Yellowbelly camping ride - 90km - Intermediate

What better excuse to celebrate the start of daylight savings than a ride along the Yellowbelly Track between Nagambi and Shepparton.
This will be an easygoing ride with bush camping and time to enjoy some outstanding riverside scenery. Please RSVP only if you are a current financial member of MBTC : )

Following the Goulburn River, the Yellowbelly Track is a route that pieces together existing dirt, gravel and sealed back roads. We’ll ride Nagambie and Shepparton section, Now well and truly on the cycle touring map, it was mapped out by a north east cycling enthusiast. Read more here.

Riders will need to be confident on dirt trails as we’ll need to negotiate some uneven sections and potholes. 32mm tyres minimum recommended. Conditions could be quite changeable depending on rain.

DAY ONE – Nagambie to Toolamba – 55km

Train leaves Southern Cross at 9.16am, arriving Nagambie just after 11am
On the way out of town we’ll check out a few local sights including the Black Caviar statue, Lake Nagambie walkway and historic bridges.
A 30km ride on sealed back roads will see us in Murchison for a bakery stop and some river rambling along the Goulburn. From there we’ll continue on to set up riverside camp then option to go into Toolamba (about 1km away) to pub dinner and water supplies.

Please be aware this is a bush camping site. It is a lovely secluded spot but with no toilets or other facilities. Water can be picked up in Toolamba for washing/breakfast.

DAY TWO - Toolamba to Shepparton – 40km approx

Leaving camp near Toolamba we’ll cruise along the Goulburn River on mostly dirt tracks, taking in some stunning vistas.

This section is very flat but has a few spots where we’ll need to push bikes in and out of steep gullies (a little challenging but nothing too crazy).

After a lunch stop at Bill and Beats cafe, we’ll come into Shepparton and take in some of the town’s excellent riverside cycle paths.

There will be options to visit Victoria Lake and the Shepparton art museum and café and/or a ride on the Broken River path.

Train to Melbourne departs at 16.09pm (last train).

Routes to be provided following RSVP.

FOOD
You’ll need to bring camp breakfast for the Sunday and snacks. There will be a short opportunity to buy supplies at the Nagambie IGA at the start of the ride.

TRANSPORT
You can do this entirely as a train-based ride or alternatively drive /leave your car in Nagambie and travel back two stops on the Shepparton line.
One option would be to travel up to Nagambie on the Friday night, staying in caravan park, motel or Airbnb accommodation.

EQUIPMENT
You’ll need a tent, sleeping bag and sleeping mat along with other essentials such as a torch, power bank/charger and insect repellent. Bring a camp chair if you have one!

It’s recommended to download the route to your phone so you can ride ahead or in the event you get separated from the group.

OTHER ESSENTIALS
- Gear should be carried in panniers or bikepacking bags on your bike, not in a backpack.
- Please bring pump, tools, spare tube, money, MYKI, and a bike lock.
- Lights are essential as we may return to camp in the dark.

RIDE REGISTRATION FORM
This is to be completed by the day before the ride and can be found at:
www.mbtc.org.au/registration-forms-rider, preferably when you RSVP.

ETIQUETTE
- We will travel at touring speeds of average 16-18 kph, regrouping at key points.
- No one is left behind with a puncture.
- If you cannot make the ride please change your RSVP as early as possible.
- Check for updates on the day/morning before. Extra and info and reminders will come to you via the Messages function on MeetUp (so please check).

PHOTGRAPHY
Please let the ride leader and others know if your photo can't be taken. Be aware it is club practice for participants to take photos and upload them to Meetup or club social media.

LIABILITY
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.