Beechworth Brunch Crunch

Come with Luke and Connor for an action packed ride in the alpine region!  Day one will begin at Wangaratta station and ride through to Stanley, stopping at bakeries and pubs in Eldorado and Beechworth. With any luck we will be camping at Reedy Creek camp ground north of Beechworth, with options to visit the nearby Woolshed falls. After a good nights rest our crew will return to the saddle for a new route to Wangaratta that winds through some of the northern bike tracks, making a bakery stop in El Dorado, before catching the Vline to Southern Cross from Wangaratta.

Surface

Terrain is composed of moderate gravel that may contain chunky obstacles and is not well maintained. Minimum of 32mm tyre is recommended.

Itinerary

Day One (85km) (600m elevation gain):

Catch the 7:07 Vline service from Southern Cross to Wangaratta.

Arrive and begin riding at Wangaratta at 10am

Stop for the bakery in Eldorado by noon

After looping through Stanely, arrive at Beechworth pub for dinner at 5-6pm

Ride to Reedy Creek campsite and finish day one

Day Two (85km) (700m elevation gain):

Wake up at 8am, begin riding at 9am

Loop through Beechworth for breakfast before returning to Eldorado via northern route

Lunch/bakery/pub stop in Eldorado1-2pm

Finish ride in Wangaratta, wait patiently for the train!

18:20 Vline service from Wangaratta to Southern Cross

Route

Participant Requirements

Have a roadworthy bike with at least 34mm tyres

Be confident on steep(ish) terrain

Be able to pack all of your overnight gear onto your bike (you can hire some MUMC bikepacking gear to help you)

Ideally have a light gravel bike 

Be ready and confident for 6 hours of riding per day!