"This site is a true gem for any cycling enthusiast in Australia. From hidden gravel routes to grassroots clubs, it's the starting point for every adventure."
Steve
Sydney NSW
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Beginners guide to choosing a cycling discipline in Australia — road, MTB (XC / Enduro / DH), gravel, BMX, bike packing, track, cyclocross, e-bike and club riding — with quirky vibes, honest pros/cons and kids notes.
ACT · Canberra / Capital Region
Beginner MTB near Canberra: Stromlo Forest Park, Majura Pines, Bruce Ridge, National Arboretum, Cotter Pines, Tuggeranong Pines, Molonglo / Zoo Pines, Sparrow Hill & East Kowen, Centenary Trail sections, plus Jerrabomberra pump. Save the ride cards and plan a Capital Region weekend on Ride the State.
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Plan cycling trips on Ride the State — start from a ride, event or business with Add to trip, or open Plan your adventure. Name dates, build day-by-day itineraries, add stays and stops, and share with mates.
NSW · Greater Sydney / Northern Beaches / Blue Mountains / Central Coast
Beginner MTB near Sydney: Manly Dam, Bare Creek, Centre Trail, Old Mans Valley, Garden, Ingleburn, Waratah, Loftus, Mill Creek, Knapsack, Yellomundee and Ourimbah. Save the ride cards and plan a Greater Sydney weekend on Ride the State.
SA · Greater Adelaide / Adelaide Hills
Beginner MTB near Adelaide: Fox Creek, O'Halloran Hill, Cobbler Creek, Shepherds Hill, Anstey Hill, Belair, Sturt Gorge, Eagle and Mount Barker. Save the ride cards and plan a Greater Adelaide weekend on Ride the State.
WA · Greater Perth / Perth Hills
Beginner MTB near Perth: Goat Farm, Kalamunda, Lake Leschenaultia, Langford Park, Forsyths Mill, Booyeembara and Dwellingup. Save the ride cards and plan a Perth Hills weekend on Ride the State.
QLD · Greater Brisbane / South East Queensland
Beginner MTB near Brisbane: Daisy Hill, Gap Creek, Bunyaville, Samford, Nerang and Mapleton. Save the ride cards, find clubs, and plan a SE Queensland weekend on Ride the State.
VIC · Greater Melbourne
Beginner MTB near Melbourne: Lysterfield, You Yangs Kurrajong, Candlebark, Plenty Gorge, Red Hill and Wombat. Save the ride cards, find clubs, and plan a weekend on Ride the State.
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Find every kind of cycling event on Ride the State — road to enduro, socials to race days. Mark Interested or Going (confirmation + reminder emails), add to calendar, and list or upgrade your own event.
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Clubs and volunteers run racing, socials and trail days — and lobby governments for the grants that build trail networks. Try before you join, then find rides and every type of event near you on Ride the State.
NSW · Greater Sydney
Where Sydneysiders race short, closed loops - from Maroubra's concrete classic to the Shire, St Ives, Olympic Park and Eastern Creek.
"This site is a true gem for any cycling enthusiast in Australia. From hidden gravel routes to grassroots clubs, it's the starting point for every adventure."
Steve
Sydney NSW
"I found my club, my crew, and my favourite weekend ride here. The community Ride the State is building is exactly what Australian cycling needed."
Maya
Bega Valley NSW
"Thanks to Ride the State, I finally explored the best local biking spots — places I'd driven past for years without realising what was on my doorstep."
John
Newcastle NSW