girls gravel & Gourmet weekend
2024 DATES TBC
MILAWA - beechworth - milawa, vic.
Join us for our small-group Girls Gravel & Gourmet Weekend and explore the roads less travelled in the beautiful High Country while eating and drinking along the way! Stunning gravel roads meander through farmland, forest, wineries and rolling hills as we get off the beaten track to visit some of the highlights of north east Victoria.
Together we will ride a 3 day loop, starting and finishing in the foodie destination of Milawa, in the King Valley. The roads are quiet, the gradients (mostly) gentle and the scenery is stunning. Along the way we stop off at some of the touristic and foodie highlights of the region, indulging in regional produce, visiting micro-breweries, country pubs, cheese factories and wineries. We stay 2 nights in historic Beechworth, a gravel cyclist’s paradise, and enjoy the picture-perfect view, quiet roads, the historic township and the great regional food, wine and beers on offer.
This tour is supported with our HCWC vehicle, crew and the camaraderie of others. So grab your gravel bike or mountainbike (hardtail/29er best), an overnight bag, a sense of adventure and get ready to ride!
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BOOKINGS OPENING SOON
$TBC
(twin share)
$400 deposit to secure your spot!
your 2023 Milawa beechworth GIRLS GRAVEL & GOURMET weekend includes:
3 days, 3 nights supported cycling weekend in the Milawa - Beechworth region of Victoria’s High Country
Camaraderie, fun & support: women supporting women!
3 days of food, wine & regional produce - breakfasts, dinners and “aperitivo hour” included each day!
Designed and run by Michelle Armstrong & Clare Holdsworth with extensive knowledge of the region, the rides, the local food & wine and in delivering high quality supported cycling events and tours
Explore the best gravel roads in the region! Each day is around 80% on gravel roads.
Hand picked routes to showcase the stunning scenery, countryside and villages along the way.
Gravel skills session to give you a few tips for riding on dirt!
Ride with GPS route uploads for your GPS cycle computers
3 nights twin share accommodation - in comfortable, well located motel/hotels. 1 night in Milawa, 2 in Beechworth. Our Beechworth motel has a pool for post-ride swims!
Limited single rooms available for $300 extra per person (book early to secure a single room)
Relaxed Welcome Drinks & antipasto in Milawa followed by a group dinner to chat through the rides & weekend ahead!
Sag wagon / support vehicle for all the rides - it’s OK if you only want to ride part of each ride!
3 healthy cyclist friendly breakfasts each morning
Relaxed Saturday night dinner at Bridge Road Brewers or similar (e.g. shared pizzas and a pot).
“Aperitivo hour” - a glass of something local and a nibble in the late afternoon on Friday and Saturday.
Nutritious on-road snacks for while you’re riding
Celebratory final multi-course dinner at one of Beechworth’s top-notch restaurants including drinks!
We’ve organised with our hotel in Milawa so you can leave your cars and shower back at the hotel after the Sunday ride before heading home
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WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?
Your bike, spares etc.
Travel to/from Milawa
Lunch each day
Additional drinks to those not included in group meals
Specialized sports drinks/nutrition for on the road
Cycle mechanic - we will have basic mechanic support however for any significant bike repairs we will use our friends at the bike shops in the region as needed.
Insurance - this is recommended to protect yourself, others and your bike in case of incident. If not already covered, you could check out Cycling Aus insurance and/or home/contents for your bike.
Contact us if you’d like info on hiring a suitable gravel-friendly bike
who is the ride for / how fit do i need to be?
You don’t need to be a gravel expert or CX-star. So long as you have a gravel/adventure or MTB and have cycled on gravel previously - join us! We will be learning together and there to support you as you learn more about riding on gravel.
You need to be a relatively fit/strong rider and be able to be able to ride in rolling hilly terrain for approximately 4-5 hours on consecutive days (less on Monday).
If you have minimal experience cycling on gravel , that’s OK so long as you are a strong, confident road cyclist and have a suitable bike.
We do have a support vehicle if required - so if you get tired we can help you out!
The weather can be changeable and the gravel can be impacted in case of significant weather events so we may need to alter the route. You should also be prepared with cycling clothing for all conditions.
This ride is not suitable for beginner cyclists as some technical skills are required as is bike fitness.
Unsure? Contact us and ask!