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GUIDE 114km  1hr Melb

82km 27km   40km 

17km  Contents 03 Contents

04 Experience the region 10 Be Safe 11 Ratings/Strava Family Rides Distance Rating 12 Romsey to Lancefield Return 15.9 km « 14 Woodend to Hanging Rock 26.6 km « 16 Kyneton to Malmsbury Return 27.5 k m « Road Rides 18 Kyneton Twin Reservoirs 29.3 km «« 20 Woodend Carlsruhe Loop 40.1 km «« 22 Mount Macedon, Newham to Carlsruhe Loop 40.3 km ««« 24 Gisborne, Sth Gisborne, Barringo Loop 48.1 km ««« 26 Mount Macedon Woodend Climb 42.0 km «««« 28 Kyneton, Springhill, Woodend, Carlsruhe Loop 71.7 km «««« 30 Three Town Scenic Route 74.0 km «««« 32 Kyneton, Lancefield Loop 82.2 km «««« 34 The Cross and The Rock 63.1 km ««««« 36 Macedon Ranges Grand Tour 103.8 km ««««« 38 Figure 8 Grand Loop 117.1 k m ««««« Mountain Bike Rides 40 New Wombat Loop 17.0 k m ««« 42 Woodend, Mount Macedon by Dirt 24.2 km ««« 44 Woodend Firth Park Return 36.5 km ««« 47 Region fold out map 50 Help?

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“many of these rides conveniently start and finish at stations”

Avenue of Honour – Woodend

Experience It brims with boutiques, restaurants Riddells Creek the region and cafés, wine bars, bakeries and It may be one of the villages closest homeware stores; while the wide to Melbourne, but the little hamlet streets of mature oaks, heritage of Riddells Creek offers country buildings and country homesteads skies, historic architecture and ade up of nine distinct villages connections, many of these rides speak of a bustling past. a relaxed country attitude. conveniently start and finish at Mwith a vast expanse of scenic Woodend Mount Macedon’s long ridges roads and trails, the Macedon Ranges stations within the villages; you’ll be clipping into your pedals in no time. Woodend, the town at the end and valleys come to the foot offers something for cyclists or all of the wood, is the region’s home of the Riddells Creek township, The rides in this Guide will take ages, abilities and interests. of mountain biking, and the base where the land opens up into you in and around the Macedon for some great road rides. It is the beautiful livestock grazing country. Rolling farmland and bluestone Ranges, from Gisborne in the south, quintessential, modern rural village. Take a break in a local restaurant, cobbles, seasonally changing to Malmsbury on the region’s northern or take your coffee to a nearby landscapes, world class events tip, and everywhere in between. Set under wide verandas, cosmopolitan cafés, bookstores and an eclectic mix shady parkland to plan your ride. and, culinary and wine excellence Gisborne of old and new wares are on offer for combine to make the Macedon Romsey Swing off the Calder Freeway and all tastes. Ranges region an exceptional part you’ll be transported to a different Just up the road, Romsey, is known of Victoria. Woodend is a country idyll, stacked for its characteristic streetscape, world. Gisborne seamlessly with a selection of beautiful things award winning wineries and country Less than an hour’s drive from combines new and old in a rural and beautiful places, ready for you hospitality. From the battered Melbourne along the Calder escape of tree-lined streets, open to enjoy. corrugated iron of the local garage Freeway, and with easy rail spaces and shops to indulge in.

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“make sure you pick up a few bottles of cool climate wine to celebrate post ride”

Hanging Rock Vineyard

to gothic bluestone churches the milk bar and pub are the hubs and turn of the century terraces; for commerce and local knowledge. Romsey’s main street is lined with Between them is the butcher, classic examples of Australian Close your eyes and you can imagine Mount Macedon the baker and the coffee maker architecture. Romsey has all that a dirt pathway with horses tied up serving up hearty country fare without It can be seen from every corner you need to stock a cycling picnic at posts. a fuss. Eclectic gift shopping, books, of the region, and many keen hamper; organic fruit and vegetables, art, and award-winning wineries cyclists ride to the top of tree- breads and pastries, meats and Today it’s browsers fossicking round out the local mix; Lancefield choices for coffee and cake. through luxuriant collections and clad Mount Macedon, rewarding is much more than meets the eye. hungry guests enjoying awarded themselves with a view from the Romsey is close to many boutique Kyneton summit’s Memorial Cross. wineries so make sure you pick up a restaurants and cafés. Time your few bottles of local, cool climate wine With its character forged on gold ride with the renowned Kyneton On a bike you’ll get up-close to celebrate post ride. rush wealth, today Kyneton is equal farmers’ market held on the second glimpses of magnificent mansions Lancefield parts rural hub, creative hotspot, Saturday of the month. Just out through huge stone gateways with heritage honeypot, and culinary of town, family operated, boutique exotic European plantings that Lancefield has the classic air wineries offer intimate cellar change with every season, and of a pastoral working town with excellence – a great place to take a surprising arts, antiques and a break and refuel for your next door and dining experiences wildlife and birds that inhabit the culinary edge. It is still the kind ride. Piper Street is a wonderfully in evocative surrounds. tall native mountain ash forest. of place where the post office, restored example of past times. Sanatorium Lake, Mt Macedon

