regional grazing platter. Experience captivating natural beauty, fireside or on our relaxed deck. From cellar door, our Rock Correa walking track (1 hour return) offers a chance to take in breathtaking panoramas. SHOP 2B/8005 MELBOURNE RD, KIALLA OPEN 195 Major Plains Road, Dookie Cellar Door: 0437 825 547 P 03 5821 3378 E [email protected] Tuesday to Thursday 10am - 3pm Office: 03 5823 5383 Friday to Sunday 11am - 5pm E: [email protected] Closed Monday. www.talliswine.com.au MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS MT MAJOR DOOKIE - ACCESS VIA MT MAJOR TV RD

Mt Major at Dookie offers mountain bike riders several challenges, as well as providing road cyclists with bitumen to the peak. This is private property that allows access to the general public whilst also being an operational farm. Use at own risk. You will need to either access a key to the area from the University of Melbourne Dookie Campus, or just lift your bike over the gate and off you go. Under no circumstances are dogs allowed on Mt Major as well as no camping or ﬁ res permitted. All rubbish must be taken away also.

East and Skyline tracks: Diffi culty Very Diffi cult Description Out of the star gate descend over and through rocky terrain across “The Shelf” out in to the open and over some knarly rocky outcrops across the sometimes off camber but fast trail through the trees to the fi nish. Distance: 1.29km. Melon track: Diffi culty Easy Description Traverse across the top of the hill before taking care through the gully crossing then into wide open fl owing corners to the fi nish. Distance 1.5km. Cross Country: Diffi culty Easy Description This single track cross country course brings together magnifi cent views and the technical trail features of a mountain bike track. Technical trail features include rock gardens, log crossing as well as up hill and down hill stretches. Distance 10km. Hazards: Be aware of other users as well as roaming stock that may be grazing on Mt Major, snakes in summer and magpies during breeding season. Be cautious of road crossings of TV Access Road, this road is used by vehicles to access the communication equipment located at the top of Mt Major. There may be limited access when works are being undertaken so please no interference with natural or built environment.

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www.visitshepparton.com.au 11 Malcolm Hill’s High Street Cycles Tatura • SALES • REPAIRS • SERVICE HOT BREAD

• TREK Bikes • Complete range of BMX, Road & MTBs Tatura Hot Bread have one of the Best Vanilla Slices in all of • Complete range of Bicycles, Parts, Australia, having won countless Accessories & Clothing awards across the country. • Experienced Staff • Fully equipped workshop Sit down or takeaway. Enjoy Open Monday to Friday 5.45am - 5.30pm freshly prepared sandwiches, Saturday 6.00am - 2.00pm & Sunday 8.00am - 2.00pm • Fast Professional repairs & servicing rolls and coffee in air conditioned comfort. Specialising in bread, pies, slices, donuts, iced sponges and birthday cakes. 145 High Street, Shepparton Ph (03) 5831 2388 Email: [email protected] 130 Hogan Street, Tatura Ph 03 5824 1267

GREATER SHEPPARTON Bicycle User Group

A friendly, socially-oriented group for recreational • NUMBER ONE IN THE GOULBURN VALLEY FOR cyclists, catering for all ROAD & TRIATHLON, BIKES & APPAREL skill levels, with organised rides every weekend day. • EXPERIENCED STAFF We also offer advice for • FULLY EQUIPPED WORKSHOP WITH beginners, training in safe QUALIFIED MECHANICS cycling techniques and cycle maintenance. 17 EDWARD ST SHEPPARTON 5831 2968 Pat Ryan: 0418 356 591 .seppbug.com.au [email protected] Malcolm Hill’s High Street Cycles Tatura • SALES • REPAIRS • SERVICE HOT BREAD

GREATER SHEPPARTON Bicycle User Group

This ride is for those who are rail trail enthusiasts. The Dookie trail was the ﬁ rst in Greater Shepparton. A perfect opportunity to experience the charismatic township of Dookie and view the differing landscapes of Greater Shepparton.

Start / Finish: Dookie CWA Gardens, Mary Street, Dookie. Distance: 9.3km return. When: Anytime. Surface: Sealed gravel path, one small area is unsealed but in good condition. Topography: Generally ﬂ at with small undulations. Features: Set at the base of Mt Saddleback, to the south you can see Mt Major, Gentle Annie hill to the south east and to the west you will see St Mary’s Church, built in 1898. The church also features stained glass windows dating from 1911. During Summer the countryside is scattered with hundreds of rolls of hay, with Autumn giving you the spectacular sights of red volcanic sands with patches of green growth for which Dookie is renowned. The area in Spring is ablaze with golden canola and green with legumes and grape vines. Flora and fauna along the path include echidnas, blue tongue lizards, kangaroos and even wedge tailed eagles. If you are lucky enough, you may even spot the local resident “Willy the Wombat” whose den is under the road drain at the third intersection. Hazards: Take care when crossing all roads. Be aware of snakes during the warmer months. Ride notes: Enjoy a coffee or cake from the Dookie Emporium and discover amazing antiques and bric-a-brac for sale. There are no toilet or water facilities offered on the rail trail but these are available at the Dookie CWA Gardens or the Emporium during opening hours.

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Dookie Devenish Road Gawne Rd Gawne Rd Dookie Quarry Wrens

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Nalinga Rd Nalinga Dookie

McDonald Rd Tungamah Boundary Rd Tungamah Rd Dookie Quarry

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Panter Rd Panter Panter Rd Panter Rd Panter

Bank Rd Bank Cashel Treacy Rd Treacy Dookie

Hoopers Rd Hoopers

McCormack Rd Dookie Rd Dookie

Dookie Rd Dookie

McDonald St McDonald

Saddleback Rd Saddleback > Car Park

Dookie St Hoopers Rd Hoopers Katandra Gladstone Hotel Gladstone Mary St

END STAGE 1 END STAGE START START

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Chateau Rd Chateau

Chateau Rd Chateau Stage 2 Stage

Polan Rd Polan

Proposed Rail Trail Rail Proposed

DOOKIE TOWNSHIP

Rd Conway 1 km 500m 0 New Dookie Rd New > Shepparton 20km

Polan Rd Polan

Tungamah Boundary Rd Tungamah

Cosgrove - Katandra Rd Katandra - Cosgrove Rd Dookie New

www.visitshepparton.com.au 15 MURCHISON RAIL TRAIL

The new Murchison Rail Trail has been constructed on a railway that was built in the 1880’s to connect Murchison and Rushworth with Melbourne. The railway line was closed in 1987.

Start / Finish: Junction of Gregory Road and Bendigo–Murchison Road, Murchison. Distance: 7.7km one way 15.4km return. When: Dryer conditions. Surface: Unsealed, ﬁ ne gravel. Topography: Flat. Features: Doctor’s Swamp Wildlife Reserve, a signiﬁ cant River Red gum wetland is abundant with birdlife. Irrigation channels linked to Waranga Basin. Restored timber bridge crossing Stuart Murray Channel. Murchison township, this river bank garden town is home to historic buildings and is the site where the Murchison Meteorite fell on 28 September 1969. Hazards: The unsealed trail can be slippery when wet so care is required during wet conditions. Beware of snakes during the warmer months. Ride notes: This ride can be connected with the Rushworth Loop ride on page 58 to extend. For your safety and for the protection of wildlife, please keep to the track. The trail will be extended in the future with further stages planned. Toilet and water facilities are not available along the trail, these are available in Murchison township. Parking is available on Gregory’s Road.

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Bendigo-Murchison Rd Doctors Swamp Doctors Comp Rd Willow Rd Willow Rd

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www.visitshepparton.com.au 17 ome to ui atein Peter Ross Edwards Causeway Shepparton adjacent to idsTown Open for all day reakfast and lunch all weekend, eery weekend. These hand made, melt-in-your- TRADING HOURS November, December, January Multipurpose function centre for eents and conferences. mouth treats look too good to eat • Open 7 Days 9am - 5pm but when you take that ﬁ rst bite February - Closed eat local oo an moen nienous oos you’ll be lost forever in creamy March to October caramel, chocolate and fresh apple! • Open Thurs to Mon 9am - 5pm • Closed Tues & Wed Phone: 03 5821 000 Their unique retail outlet also offers an array of other chocolate 95 School Road, Shepparton East Email: [email protected] treats or choose from gourmet (off Benalla Rd near Shepparton East Primary School) www.teconnectionseaton.com goodies such as natural fruit juices, Ph: 03 5829 2353 liqueurs, jams and pastes. www.chocolateapplefactory.com.au LongLeat Wine Guido and Sandra invite you to their cellardoor and casual café which is nestled amongst the Longleat vineyard. Taste the wines with the winemaker and relax on the deck, enjoy a house made cake and coffee overlooking the vines. A truly unique experience.

Open Sat and Sun 10am to 5pm

Lunch bookings required Free delivery Victoria wide on case (6 or 12) purchases for visiting cyclists.

105 Old Weir Rd Murchison Ph: (03) 5826 2294 M: 0421 602 520 www.murchisonwines.com.au

ome to ui atein Peter Ross Edwards Causeway Shepparton adjacent to idsTown Open for all day reakfast and lunch all weekend, eery weekend. These hand made, melt-in-your- TRADING HOURS November, December, January Multipurpose function centre for eents and conferences. mouth treats look too good to eat • Open 7 Days 9am - 5pm but when you take that ﬁ rst bite February - Closed eat local oo an moen nienous oos you’ll be lost forever in creamy March to October caramel, chocolate and fresh apple! • Open Thurs to Mon 9am - 5pm • Closed Tues & Wed Phone: 03 5821 000 Their unique retail outlet also offers an array of other chocolate 95 School Road, Shepparton East Email: [email protected] treats or choose from gourmet (off Benalla Rd near Shepparton East Primary School) www.teconnectionseaton.com goodies such as natural fruit juices, Ph: 03 5829 2353 liqueurs, jams and pastes. www.chocolateapplefactory.com.au KIALLA CIRCUIT

The Kialla Circuit begins at Victoria Park Lake in Shepparton and offers riders Goulburn River frontage and views of Seven Creeks. This casual short ride is suitable for all abilities.

Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Distance: 21km – or a little further if you take the Yahna Gurtji shared path. When: Anytime or particularly during southerly winds. Topography: Flat, with some very small undulations down Raftery Road. Surface: Sealed, good condition. Features: Victoria Park Lake precinct including walking and cycling paths surrounding the lake with its wetlands, skate park and picnic and barbecue facilities. Goulburn and Broken Rivers. The Goulburn is the lifeblood of Greater Shepparton. Seven Creeks. Hazards: Goulburn Valley Highway crossing at the Raftery Road and Mitchell Road intersection. River Road, (Shepparton bypass route) crossing at the Archer Street intersection. Wyndham Street /Melbourne Road can be very busy as it is Shepparton’s main thoroughfare. Be aware of magpies during the breeding season along Raftery Road and Mitchell Road and snakes in the warmer months. Ride Notes: Option is to follow the Yahna Gurtji Shared Pathway from Victoria Park Lake to Kialla Lakes Drive, whereupon you can rejoin the route on the Goulburn Valley Highway close to Raftery Road. This deviation allows greater views of the Goulburn and Broken Rivers and Shepparton. During times of ﬂ ood, Raftery Road may not accessible.

20 Cycle in Greater Shepparton SHEPPARTON Old Dookie Rd

HIGH ST

MOOROOPNA Doyles Rd MIDLAND HWY Victoria Park Lake MIDLAND HWY Hayes St

St. Georges Rd Archer St Poplar Ave Wilmot Rd

Watt Rd WYNDHAM ST Channel Rd Doyles Rd Riverview Dr Channel Rd Channel Rd Goulburn River

Kialla Lakes Dr Doyles Rd Vickers St Broken River Raftery Rd Archer St

Hoopers Rd Marlboro Dr

Raftery Rd

Arcadia Downs Rd

River Rd Archer St River Rd Archer St

Raftery Rd HWY GOULBURN VALLEY

Raftery Rd Mitchell Rd Mitchell Rd

Bennetts Rd Euroa Shepparton Rd Euroa Shepparton Rd Archer Rd

www.visitshepparton.com.au 21 JODIE RIDGES BIKE TRAIL

This trail is in memory of Jodie Ridges, a young mother of four who whilst riding for ﬁ tness along the Midland Highway in 2010 was involved in a collision with a motor vehicle and later tragically died from her injuries. The scenic ride links Shepparton to Tatura via dedicated cycle paths, minor roads and bush tracks.

Start / Finish: Rear of Victoria Park Lake, large suspension bridge near Aquamoves. Finish is Cussen Park in Tatura or vice versa. Distance: 22km (one way), 44km return trip. When: Anytime, but preferable in the warmer months due to bush tracks. Surface: Sealed road and path. Bush tracks. Topography: Flat, with small undulations on the bush tracks. Features: Yahna Gurtji Shared path network through Shepparton Regional Park. Goulburn River. The Flats Aboriginal history walk. Orchards, with their ever changing seasonal personas. Cussen Park, a bushland style park encompassing 33ha of wetlands, woodlands and open space hosts an array of wildlife, birdlife and mammals. Greater Shepparton’s unique public art display, Moooving Art, life sized fi breglass cows are scattered throughout the area including Shepparton, Mooroopna and Tatura. Hazards: This ride is not suitable for bikes with thin tyres due to the bush tracks. Be aware of uneven surfaces, potholes, puddles, small rocks, fallen branches and snakes in the warmer months. The forest section also passes through known fl ood plains so could be impassable during times of fl ood and can be quite slippery in times of wet weather. Ride notes: There is an option to skip the bush tracks and follow the Mooroopna / Murchison Road, however this is an extremely busy road with no shoulder for bikes. Please use extreme caution if cycling this road.

22 Cycle in Greater Shepparton High St

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Sobraon St Wyndham St Wyndham Aquamoves Mitchell Rd

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Pyke Rd Mooroopna-Murchison Rd Mooroopna-Murchison

Pyke Rd

Midland Hwy Midland Mooroopna-Murchison Rd Mooroopna-Murchison

MacIsaac Rd MOOROOPNA Rd Turnbull

TATURA EAST TATURA

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Pyke Rd

Midland Hwy Midland Craven Rd Craven Ferguson Rd

NORTH-WEST MOOROOPNA

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Ferguson Rd

Dhurringile Rd Dhurringile Ferguson Rd Rd Dhurringile

Pyke Rd

Margaret St Margaret Ferguson Rd McNamara St Tatura St Charters

Girgaree-East Rd Race Course Charters St Charters TATURA

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Margaret St

Tatura-Murchison Rd Tatura-Murchison Rd Tatura-Murchison

O’Realy Rd Elizabeth St Tatura-Undera Rd Tatura-Undera Hogan St

CUSSEN PARK Merrigum Ardmona Rd Hwy Midland

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McDonald St

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Pyke Rd St Charters Tatura-Undera Rd Tatura-Undera

Hogan St Ferguson Rd

O’Realy Rd MARGARET ST MARGARET Girgaree-East Rd Tatura Race Course Tatura McNamara St JUNIOR ROAD NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS CIRCUIT

This circuit is used for the road race in the Junior Road Nationals during September, which sees the best junior cyclists from Australia battle it out to be the best. Despite the length of this ride, it is a challenging course as the terrain in constantly changing with the undulating hills of the Dookie district. Greater Shepparton’s toughest hill climbs are included in this route.

Start / Finish: CWA Gardens, Mary Street Dookie. Dookie is located 35km east of Shepparton. Distance: 25km with an extra 7km with deviation. When: Anytime. Surface: Sealed, good condition. Topography: Undulating. Features: Dookie township. Amazing views from Major Plains Road intersection of district hills and mountains. Tallis winery (check for opening hours). Canola, wheat ﬁ elds in season and the rich red Dookie dirt. Quiet roads. Greater Shepparton’s unique Moooving Art cows in Dookie CWA Gardens. Options: Either drive to Dookie, or link with the Devenish Dash ride on page 56 to extend this ride and make it even more challenging. Extend your ride to include Mt Major and ride to the summit for 360 degree views of the area and increased hill climbs (note that road surface does include gravel on Mt Major Road). Or ride the Dookie Rail Trail, an extra 9.3km return ride. Hazards: Local farm machinery on roads and snakes in the warmer months. If you do extend your ride up to Mt Major, Mt Major TV Road is gravel. Ride notes: Tallis Winery is well known for its beautiful cellar door, amazing views, regional produce platters and of course their wine. Or enjoy a coffee and cake from the Dookie Emporium and discover an array of antiques and bric-abrac for sale. Be sure to check opening hours.

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Proctors Rd Proctors Proctors Rd Proctors

Johnsons Ln

Rd Duggans Rd Duggans

Major Plains Duggans Rd Duggans

Dookie Devenish Rd

Major Plains Rd

Dookie Devenish Rd

Major Plains Rd

Dookie Nalinga Rd

Dookie St James Rd

Dookie Nalinga Rd

Dookie Nalinga Rd Nalinga Dookie Major Plains Rd

Dookie St James Rd James St Dookie Dookie Nalinga Rd Nalinga Dookie

Cashel Rd

Dookie Nalinga Rd

Quarry Dookie Rd Dookie Quarry Cashel Rd

Cashel Bank Rd Bank Cashel Cashel Bank Rd Bank Cashel Mount Major TV Rd

Dookie Nalinga Rd

Cashel Rd

DOOKIE

McDonald St McDonald Ryans Rd Ryans

For Further Details

To Mount Major College St Williamson St

Cashel Rd Cashel See Mountain Bike Trail Map

Mary St Baldock St

www.visitshepparton.com.au 25 McDonald St EAST SHEPPARTON CIRCUIT

This cycling circuit begins at Victoria Park Lake and takes you to the eastern outskirts of Shepparton passing some of the Goulburn Valley’s famous orchards and dairy farms before looping back into Shepparton.

Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton. Distance: 30km. When: Anytime. Surface: Sealed, good condition. Topography: Flat. Features: Orchards in blossom during Spring, fruitful in Summer and bare in winter. Dairy Farms. Chocolate Apple Factory (on School Road diversion). Pactum Dairy, a huge new plant that exports all production to China. SPC Cannery, canning everything from stone fruit to baked beans and spaghetti. Hazards: Doyles Road crossing at the Channel Road intersection (this is the Shepparton bypass route). Midland Highway crossing at the Shepparton Euroa Road and Boundary Road intersection. Ride notes: A visit to the Chocolate Apple Factory is a delight. Apples dipped in caramel and then in chocolate are too good to miss and a bag for your purchases would be recommended. The Chocolate Apple Factory is open November to January, 7 days. Closed February, March to October, open Thursday through to Monday. The Shepparton Euroa Road has recently been renamed to Coach Road. Signage is being installed to reﬂ ect the new name, though most locals will still refer to the old name.

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Florence St Florence

Feiglin Rd Feiglin

McPherson Rd McPherson Wheeler St Wheeler

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www.visitshepparton.com.au 27 RAFTERY MITCHELL CHANNEL ROAD CIRCUIT

Commencing at Victoria Park Lake this circuit heads south of Shepparton where you can take in the picturesque views of the river frontage on Raftery Road before hitting the ﬂ at, straight section along Mitchell Road.

Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton. Distance: 39km. When: Anytime (except in times of fl ood). Surface: Sealed and good condition. Topography: Flat with some very slight undulations over bridges. Features: Seven Creeks. Goulburn River. Broken River Crossing. Greater Shepparton’s Moooving Art cows (when located at Victoria Park Lake). Hazards: Goulburn Valley Highway crossing at Raftery Road and Mitchell Road intersections. Doyles Road crossing (Shepparton bypass route) at the Channel Road intersection. In times of fl ood, Raftery Road is not accessible. We suggest doing the Shepparton East circuit as an alternative. Ride notes: To enjoy more of the natural beauty of the area, take the Yanha Gurtji Shared Path Network from the back of Victoria Park Lake and follow the Goulburn and Broken Rivers along the path, which meets back at the highway at the main highway crossing. The surface is good with some wooden slatted bridge crossings. The Shepparton Euroa Road has recently been renamed to Coach Road. Signage is being installed to refl ect the new name, though most locals will still refer to the old name.

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Shepparton Euroa Rd Euroa Shepparton School Rd School

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Orrvale Rd Orrvale Mitchell Rd Mitchell Rd

Channel Rd Poplar Ave

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Raftery Rd Victoria Park Lake Victoria

Watt Rd Rd Raftery Raftery Rd Raftery SHEPPARTON MOOROOPNA

www.visitshepparton.com.au 29 LEMNOS - OLD DOOKIE ROAD CIRCUIT

Beginning in Shepparton at Victoria Park Lake, this ride is a short ﬂ at circuit with long straight sections. This popular circuit travels towards the townships of Lemnos and Dookie before looping back into Shepparton. This route is popular amongst the local cycling community.

Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Distance: 40km. When: Anytime, but keep an eye out for head winds on those long stretches! Surface: Sealed and in good condition. Topography: Flat open terrain. Features: Greater Shepparton processing plants with SPC and Campbell’s Soups in the vicinity. Shepparton weir (Goulburn River) ﬁ sh ladder (off the actual route at the junction of The Boulevard and Rudd Road). Cudgee Park, with Aboriginal totem poles, located on The Boulevard. Shepparton Golf Course. Reedy Swamp wetlands, orchards and dairy farms. Hazards: Numurkah Road crossing at the Wanganui Road and Ford Road intersection. Grahamvale Road crossing (Shepparton bypass route) at the Ford Road intersection. Railway crossing rumble strips at Pine Lodge North Road. Doyles Road crossing (Shepparton bypass route) at the Old Dookie Road intersection. Wyndham Street crossing at the Hayes Street intersection. Ride notes: You have the option to detour along School Road off Old Dookie Road and visit the Chocolate Apple Factory, the home of the delectable chocolate apples – divine!

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Boundary Rd Boundary Rd Boundary Rd Boundary

Beckham Rd Beckham School Rd School

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Dookie Shepparton Rd

Crooked Rd Crooked

Central Ave Central Ave Central Ave Central Lemnos North Rd North Lemnos Lemnos North Rd North Lemnos MIDLAND HWY

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Lockwood Rd Lockwood

Archer St Archer

Orrvale Rd Orrvale Rd Orrvale

Channel Rd

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September to April

KidsTown is the largest outdoor adventure playground in PRESENTED BY Australia. Suitable for ALL ages. With BBQ areas and a café. Extra attractions include: www.getmoovingshepparton.com.au Miniature Train Rides that operate on weekends, public holidays and school holidays. Family, group & school bookings welcome. The playground is open dawn to DOOKIE EMPORIUM dusk 360 days a year. For operating times please visit our website! Fine coffee, handmade The home of pies, cakes and toasties. rowse throuh a Entry is a gold coin per treasure - troe of person antiues and retro oods. www.sheppkidsfest.com.au amm 7287 Midland Hwy, Moorooopna VIC 3629 Phone: 0427 538 7 PH: 03 5831 4213 | www.kidstown.org.au dookieemporium@ipond.com 48 Mary Street, Dookie KidsTown is proudly provided by Greater Shepparton City Council Free and low cost activities

September to April

This ride will begin at Victoria Park Lake taking the Yanha Gurtji Shared SHARED PATH NETWORK Path Network through the Shepparton Regional Park to Mooroopna. The ride then takes you through some prime fruit and dairy areas and the small township of Toolamba.

Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton. Distance: 45km (alternate route adds 25km). When: Anytime. KidsTown is the largest outdoor Surface: Sealed, good condition. adventure playground in Topography: Flat and open terrain, small undulations through the bush near Australia. Suitable for ALL ages. Toolamba. With BBQ areas and a café. Extra attractions include: Features: Shepparton Regional Park and the Yahna Gurtji Shared Path Miniature Train Rides that Network. operate on weekends, public Goulburn River crossing using suspension bridge at Aquamoves. holidays and school holidays. Historic bridge over Goulburn River at Toolamba. Family, group & school bookings Many orchards with their blossom in the Spring and fruit in welcome. Summer. The playground is open dawn to dusk 360 days a year. For Many river and creek crossings. operating times please visit our Townships of Mooroopna and Toolamba. website! Keep an eye out for our Moooving Art Cows in the smaller The home of townships. Hazards: Pedestrians in the shared path network between Shepparton and Mooroopna. Entry is a gold coin per The Goulburn Valley Highway is a busy thoroughfare. www.sheppkidsfest.com.au person Ride notes: Along this route you will also see greenhouses with tomatoes and orchards under protective covers. To avoid the busy Goulburn GREATER SHEPPARTON IS HOME TO OVER 40KM OF SHARED PATH NETWORK Valley Highway, take the alternate route via Union Road and 7287 Midland Hwy, Moorooopna VIC 3629 STRETCHING FROM KIALLA LAKES IN THE SOUTH TO JORDAN’S BEND IN Euroa-Shepparton Road, recently renamed as Coach Road is a PH: 03 5831 4213 | www.kidstown.org.au THE NORTH. THE SHARED PATH NETWORK IS DESIGNED TO BE SHARED little longer, but you will avoid the major trafﬁ c. BY COMMUTING CYCLISTS AND PEDESTRIANS. IT OFFERS SPECTACULAR KidsTown is proudly provided by Greater Shepparton City Council BUSHLAND VIEWS WITH PLENTY OF REST STOPS ON THE WAY.

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SHARED PATHWAYS AND ACCESS LINKS RIDES AND POINTS OF INTEREST

YAHNA GURTJI SHARED PATHWAY SPC KidsTown DAINTON’S BRIDGE TO KIALLA All Abilities Playground Princess Park A gold coin donation per person will give the family entry to this wonderful adventure (Kialla Lakes Drive via Tom Collins Drive, Broken River) Located adjacent to Aquamoves, this fully fenced all abilities playground features playground that is sure to delight children of every age. Stop a while, enjoy a snack swings, concord net, sand play area, slides, climbing walls, etc. There is full wheelchair Named after HRH Princess Elizabeth (now HM Queen Elizabeth II). In 1948 the (Kialla Park via Broken River and Goulburn Valley Highway) under the trees or make use of the on-site BBQ facilities. access to this free playground and it is open from dawn to dusk. Public toilets on site. Shepparton Branch of the CWA planted trees at the entrance to mark her 21st Distance: 1.1km - Dainton’s Bridge to Aquamoves birthday. A number of sporting facilities are located within this park. Boolbadah Floodway – The Flats 1.9km - Aquamoves to SPC KidsTown Victoria Park Lake and SPC KidsTown Trail Connection Historical Pump Site ‘Boolbadah’ is an aboriginal word meaning abandoned camp. For many years (from 3.6km - Aquamoves to GV Highway (bridge) The shared pathway, via a spectacular suspension bridge, directly links two of Greater the late 1930’s), many local aboriginals lived in permanent camps on the Flats area. Shepparton’s most popular passive recreation areas. The bridge is a bright and This is the foundation of the pump which supplied water to the fi rst irrigated orchard on 1.5km - GV Highway (bridge) to Gordon Dr. (Lake Kialla) Interpretive signage on the site gives you an insight to some of the signifi cant people and colourful landmark that allows users of the pathway to move from the Victoria Park the east side of the Goulburn River. Commenced about 1893 by the Mason brothers, stories. In 1958 most of them moved to the then newly constructed housing settlement 1.9km - GV Highway (bridge) to Kialla Park Lake precinct to one of Australia’s largest outdoor playgrounds, SPC KidsTown. the orchard was bounded by Mason Street, Wyndham Street, Balaclava Road and The ‘Rumbalara’, just south of Mooroopna. Concrete shared path surrounds: Boulevard. During the fi rst half of the last century cultivation of most of the area changed River Junction Goulburn and Broken Rivers to market gardening. It was developed as a residential subdivision after World War 2. Geraghty’s Bridge • Lake Kialla may be accessed from various points, including Gordon Drive via The Goulburn River is named after Major Frederick Goulburn, Colonial Secretary Named after the Geraghty family who, for many years, operated the bus service and a Wellington Court, Pedder Court, Cowen Court. and registrar of the records of the Colony of New South Wales (1820 - 1824). The DAINTON’S BRIDGE TO CHINAMAN’S GARDEN – distance 2.9km. taxi service between Mooroopna and Shepparton. In 1938, Ern Geraghty bought the • Lake Amaroo may be accessed via the Archer Street end of Kialla Lakes Drive. Please Goulburn River was discovered by Hume and Hovell in December 1824. In the early Dainton’s Bridge business from William Hatton who, with Jack Goodfellow had started the regular bus take care when crossing the road. days of its discovery, it had various names - Hovell, Goulburn, Twisden and the native This bridge was named after James Henry Dainton who was the engineer in charge service in the early 1920’s. • Lowanna Waters may be accessed from various points including Rocklands Crescent, name ‘Bayunga’ or ‘Bayungun’. of the fi rst bridge built over the Goulburn River in 1878. This was at the Fryers Street Ah Wongs Bridge Waranga Drive and Jindabyne Court. None of the other names found favour with the public and the name Goulburn was entrance to Shepparton. The bridge was later demolished to make way for the Named after Ah Wong, a Chinese migrant, who set up a market garden in the area S-Cape Skate Park retained. The Goulburn River now forms part of an extensive irrigation system which Monash Bridge (1913 - 14). He also built the jetty at the rear of the Shepparton between Dainton’s Bridge and the Goulburn River. From there he and his family supplied The skate park, in the Victoria Park Lake precinct, provides an exhilarating recreational includes three large water storages. Heritage Centre. vegetables to the township of Mooroopna and the surrounding district. Chinamans option for young people. It is centrally located adjacent to Victoria Park Lake on one side Broken River McGuire’s Bridge Garden Reserve was the site of this vegetable garden. and the John Pick Playground on the other, giving parents and guardians a place to relax The Broken River is so named because according to William Howitt in his fi rst book, Named after Patrick McGuire who established a punt crossing on the Goulburn River x-abition Skate Park and share in the fun and excitement. ‘Two Years in Victoria’, published 1855, ‘As the name imparts, it is broken here and near this spot in the early 1850’s. Located on McLennan Street, Mooroopna near Ferrari Park, this skate park offers a wide Aquamoves there into a variety of channels only fi lled at fl ood time, and lagoons bordering on them’. In the early 1880s (probably 1882), about 10 or 12 years after the fi rst Daish’s Bridge variety of challenges and is suitable for BMX, roller blades, skateboards and scooters. When you think about fi tness, fun and healthy living, Aquamoves is the place to be. With farmlands were taken up in the district, two concrete weirs were built across the Named after the adjoining area known as Daish’s Paddock. The Daish family had the amazing rapid river ride, challenging water slide and powerful water sprays, there is something to delight everyone. If you need relaxation, the centre offers a wonderful stream, one known as ‘Casey’ in the Parish of Goorambat, and the other known as a butcher shop in Shepparton for many years (est. late 1870s). They had their ‘Gowangardie’ in the Parish of Currawa. slaughterhouse in the paddock near this bridge. Stock awaiting slaughter were also hydrotherapy pool, spas and sauna. A fully equipped gymnasium is also located within The Broken River joins the Goulburn River on the southwest boundary of Shepparton. held there. (Path access to SPC KidsTown). this modern facility. 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ARCHER STREET SHEPPARTON TOOLAMBA CIRCUIT

