Meaning ‘the meeting place of two rivers’ in the local Indigenous language, the sleepy hinterland town of Bulahdelah is a gateway to hundreds of kilometres of amazing Hunter Valley gravel riding.
Bulahdelah
13m Elevation
240km
From Sydney
97km
From Newcastle
Weather
For July
10°C
Min
18°C
Max
6:49am
Sunrise
5:05pm
Sunset
What's the Vibe?
Race pace or party pace, riders are guaranteed a day that's challenging but fun. With our famous rest stops, you won't go hungry or thirsty.
Here's some photos of past events to get you in the mood.
Courses
We have 3 courses on offer. Use the tabs to find your route.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we ride. You are riding on the country of the Worimi people, traditional keepers of this land.
Gravel bikes are the most obvious choice and strike the best balance for comfort, control and speed. Mountain bikes are a popular choice as well. E-bikes are welcome. Road bikes are not recommended.
38 to 48mm wide tyres are the most popular choice. Running tubeless is a good idea. Our sponsor, Panaracer have an excellent range of gravel tyres if you're looking for some new rubber.
Regardless of what bike you ride, remember to bring spares.
What weather should I expect?
Glorious winter days! Mid July in the Hunter can be cold but we are close to the coast which helps keep things mild.
Should I have insurance?
We highly recommend that you organise your own Third Party Public Liability and Personal Accident Insurance. If you have a membership with AusCycling, Flip Insurance or similar, this will cover you.
What if I can't make it on the day?
You can transfer your entry to another rider or take a credit for another event.
When should I expect the GPX file?
In the week leading up to the event.
On the day...
What happens in extreme weather?
Your safety and enjoyment is our top priority. We'll do our best to monitor the situation and communicate any changes in real time. Events maybe altered or cancelled if required. You'll receive an automatic credit in the event of a cancellation.
When and where can I pick up my race pack?
Friday evening or Saturday morning. See the schedule above for more info.
What's the vibe? Party pace or race pace?
Either! It's up to you and there will be plenty of company regardless of which option you choose.
We want you to push yourself as much or as little as you like but have a couple of things we'd like you to be mindful of: 1) We want you to enjoy the day, have fun, celebrate the gravel community and enjoy riding somewhere different. 2) You'll be riding through remote areas. Mobile coverage is not always guaranteed if you need help. 3) Ride to the conditions and your skill. Don't be a d!ck and don't let your ego get out of control. Be courteous and friendly to fellow riders. 4) Be prepared and self sufficient. This means bike serviced, spares and fitness to complete the ride enjoyably. 5) Obey the road rules and watch for traffic. You'll be on quiet but open roads.
What's the go with the aid stations?
120km & 80km riders 1) Bunya Community Hall. We'll have a fabulous spread of sports nutrition and real food.
Optional Bag drop - 120km riders We will transport your rider bag to and from the rest stop. Space limitations mean we can only accept riders' Goodness Gravel bags. It will have your name on it but we recommend using a coloured ribbon or similar to make it easy to spot.
Mechanicals and medical emergencies?
First Aid will be available at the event village and also roaming on course. An emergency number will be provided at registration.
Feedback
Here's what people are saying about their experience at Goodness Gravel...
"So worth the drive."
Ash, Parkes
"All the riders in my group agreed it was the best day on the bike."
Maickel, Mogo
"Fabulously well run!"
Andrew, Mogo
"Great course and loved the goodies!"
Ann, Glen Innes
"Loved the donuts!"
Chantelle, Parkes
"Already looking forward to next year!"
John, Mogo
"Amazing event. Had an absolute blast."
Luke, Glen Innes
"Amazing day! Superb organisation!"
Jose, Gundy
"Great weekend away with mates!"
Ben, Glen Innes
"Loved exploring new roads."
Phil, Glen Innes
"Good times with like-minded people. So good!"
Russel, Mogo
"Big thumbs up."
Russel, Mogo
"Weather great, course wonderful- what’s not too like."