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Hanging Rock

Macedon from riding and look at art in shop windows, on the walls At the bottom of the Mount, of cafés, and in open courtyards Macedon is a welcoming place and gardens. Browse for quality to take a break. This quiet village antiques, enjoy the peace of the offers a number of venues for you botanic gardens and take in the to sit back with a glass of local vista of the Malmsbury Viaduct, wine or cleansing ale, a delicious an extraordinary feat of stone meal and contemplate your cycling engineering. efforts in a natural wonderland. As with the other villages, you If visiting in autumn, the ride down won’t go hungry in Malmsbury with Honour Avenue, a significant a great bakery, pub and excellent avenue of Oak trees that leads to cafés and restaurants. Mt Macedon Road, is spectacular. The Macedon Ranges is yours to Malmsbury “The Macedon Ranges explore. Give yourself time to stay At the northern edge of the Macedon overnight and enjoy a few rides. is yours to explore” Ranges, Malmsbury is a great spot There is an accommodation option for an art fix. Take some time out to suit everyone. Riddells Creek

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ere are some tips and hints Know the weather conditions, Green and Dark Green rated one to keeping safe when you ride particularly in summer and winter. or two stars for Easy. Blue and Dark ««««« Difficult Hin the Macedon Ranges. During summer be aware of fire Blue rated three stars for Standard. warnings, and carry extra water. Red rated four stars for Advanced. Carry sufficient water as potable ««« Moderate (MTB) Do not ride on Code Red days, Black rated five stars for Difficult and water may not be readily available and monitor www.cfa.vic.gov.au Brown rated for Mountain Bike Rides. use appropriate, well maintained along a ride route. for updated fire information. These classifications are based on bikes that are appropriate for Obey the road rules. Most of the If riding in winter, be aware it can a combination of the ride distance, the route. Some rides may seem roads used in these rides are very snow in certain parts of the Macedon elevation and bike type. It is expected easier based on distance alone, quiet and you may not encounter any Ranges. A sunny day can turn cold riders are of a reasonable fitness, and but have been rated harder due car traffic, but you should obey the very quickly, so you should be assess their ability before selecting to the elevation, specific climbs Victorian Road Rules at all times. prepared for all possible conditions. and embarking on a ride. You should and descents within. Tell someone where you are going. During autumn and spring you should be aware of possible Make yourself visible. Always carry planned burns. These can result working lights and reflective gear in road closures, and/or significant where possible. Strava smoke in the area. Planned burns www.strava.com/clubs/ridemacedonranges Respect the local area. Take all are managed by the Department rubbish with you and do not enter any of Environment and Primary Industries oin the Ride Macedon Ranges You’ll notice a QR code for each private property, including farmland. (DEPI) and Parks Victoria. Information community. This Guide uses ride and one for the Club itself on planned burns can be obtained J Expect the unexpected Strava (www.strava.com) to map above. Use a QR code reader on . Be prepared from www.depi.vic.gov.au for weather changes. and share rides. your mobile device to view directly There are internet Black spots on Strava. Strava is a free, online GPS mapping Be aware of your surroundings and across the Macedon Ranges. tool that allows you to discover So join Ride Macedon Ranges ride to the conditions. Watch for If your mapping information relies hazards and obstacles on the road on a mobile device with internet rides, monitor performance, now, and get your family and or trails. Look carefully for vehicles access there will be times when this challenge yourself, your friends friends to join too. Download the and pedestrians entering and exiting information will not be available. and others who join the Ride App, become a member and get driveways and pathways. Ensure you have a back-up map. Macedon Ranges Strava Club. riding. See you on a ride!

