New South Wales

New South Wales

New South Wales is a large state containing beautifully diverse terrain and scenery. It has a climate that is well-suited to cycling all year round, making it one of the best places to ride in Australia.

Audax rides are currently run out of Wagga Wagga, Parkes, Bathurst, Cowra, Forbes, Mudgee, Lithgow, the Hunter Valley, Jindabyne, Holbrook and Temora as well as the more densely populated Sydney, Illawarra and Central Coast areas. We also surround the ACT Region, which offer many rides in the southern part of New South Wales. Rides of varying distances and difficulty on a variety of surfaces are available almost every weekend of the year. 

NSW Upcoming Rides

Upcoming rides for NSW 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
Register
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

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Audax Clothing Shop is Now Open Aug 2026
Audax Australia, in conjunction with DETOUR, is pleased to announce that the Clothing Shop is now open. Their offering includes: Where can I get this? Questions and Support RegardsRod MannAudax Australia Cycling Club
Thomas Price
21 Aug
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Celebrating Mark Thomas’s 100 LRM Finishes
Celebrating Mark Thomas’s 100 LRM Finishes One HUNDRED x 1,200km brevets from 1999 to 2026… Let that number sink in. This milestone isn’t just 100 rides—it represents 100 battles against distance, unforgiving weather, sleep deprivation, mechanicals, doubt, and the unknown. Mark Thomas has spent a lifetime chasing horizons, collecting roads, and proving that the spirit […]
Thomas Price
28 Jun
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Audax Australia News – April 2026
Dear Audax Australia Members, We’re writing to share several important updates, including changes to fees, revisions to our policies, and an opportunity to get involved. Fee Update – Effective 1 May 2026 This marks the first increase to Audax Australia ride fees since 2013. These changes will help ensure we can continue to support our […]
Thomas Price
13 Apr
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Vale Bob McHugh
Vale Bob McHugh: A Stalwart of the ACT Region It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Bob McHugh, a man whose influence on the ACT Audax Region spanned over two decades. Bob was a steadfast member and contributor who helped hold our region together. Long before “gravel” or “bikepacking” were trending terms, Bob […]
Thomas Price
12 Mar
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Have you organised your Oppy ride?
The Oppy is scheduled for 14 March 2026. Have you organised your Fleche, Traces or Petit-Fleche ride? Audax website link: https://audax.org.au/feature-ride/the-oppy/ How does it work? Not up for a whole 24 hours of riding? The Traces and the Oppy’s ‘little brother’, the Petit Oppy, are available in most regions and run on the same date as […]
Thomas Price
17 Feb
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Audax Shop is Now Open 2026 Jan
Audax Australia, in conjunction with DETOUR, is pleased to announce that the Clothing Shop is now open. Their offering includes: Where can I get this? Questions and Support RegardsRod MannAudax Australia Cycling Club
Thomas Price
27 Jan
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Notice of 2026 AGM
Notice of 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), Election & Special Resolution The Annual General Meeting of the Audax Australia Cycling Club Inc will be held on: The AGM will be hosted: To attend the AGM, you must register to allow for the provision of services.Registration: https://audax.org.au/ride/event-register/?event_id=11744 Members who have registered will receive access details via email […]
Thomas Price
22 Jan
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Award Applications Are Open
Award Applications Are Open Applications for Audax Australia awards are now open. Guidelines for Audax Australia Awards are located on the Audax website: How to apply for Audax Awards Award Application Periods Awards can only be submitted between 15 December 2024 and 25 January 2026 with the following caveats: Regards, Mark LloydAwards Secretaryawards@audax.org.au
Thomas Price
18 Dec
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Audax Clothing Shop is Now Open 2025 Nov
Audax Australia in conjunction with DETOUR, is pleased to announce that the Clothing Shop is now open. Their offering includes: What’s New? The Nov 2025 shop contains all previously listed items, including the recently released: Where can I get this? Questions and Support RegardsRod MannAudax Australia Cycling Club
Thomas Price
01 Nov

