Rode this ride over Easter in 2024 as a training ride for the tour divide.

Strava Posts:

Canberra to Cowra

Garmin again not saving route to Strava. Also it says that I have ridden 290km whereas in fact I have ridden 350km with 4,500m elevation gain. Was great to have Luke Smeal ride with me from Canberra to Jugiong day 1. I can tell you that 180km stretch is always not the nicest and I’m feeling extremely average after it. Originally planned on getting to Cowra in 2 days but the 32 degrees c heat and feeling not so great from Jugiong I decided to split day 2 into 2 days so have arrived in Cowra a day behind but am feeling a whole heap better now. Tomorrow I will begin the Lachlan Valley Trail. 350km, 4,500m elevation gain. 

Cowra to Parkes – Lachlan Valley Trail

Up to 32 degrees c today with 15-20kmph headwinds. Got some left knee pain from Forbes but nothing a couple of ibuprofen’s can’t fix. 190km, 682m elevation gain. 

Parkes to Cowra – Lachlan Valley Trail

Birthday ride. Had to start later than usual as it rained 8mm overnight in Parkes and continued to rain until around midday when I got into Eugowra but the gravel/dirt roads were slow. Had a slow leak in my rear tyre today, unsure were it was coming from but put on a tube 1 hour out from Cowra. Lachlan Valley trail is done, on my way back to Canberra tomorrow. 144km, 1,206m elevation gain.

Cowra to Canberra

Final day for this adventure completed. Was a long day on the bike and happy to now be home and off the bike for the next few days at least. 250km, 2,834m elevation gain. Total ride stats for this adventure: 935km with 9,222m elevation gain.