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m 560 Photo: Romsey Township A 520 520 B Rating« Running parallel to Melbourne - 490 Lancefield Rd on the Federation Trail, 460 Distance 15.9 km this ride mostly travels along a dedicated 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 km shared path for cyclists and pedestrians. Elevation 151 m As you leave Romsey’s main street, Places of interest on this ride Start the trail becomes a well formed granitic Ride Time 1h 05min A Take in the picturesque rural vistas as Lions Park Reserve sand surface and the surroundings you make your way between Romsey Romsey transform from classic Australian and Lancefield architecture to expanses of rolling B Fill your hamper at the Lancefield Farmers’ Finish farmland. Enjoy a meal in Lancefield Market on the fourth Saturday of the month Lions Park Reserve or treat yourself post ride with lunch then ride back to Lions Park Reserve in at one of Romsey’s cafés or restaurants. Romsey for a picnic Romsey

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m B 600 Photo: Hanging Rock Reserve 590 A 580 C Rating« Perfect for a family trip to Hanging Rock, 570 this low gradient ride is easy for children, 560 Distance 26.6 km and will remain a memorable adventure. 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 1 4 16 18 20 22 24 26 km Beginning your journey from the train 214 m Elevation station, you will pass through beautiful Places of interest on this ride Start tree lined residential streets as you exit Woodend Train Station Ride Time 1h 20min Woodend. This ride takes you through A Stop and admire the view of Mount Macedon Corinella Rd open farmland along quiet roads, B Follow the walking trail to the top of Hanging with many views of both Hanging Rock Rock for wonderful views Finish and Mount Macedon as you approach C Finish with a coffee at one of the great local cafés Woodend Train Station the Reserve. Corinella Rd

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Keegan Rd KYNETON Kyneton to 5 Lauriston Reservoir Rd Malmsbury Return 25 START High St FINISH

m 540 Photo: Malmsbury Botanic Gardens 520 B 500 480 A Rating« From the bustling streets of Kyneton, 460 take a trip with the family to the 440 Distance 27.5 km tranquil surrounds of Malmsbury. 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 1 4 16 18 20 22 24 26 km Open paddocks, expanses of 310 m Elevation farmland and beautiful quiet roads Places of interest on this ride Start are a feature of this very achievable 3 Lauriston Reservoir Rd Ride Time 1h 25 min and satisfying return trip. Both towns A For history buffs, the Malmsbury Cemetery Kyneton are the ideal place to grab a coffee was gazetted in 1861, and has a fascinating bluestone house on its boundary or lunch and browse great local shops. Finish Alternatively pack some snacks and B Have a picnic by the ornamental lake in the 3 Lauriston Reservoir Rd Botanic Gardens, and admire the extraordinary enjoy the beautiful Botanic Gardens. Kyneton stone viaduct

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Ca Drum ld auriston mo e Road Ride L n Lauriston Rd r F d R re d Burton Av ew 5 A ay Piper St 10 LAURISTON

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Sebastapol Rd 25 Harts Ln LAURISTON Shepherds Hill Rd Kyneton Springhill Rd RESERVOIR Trentham Rd Pleasant Hill Rd

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Coliban Rd m 600 Photo: Kyneton-Springhill Rd, 19 km mark 550 B C A Rating«« Take in the scenery through the 500 flat open farmland along Lauriston Rd 450 Distance 29.3 km as you head out of Kyneton. Test the 0 5 10 1 5 20 25 km legs up the tree sheltered Shepherds 356 m Elevation Hill Road and be rewarded as you take Places of interest on this ride Start in the stunning views as you descend Kyneton Train Station Ride Time 1h 20min toward the twin reservoirs. Perfect A Fill your bottle up at the Mineral Springs Reserve 1 Mollison St place to stop for a rest and take in the B Be rewarded with the view and the descent scenery surrounding this beautiful part to the Upper Coliban and Lauriston reservoirs Finish of the region. Finish with a nice easy flat C Catch water cascading over the spillway Kyneton Train Station ride back into Kyneton. 1 Mollison St

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C m A 660 640 Photo: Woodend Township 620 600 580 B Rating«« Starting in Woodend, this ride takes 560 you through two distinctly contrasting 540 520 Distance 40.1 km landscapes. Immerse yourself in the 0 5 10 1 5 20 25 30 35 40 km tree lined Ashbourne Road which winds 385 m Elevation its way toward the equally bushy and Places of interest on this ride Start protected rolling hills of Chanters Rd. Woodend Train Station Ride Time 1h 45min As you approach Tylden, the landscape A Enjoy the leafy, scenic rolling hills of Ashbourne Rd Corinella Rd opens to wide expanses of farmland B A noted area for horse breeders, admire the and views of the horizon in all directions. impressive studs Finish Have a bite to eat in Tylden, then with Woodend Train Station most of the climbing behind you, roll your Corinella Rd way back for a coffee in Woodend.