This ride will begin at Victoria Park Lake taking the Yanha Gurtji Shared Path Network through the Shepparton Regional Park to Mooroopna. The ride then takes you through some prime fruit and dairy areas and the small township of Toolamba.

Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton. Distance: 45km (alternate route adds 25km). When: Anytime. Surface: Sealed, good condition. Topography: Flat and open terrain, small undulations through the bush near Toolamba. Features: Shepparton Regional Park and the Yahna Gurtji Shared Path Network. Goulburn River crossing using suspension bridge at Aquamoves. Historic bridge over Goulburn River at Toolamba. Many orchards with their blossom in the Spring and fruit in Summer. Many river and creek crossings. Townships of Mooroopna and Toolamba. Keep an eye out for our Moooving Art Cows in the smaller townships. Hazards: Pedestrians in the shared path network between Shepparton and Mooroopna. The Goulburn Valley Highway is a busy thoroughfare. Ride notes: Along this route you will also see greenhouses with tomatoes and orchards under protective covers. To avoid the busy Goulburn Valley Highway, take the alternate route via Union Road and Euroa-Shepparton Road, recently renamed as Coach Road is a little longer, but you will avoid the major trafﬁ c.

36 Cycle in Greater Shepparton SHEPPARTON

Macisaac Rd Macisaac Rd Macisaac Rd McFarlane Rd CAUSEWAY PETER ROSS-EDWARDS HIGH ST Tom Collins Dr Tom red Pa CAUSEWAYCollins Dr ha th PETER ROSS-EDWARDS Turnbull Rd Turnbull S Excelior Rd Sobraon McLennan St McLennan St Shared Path St Aquamoves Archer St

St. Georges Rd

Aquamoves Wyndham St Poplar Ave Wilmot Rd

MIDLAND HWY MOOROOPNA WYNDHAM ST

Simson Rd Simson Rd Goulburn River Archer St

Turnbull Rd Turnbull Toolamba Rd Broken Creek Pyke Rd Pyke Rd Hoopers Rd

Raferty Rd Turnbull Rd Turnbull

Ferguson Rd Archer Rd Ferguson Rd Arcadia Downs Dr River Rd River Rd

Turnbull Rd Turnbull Raferty Rd Downer Rd Archer Rd

Mitchell Rd Mitchell Rd Waugh Rd Downer Rd Bennetts Rd

Pogue Rd Toolamba Rd Pogue Rd Pogue Rd GOULBURN VALLEY HWY VALLEY GOULBURN Toolamba Downer Rd Rushworth Rd McNamara Rd Moira Rd

Main St Rutherford Rd Euroa-Shepparton Rd Archer Rd Bitcon Rd Bitcon Rd Rd Bridge Bridge Rd Union Rd Union Rd TOOLAMBA

GV HWY

Toolamba Rd

Goulburn River Gribben Rd Rd Newham Gribben Rd

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This ride will give you an amazing insight into the diverse agriculture that is based in our region. From the seasonal display of blossoms and fruit of our local orchards to the many dairy farms scattered throughout, you will love the diversity of the views. The roads are long and straight so be aware of those nasty head winds!

Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton. Distance: 45km (to be conﬁ rmed with the route change). Surface: Sealed, good condition. Topography: Flat and open terrain. Features: Yahna Gurtji Shared Path network including the suspension bridge at Aquamoves over the Goulburn River. Townships of Mooroopna, Tatura and Ardmona. Amazing array of blossom in the spring and fruit in the summer. Private Robert Mactier statue in Tatura, the region’s only Victoria Cross recipient. DEDJTR - Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources - Tatura. The Flats Aboriginal History walk. Greater Shepparton’s Moooving Art cows, located in Shepparton, Mooroopna and Tatura. Hazards: Pedestrians on shared pathway between Shepparton and Mooroopna. Midland Highway crossing at Tatura Undera Road and Murchison Tatura Road intersection. Ride notes: The Flats Aboriginal history walk is located in the bushland between Shepparton and Mooroopna. This is ideal to walk due to the nature of the bush tracks but gives an insight to the history of our local Aboriginal people, the Yorta Yorta. Why not stop at Tatura Hot Bread and try one of their award winning vanilla slices?

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Turnbull Rd Turnbull Ardmona Rd Ardmona Pyke Rd

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Simson Rd Ferguson Rd

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www.visitshepparton.com.au 39 SHEPPARTON TRAINING CIRCUIT ONE

This circuit is commonly used by local cyclists in Greater Shepparton. It comprises long, straight, ﬂ at sections of road that take in the beautiful scenery around Raftery Road and our many and varied orchards.

Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton. Distance: 57km with an extra 6km deviation. When: Anytime. Surface: Sealed, good condition. Topography: Flat. Features: Long, straight sections. Goulburn River frontage along Raftery Road and The Boulevard. Cudgee Park, with Aboriginal totem poles. Shepparton Cemetery and the monuments to loved ones passed. Driver Education Centre of Australia. Greater Shepparton’s Moooving Art Cows. This route is the most popular amongst cyclists in Shepparton. Hazards: Goulburn Valley Highway crossing at Raftery Road and Mitchell Road intersection. Midland Highway crossing at Shepparton Euroa Road and Boundary Road intersection. Railway rumble strips at Pine Lodge North Road. Numurkah Road crossing at Wanganui Road and Ford Road intersection. Ride Notes: The Chocolate Apple Factory is only a short deviation off the main route. Stop in for a delectable treat, worth every bite! There is an environmental fi sh ladder on the Goulburn River, with access just after the Shepparton Cemetery. Not suitable for road bikes, it is a lovely spot to push your bike to just to see the ladder. In times of fl ood, Raftery Road may not be accessible. The Shepparton Euroa Road has recently been renamed to Coach Road. Signage is being installed to refl ect the new name, though most locals will still refer to the old name.

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Archer Rd Mitchell Rd Mitchell Rd Mitchell Rd Trevaskis Rd Trevaskis Euroa Shepparton Rd Shepparton Euroa Rd

GOULBURN VALLEY HWY GOULBURN VALLEY Archer Rd

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Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton. Distance: 63km. When: Anytime. Surface: Sealed good condition. Topography: Flat and open terrain. Features: Goulburn River crossing on shared pathway bridge at Aquamoves. Small townships including Tatura, Toolamba and Mooroopna. DEDJTR - Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources - Tatura. Orchards in their seasonal splendour. Goulburn River crossing east of Toolamba. Natural bushland around the Goulburn River crossing. Hazards: Goulburn Valley Highway crossing at the Bridge Road and Union Road intersection. River Road crossing (alternate bypass route) at the Archer Road intersection. Ferguson Road can be very busy. Ride notes: Be sure to check out the Moooving Art cows that are scattered throughout our smaller towns. They are continually changing and on the mooove. Take your camera and capture the moment and be sure to post it to our visitshepparton Facebook page or #mooovingart and #visitshepparton. Consider stopping and having a coffee at Tatura Hot Bread and an award winning vanilla slice and include a visit to the Tatura War Time Camps Museum or the Victoria Cross Memorial in Mactier Park.

