Your guide to cycling in Bright
Bright is a cycling mecca, an outdoor playground with something to offer everyone. And the best thing about it? You don’t have to be a pro to create memories of a lifetime (although there’s plenty for them, too).
Top off your days cycling in Bright with some well-deserved sampling of local delights, or make your trip a tour of indulgence. With an abundance of cafes, vineyards, local orchards and berry farms, and local craft brewery and distilleries, you can compliment the jaw-dropping views with whatever takes your fancy.
Soak up the delights of Victoria’s high country
What you need to know
We’re lucky enough to have the stunning Murray to Mountains Rail Trail wind its way through our backyard. With over 100 kms of trail and jaw-dropping scenery, the rail trail is the perfect day out or multi-day adventure.
Who’s it for?
This one’s for everyone, no matter their age or fitness level. Girls weekend? Perfect! Nan wants to come? Get her on an ebike! Looking for a family adventure? The rail trail is also perfect for kids.
Highlights
As well as cycling in Bright, explore the beautiful surrounding villages of Wandiligong and Porepunkah, and the wider Ovens and Indigo valleys. If activities are your thing, there’s plenty to take advantage of on the way, from paragliding and national parks to local markets, art galleries and museums.
Check out our wide range of recreational bikes, e-bikes, kid’s bikes, tandems and baby trailers
Spectacular peaks, quiet country roads and daring ascents and descents
What you need to know
Bright is a haven for avid road cyclists. In fact, with its buzzing events calendar, it’s one of Australia’s top road cycling destinations. Riders are spoilt for choice when cycling in Bright, and every season offers something different.
Who’s it for?
Whether you’re on a solo or social ride, casual or tackling a PB, there’s no better place to fill your lungs and spin your wheels.
Highlights
Looking for a quest? We’ve got three iconic peaks – Mount Buffalo, Mount Hotham and Falls Creek – which make for a great way to challenge yourself on Strava.
At Cyclepath, we’ve got a range of quality road
bikes for hire. Check out our fleet today
Explore Mystic MTB Park
Bright’s MTB park, Mystic, attracts world class riders and events. A network of gravity and XC single track trails, this park can satisfy any rider’s thirst for thrill. Riders are required to have a membership to ride at Mystic Park - check the Mystic Bike Park website for info.
Explore the area
Not only do we have Mystic Park right on our doorstep, Bright also makes an awesome base for exploring surrounding parks. From steep technical descents to wide sweeping flow tracks, there’s something for riders of every ability.
Discover Mount Beauty’s Big Hill, Falls Creek, Yackandandah and Beechworth to name a few. For more information on parks surrounding Bright, head to the Ride the High Country page.
At Cyclepath, we’ve got a wide range of quality hard-tail and full suspension mountain bikes, and the latest electric mountain bikes. Our friendly team can offer advice on the best trails for your ride.
We have an impressive range of
mountain bikes for you, check out our
range online today
One of the most diverse MTB parks in Australia. Check out the Mystic Park website for details and memberships.
Mystic MTB Skillz Bright
Mystic MTB Skills give you access to some of the most qualified and highly regarded MTB skills guides in the area and are well worth considering if becoming a better Mountain Bike rider is what you want to do. Whether you are a novice, intermediate or experienced rider Mystic MTB Skills have the instructors to elevate your riding.
Mountain Bike Tours and Guiding
Take a 2 hour guided tour of Mystic MTB Park with Bright MTB. Our experienced guides will help you learn the layout of the park, show you the best trails for your ability and share local knowledge and lines.
Make the most of your time at Mystic MTB Park by having a local take you straight to the best trails that suit your ability, weather and trail conditions.
Bright is host to some of the world’s best riding events, all year round! Check out the full calendar and start clearing your schedule.
So what are you waiting for? The trails are calling.
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