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T a y y ld en W WOODEND o o Rd de n n la d al Romsey R Rd C W d Wooden d- START 40 10 Mount Macedon Rd Mount Macedon, Newham FINISH d e R 5 n Morris Rd r A Straws Ln u o Quarry Rd b s h to Carlsruhe Loop A

m 800 Photo: Looking up Straws Lane, 12 km mark A 700 B C Rating««« This ride takes you part way up the 600 Woodend side of Mount Macedon 500 Distance 40.3 km through tall eucalypts and a beautiful 0 5 10 1 5 20 25 30 35 40 km forest setting. Your efforts are 433 m Elevation rewarded with a satisfying descent Places of interest on this ride Start down Straws Lane towards the iconic Woodend Train Station Ride Time 1h 50min Hanging Rock. A challenging climb, A Breathe in that mountain air as you take the Corinella Rd wildlife and beautiful scenery is what scenic, tree lined climb up Mount Macedon you can expect, finishing off with the B Great views of Hanging Rock, from an angle Finish picturesque vistas along the Avenue many visitors don’t see Woodend Train Station of Honour. C Take in the atmosphere as you ride along Corinella Rd the Woodend Avenue of Honour

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McGeorge Rd R Barringo Loop d 20 Mundy Rd Couangalt Rd C m 500 B Photo: Looking down Barringo Rd, 43 km mark 480 460 A 440 This ride takes you around the outskirts Rating««« 420 of Gisborne on quiet, remote roads. 400 Distance 48.1 km Travelling along some of the locals 0 5 10 1 5 20 25 30 35 40 45 km favourite routes, this ride delivers 536 m Elevation stunning views of Mount Macedon Places of interest on this ride Start from many aspects, in particular as Gisborne Train Station Ride Time 2h 15min A Stop in the township of Gisborne for refuelling. you wind up towards the township Cnr Station Rd & Early St of Macedon. Ride along the tranquil Take your coffee and cake to the Gardiner Reserve, or Gisborne Botanic Gardens New Gisborne Glen Drouin Rd and down the popular Barringo Rd to finish. B If riding in autumn, take in the beautiful autumn Finish colours of the exotic plantings in local gardens Gisborne Train Station C Follow the locals favourite Barringo circuit, tree Cnr Station Rd & Early St lined with remote and stunning scenic views New Gisborne

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Woodend Climb Barringo Rd Hamilton Rd A Ferrier Rd m 1000 900 Photo: Cameron Drive, 11.8 km mark 800 B 700 C Mount Macedon is naturally one of the 600 Rating«««« 500 highlights of the region. The northern 400 Distance 42 km side is considered the ‘easier’ of the 0 5 10 1 5 20 25 30 35 40 km two ascents but still a real challenge, 827 m Elevation even for the well rounded rider. As you Places of interest on this ride Start make your way up the climb, you are Woodend Train Station Ride Time 1h 55min transported to another world as you A The climb was worth it as you pay your respects Corinella Rd navigate the winding roads through and take in the view from the Memorial Cross this lush forest. The views from the B You’re riding past some of the country’s finest Finish Memorial Cross are spectacular and garden estates, some open to the public Woodend Train Station tree lined roads take you back through C You’re following the path taken by bushrangers Corinella Rd the quaint township and outskirts and hopeful prospectors to Woodend - the town of Macedon back to Woodend. at the end of the wood

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m 700 Photo: Kyneton Township 650 A B 600 C 550 This ride is a gradual ascent to Trentham Rating«««« 500 East, with a few climbs to test the legs. 450 Distance 71.7 km As with many rides in the region, the 0 10 20 30 40 5 0 60 km roads are spectacular and landscapes 848 m Elevation vary from turn to turn. You’re transported Places of interest on this ride Start along thick tree lined roads to long, Cnr Piper St and Ride Time 3h 15min open stretches such as James Lane. A Feel the legs burn as you climb Springhill Road Mollison St, Kyneton By the 30 km mark most of the climbing and go over the Coliban River is done and it’s a gradual downhill run B Take a break in Woodend, with plenty of great Finish to Woodend. Take a break at a café places to have something to eat and drink Cnr Piper St and or browse some shops before the final C Kyneton is renowned for great cafés and Mollison St, Kyneton 20 km to Kyneton. restaurants, a great way to end the ride

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m 750 B 700 Photo: Ashbourne Rd, 68 km mark 650 600 A Rating«««« Great from either direction, start this 550 ride in Woodend. Enjoy the open 500 450 Distance 74 km farmland, tree lined country lanes 0 10 20 30 40 5 0 60 70 km and undulating leafy roads. This ride 808 m Elevation is relatively low gradient apart from one Places of interest on this ride Start climb at Shepherds Hill Road. A great Woodend Train Station Ride Time 3h 20min opportunity to explore a large portion A Learn some history of the region, take a look at Corinella Rd of the region in a single loop. the historical markers in the hamlet of Carlsruhe B Take a short detour and check out the Finish Trentham Falls. Said to be the longest Woodend Train Station single drop falls in the country Corinella Rd

