The Best Road Bike Rides Around Canberra
44km / 566m Elevation
Canberra City to Mt Stromlo Loop
Mount Stromlo is the must do climb in Canberra and its only a short ride from the city centre so easy to fit in before or after work.
Mt Stromlo is a 3.6km climb at a 5% gradient so a great hill to test the legs.
47km / 506m
Up Mt Ainslie and Around Lake Burley Griffin
Showcasing the best sights of Canberra riding around Lake Burley Griffin on this 47km ride. With a leg warmer up Mt Ainslie to start for beautiful views of Canberra. Perfect for a ride before or after work.
81km / 1199m elevation
Crossing Murrumbidgee River to Uriarra Forest Return Loop
Ready to escape the city? This 80km loops takes you West of Canberra with views of Mt Stromlo to descend down into Stony Creek Reserve crossing the Murrumbidgee River before climbing up to a high point in Uriarra Forest.
You then enjoy a nice descent back down to the river via an alternate route to bring you back to Canberra.
135km / 2310m Elevation
Canberra City to Corin Dam Return
Looking for a more challenging ride with lots of climbing? This route will not disappoint with over 2000m of ascent along with some epic descents.
As you head West from Canberra you enjoy a 6.5km descent to Cotter Reserve as you cross the Murrumbidgee River. You are then challenged with 750m of climbing into the Canberra Hills through Gibraltor Forest to reach the high point before you descend down to Corin Dam.
On the return you get to enjoy a similar amount of descending!
152km / 1829m
Canberra to Yass Loop
Looking for an epic day out? This route takes you north through beautiful undulating countryside to charming heritage town of Yass. Enjoy a coffee and a bite to eat before heading south.
On the return you will get a thrill down the steep descent to cross the Murrumbidgee River on two occasions - which is equally steep up the other side!
165km / 2868m elevation
Canberra to Rendezvous Creek Return
A big day in the saddle with 2868m of climbing over 165km of riding up through the hills south of Canberra. You will be rolling through Namadgi National Park to reach Rendezvous Creek which is very remote so you will need to make sure you have plenty of water and nutrition.
108km / 1922m elevation
9 Peaks Of Canberra
So your looking for a big climbing day? This is it - with nearlly 2000km of climbing over 108km ascending all hills close to Canberra. There is no better ride to enjoy all the vistas of Canberra. Not for the faint hearted!
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