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Bunya Mountains Bikepack

This large multi-day adventure took us on a rugged but picturesque loop of the South Burnett, including the foothills of the Bunya Mountains.  It had everything – rail trails, old stock routes, thick...

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Old Roads

Roads are like people:  there are many of them, new ones are constantly being born, and they eventually grow old and die.  Today we explored one old road that is slowly being reclaimed by the earth....

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To the Top and Back

Although we’ve ridden on Bribie Island many times, the continually changing tides and seasons make each visit a different experience. You have to work with the tides when you ride on the beach.  Today...

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Mapleton

With its wonderfully long descent, and gruelling uphill climb, today’s ride through Mapleton National Park was the perfect place to… Related Posts:KenilworthFestive ForestMapleton National ParkRock...

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Paddle and Pedal

Today’s adventure involved kayaks and bikes as we traced out a large loop around the North Pine River and Redcliffe.… Related Posts:Bike and BoatNorth Pine RiverUp the CreekCoolum Creek (Postcard)Bells...

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Wamuran

A railway branch line once connected Caboolture to Kilcoy.  The railway has gone, but the trail remains.  Today we explored… Related Posts:NanangoSouth Burnett Rail TrailYimbunSouth Burnett...

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Gravel Grind

My friend Andrew asked me to show him some good off-road ways between Brisbane’s north-side and the Sunshine Coast. What… Related Posts:Lakes and MountainsMaryvaleGreat Cycle Challenge 2016South...

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Wivenhoe

Today’s ride took us in a big loop from Fernvale, up the rail trail to Coominya, and back via Lake… Related Posts:Old RoadsAround the LakeBackyard BeautyEnoggera ReservoirRaynbird Creek

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The Powerline Highway

Q. How does a mountain biker get from one side of town to the other? A. Via as many dirt… Related Posts:Spring MountainFollow Adam!South Burnett Off-RoadNanangoSouth Burnett Rail Trail

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Lockyer National Park

Today’s ride took us through the shady creek gullies and steep foothills of the Great Dividing Range west of Brisbane.… Related Posts:LockyerLockyer WatersAdareMurphys CreekLaidley

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Riding With Friends

Most times it’s not about the destination. Sometimes it’s not even about the journey – it’s about the people you… Related Posts:Great Cycle Challenge 2016Camp MountainMaryvaleMountains to Mangroves...

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Caboolture River

The tides were favourable.  The temperatures were cool.  A paddle on the Caboolture River seemed like a good idea. We… Related Posts:Bike and BoatCoolum Creek (Postcard)Up the CreekNorth Pine...

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Black Duck Creek

Black Duck Creek lies in a hidden valley a long way south of Gatton, snuggled under the towering slopes of… Related Posts:Black Duck Creek AdventureBlack Duck CreekMount HennessyThe Hidden ValleyReedy...

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Bribie

My friend Eric often says that when it has been raining for a while, with more to come, the best… Related Posts:Poverty CreekTo the Top and BackBribieRainbow BeachGlobal Fat Bike Day 2016

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Fraser Island

Fraser Island is beautifully stunning. We recently spent a few days there, exploring the northern half of the island. Day… Related Posts:Moreton IslandSouth StraddiePoverty CreekRainbow BeachBribie

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Urban Hike

Sometimes the voices in my head suggest that I try something different.  Most of the time I ignore them, but… Related Posts:Along The Old North RoadThe Big Northside RideSuper-V HikeMountains to...

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Farewell Darb!

Darb is moving permanently to Tasmania.  Today was our last chance to ride with him before the move.  He suggested… Related Posts:Fighting Kids' CancerGreat Cycle Challenge 2016Ride For LifeMountains...

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Pratten

The land west of the Great Divide is vast and flat with a sky so high it feels like you’re… Related Posts:MaryvaleA Tale of Two ForestsLeyburnMountain and PlainGoomburra

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The Big Walk

Have you ever wanted to go walking for a few days, but didn’t want to carry camping gear?  I did,… Related Posts:Point CartwrightMoreton IslandPoverty CreekNorth Stradbroke IslandBribie

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Swanfels

The mountains of South East Queensland hide numerous scenic secret valleys.  One of them is Swanfels.  Tucked away on the… Related Posts:Byron GullyMaryvaleBlack Duck CreekUnder the SteamersPratten

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