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Darlington Road to Martins Road is a rural cycling route through the Victorian countryside, offering a quieter riding experience away from busy urban roads. The route follows local country roads through an open agricultural landscape, making it best suited to riders looking for a gravel, adventure or mixed-surface ride rather than purpose-built cycling infrastructure. Expect classic country Victoria riding, with quiet roads, rolling terrain, farmland and long open stretches. Depending on recent weather and road maintenance, unsealed sections can vary considerably, so a gravel bike, mountain bike or other bike with wider tyres is the most versatile choice. This is the kind of ride that's more about exploring the back roads and enjoying the landscape than technical features or trail facilities. Riders should be self-sufficient and prepared for limited services once away from nearby towns. RTS Tip: Country-road conditions can change quickly, particularly after rain, grading or extended dry weather. Carry water, basic spares and have the route downloaded before setting out, as services and mobile reception may be limited. Also keep an eye out for farm vehicles and local traffic, even on roads that appear very quiet.

The Domino Rail Trail is a peaceful 6km one-way ride between Trentham and Lyonville in Victoria’s Central Highlands, following part of the former railway line that once connected Daylesford with Carlsruhe. Starting beside the historic Trentham Railway Station, the trail heads through beautiful bushland and into Wombat State Forest, with remnants of the old railway, interpretive signs and plenty of native wildlife along the way. The mostly flat route has a mix of compacted earth and coarse gravel, making it well suited to gravel, hybrid and mountain bikes. Ride it one way or return the same way for an easy-going 12km round trip. RTS Tip: Take your time and keep an eye out for the old railway infrastructure hidden alongside the trail. Near Lyonville you’ll also pass close to the historic Coliban River railway trestle bridge; the bridge itself is unsafe and closed, with a signposted detour around it. Trentham makes a great starting point with cafés and supplies nearby, while Lyonville gives you a handy turnaround point before cruising back through the forest.

The Wombat MTB Trails, just outside Woodend in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges, are a classic old-school cross-country network winding through the beautiful Wombat State Forest. The official Wombat Forest Trail is around 17–18 km, combining hand-built singletrack with short sections of forest trail through native bushland. Expect flowing corners, roots, rocks, log rollovers, small jumps, berms and constant short changes in elevation rather than big gravity-style descents. The official network is arranged as two interconnected loops, allowing riders to shorten the experience or complete the entire circuit. Current Victorian Government information lists a 9 km easy loop suitable for beginners and children and an 18 km intermediate option for riders with a moderate level of fitness and MTB skill. The Wombat MTB Club describes the configuration slightly differently, with approximately 11 km and 6 km loops, so riders should follow the current trailhead signage when choosing their route. Wombat has a distinctly natural XC character. Much of the riding is smooth and flowing, but sections dip through creek valleys and introduce rock outcrops, roots, log obstacles and tighter technical corners. There’s only around 60 m of overall elevation variation, but the repeated rises and dips mean there’s rarely much time to simply cruise. The trails have been part of Victoria’s MTB scene since the 1990s and have been developed and maintained with substantial volunteer involvement from the Wombat MTB Club. They remain popular for social riding, XC training and racing; in 2026 the network again featured in the Shifty Fifty, with the event incorporating the Wombat trails and surrounding forest roads. The main trailhead is at the intersection of Fingerpost, Boldiston and Taylor Roads, where there is parking, an information board and trail signage. There are no toilets, drinking water or other facilities at the trailhead, so riders need to arrive self-sufficient. Woodend is nearby for food, coffee, bike supplies and everything else you need before or after the ride. RTS Tip: Wombat is a brilliant place for riders wanting proper XC singletrack without extreme technical features. Newer riders can tackle the shorter loop before committing to the full circuit, while experienced riders will find that the same trails become seriously fun when ridden at speed. The forest is notorious for becoming greasy and muddy after rain, so check conditions before heading out and avoid riding when the trail surface is soft. And keep an eye beside the trail — the forest really does contain plenty of wombat burrows.

Kyneton Velodrome is a historic outdoor cycling track at Hurry Reserve on Mollison Street, opposite the Kyneton Botanic Gardens in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges. Track cycling has a long history in Kyneton, dating back to the late 1890s, with the velodrome at Hurry Reserve constructed in the 1970s and later resurfaced in 2004. For many years the track was associated with the Macedon Ranges Cycling Club, hosting club racing, pursuits, time trials, handicaps and match racing. It represents an interesting piece of Victoria’s regional cycling history and the era when outdoor velodromes were an important part of cycling communities across the state. There is, however, an important update for riders. Council information indicates the velodrome no longer meets contemporary track-cycling standards, while more recent local information reports that the surface and associated building have deteriorated and the facility is no longer actively used by a cycling club. Plans have been progressing to convert Hurry Reserve to a dedicated dog park, meaning its future as a functioning velodrome is uncertain. RTS Tip: This one is worth listing for its cycling history, but I’d flag it on RTS as a former/historic velodrome rather than recommending it as a current riding facility. If riders are visiting specifically to ride the track, check the latest status with Macedon Ranges Shire Council first, as Hurry Reserve is undergoing a change of use and the velodrome may no longer be suitable or available for cycling.