The Australian Capital Territory and surrounding countryside are cycling nirvana.

Cycling is very popular in all its forms from road racing to touring to off-road mountain biking. Long-distance bicycle rides are an established part of the local scene.

There are many good rides available within the relatively small area of the “Territory”. Our rides generally cross the border into New South Wales, opening up a vast network of roads for cycling through very pleasant countryside. Most of the ACT Region’s Audax group reside in Canberra and nearby New South Wales. Many of the ACT Region Members are experienced and committed long-distance cyclists and are only too happy to assist new riders and offer advice and support.

Audax ACT Region rides include single-day rides or multi-day journeys, exploring areas such as the Riverina, the Central West, and the Southern Highlands.

Challenging rides in the NSW alpine areas include the Snowies Epic 300 which is usually calendared every two years and the extremely challenging Permanent, the Snowies 600km ride with 10,000 metres of climbing and 60 hours to complete.

Safety is a priority with organisers. Rides use quiet back roads and when this is not possible, main roads with wide safe shoulders.

Rides generally start in Canberra or within a short ride/drive of the city. Please contact the ride organiser at least 3 days before the ride to confirm your participation and to obtain details such as the start location and time. Feel free to contact the Rider Organiser beforehand to discuss any aspects such as difficulty, terrain, road types, and lighting requirements.

ACT Upcoming Rides

Upcoming rides for ACT for the next 28 days

Details of all scheduled rides are in the Audax Calendar

River Loop – Social Ride

A social ride around the iconic Brisbane River Loop, ending with coffee at West End. No registration necessary; just turn up ready for a 5:30AM start.

Distance: 40km | QLD | SocialRide

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20 Oct

Tuesday Gravel October

Social Gravel Ride. This Month Roger’s Chippy Ride

Distance: 106km | QLD | BG

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20 Oct

Wednesday Warriors

Every Wednesday morning the Warriors, a group of Senior Cyclists, enjoy 5-6 hours exploring the Mornington Peninsula. The routes are varied between Roads and Trails. A favourite is the Warby Trail. Start times may vary.

Distance: 80km | VIC | SocialRide

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21 Oct

Northern Nouveau Une

The first step to the easiest Audax award, the Nouveau Randonneur Note: Lights and reflective gear required as this is an evening ride, and the sun will set mid-ride.

Distance: 55km | TAS | BA

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23 Oct

Cowra Shake Out (2026)

Ride either a 215 km gravel course from Canberra to Cowra. Return next day on the 215km gravel course. 35mm or 32mm tyres should be adequate. No support you will need to carry your own gear to Cowra or send it ahead.

Distance: 218km | ACT | BG

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24 Oct

Yeronga Medley 3

Reasonably flat course with distances of 110, 150, 200, 300, 400 and 600 km. We start with part of the river loop, and then head west, taking in the Scenic Rim and the Brisbane & Lockyer Valleys. Please contact me if you need sleeping arrangements.

Distances: 108km, 153km, 202km, 303km, 404km, 601km | QLD | BA, BRM

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24 Oct

Western Gravel Loop

A loop of the upper Brisbane Valley/South Burnett. Not a difficult ride but limited water for first 70 km. Camel Back essential.

Distance: 152km | QLD | BG

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24 Oct

North by North West

100, 200, 300 & 400 km rides exploring north by northwest from Hornsby and extending into the heart of the mysterious Hunter, Cessnock, Singleton and a few less distant destinations. All UNSUPPORTED but following well worn paths.

Distances: 112km, 205km, 300km, 405km | NSW | BA, BRM

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24 Oct

Northern Nouveau Trois

The Nouveau Trois is the longest of the three rides to finish the Audax year, and will be held on Saturday to give you the time to complete the next step to the easiest Audax award, the Nouveau Randonneur.

Distance: 162km | TAS | BA

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24 Oct

Cowra-Canberra Gravel Return (215km) (2026)

For those who haven’t had enough gravel riding, a return to Canberra from Cowra. 96 kilometres of gravel.

Distance: 215km | ACT | BG

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25 Oct

Northern Nouveau Deux

The Nouveau Deux is the mid-length ride to finish the Audax year, and will be held on Sunday to wrap up the easiest Audax award, the Nouveau Randonneur, and give you time to get home.

Distance: 106km | TAS | BA

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25 Oct

Kinglake Yea loop.

A ride from Kinglake to Yea and return.

Distance: 111km | VIC | BA

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25 Oct

Westside Weekday Rides

70K ride including quite back roads, bike-paths and 29K of gravel

Distances: 70km, 70km | VIC | BG, SocialRide

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26 Oct

River Loop – Social Ride

A social ride around the iconic Brisbane River Loop, ending with coffee at West End. No registration necessary; just turn up ready for a 5:30AM start.