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BENALLA RD St Archer Mitchell Rd Archer St Archer

Wilmot

WYNDHAM ST WYNDHAM River Rd

GOULBURN VALLEY HWY VALLEY GOULBURN

Victoria Park Lake Park Victoria McNamara Rd McNamara Gribben Rd

Bridge Rd

Echuca Mooroopna Rd Rd Toolamba

Rutherlord Rd Rutherlord

Toolamba Rd Toolamba

MIDLAND HWY MIDLAND Turnbull Rd Turnbull

MacIsaac Rd Bitcon Rd Turnbull Rd Turnbull

MOOROOPNA TOOLAMBA

Downer Rd Downer Rd Downer Ardmona Rd Ardmona

Archer St Archer Ferguson Rd St Georges Rd Georges St Merrigum Rd

Toolamba Rushworth Rd Toolamba HIGH ST HIGH

Pogue Rd Bitcon Rd

Murton Rd

Sobraon St WYNDHAM ST WYNDHAM Starritt Rd Starritt Rd Starritt ARDMONA

Wilmot Rd

th a Aquamoves P

TATURA

h S Merrigum Rd

Hogan St

MIDLAND HWY MIDLAND

CAUSEWAY Pogue Rd

Gigarre East Rd

Bitcon Rd

Murchison Tatura Rd Tatura Murchison Ross St Ross PETER PETER ROSS-EDWARDS Toolamba Rushworth Rd Toolamba

www.visitshepparton.com.au 43 TATURA MERRIGUM CIRCUIT

This ride takes you through the Shepparton Regional Park via the Yahna Gurtji Shared path network into Mooroopna and then into the heart of fruit and dairy country.

Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton. Distance: 64km. When: Anytime or particularly during westerly winds. Surface: Sealed good condition. Topography: Flat. Features: Goulburn River, Shepparton Regional Park and Yahna Gurtji Shared Path network. Townships of Mooroopna, Merrigum and Tatura. DEDJTR - Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources - Tatura. Dairy farms. Orchards. German World War II cemetery. Hazards: Pedestrians on shared pathway between Shepparton and Mooroopna. Midland Highway can be busy at times. Ride notes: The German War Cemetery is located on Winter Road. Almost all German internees and prisoners of war who died in Australia during WWII are interned in this cemetery. Why not stop and have a coffee at Tatura Hot Bread and check out the Moooving Art Cows that are scattered throughout the smaller towns. They are continually changing and on the mooove.

44 Cycle in Greater Shepparton

Doyles Rd Doyles Rd Doyles Rd Doyles Euroa Shepparton Rd Shepparton Euroa

High St Archer Rd Archer BENALLA RD Poplar Ave St Archer Hayes St

Sobraon St Wyndham St Wyndham WYNDHAM ST WYNDHAM

Aquamoves WYNDHAM ST WYNDHAM

River Rd

Barmah HWY VALLEY GOULBOIURN Shepparton Rd Dr Collins Tom

th Victoria a

P Lake Park

Victoria Park Lake Park Victoria h

S CAUSEWAY SHEPPARTON

Pogue Rd PETER ROSS-EDWARDS PETER

Toolamba Rd Toolamba

McLennan St McLennan

Turnbull Rd Turnbull

MacIsaac Rd Toolamba Rd Toolamba

Pogue Rd Ardmona Rd Ardmona

Downer Rd Downer Echuca Mooroopna Rd Rd Downer Rd Waugh

MOOROOPNA

Ferguson Rd

Minchin Rd Minchin

Minchin Rd Minchin Rd Craven Rd Craven Ferguson Rd Merrigum Rd

Murton Rd Manley Rd

Bayunga Rd Bayunga Rd Bayunga Bayunga Rd Bayunga MIDLAND HWY MIDLAND Pogue Rd Lilford Rd

McKenzie Rd Dhurringile Rd Dhurringile Rd Dhurringile Rd Dhurringile Rd Dhurringile

Murchison Tatura Rd Tatura Murchison Tatura Undera Rd Undera Tatura Rd Undera Tatura

Manley Rd Hogan St

Winter Rd Winter

Winter Rd Winter Mulchay Rd Mulchay Rd Winter Ford Rd TATURA Lilford Rd Manley Rd

Baldwin Rd

McKenzie Rd Merrigum Rd

Pogue Rd

Carawford Rd Carawford Carawford Rd Carawford

Fenaughty Rd Ford Rd

Davies Rd Davies Davies Rd Davies Ryan Rd Ryan

Girgarre East Rd

MERRIGUM

Lancaster Mooroopna Rd Ryan Rd Ryan Ryan Rd Ryan

Ford Rd

Byrneside Kyabram Rd Kyabram Byrneside Byrneside Kyabram Rd Kyabram Byrneside

Rushworth Tatura Rd Tatura Rushworth Springvale Rd Springvale

Baldwin Rd Girgarre East Rd Harston Rd

Springvale Rd Springvale Springvale Rd Springvale

Dunbars Rd Dunbars Dunbars Rd Dunbars MIDLAND HWY MIDLAND Manley Rd

Brewer Rd

www.visitshepparton.com.au 45 EAST LOOP CIRCUIT

This ride features long straights so beware of the dreaded head winds! Featuring our beautiful orchards and two Broken River crossings, be sure to keep your head up and enjoy the views.

Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton. Distance: 65km. When: Anytime. Surface: Sealed good condition. Topography: Flat. Features: Orchards in their seasonal splendour. Dairy farms. Broken River. Seasonal crops. Hazards: Channel Road crossing at Doyles Road. Midland Highway crossing at the Cosgrove Caniambo Road intersection. Ride notes: Be aware that if doing this ride weekdays during the school term, Channel Road can become extremely busy at school drop off and pick up times.

46 Cycle in Greater Shepparton Rd

Dookie

Cosgrove Caniambo Rd Caniambo Cosgrove

Bridge Rd Bridge

Bridge Rd Bridge River Rd

Bells Rd Shepparton Cosgrove Katandra Rd Katandra Cosgrove Bells Rd River Rd Kellows Rd Cosgrove Lemnos Rd

Bells Rd MIDLAND HWY MIDLAND

Dookie Shepparton Rd

Pine Lodge South Rd South Lodge Pine Pine Lodge South Rd South Lodge Pine

River Rd

Bells Rd

Cosgrove Lemnos Rd

Violet Town Boundary Rd Boundary Town Violet Shepparton Euroa Rd Euroa Shepparton Old Dookie Rd

BENALLA RD

Channel Rd Archer St Archer

MIDLAND HWY Channel Rd Channel Mitchell Rd Armstrong Rd

Trevaskis Rd Trevaskis

Central Ave Central

Dookie Shepparton Rd River Rd McFadyen Rd

Orrvale Rd Orrvale Wilmot Rd Rd Orrvale

Channel Rd

BENALLA RD Doyles Rd Doyles Doyles Rd Doyles Euroa Shepparton Rd Shepparton Euroa

Grahamvale Rd Grahamvale

Verney Rd Verney

Channel Rd St Archer Rd Archer

GOULBURN VALLEY HWY VALLEY

WYNDHAM ST WYNDHAM

GOULBURN VALLEY HWY VALLEY GOULBURN

Victoria Park Lake Park Ford Rd SHEPPARTON MOOROOPNA

www.visitshepparton.com.au 47 TALLYGAROOPNA CIRCUIT

This circuit commences at Victoria Park Lake and travels east of Shepparton taking in some of the regions differing agricultural aspects. From dairy farms, to orchards and horse studs, this route will show you the beauty and diversity of our region.

Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton. Distance: 66km. When: Anytime. Surface: Sealed, good condition. Topography: Flat, open terrain. Features: Long straight stretches. Dairy farms. Orchards, with their ever changing seasonal personas. Tallygaroopna township. DECA – Driver Education Centre of Australia. Hazards: Railway rumble strips at Pine Lodge North Road. Goulburn Valley Highway crossing at Victoria Road and Bunbartha Road intersection. Goulburn Valley Highway crossing at Numurkah Road, Barmah Road intersection. Numurkah Road can be very busy with heavy vehicle use, be careful when turning right into Wanganui Road. Ride notes: Be sure to keep an eye out for our Moooving Art cows that are scattered throughout the region. They are located in our smaller townships also – who do you see in Tallygaroopna?

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Labuan Rd Labuan Pine Lodge South Rd South Lodge Pine

Katandra Rd Pine Lodge North Rd North Lodge Pine O’Sheas Rd Old Dookie Rd

Congupna East Rd

Jubilee Rd Jubilee Shepparton Katamatite Rd Katamatite Shepparton Thompsons Rd TALLYGAROOPNA Dookie Shepparton Rd

Victoria Rd Victoria

McKenzie Rd Rd Grahamvale

Thompsons Rd GOULBURN VALLEY HWY VALLEY GOULBURN Doyles Rd Doyles

MIDLAND HWY

Congupna Rd West

Zeerust Rd NUMURKAH RD NUMURKAH Bunbartha Rd Ford Rd

Shepparton Zeerust Rd Grace Rd

Zeerust Church Rd Rd Rudd

Victoria Park Lake Park

Wanganui Rd Daldy Rd Barmah Shepparton Rd Wisely Rd McKenzie Rd Bowey Rd

Barmah Shepparton Rd Lockwood Rd Lockwood SHEPPARTON

Archer St Archer

Old Dookie Rd Dookie Old

Byass St Byass

Ardmona Rd Ardmona Ardmona Rd Ardmona MacIsaac Rd

Hayes St

Knight St Echuca Mooroopna Rd

High St Wyndham St Wyndham

Merrigum Rd

The Blvd Welsford St Welsford

www.visitshepparton.com.au 49 SOUTH WIND CIRCUIT TRAINING CIRCUIT TWO

This circuit has long straights heading south and north, so beware the dreaded head wind. Taking in views of pastures, orchards and farms you will see the regions rich diverse agricultural base on ﬂ at terrain with some small undulations.

Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Distance: 67km. When: Anytime. Beware of head winds and enjoy the tail winds also. Surface: Sealed, good condition. Topography: Generally ﬂ at with some small undulations on the south end of the ride. Features: The big pear on Channel Road. The region’s amazing agricultural diversity, crops, dairy farms and orchards. Enjoy them in their seasonal splendour. Broken River crossing and its smaller tributaries. Hazards: Doyles Road, Channel Road crossing. This is the Shepparton alternate route and can be extremely busy with heavy vehicles. It can also be extremely busy with school drop off and pick up times. Beware of snakes in the hotter months and swooping magpies during breeding season.

50 Cycle in Greater Shepparton MOOROOPNA Dookie Shepparton Rd Dookie Shepparton Rd HIGH ST VICTORIA Old Dookie Rd SHEPPARTON PARK WYNDHAM ST BENALLA RD LAKE Pine Lodge South Rd Boundary Rd Berry Rd MIDLAND HWYHosie Rd Hosie Rd Hosie ArcherRd St Archer St Poplar Ave Sidebottoms Rd Doyles Rd Poplar Channel Rd MIDLAND HWY Ave Wilmot Rd

WYNDHAM ST Orrvale Rd

Central Ave Channel Rd

Archer St River Rd River Rd River Rd River Rd

Raftery Rd

GV HWY Shepparton Euroa Rd Mitchell Rd Mitchell Rd Mitchell Rd Armstrong Rd Bells Rd Bells Rd Archer Rd McKernan Rd. Keallys Rd

GOULBURN VALLEY HWY GOULBURN VALLEY Euroa Shepparton Rd Thorns Rd Union Rd Union Rd Union Rd Union Rd Union Rd Martins Rd

Shepparton Rd

Moss Rd Kerrs Rd Rd Trevaskis Violet Town Boundary Rd Town Violet Ross Rd Karromomus Rd Karramomus Rd Keallys Rd Shepparton Euroa Rd Euroa Shepparton Rd Keadys Rd Metzkes Rd Miepol Rd GOULBURN VALLEY HWY Summer Rd Wilsons Rd Dodsons Rd Arcadia Rd Arcadia Tamleugh Rd Arcadia Tamleugh Rd

Zocks Rd Zocks Rd Arcadia Two Chain Rd Euroa Shepparton Rd Daldys Rd Pine Lodge Rd

Hanneberrys Rd Harringtons Rd Boundary Rd Town Violet Chanters Rd

Summer Rd Murchison Violet Town Rd Arcadia Two Chain Rd Murchison Violet Town Rd Murchison Violet Town Rd Euroa Shepparton Rd Miepol Murchison Rd Hills Rd

www.visitshepparton.com.au 51 SCOTTY’S RIDE 74KM

In December 2006 Scott Peoples was tragically killed in a training ride. Scott was an exceptionally talented and gifted sportsperson and was on the brink of breaking into the competitive world of professional cycling in Europe. As a tribute to Scott, the Scott Peoples Cycling Festival was held with a race and a challenging long distance ride included. Both circuits are included in this book.

Start / Finish: Queens Gardens, corner Wyndham and Nixon Street, Shepparton. Distance: 74km. When: Anytime. Surface: Sealed, good condition. Topography: Flat, with some small undulations. Features: Greater Shepparton Visitor Centre is located opposite Queens Gardens. Drop in and see the friendly staff who can advise you on all the region has to offer. Driver Education Centre of Australia. Shepparton Cemetery. Environmental Fish Ladder (located off Rudd Road). Long straights. Orchards in their seasonal splendour. Canola fi elds (in season) and vineyards. Hazards: River Road crossing (Shepparton alternate route). Grahamvale Road at the Ford Road crossing. Midland Highway crossing at the Cosgrove Caniambo Road crossing. Ride notes: This ride, dedicated to Scott Peoples is 74km, there is a 128km ride also on page 60. To view the fi sh ladder, you will need to walk your bike down to the river, due to the nature of the track, road bikes and tyres will not handle the terrain. The Shepparton Euroa Road has recently been renamed to Coach Road. Signage is being installed to refl ect the new name, though most locals will still refer to the old name.

52 Cycle in Greater Shepparton

Dookie College

Cosgrove Caniambo Rd Caniambo Cosgrove Rd Bridge Fishers Ln Bells Rd River Rd Bells Rd Shire Dam Rd Dookie Shepparton Rd

Cemetery Rd

Old Dookie Rd

Thorns Rd Thorns

South Rd South

Miepol Rd Pine Lodge Pine

Arcadia Tamleugh Rd Arcadia Tamleugh

Violet Town Boundary Rd Boundary Town Violet Cemetery Rd Rd Euroa Shepparton River Rd

Armstrong Rd Dodsons Rd Dodsons

Cosgrove Lemnos Rd

Doyles Rd Doyles SHEPPARTON Rd Shepparton Euroa Dookie Shepparton Rd. Mitchell Rd

BENALLA RD

Archer St Archer

River Rd

NUMURKAH RD RD RD RD RD RD RD NUMURKAH NUMURKAH NUMURKAH NUMURKAH NUMURKAH NUMURKAH NUMURKAH NUMURKAH RD Ford Rd NUMURKAH

VALLEY HWY VALLEY Arcadia Rd

WYNDHAM ST WYNDHAM

GOULBURN GOULBURN

Rudd Rd Rudd Archer St Archer Wanganui Rd Wanganui The Blvd

High St

Wyndham St Wyndham Hayes St

Turnbull Rd Turnbull Wilmot Rd

Knight St

Welsford St Welsford Ardmona Rd Ardmona

The Blvd Echuca Mooroopna Rd VICTORIA

Tatura Undera Rd LAKE PARK Undera Tatura

MIDLAND HWY MIDLAND CAUSEWAY MOOROOPNA Merrigum Rd Ferguson Rd Girgarre East Rd

www.visitshepparton.com.au 53 VIOLET TOWN LOOP

This ride is for the more serious cyclist, the reward being the spectacular view of the magniﬁ cent Strathbogie Ranges which rise above Violet Town. Prior to heading back to Shepparton, take some time to visit the many eclectic shops and galleries that can be found in and around Violet Town.

Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton. Distance: 99km. When: Anytime, or particularly during south easterly winds. Surface: Sealed, good condition. Topography: Generally ﬂ at, with a few small undulating hills. Features: Big pear along Channel Road. Orchards in their seasonal splendour. Dry farming with cropping and sheep. Undulations east of Tamleugh and east of Miepol. Township of Violet Town. Hazards: Doyle’s Road crossing (Shepparton bypass route) at the Channel Road intersection. River Road crossing (Shepparton bypass route) at the Archer Road intersection. Ride notes: The Violet Town Market is held on the second Saturday of each month. This is one of the largest markets in the area and worth a visit. Be sure to have something to put your purchases in for the day! To get off the busy Shepparton Euroa Road (now recently changed to Coach Road), there is an option to take the Pine Lodge Road and Arcadia Tamleugh Road for a different perspective. Total distance if this route is taken is 102km.

54 Cycle in Greater Shepparton High St SHEPPARTON Victoria

Wilmot Rd BENALLACornway Rd RD Dookie Shepparton Rd Park Lake Poplar Ave Dookie Shepparton Rd Kellows Rd Shepparton College Rd

Old Dookie Rd Channel RdDookie Dookie Nalinga Rd Doyles Rd Doyles

Wyndham St Channel Rd MIDLAND HWY Dookie

College Archer St Archer Cosgrove Caniambo Rd Pine Lodge South Rd MIDLAND HWY MIDLAND Channel Rd HWY

WYNDHAM ST Doyles Rd

Archer St River Rd River Rd River Rd River Rd

Mitchell Rd Armstrong Rd Bells Rd Bells Rd Mitchell Rd McKernan Rd Cemetery Rd Cemetery Rd Gowangandie Rd

Archer Rd Shepparton Rd GOULBURN VALLEY HWY GOULBURN VALLEY Bridge Rd Euroa Shepparton Rd Kerrs Rd Rd Travaskis

Karramomus Rd Karramomus Rd Rd Town Dookie Violet Shepparton Rd

Arcadia Rd Arcadia Tamleugh Rd Boudary Rd Town Violet

Fishers Ln Bridge Rd Fishers Ln Fishers Ln

Euroa Shepparton Rd Pine Lodge Rd Shepparton Rd Goedetic Rd Violet Town Boudary Rd Town Violet Murchison Violet Town Rd Murchison Violet Town Rd Rd Town Dookie Violet

Arcadia Two Chain Rd Euroa Shepparton Rd

Old Euroa Rd Angle Rd Mogloneberry Rd Goedetic Rd VIOLET TOWN

Euroa Shepparton Rd Angle Rd HUME FWY Goedetic Rd

HUME FWY

www.visitshepparton.com.au 55 DEVENISH DASH

This ride is a very challenging 102km hit out through Dookie to Devenish and back, especially if there is an eastern or western breeze giving you a dreaded head wind. This ride will give you spectacular views of the undulating hills of the Dookie district whilst testing your legs and stamina.

Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton. Distance: 102km out and back. When: Anytime. Surface: Sealed good condition. Topography: Generally fl at with undulating hills in the Dookie district. Features: Dookie and Devenish townships. Canola fi elds (in season)and vineyards. Undulating hills from Dookie to Devenish giving fabulous views of the rich red dirt of the Dookie district. Pine Lodge Church. Cashel historic cemetery. Moooving Art cows, public art in the form of life sized fi breglass cows. Hazards: Cosgrove railway rumble strips. Swooping magpies in nesting season. These roads can be busy at times. Ride notes: Extend your ride in reaching Dookie on your return and take in the Dookie Rail trail. An extra 9.3km, you will pass the historic St Mary’s Church, built in 1898. You may even get to see “Willy the Wombat” who lives under the road drain. See page 14-15 for details of the Rail Trail ride. Stop and enjoy a coffee at the Dookie Emporium, be sure to check their opening times.

