Bicycles may change, but cycling is timeless ~ Zapata Espinoza
We remember our first bicycle rides. Venturing beyond the end of the block, further than our little legs could walk us. The excitement of riding with friends, barefoot with the rhythmic hum of tyres silencing the world around us. Off in search of adventure. Freedom!
Whilst we may be a bit older now, some things never change. With the world on our doorstep, we occasionally like to escape a little farther from reality. Join us. The world is better by bike!
Atherton
Far North Queensland
World Cup MTB: 18 - 20 April 2016
Do you plan on visiting Cairns for Round #2 of the UCI MTB World Cup? Why not pack your bike and warm-up for the main event by sampling the amazing trails up the mountain in Atherton beforehand.
Ride the trails the rest of the country is raving about; some of the sweetest singletrack in the Southern Hemisphere.
Get a taste for what the riders of the Crocodile Trophy and MTBA Marathon Championship endured ... but at a more relaxed and enjoyable pace.
Recover after each ride with a plunge in the refreshing, crystal-clear waters of a volcanic crater lake (crocodiles and jellyfish NOT included).
Check-out what FLOW Mountain Bike Magazine has to say <here>.
Cost: from AUD695*pp (contact us for more info)
* Includes 3 nights shared accommodation, breakfasts and trail transfers.
Mt Buller
Alpine Region, Victoria
Mt Buller MTB : 7 - 11March 2016
Mt Buller offers a multitude of cycling experiences immersed in breathtaking alpine scenery.
Home to the Southern Hemisphere's only IMBA-rated "Epic" Trail - a 40km cross-country trail descending from Mt Buller to Mirimbah (cafe), via Mt Stirling. Once re-fuelled at the bottom you can load your bikes on the shuttle and drive back to the summit to do it all again.
No trip to Mt Buller would be complete without a visit to Craig's Hut. Perched atop Mt Sterling, this iconic hut was built as a set for The Man From Snowy River film, and is now one of the most photographed landmarks in the region.
Let us handle the logistics so you can focus on the rides!
Cost: from $990pp (contact us for more info)
* Includes 4 nights shared accommodation, transfers from Melbourne Airport, breakfasts & lunches.
*** Why not stay on for Bike Buller: 12-14 March ***
Winter Escape : 18 - 22 July 2016
A five-day off-road extravaganza on world-class trails!
Smithfield World Cup Course - Enjoy a roll through the rainforest and experience the trails the pro's and locals ride.
Little Transfield - Stretch your legs through scenic singletrack, before cooling your heels in Davies Creek.
Atherton Forest MTB Park - Sample what the rest of Australia is raving about - the sweetest singletrack in the Southern Hemisphere! After your sweaty ride, plunge into a refreshing volcanic crater lake guaranteed to take your breath away!
Check-out what FLOW Mountain Bike Magazine has to say <here>.
Cost: from $1,095pp (contact us for more info)
* Includes 5 nights shared accommodation, breakfasts and trail transfers.
Looking for a little more excitement off-the-bike? Kayak and hiking tours also available with Tableland Adventure Guides.
(r)Adelaide MTB : 9 - 13 May 2016 (5 days)
Adelaide is home to the Tour Down Under, and long regarded as the road cycling capital of Australia.
In recent years Adelaide's cycling focus has looked off-road, with a view to establishing the Adelaide Hills as an international mountain-biking destination.
Join us as we follow the wheels of Escapegoat Adventures on a five-day dirty adventure of Adelaide's finest off-road trails; Craigburn Farm, Sturt Gorge, Mitcham, Eagle MTB Park, Fox Creek, Cudlee Creek ... to name but a few.
Why get lost finding the trails when you can lose yourself on the trails with us!
Cost: from $1,095*
* Includes: 5nights shared accommodation, breakfast & lunch daily, transfers from Adelaide Airport.
Winter Warm-Up : 30 May - 3 June 2016
A five-day off-road extravaganza on world-class trails!
This tour coincides with Australia's oldest point-to-point mountain bike event, the RRR (Rural, Rainforest and Reef) - the Far North's most iconic off-road ride starts at a cattle station, descends through the rainforest, and finishes along Port Douglas' stunning Four Mile Beach.
Smithfield World Cup Course - Enjoy a roll through the rainforest and experience the trails the pro's and locals ride.
Little Transfield - Stretch your legs through scenic singletrack, before cooling your heels in Davies Creek.
Atherton Forest MTB Park - Sample what the rest of Australia is raving about, the sweetest singletrack in the Southern Hemisphere! After your sweaty ride, plunge into a refreshing volcanic crater lake guaranteed to take your breath away!
Check-out what FLOW Mountain Bike Magazine has to say <here>.
Cost: from $1,095pp (contact us for more info)
* Includes 5 nights shared accommodation, breakfasts and trail transfers.
Spain
Spanish Pyrenees
Live Life Cycling: 16 Aug - 1 Sep 2016
The Pyrenees (Europe's second-largest mountain range) provide the background for a fantastic off-road adventure. Well-known to local riders, this off-road heaven has been kept a secret ... until now.
Featuring some of the world's best all-mountain and enduro-style riding, this spectacular 17-day epic is yet another tasty offering from Live Life Cycling.
Looking for an action-packed and adrenaline-fuelled outing on two-wheels? Look no further!
Cost: from $4,890pp
* Includes 16 nights accommodation with breakfast and lunch.
* This is a fully-supported ride (guide, mechanic, transfers, etc.).
*** Visit Live Life Cycling for full details and to register ***
Japan
Minakami - Mt Fuji
900km - 19,000m - 7stages
Alps Route: 9 - 16 September 2016
A "must do" challenge for the bravest road cyclists!
Have you ever wondered what Grand Tour riders feel day after day, climbing massive mountains? It is a special suffering indeed, and one that sits in the heart of all who ride.
Alps Route is a tribute to the mountains of Japan; from Gunma, through Nagano, up Fuji, then into downtown Tokyo.
Embark on a seven day bicycle journey that will leave you lost for words.
Alps Route is guaranteed to test your limit on a bike.
Cost: from $2,999pp
* Includes 7 nights accommodation with breakfast and dinner.
* This is a fully-supported ride (guide, mechanic, masseur, etc.).
*** Visit Alps Route Japan for full details and to register ***