Cycling the High Country

Day trips & tours

Bright and its surrounding towns and villages, mountains and valleys offer every imaginable terrain, knockout scenery and challenges large and small to suit anyone and everyone on two wheels, enthusiastic amateurs on cross-bikes, family groups with kids on training wheels, mountain biking adventurers and serious road warriors.
Mountain biking adventures
A relaxed ride along sealed bike paths
The Alpine region has some of Victoria's highest mountains, perfect for long climbs and speedy descents.
Riding up Mt Buffalo
Downhill, single tracks and more
Downhill, single tracks and more
Feel the wind through your hair and let the bike do the work

Cycling Highlights

 

Murray to Mountains Rail Trail


Hit the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail for an easy pedal out to Porepunkah or Wandiligong, and sample the produce, meet the people and soak up the stunning views along the way. If you're feeling extra adventurous, why not test those legs and take on the full 100+km to Wangaratta.
 

Bright Mystic Mountain Bike Park


Bright is a town that's mad about cycling with great support services, bike hire (mountain, hybrid and electric bikes) and a trail network that offers a unique mix of riding trails for all skill levels. The trails are mostly hand-built and have been developed and improved over many years. The area encompasses everything from flat gravel roads to steep and technical climbs and descents.

Road Rides
 

Whether it's taking on a challenging mountain ride or cruising a back country road, you will be rewarded you with crisp alpine air and breathtaking scenery when tackling these road rides around Bright and surrounds. The town is also a great base for taking on the popular 7 Peaks Rides of Hotham and Mount Buffalo, some of Australia's toughest climbs.

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