NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has extended the popular Thredbo Valley Track with a further 18.4 kilometres of new track on offer for visiting riders. This now extends Thredbo Valley Track to a total distance of 35.1km, with the original upper part of the track offering a mix of easy sections, and the new extension ramping up the challenge for more experienced riders.
For most mountain bikers, a hydration backpack should be as small as they can get away with; lugging any additional weight or bulk on a blast around your local trails can be a pain. But, when you want to go further and longer (think: overnight/weekend), you will need a pack that allows you to take extra gear without being too big and cumbersome.
E-mountain bikes are here and in ever-growing numbers. The benefits of assisted pedaling were too much for Aus Geo ADVENTURE to resist, so we grabbed one of the latest e-MTBs to test: the Norco Sight VLT 2.
Wondering what kind of riding you might like to do? Here’s a quick guide to four of the most popular disciplines within the sport.
Whether it is one of the myriad day walks through national parks, a ride on a world-rated mountain-bike trail system or a paddle in a river or the ocean, the sheer volume of choice is nearly too much. We’ve made it easier for you by selecting some of the very best experiences.
There are many ways to enjoy New Zealand’s spectacular Queen Charlotte Track, so why not try a few of them? This three-day adventure includes walking, biking and paddling… as well as seriously comfortable accommodation.
Caroline tests out the latest down hill mountain bike tracks at Falls Creek area
North of Adelaide, the Flinders Ranges boast 4WD, mountain bike trails and bushwalks
As well as marine activities, there are also bushwalks and mountain bike trails along the Sapphire Coast
With only five hours to spare, there was no way Bruce Newton could explore all of the Tahoe Rim Trail’s 265km of tracks through the Sierra Nevada