56 Cycle in Greater Shepparton

Carroll Rd Carroll

Benalla Tocumwal Rd Rd Kelleher Dookie

Goomalibee Rd

Devenish Rd Devenish Badeginnie Rd Badeginnie

DEVENISH Stewarton Rd

MIDLAND HWY Robert Rd Robert River Rd Devenish Rd Boxwood Rd

Goorambat Dookie College Rd

Robert Rd Benalla Boundary Rd Boundary Benalla

Proctors Rd Proctors

Benalla Tocumwal Rd Dookie Ln Becks

Dookie St James Rd James St Dookie Burnells Rd Burnells

Bells Rd Quarry Dookie Rd Dookie Quarry Thomas Rd Rd Town Violet Dookie

Stewarton Rd Saddleback Rd Saddleback

Dookie Nalinga Rd Cemetery Rd

Dookie College

Chateau Rd Chateau

DOOKIE

Bridge Rd Bridge Cosgrove Katandra Rd Katandra Cosgrove Rd Caniambo Cosgrove

Cemetery Rd Bells Rd

RD LOCKWOOD

Dookie Shepparton Rd

River Rd Keallys Rd Keallys

Shepparton Rd Shepparton

High St BENALLA RD

Jones Rd Jones ARCHER ST ARCHER

Sidebottoms Rd Sidebottoms

Boundary Rd Boundary Dookie

MIDLAND HWY MIDLAND

BYASS ST BYASS Thoms Rd Thoms

ST GEORGES RD GEORGES ST

OLD DOOKIE RD DOOKIE OLD

Pine Lodge South Rd South Lodge Pine

Bells Rd Rd Boundry Town Violet Pine Lodge North Rd North Lodge Pine

Pine Lodge South Rd South Lodge Pine Hayes St

Shepparton Euroa Rd Euroa Shepparton Boundary River Rd

HAYES ST

HIGH ST Rd Euroa Shepparton

WYNDHAM ST WYNDHAM

Trevaskis Rd Trevaskis

Shepparton Katamatite Rd Katamatite Shepparton BENALLA RD

Mitchell Rd

Northy Rd Ford Rd Ford Rd Central Ave Central Lemnos North Rd North Lemnos

Park

Lake Old Dookie Rd

Victoria

Doyles Rd Doyles Grahamvale Rd Grahamvale

GOULBOIURN VALLEY HWY VALLEY GOULBOIURN McKernan Rd

SHEPPARTON

Euroa Shepparton Rd Shepparton Euroa Archer Rd Archer Ford Rd

Grace Rd

WYNDHAM ST WYNDHAM River Rd HWY VALLEY GOULBURN West Rd West Congupna Barmah Shepparton Rd

www.visitshepparton.com.au 57 RUSHWORTH LOOP

This ride begins at Victoria Park Lake and then travels along the Yahna Gurtji Shared Path network between Shepparton and Mooroopna and then onto the townships of Tatura, Rushworth and Murchison. The ride offers a unique experience of cycling through rare box ironbark forest, and Waranga Basin with its large irrigation channels branching off which feed our agriculture base.

Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton. Distance: 110km. When: Anytime or particularly during south westerly winds. Surface: Sealed, good condition. Topography: Generally ﬂ at, but some small undulating hills. Features: Goulburn River crossing on shared pathway bridge at rear of Aquamoves. The Flats Historic Aboriginal walk (as an extra). DEDJTR - Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources - Tatura. Townships of Mooroopna, Tatura and Murchison. Gentle undulating hills around Waranga Basin and Rushworth. Rushworth township and its incredible history relating to gold and mining. Moooving Art cows, public art in the form of life sized ﬁ breglass cows. Hazards: Pedestrians on the shared path network. Narrow bridge over channel at Waranga Basin. Rushworth Tatura Road can be busy at times and if riding at dusk, kangaroos may be lingering on the road. Ride notes: As an option, ride out to the open cut Balaclava Gold mine and historic Whroo, just south of Rushworth. However, the road is unsealed and quite rocky – maybe an option to visit when in the car one day!

58 Cycle in Greater Shepparton

Central Kialla Rd Kialla Central Rd Shepparton Euroa

High St

Hayes St

Sobraon St Wyndham St Wyndham

MIDLAND HWY Aquamoves

Daldys Rd Daldys

Tom Collins Dr Collins Tom

River Rd VALLEY HWY VALLEY Union Rd WYNDHAM ST WYNDHAM

th Victoria a

P Lake Park GOULBURN GOULBURN

CAUSEWAY Murchison Violet Town Rd. Town Violet Murchison

ARCADIA SOUTH

PETER ROSS-EDWARDS PETER Toolamba Rd Toolamba

SHEPPARTON

Turnbull Rd Turnbull

Ardmona Rd Ardmona

McLennan St McLennan Toolamba Rd Toolamba

Downer Rd Downer MOOROOPNA Rd Bayunga

Baulch Rd Ferguson Rd Downer Rd Downer

TATURA

Murchison Tatura Rd Tatura Murchison

Tatura Undera Rd Undera Tatura Kiota Rd Mooroopna Murchison Rd Murchison Mooroopna

Hogan St MIDLAND HWY MIDLAND

Merrigum Rd

Toolamba Rushworth Rd Toolamba Rd Stewart Crawford Rd Crawford MERRIGUM MURCHISON

Bendigo Murchison Rd Kyabram Rd Kyabram Byrneside

Gigarre East Rd

Rushworth Tatura Rd Tatura Rushworth MIDLAND HWY MIDLAND Basin

Brewer Rd Waranga Cooma Kyabram Rd Kyabram Cooma Murray Rd Murray Heath Rd

Murchison Rd

McEwen Rd McEwen Merrigum Rd Rd McEwen Zegelin Rd

Bendigo MIDLAND HWY MIDLAND STANHOPE

Zegelin Rd Rushworth Gigarre Rd Gigarre Rushworth RUSHWORTH Old Corop Rd Kyabram Rochester Rd Brewer Rd

www.visitshepparton.com.au 59 SCOTTY’S RIDE 128KM

In December 2006 Scott Peoples was tragically killed in a training ride. Scott was an exceptionally talented and gifted sportsperson and was on the brink of breaking into the cut throat world of professional cycling in Europe. As a tribute to Scott, the Scott Peoples Cycling Festival was held with a race and a challenging long distance ride included. Both circuits are included in this book.

Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Distance: 128km. When: Anytime, but particularly good during south easterly winds. Surface: Sealed, good condition. Topography: Generally ﬂ at with some undulations around Violet Town and Dookie. Features: Undulating, rolling hills around Violet Town and Dookie. Violet Town and Dookie townships with their country charm. Orchards, vineyards and crops in their seasonal splendour. Cashel historic cemetery. DECA – Driver Education Centre of Australia. Environmental Fish Ladder (located off Rudd Road near Shepparton Cemetery). Hazards: Railway rumble strips on the Cosgrove Caniambo Roads. River Road crossing on the Shepparton Alternate Route. Grahamvale Road crossing at the Ford Road intersection. Numurkah Rd crossing at the Ford Rd and Wanganui Rd intersection. Ride Notes: Why not stop off at either Violet Town or Dookie and enjoy a coffee? Browse the antiques and collectables at the Dookie Emporium. To view the ﬁ sh ladder, you will need to walk your bike due to the nature of the track; road bikes and tyres will not handle the terrain.

60 Cycle in Greater Shepparton

Benalla Boundary Rd Boundary Benalla Duggans Rd Duggans

MIDLAND HWY HUME FWY HUME

Andersons Rd Dookie Violet Town Rd Town Violet Dookie VIOLET TOWN

Thomas Rd Stewarton Rd Dookie Nalinga Rd Nalinga Dookie

Dookie Nalinga Rd

Crilly Rd Feltrim Rd Feltrim

Dookie College

DOOKIE Gellibrand Tonks Rd Gellibrand Tonks

Cosgrove Caniambo Rd Caniambo Cosgrove Rd Bridge

Fishers Ln

MIDLAND HWY Bells Rd Shepparton Violet Town Rd Rd Euroa Old River Rd Bells Rd Shire Dam Rd Dookie Shepparton Rd

Cemetery Rd Cemetery Rd

Old Dookie Rd

Thorns Rd Thorns

South Rd South

MIDLAND HWY MIDLAND Miepol Rd Pine Lodge Pine

Arcadia Tamleugh Rd Arcadia Tamleugh Violet Town Boundary Rd Boundary Town Violet

Murchison Violet Town Rd Cemetery Rd Rd Euroa Shepparton River Rd

Armstrong Rd Dodsons Rd Dodsons

Cosgrove Lemnos Rd

Doyles Rd Doyles SHEPPARTON Rd Shepparton Euroa Dookie Shepparton Rd. Mitchell Rd

BENALLA RD Archer St Archer

River Rd

NUMURKAH RD RD NUMURKAH NUMURKAH NUMURKAH RD Ford Rd NUMURKAH

VALLEY HWY VALLEY Arcadia Rd

WYNDHAM ST WYNDHAM

GOULBURN GOULBURN

Rudd Rd Rudd

Wanganui Rd Wanganui St Archer The Blvd

Turnbull Rd Turnbull Rd Town Violet Murchison

High St

Wyndham St Wyndham Hayes St Ardmona Rd Ardmona

Echuca Mooroopna Rd Wilmot Rd Knight St Rd Undera Tatura

Toolamba Rd Toolamba MIDLAND HWY MIDLAND St Welsford

The Girgarre East Rd Blvd VICTORIA

MOOROOPNA PARK LAKE PARK

Merrigum Rd CAUSEWAY Ferguson Rd

www.visitshepparton.com.au 61 MURCHISON MIEPOL CIRCUIT

This ride will begin at Victoria Park Lake taking the Yanha Gurtji Shared Path Network through the Shepparton Regional Park to Mooroopna and then heading down to the “River Bank Garden Town” of Murchison, nestled on the banks of the Goulburn River. Relax under the vine covered pergola and enjoy the fresh regional produce at Longleat Winery before tackling the straight stretch to Violet Town and completing your loop back to Shepparton.

Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton. Distance: 134km. When: Anytime or during southerly winds. Surface: Sealed and good condition. Topography: Mostly ﬂ at with small undulations. Features: Shepparton Regional Park and the Yahna Gurtji Shared Pathway Goulburn River. Townships of Mooroopna, Murchison and Violet Town. Many orchards with their blossom in the Spring and fruitful in Summer. Wide and varied crops and farms scattered throughout the area. Undulations on Shepparton Violet Town Road. Hazards: The Tatura Murchison Road can be very busy at times. Doyle’s Road crossing (Shepparton bypass route) at the Channel Road intersection. Ride Notes: If riding this route on a weekend, be sure to drop into Murchison Estate and enjoy the amazing Longleat wines in Murchison, or just enjoy a coffee amongst the vines. You can extend this ride and cycle beyond Violet Town for further hills. Stop and enjoy the true charm of our smaller towns and appreciate country hospitality.

62 Cycle in Greater Shepparton

Dookie Violet Town Rd Town Violet Dookie

HUME FWY HUME Fishers Ln Fishers

College Rd

MIDLAND HWY

ARCHER ST ARCHER

Bells Rd Bells Gowangandie Rd Gowangandie

Dookie HIGH ST College VIOLET TOWN

HAYES ST Rd River SOBRAON ST

Shepparton Dookie WILMOT RD

Shepparton Dookie Rd Dookie Shepparton ST WYNDHAM

Fishers Ln Fishers Cemetery Rd Cemetery

Bridge Rd Bridge

Tom Collins Dr Collins Tom

River Rd River Bells Rd Bells

Cemetery Rd Cemetery Shepparton Violet Town Rd

CAUSEWAY

PETER

ROSS-EDWARDS HWY MIDLAND Violet Town Boundary Rd Boundary Town Violet

Murchison Violet Town Rd

MCLENNAN

Armstrong Rd Armstrong Boundary Rd Boundary

River Rd River Shepparton Euroa Rd

Kerrs Rd Kerrs

McKernan Rd McKernan

River Rd River Arcadia Tamleugh Rd Tamleugh Arcadia

Trevaskis Rd Trevaskis

Lemnos North Rd North Lemnos Rd Channel

Mitchell Rd Mitchell

Euroa Shepparton Rd Shepparton Euroa

BENALLA RD Rd Doyles SHEPPARTON

GV HWY GV

Archer St Archer

River Rd River WYND HAM ST HAM Barmah

Shepparton Rd Rd Town Violet Murchison

Arcadia Rd Arcadia

GOULBURN VALLEY HWY VALLEY GOULBURN

Turnball Rd Turnball

Toolamba Rd Toolamba

Ardmona Rd Ardmona

Pyke Rd Pyke

MURCHISON

Echuca Mooroopna Rd Rd Toolamba

Ferguson Rd Ferguson

Girgarre East Rd East Girgarre Dhurringile Rd Dhurringile

MOOROOPNA

Tatura Undera Rd Undera Tatura TATURA Langham Rd Langham

Tatura-Murchison Rd Tatura-Murchison

Murchison Violet Town Rd Town Violet Murchison

MIDLAND HWY MIDLAND

Lancaster Mooroopna Rd Mooroopna Lancaster Rd Murchison Mooroopna Rushworth Tatura Rd Tatura Rushworth

www.visitshepparton.com.au 63 FRUIT LOOP RIDE

Each September, GV Hospice, as a major fundraiser run the GV Hospice Fruit Loop ride. With three different courses, a 50km, 115km and a 180km course, there is a ride that is just right for you. We have featured the 180km course which takes you via the hills of Dookie and the rocky outcrops and beauty of the Strathbogie region. This ride will test you with some long stretches and hills included, but enjoy the ﬂ at terrain as well.

Start / Finish: Victoria Park Lake, Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Distance: 180km. When: Anytime, but why not join in the actual Fruit Loop event in September. Surface: Sealed, good condition. Topography: Generally ﬂ at close to Shepparton, hills in Dookie and steeper climbs in the Strathbogies Ranges. Features: Townships of Dookie, Violet Town, Strathbogie and Euroa. Cashel Cemetery and its depth of history. Tallis Wine (just off the route). Rolling hills with canola ﬁ elds (in season) and vineyards. Victoria Cross Memorial in Euroa township. Rocky outcrops of the Strathbogie Ranges. Hazards: Midland Highway when crossing from Dookie Nalinga Road to the Dookie Violet Town Road. Snakes in the warmer months and swooping magpies during the nesting season. Short stretch along River Road (Shepparton Alternate Route), this road can be busy at times. Country roads do not have a dedicated cycle lane, be careful riding two abreast on these roads and the pot holes that may lay alongside. Ride notes: This route takes you to some quaint towns with a plethora of history and an abundance of country hospitality. Be sure to stop and have some refreshments and enjoy your experience.

64 Cycle in Greater Shepparton DOOKIE

SHEPPARTON Doyles Rd

Dookie-Shepparton Rd

Shepparton-Benalla Rd

 Cosgrove-Caniamboo Rd NALINGA Mooroopna The Blvd Shepparton-BenallaGirgarre KnightEast RdRd St Archer St

Wyndham St River Rd Shepparton-Benalla Rd

Bells Rd Bridge Rd  Benalla

Welsford St KIALLA WEST Wyndham HighSt St CAUSEWAY Tatura Undera Rd Tatura Bridge Rd Dookie Violet Town Rd Town Dookie Violet Euroa-Shepparton Rd VICTORIA Feltrim Rd PARK LAKEShepparton Rd

Toolamba Rd Melbourne Rd Hayes St  Shepparton-Euroa Rd

Archer St Wilmot Rd Dookie Violet Town Rd Town Dookie Violet LPine Lodge Rd

Murchison Violet Town Rd VIOLET TOWN MIEPOL Euroa-Shepparton Rd HUME FWY

Arcadia Two Chain Rd

HUME FWY Harrys Creek Rd Pranjip Rd

EUROA HUME FWY

Euroa-Strathogie Rd Harrys Creek Rd LOCKSLEY HUME FWY

HUME FWY STRATHBOGIE

www.visitshepparton.com.au 65 CYCLING CLUBS AND ORGANISATIONS

The region is home to a number of cycling SCOTT PEOPLES FOUNDATION groups and organisations, whatever your www.scottpeoplesfoundation.com cycling criterion, you will ﬁ nd a group in Greater Shepparton to join and who SHEPPARTON BICYCLE organise regular events to participate in. USER GROUP GOULBURN VALLEY MOUNTAIN www.sheppbug.com.au BIKE CLUB SHEPPARTON BMX CLUB [email protected] PO Box 6004 www.gvmtbc.com SHEPPARTON VIC 3630

GOULBURN VALLEY VETERANS SHEPPARTON CYCLING CLUB CYCLING CLUB PO Box 1179 www.gvvetssheppartonvic.webs.com SHEPPARTON VIC 3632 HUME VETERANS CYCLING CLUB [email protected] www.sheppartoncyclingclub.com www.humeveterans.com.au

66 Cycle in Greater Shepparton SHEPPARTON FRUIT LOOP RIDE CYCLE TRAINING GROUPS IN [email protected] GREATER SHEPPARTON www.fruitloopride.com For information on training loops or joining regular cycling training groups SHEPPARTON TRIATHLON CLUB in Greater Shepparton please visit [email protected] www.sheppbugg.com.au or for a full www.sheppartontriclub.com.au list of events throughout the region, visit www.visitshepparton.com.au BICYCLE NETWORK PO Box 24013 MELBOURNE VIC 3001 4 / 246 Bourke Street MELBOURNE VIC www.bv.com.au

CYCLING VICTORIA PO Box 180 FAIRFIELD VIC 3078 [email protected] www.vic.cycling.org.au

www.visitshepparton.com.au 67 GREATER SHEPPARTON MAJOR ANNUAL CYCLING EVENTS

FEBRUARY BMX Australia National Series ...... Shepparton

MAY Goulburn Valley BMX Classic ...... Shepparton

SEPTEMBER Fruit Loop Ride ...... Shepparton and Dookie

OCTOBER Victoria Mountain Bike Downhill Series ...... Dookie BMX Victoria Pre State Titles ...... Shepparton

NOVEMBER Victoria Lake Criterium ...... Shepparton Challenge Shepparton Triathlon ...... Shepparton BMX Victorian State Championships ...... Shepparton

DECEMBER Christmas Track Carnival ...... Shepparton

For a full comprehensive listing of events in the Greater Shepparton region please visit www.visitshepparton.com.au

Disclaimer Greater Shepparton City Council including their ofﬁ cers, agents and contractors have made every endeavor to ensure the details appearing in this publication are correct at the time of printing, but accept no responsibility for any inaccuracy or misdescription, whether by inclusion or omission. The publisher does not accept any responsibility for subsequent change or withdrawal of prices, details or services shown and these are subject to alteration without notice. Any standard of accommodation and / or services contained in this publication are indicative only of a certain class and are based upon information provided to the publisher. Accordingly, the publisher makes no representation or guarantee in relation to the standard, class or ﬁ tness for purpose of the services listed. Published September 2015.

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