Back Country Adventure Ride (BAR) - In search of dirt roads - Multi Day May 2026

Multi Day - Back Country Adventure Ride (BAR) - In search of dirt roads

Here comes a 1100 km 2 night / 3-day ride in the Victorian High Country with a mix of dirt and bitumen roads that you can join for a day or two. Or even the whole thing. Aimed at the invincible GS, others models and makes are welcome.

Be prepared for excellent bitumen roads, good to fair dirt roads and be inspired by the great scenery along the route. Bring water and snacks as there are limited places to stop and buy food and drinks during the day.

Intermediate off-road tyres are recommended. 

All routes and timings are indicative.

Day 1 – Tuesday May 05th 2026 (Healesville to Bruthen) 332km

• Assemble 8:30am – Beechworth Bakery Healesville
• Depart 9:00am
• 10:20am Noojee Little red Duck Cafe (Morning Tea)
• 10:45am Stands Up
• 12:30am Lunch Location TBC
• 1:45pm Stands Up
• 4:00pm Arrive Bruthen

https://www.myrouteapp.com/route/open/13088860

Dinner

Bruthen Inn Hotel (84 Main St, Bruthen) 6:00pm

Accommodation

• Bruthen Inn Hotel - (03) 5174 6322
• Greg Ridsdale Memorial Caravan & Camping Park – 0437 787 248

Day 2 – Wednesday May 06th 2026 (Bruthen to Khancoban) 377km

• Assemble 8:30am – Bruthen Bakery 
• Depart 9:00am
• 12:30am Lunch Jindabyne TBC
• 1:45pm Stands Up
• 4:00pm Arrive Khancoban

Dinner

Alpine Inn, Khancoban (1399 Alpine Way, Khancoban) 6:00pm

Accommodation

• Khancoban Lakeside Caravan Park – (02) 6076 9488
• Alpine Inn, Khancoban - (02) 5971 0924

Day 3 – Thursday May 07th 2026 (Khancoban to Healesville) 435km

• Assemble 8:30am – Café at Independent Fuel Station Khancoban
• Depart 9:00am
• 12:30am Lunch Whitfield Hobbledehoy Cafe
• 1:45pm Stands Up
• 4:00pm Arrive Healesville

https://www.myrouteapp.com/route/open/13088819

 Ride Leaders

• Jared Ellison - 0406 379 584
• David Dowd - 0439 994 250

Other Inquiries - Chris Seabrook - 0417 330 586