Gippy Gold 160 "Audax"

This route is a mixed terrain Audax ride that features every year in March and is a real highlight on the Audax calendar put together by volunteers and ran by Gareth Evans aka The Melbourne Randonneur.

Starting in the charming town of Yarragon, The Gippsland Gold is a tour through The Strzelecki Ranges and some of Gippsland finest gravel roads. It comes in three types – 100km, 160km (this ride) or the 200km!

Highlights include sweeping views at the top of Yarragon South Rd climb, townships of Boolarra & Mirboo North, the plantations of Darlimurla and Livingstone, the iconic Grand Ridge Rd and the stunning descent down Yarragon-Leongatha Rd back into Yarragon.

Audax Australia Cycling Club is a non-profit national cycling organisation specialising in non-competitive long-distance bicycle rides from 50 to 1200 km. You can find more events on their event calendar.

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