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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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/
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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
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
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.