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1400 LRM | Bathurst 1400
Bathurst 1400 – Central West Tour   At 6 am on Saturday, 12 September 2026, the LRM 1400 got underway from Bathurst (New South Wales, 250 km north of Canberra and 200 km west of Sydney). The event was the brainchild of Simon Gill (who was seriously injured in a hit-and-run cycling accident a few […]
Sylvie Monniaux
12 Sep 26
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Rare Ovarian Cancer Inc Ride4Research 2026; Sistas ROC & Great Queensland Rail Trail Adventure
Over $100,000 was raised for Rare Ovarian Cancer research from our dedicated cyclists, volunteers & their supporting communities; an amazing result exceeding expectations! Their time, energy, determination & commitment is truly appreciated.
Jason Stinson
19 Jul 26
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2026 Festum Prophetae 400km Ride report
On Saturday the 21st of June 2026, Vicky and I started a 400km timed cycling event called the Festum Prophetae, as part of the sport of randonneuring. Randonneuring, commonly labelled ‘rando’ riding is an approach to long distance cycling originating from France and involves distances from 100km to 1200+km on the all-road bike, most commonly […]
Nicholas Fabian
20 Jun 26
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BG200 Hilltops
Saturday morning, up around 5 am: not much for brekkie (a few dry biscuits and a tea), but it does the job to get going. Meet-up in the village for a 6 am start (not easy finding the exact spot in the middle of the night!). There are five of us: Pete (the organiser) heading […]
Sylvie Monniaux
11 Apr 26
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BRM600 Somewhere Sometime
Easter in Australia means a four-day long weekend — so you’ve got to find something to keep yourself busy! Perfect timing, because there’s a whole series of BRMs (300, 400, 600, 1000 and 1200) starting out of Holbrook (about a three-hour drive from Canberra). Ibi’s keen for the 600, and that settles it — I’m […]
Sylvie Monniaux
03 Apr 26
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Audax Alpine Classic – 2026 Ride Report
The 2026 Audax Alpine Classic  The Audax Alpine Classic isn’t just one of Australia’s toughest rides, it’s also one of the best! While the original 200km course and 4,200m of climbing takes you through the most spectacular Alpine climbs, what makes this ride truly special is the camaraderie and Audax spirit that comes with it. […]
Luke Martin
17 Jan 26
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Newcastle Overnight
I was a first timer for the Newcastle Overnight. I had ridden longer rides, climbed bigger hills and had even done the ride in the opposite direction, but all of those had been in the daylight. My evening started with pasta at York Lane, thanks Dieter for a great meal. Observatory Hill is close by […]
Garry Taylor
16 Nov 24
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Newy Overnight
Enjoyment and tranquillity of an overnight ride.
Darren Williams
16 Nov 24
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Audax Alpine Classic 2025 Ride Report
Audax Australia first formed in 1981 and just five years later, in 1986, a handful of riders devised a ride that we now know as the famed Audax Alpine Classic. And while the ride got a bit wobbly there for a bit with 02 Events withdrawing its management of the event in 2024, I am […]
Luke Martin
18 Jan 25
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Eroica Japan
Have you ever seen a number pinned to an Audax jersey? Me neither until now. Lets take a closer look at whats going on here.
Keith Heinrich
12 May 24
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Newcastle Overnight
The weather gods really were looking down on us as I joined ~160 fellow riders on the Newcastle Overnight ride. The day had been wet and I was preparing for a soggy 170km up to Newcastle. But those fears were unfounded. We ended up with perfect conditions – little wind, comfortable temps and zero rain.
Toni Hodge
25 Nov 23
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5 BPs in 5 regions and a bucket list tick
What do you do when you have an urgent family issue that is 2000km away and your non-riding significant other is unable to fly due to recent medical procedures? Obviously, the answer is drive. We had a week or so of getting the thumbs up from the medics for the road travel so I prepared […]
John McMullan
06 Sep 23

For information on all calendar rides go to the Audax Calendar.
For information on all feature rides go to Audax Rides.

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Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP)
PBP is held every four years. The next running of this premiere randonneuring event will be held in August 2027.
22 Aug 27
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2026 Riverina Randonees
LRM 1235kms. BRM 1,000, 600, 400, 300 & 200kms. Pre qualify for PBP 2027 with one of these rides.
10 Oct 26
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The Great Queensland Roam – Local Loop – 1,000 km
Friday 29 August 2026. 6:00am – Captain Burke Park – Kangaroo Point A ride by Pedal Brisbane & Audax QLD The Great Queensland Roam is an ultra-endurance cycling adventure designed to celebrate everything that makes Queensland such an incredible place to ride. It is a journey across diverse landscapes, long roads, steep climbs, and quiet backroads […]
29 Aug 26
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The Flèche Opperman 24h Trial (The Oppy)
The Fleche Opperman All Day Trial (or “The Oppy”) is a 24-hour team time trial held annually by Audax Australia. Teams of three to five riders must ride together.
14 Mar 26
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2025 Sydney-Melbourne 1200 (SM1200)
The fourth edition of The Sydney-Melbourne 1200 was held in April 2025.
06 Apr 25
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Great Southern Randonnée (GSR)
The seventh edition of the GSR will be held on Monday the 14th of October 2024. 
14 Oct 24
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2022 Perth-Augusta-Perth (PAP)
A 1200 km ride through some of the best cycling country in south-west WA.
10 Oct 22
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