Distance: 40km | QLD | SocialRide

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27 Oct

A Canberra Day Out – Full Series!

Watson – Sutton – then split depending on your ride selection 50BA, 150BA, 200BRM, 300BRM, 400BRM or 600BRM

Distances: 53km, 156km, 158km, 202km, 302km, 400km, 600km, 602km | ACT | BA, BRM

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31 Oct

BVRT Ultra, Half Ultra, Classic & Casual

Audax Ultra 320km Audax Half Ultra 150km Audax Classic 100km Audax Casual 50km

Distances: 58km, 58km, 106km, 106km, 153km, 153km, 324km, 324km | QLD | BG, SocialRide

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31 Oct

Mulgowie Meander UAF

From Rosewood over the Grandchester Range past Mulgowie to Thornton, then return via Laidley. This is a UAF ride. Read about UAF here: https://audax.org.au/knowledge-base/about-audax-rides/

Distance: 103km | QLD | BUAF

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01 Nov

Ranelagh Ramble 2026

Explore the Huon Valley this Sunday with the Ranelagh Ramble! Choose 100 km or 50 km, enjoy quiet roads and light dirt sections, then relax at Calvert Park with a friendly post‑ride BBQ. A perfect spring day out on the bike.

Distances: 50km, 100km | TAS | BA

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01 Nov

River Loop November

Spin around the river with a great crew, then stick around for a well-earned coffee and chat at the West End Park Café! 🚴‍♂️☕️

Distances: 53km, 100km | QLD | BA

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03 Nov

Holbrook Jingellic Albury Holbrook

A scenic route out to the upper Murray and Lake Hume, followed by views over the western plains to the north of Albury.

Distance: 200km | ACT | BRM

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07 Nov

Grand Ridge Road Randonnee

Second of the Mixed Terrain Series Grand Ridge Road is a classic randonnée through the Strzelecki Ranges on sealed and unsealed roads. The route has been \”improved\” to include even more of those beautiful Gippsland gravel roads we love to ride.

Distances: 100km, 145km, 200km, 200km | VIC | BG, BRM

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07 Nov

Buaraba Gravel

Gravel backblocks of Coominya crossing Buarba Creek and skirting the eastern edge of Atkinson’s Dam.

Distance: 57km | QLD | BG

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08 Nov

Passage de la Frontiere

Explore the Wombat and Mundoonen Ranges, visit Yass and inspect Gunning before heading back via Gundaroo to where it all started.

Distance: 204km | ACT | BRM

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08 Nov

Westside Weekday Rides

Easy 100K ride including quite back roads, bike-paths and gravel

Distances: 100km, 100km | VIC | BA, SocialRide

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09 Nov

River Loop – Social Ride

A social ride around the iconic Brisbane River Loop, ending with coffee at West End. No registration necessary; just turn up ready for a 5:30AM start.

Distance: 40km | QLD | SocialRide

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10 Nov

Wednesday Warriors

Every Wednesday morning the Warriors, a group of Senior Cyclists, enjoy 5-6 hours exploring the Mornington Peninsula. The routes are varied between Roads and Trails. A favourite is the Warby Trail. Start times may vary.

Distance: 80km | VIC | SocialRide

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11 Nov

Endless Plains of NSW

A series of rides out of Temora. Very flat. Course is mostly low traffic areas. Big groups like to form on ride though due to the constant flats.

Distances: 200km, 300km, 400km, 600km, 1000km, 1200km | NSW | BRM, LRM

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14 Nov

Rock 'n' Roll Gravel Medley

A medley of mixed surface rides.

Distances: 106km, 217km, 312km, 409km, 600km, 601km | QLD | BG

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14 Nov

Ross Ride 200

Join Audax Tasmania on Nov 14 for the Ross Ride brevet! Start in historic Ross, spin to Campbell Town, Longford, Bracknell and Cressy, with a short bit of light gravel, big‑sky views and classic Tasmanian Flat roads. A full, rewarding day on the bike.

Distance: 205km | TAS | BRM

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14 Nov

Nearly Noojee

The sixth annual Noojee gravel ride, this year we don’t quite get to Noojee.

Distance: 202km | VIC | BG

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14 Nov

The Lockyer Valley Loop

Flat ride across the Lockyer Valley

Distance: 102km | QLD | BA

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15 Nov

Tour de Rail Trails Grampians Raid

A Raid from Ballarat via the Grampians and Coleraine to Camperdown.

Distance: 600km | VIC | BR

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15 Nov