Potential Vic Bikepacking routes 2-7 days?
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Postby dalai47 » Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:02 am
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Postby slaw » Thu Oct 27, 2016 11:23 am
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Postby cranky-1 » Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:03 pm
Was just wondering about that water proof long green bag you are sleeping in on that Blog of yours. Just wonder what brand it is and were I can purchase one. Oh and how much. looks like Its a Type of bivvy bag?slaw wrote:Of course these tracks have been done by others. I've ridden parts of that loop over the years - Licola, Pinnacles, Howitt Rd, King Billy track on the west side, and Dargo, Grant, Dargo High Plains rd on the east. But have not done Billy Goats or Zeka. One day...
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Postby Uncle Just » Thu Oct 27, 2016 1:13 pm
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Postby dalai47 » Thu Oct 27, 2016 3:03 pm
Already been reading though that blog for inspiration.slaw wrote:Of course these tracks have been done by others. I've ridden parts of that loop over the years - Licola, Pinnacles, Howitt Rd, King Billy track on the west side, and Dargo, Grant, Dargo High Plains rd on the east. But have not done Billy Goats or Zeka. One day...
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Postby il padrone » Fri Oct 28, 2016 10:07 am
Yes, you name the day, slaw, and I'll join you Still have to do the Dargo High Plains too.slaw wrote:Of course these tracks have been done by others. I've ridden parts of that loop over the years - Licola, Pinnacles, Howitt Rd, King Billy track on the west side, and Dargo, Grant, Dargo High Plains rd on the east. But have not done Billy Goats or Zeka. One day...
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Postby il padrone » Fri Oct 28, 2016 10:10 am
AFAIK that is not slaw's blog (he's a good bit older than 40 ).cranky-1 wrote:Was just wondering about that water proof long green bag you are sleeping in on that Blog of yours. Just wonder what brand it is and were I can purchase one. Oh and how much. looks like Its a Type of bivvy bag?slaw wrote:Of course these tracks have been done by others. I've ridden parts of that loop over the years - Licola, Pinnacles, Howitt Rd, King Billy track on the west side, and Dargo, Grant, Dargo High Plains rd on the east. But have not done Billy Goats or Zeka. One day...
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Postby cranky-1 » Fri Oct 28, 2016 1:54 pm
Thanks for the heads up.il padrone wrote:AFAIK that is not slaw's blog (he's a good bit older than 40 ).cranky-1 wrote:Was just wondering about that water proof long green bag you are sleeping in on that Blog of yours. Just wonder what brand it is and were I can purchase one. Oh and how much. looks like Its a Type of bivvy bag?slaw wrote:Of course these tracks have been done by others. I've ridden parts of that loop over the years - Licola, Pinnacles, Howitt Rd, King Billy track on the west side, and Dargo, Grant, Dargo High Plains rd on the east. But have not done Billy Goats or Zeka. One day...
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Postby slaw » Wed Nov 02, 2016 2:51 pm
Correctil padrone wrote:AFAIK that is not slaw's blog (he's a good bit older than 40 ).cranky-1 wrote:Was just wondering about that water proof long green bag you are sleeping in on that Blog of yours. Just wonder what brand it is and were I can purchase one. Oh and how much. looks like Its a Type of bivvy bag?slaw wrote:Of course these tracks have been done by others. I've ridden parts of that loop over the years - Licola, Pinnacles, Howitt Rd, King Billy track on the west side, and Dargo, Grant, Dargo High Plains rd on the east. But have not done Billy Goats or Zeka. One day...
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Postby Stovepipe » Mon Apr 16, 2018 8:32 pm
But seeing as this thread popped up in my search while looking for an answer to this:
Does anyone know if you can ride the crosscut saw? Was thinking of going from the car park to Mt speculation or so (before the path gets too lost). Lots of the photos I've seen look pretty good but I've never seen anything recorded about someone taking a bike. So is it possible and if so is it allowed?
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Postby ironhanglider » Mon Apr 16, 2018 10:00 pm
I did manage to find this though.
trailhiking.com.au wrote:The Crosscut Saw is a scramble along a narrow ridge and is not for those with a fear of heights. We will be walking at a moderate pace with few stops and as such this hike is not suitable for inexperienced hikers.
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Postby Uncle Just » Mon Apr 16, 2018 11:11 pm
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Postby madmacca » Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:51 pm
I think the legality issue has been covered above.Stovepipe wrote:Mega dig...
But seeing as this thread popped up in my search while looking for an answer to this:
Does anyone know if you can ride the crosscut saw? Was thinking of going from the car park to Mt speculation or so (before the path gets too lost). Lots of the photos I've seen look pretty good but I've never seen anything recorded about someone taking a bike. So is it possible and if so is it allowed?
But in terms of sheer practicality, as well as just the extended rock sections you would have to walk the bike over at the Mac Springs, there are some cliff climbs at the Mt Spec end, which would require hauling your bike up on a rope.
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Postby cyclotaur » Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:44 pm
Some places it's just better to leave to bushwalkers. I like riding and walking but some places are just better on foot.Stovepipe wrote:Mega dig...
Does anyone know if you can ride the crosscut saw? ....
Maybe ride there and do some walking yourself for a day off the bike.
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Postby Stovepipe » Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:55 pm
Thanks guys.
Was keen to ride as it looks like an awesome area but my ankle is not very compatible with hiking...
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Postby madmacca » Thu Apr 19, 2018 3:04 pm
Yeah, it's a pretty magical part of the world.Stovepipe wrote:Ah damn, I must have only seen the pretty dirt path photos.
Thanks guys.
Was keen to ride as it looks like an awesome area but my ankle is not very compatible with hiking...
You could ride to Camp Creek, about a 5-10 minutes ankle-friendly walk below Mt Spec from where you get most of the (magnficent views).
Of course, there'll probably be a Danny McAskill video of it some day.
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Postby Scintilla » Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:41 pm
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