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Cycling tracks

Our Shire has beautiful bike paths and tracks for all levels and ability. Whether it be getting on your bike for some downhill thrills, hitting the latest rail trail from Beechworth to Yackandandah or enjoying a day on the bikes with your family, there is something for everyone.

Our trails and tracks can improve your health, happiness and wellbeing - so go on, get outdoors.

Indigo sits within North East Victoria which is Australia’s premier cycling tourism destination.

Our Council is one of 12 regional municipalities which contributed to the Hume Region Significant Tracks and Trails Strategy(PDF, 8MB), a blueprint for the Hume region in relation to the development and enhancement of tracks and trails during the next decade.

For more information on cycling in our region explore the tiles below.

Ride the High Country

Relaxed rail trails, challenging road climbs, epic mountain biking and endless gravel, the Ride High Country website has all the maps and trail info you need to get out there and explore our region by bike.

Indigo Epic Mountain Bike Trail

The Indigo Epic Trail will be the only all-season Epic Trail in Australia, providing a mountain biking experience like no other.

Beechworth to Yackandandah Rail Trail Project

The Beechworth to Yackandandah Rail Trail is a 31km sealed trail meandering through the spectacular Indigo Shire.

The rail trail is a world class cycling adventure, attracting visitors and cyclists from across the nation and beyond.

Ride Beechworth

Beechworth has it all when it comes to cycling. With parts of the Mountain to Murray Rail Trail running right through the heart of town and world class mountain biking there is plenty to explore.

Ride Chiltern

More than 21,565 hectares of bush is yours to discover. The seven cycling routes around Chiltern start and finish in the centre of town and range from 15-40km in length.

Ride Rutherglen

There are several trails around Rutherglen that connect wineries to cellar doors, historically significant landmarks, Lake King and the Murray River.

Yackandandah Mountain Bike Track Network

The Yackandandah Mountain Bike Track Network is located in the Stanley State Forest and has been built by a small band of hardy volunteers - Yack Tracks Inc.

Beechworth Chain Gang MTB Club

Beechworth Chain Gang is a mountain bike club that rides socially, runs the odd race, and maintains local trails. It looks after the Beechworth Mountain Bike Park and the Flametrees trail, which runs along side the Murray to Mountains rail trail about 5km from Beechworth.

Yack Tracks Inc. Club

Yack Tracks Inc is a cycling club devoted to cycling in and around Yackandandah. Whether you're younger or older and like mountain bike riding or road riding, then this is a club to check out.

Feel free to ask advice, look for anyone interested in going for a ride with you, find out about local cycling events, post photos of your rides and so on.