WELCOME
E-bike friendly mountain biking adventure based from Middlemarch. NOT a race - focus on scenery, food and camaraderie. Couple days with 1000m+ climbing. Constant sine wave generator for e-bike charging. Self-paced with all day to complete distances.
Duration
6 Days
Date
28 February 2026
Difficulty
Moderate-Challenging (1000m+ climbs some days)
Fitness
Capable of 40-55km with climbing, battery conservation for e-bikes
Experience Required
Self-paced but must achieve distances
Rider / Participant Cost:
$1130pp
Back-up
Cost:
n/a
WEATHER EXPECTATIONS
30°C+ to -5°C. Typically warm/hot but southerly storms possible
HIGHLIGHTS
Scenic Highlights
Rivers, mountains, gold mines, craters, amazing industrial achievements, wilderness
Special Events
n/a
Unique Features
E-bike friendly with charging generator, NOT a race - focus on scenery/food/camaraderie, Rentals available, Based from Middlemarch
TRAIL DETAILS
ALL YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR YOUR NEXT CAVALCADE ADVENTURE
Itinerary
SUPPORT LEVEL -
Fully supported with repair capability (except hydraulic brakes/cracked frames)
MEETING DATE & TIME :
28 February 2026
By 4:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION :
Middlemarch Bowling Club
RIDE OUT TIME :
8:30 AM
RETURN TIME :
3:30 PM
TERRAIN :
High country/farm 4WD tracks
Sat 28 Feb: Meet bowling club, set up tents, dinner
Sun-Fri: Big clockwise loop to McRae's and around
Sat: Final morning ride, then markets/entertainment/feast - Hoedown!
Important Information:
ACCOMMODATION:
Tents (camping)
Sleeping bag & mat, Tent (sharing encouraged 1 per 2-3), Toiletries, Plate/cutlery/mug, Period costume for parade
CATERING:
Fully Catered
HORSE REQUIREMENTS:
N/A
PACKING LIST:
CLOTHING
Cycle gloves, Warm gloves, Warm hat/Buff (helmet compatible), Thermal underwear, T-shirts, Fleece/merino tops, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket
OTHER ESSENTIALS
Bike (26-inch+ wheels, recently serviced), Helmet, Spare tubes/repair kit, Day-pack for 1L water
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Bike rentals available if required
VEHICLE TRANSFER:
Park at Middlemarch in safe paddock