Events
Cruise & Connect Guided Gravel Ride
A Guided Ride with an Outdoor / Adventure Therapy focus. Offered collaboratively between Mountain Bike Therapy Australia and Rad Cycles and Gear.
This is a mindful, grounded and considered ride for Women and Gender Diverse Adults. Led by a Cis-Gendered Woman, Natalya.
An opportunity to connect to country and community while cruising along on bikes off road.
This is a the same kind of ride as our “Slow and Steady Guided Ride” - except that this one focuses on gravel riding rather than mountain bike trails.
Photo and snack breaks are a definite.
Everything is invitation only - opt out or say “not today” if you need to.
Ride Location:
Walmer State Forest Castlemaine, Djaara country (meeting at the Day Visitor Area)
Gravel roads throughout the State Forest, some undulating hills, it’s ok to get off and walk if needed.
Date & time:
Sunday 11th October 2026
12:30pm to 2:30pm
Duration:
2 hours (approx. 1 hour 15 mins riding including on trail break time).
Included:
Bicycle & gear check
Gentle Grounding activity
Guiding by qualified MTB Coach/Guide with Wilderness First Aid certification
Skills tips (not a extensive skills session)
Group activity to reflect on the experience of riding and what we will take from it back into daily life.
Pre-requites:
Suitable for those who have ridden on off road on gravel surfaces. You will be building confidence and skills with off road riding (not suitable for those who have not ridden off road).
Gravel bikes, E bikes, hybrid bikes and mountain bikes are great!
All riders must familiarize themselves & put into practice the “Responsible Riding Guidelines”
Complementary pre-ride bike check at Rad Cycles & Gear or evidence of recent service.
Check equipment list for required gear.
Cost: $45.00
Please note this is a discounted rate. The usual per person rate for guided group 1.5 hour ride is $80.00.
The discount is offered in kind, to build community and support riders to access the experience.
Limited to 6 riders.
*Please give as much notice as possible if you are unable to attend so that your spot can be given to another rider.
* Session subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances, weather or in extreme weather dangers. As much notice as possible will be given, if the session needs to be rescheduled (see terms & conditions for more information).
Slow & Steady Guided Ride
A Guided Ride with an Outdoor / Adventure Therapy focus. Offered collaboratively between Mountain Bike Therapy Australia and Rad Cycles and Gear.
This is a mindful, grounded and compassionate ride for Women and Gender Diverse Adults. Led by a Cis-Gendered Woman, Natalya.
An opportunity to connect to country and community in a slow and steady way. Photo and snack breaks are a definite.
Everything is invitation only - opt out or say “not today” if you need to.
If you are chasing Strava times or training for an event this is not the ride for you. No break ways, no drop policy, no one is left behind.
Ride Location:
Walmer State Forest, Castlemaine, Djaara country (meeting at the Day Visitor Area)
Green to Blue style trails - a mixture of singletrack and gravel road
Date & time:
Sunday 11th October 2026
9:30am to 11:30am
Duration:
2 hours (approx. 1 hour 15 mins riding including on trail break time).
Included:
Bicycle & gear check
Gentle Grounding activity
Guiding by qualified MTB Coach/Guide with Wilderness First Aid certification
Skills tips (not a extensive skills session)
Group activity to reflect on the experience of riding and what we will take from it back into daily life.
Pre-requites:
Suitable for those who have ridden single track & are building confidence & skills with off road riding (not suitable for those who have not ridden off road). Ideal for mountain bikes.
All riders must familiarize themselves & put into practice the “Responsible Riding Guidelines”
Complementary pre-ride bike check at Rad Cycles & Gear or evidence of recent service.
Check equipment list for required gear.
Cost: $45.00
Please note this is a discounted rate. The usual per person rate for guided group 1.5 hour ride is $80.00.
The discount is offered in kind, to build community and support riders to access the experience.
Limited to 6 riders.
*Please give as much notice as possible if you are unable to attend so that your spot can be given to another rider.
* Session subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances, weather or in extreme weather dangers. As much notice as possible will be given, if the session needs to be rescheduled (see terms & conditions for more information).
Register for the
Cruise & Connect Guided Gravel Ride
or
Slow and Steady Guided Ride
Your registration does not automatically secure you a spot.
We first require:
Completion of a complementary bike check at Rad Cycles and Gear (or provide purchase of a recent bike service.)
We require payment prior to confirming your spot.
Slow & Steady Guided Ride Participants say…
“A really enjoyable experience. Fantastic tips and guidance from Natalya and I really appreciate that there is no pressure to participate in any activities I am not yet comfortable with and the slow and relaxed pace of the rides. I come away feeling I’ve achieved a lot and feel a lot less stressed!”
— Participant“Thanks so much! I feel really appreciative for the session today. This is exactly the kind of support / framing to build bike confidence that I didn’t even know I was looking for.”
— Hannah"I liked this aspect [the gentle grounding and mindfulness activity] because it reminded me of my intentions to take notice, not rush through and “and get it done”.
— Mary