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m 700 650 Photo: Lancefield township 600 A 550 B Rating«««« If you’re up for a challenging ride 500 through some of the lesser travelled 450 400 Distance 82.2 km parts of the region, this is for you. 0 10 20 30 40 5 0 60 70 80 km Exiting Kyneton you’ll wind your way 924 m Elevation up Sidonia Rd. This narrow tree-lined Places of interest on this ride Start road has a few challenging climbs Kyneton Train Station Ride Time 3h 45min but the granite rocks and views make A Take in ever changing scenery, from rolling 1 Mollison St it all worthwhile. Turn onto the famous farmland, natural bushland and hills peppered with dramatic rock formations Burke and Wills track and ascend the Finish largest climb of the ride. Enjoy the views B If riding on the fourth Saturday of the month, Kyneton Train Station fill your jersey pockets or panniers with delicious from the top before this stunning ride 1 Mollison St winds back down to Lancefield and local produce from the Lancefield farmers’ market home to Kyneton.

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Photo: Sidonia Rd, 105 km mark 600 A B Rating««««« Consider this a serious training ride or 500 set aside a full day out. This ride touches 400 Distance 117.1 km the boundaries of the Macedon Ranges 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 km on both sides of the Calder. Expect lots 1,496 m Elevation of interesting variations in landscape and Places of interest on this ride Start you will truly get a sense of the whole Cnr Piper St and Ride Time 5h 20min region. Encounter wide open farmland, A Enjoy the climb up Shepherds Hill Road Mollison St, Kyneton rolling granite rock hills, and some less B A quiet, scenic road, to keep your spirits travelled winding gum tree lined roads up as you near the end of your ride Finish on your journey. Celebrate with a big Cnr Piper St and meal in Kyneton as you return from this Mollison St, Kyneton highly rewarding loop.

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Rating««« There’s over 100 km of single track 675 in the forest surrounding Woodend, 650 Distance 17 km and this particular area in Wombat 2.5 5 7.5 10 12.5 15km Forest ticks all the boxes. The ‘New 62 m Elevation Wombat Loop’ is the latest addition Places of interest on this ride Start to the network. Weave and flow Fingerpost Road Ride Time 1h 20min through this fully maintained trail which A Check out the trailhead Information board to Woodend has been armoured for year round learn more about the experience that lies ahead riding by the local Wombat Mountain B Keep an eye out for the wombat burrows Finish Bike Club. Once you’re here explore on either side of the track Fingerpost Road the vast expanse of trails within the C Choose your own adventure at ‘The Junction’ Woodend forest or nearby trails in the foothills where track one and two meet of Macedon Regional Park.

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Rating««« Clock up some distance through 600 thick bushland, remote dirt tracks and 550 Distance 36.5 km great undulating 4WD tracks. At the 5 10 15 20 25 30 km 35 5 km mark, turn off Ashbourne Rd into 490 m Elevation Boldiston Rd, veer right into Jocks Places of interest on this ride Start Gully Rd, cross over Campaspe River Woodend Train Station Ride Time 1h 55min and look out for the single trail to take A Firth Park is your turn around point Corinella Rd you from Fleming Rd to Taylor Rd. Then B Experience some of the remote dirt roads around further along, look out for the single trail Fingerpost and Slatey Creek Roads Finish connection between Anderson Mill Track C If you’ve got time, add in a loop of the New Woodend Train Station and Firth Rd cut over to Firth Park. On Wombat Loop single trail Corinella Rd the return leg, Fingerpost Rd and Slatey Creek Rd are spectacular dirt roads.

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15 and when you’re done for the day the easiest, 5 stars the most 10 17 68 High Street, Woodend. 68 High Street, Ph: +61 3 5427 2662 www.woodendcycles.com.au Local clubs Macedon Ranges Cycling Club Woodend Cycles Woodend www.macedonrangescycling.org.au Mountain Bike Club Wombat www.wombatmtb.com.au The Macedon Ranges is well serviced by Riddells Kyneton, Macedon, Malmsbury, Many of the rides and Woodend. Creek start and finish at these stations, so leave and the car at home and arrive relaxed to start pedalling. ready of charge Bikes can be carried free on V/Line trains, but only if space is should only travel with available. You bikes during off-peak times. Note: not permitted on V/Line coaches. are information at www.vline.com.au More Bike shop

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