Moonlight Creek loop - bush camping - 60km - experienced

A scenic ride in the stunning Strzelecki ranges. We’ll ride on quiet roads through rainforest fern gullies and take in plenty of stunning, sweeping views across rolling hills.

A highlight of this ride is the Moonlight Creek picnic area, a hidden gem with forest walks.

**For this ride you’ll need to be an experienced tourer who can tackle hills and gravel surfaces. You'll need to be comfortable with bush camping and organising your food including 1 x dinner, breakfast and lunch plus snacks.**

Some riders may choose to drive directly to the camp site at Allambee, skipping the day one hill climb from Yarragon. Please let me know in the comments : )

This ride is for MBTC members who have paid their annual $25 fee to the club.

Transport

Train - 09.54 Traralgon line service departing Southern Cross. On Sunday, return trains from Yarragon to Melb depart every 40 minutes.

Drivers can leave their vehicles at Yarragon Station (or another location)

Bush camping at Allambee
Camping is at a private site on a rural property in Allambee. It’s super beautiful, with a composting toilet and fire pit but no shower or seating.

Day one - Saturday 10km - 400 vm climbing - (plus optional extra riding from camp)

We’ll meet in Yarragon - Fozigobble cafe - at 11.45 for a relaxed early lunch. From there, cycle around 10km to the camp site. This short ride involves a continuous climb of 400vm up into the ranges, so we’ll take it slowly and admire the views.

After setting up our tents, spend time chilling out at camp or jump back on the bikes for an out-and-back ride along the Mirboo-Yarragon road.

Yarragon to Allambee route (10km) here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52558073

Sunday loop ride – 50km – 800vm (down 1190)
We’ll ride a fabulous loop taking in the Mt Worth State Park, Tarwin River, small waterfalls and scenic viewpoints. The ride loops back to the camp site where we can pick up our gear before descending to Yarragon.

The route is part gravel and part sealed. The gravel is mostly quite good with some looser sections.

Route here (Updated 28/11): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53403754

Faster riders who wish to ride ahead are strongly encouraged to download and navigate with the route.

ESSENTIAL ITEMS
Suitable tyres for gravel riding, at least 32"
Functioning headlight & tail light
Spare tube and a puncture kit
MYKI card, basic tools

RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
Please complete this at leas a few days before the ride.
https://www.mbtc.org.au/registration-forms-rider.

WATER
It's your responsibility to check the temperature and distance for the day and carry an appropriate amount of water.

PHOTOS
It's your responsibility to let the ride leader know if you don't want your photo taken or used in social media.

The MBTC Refund & Cancellation Policy can be found here.

When I RSVP for this event/activity I acknowledge that the activity of bicycle riding can be dangerous and that I may suffer loss or injury or death and I agree that in consideration of my participation in any event conducted by the MBTC that I will absolve from liability the MBTC, its officers, and any event organiser from all claims, demands, or suits whether for personal injury or property loss suffered whether by negligence or breach of contract or otherwise, save for any right I may have pursuant to the Australian Consumer law.