Mountain Biking on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
Based out of Linville. (Approx 2hrs drive NW of Brisbane via either the D,Aguilar or Brisbane Valley highways.
The Rides: Bike/walk as much or as little as you like. You don’t need to go all the way to these locations.
Benarkin. 36kms return. About 4hrs
Blackbutt. 45kms return. About 5hrs.
Moore. 15kms return. About 1.5 hrs.
All have an average 2 degrees gradient.
The Plan: Travel up Saturday am and start the rides at about 10.30. There are cafes at Moore, Benarkin and Blackbutt for lunch.
Have an evening meal (basic pub food) at the pub and maybe sit around the camp area fire later.
Sunday is for more cycling, scenic drives or some fire trails or whatever.
Accommodation: Two options;
There is free camping across the road from the pub. Fires pits are provided. There is one toilet. The pub has hot $2 showers for campers.
The Linville Hotel has basic accommodation in 8 rooms. Some rooms have doubles, others singles. Cost is $40 per head which includes breakfast. The pub also does lunch. There are showers and toilets which are shared facilities. It is essential to book on 54247280 for this option.
Bring: Mountain bike, helmet, water and bike pants.
Website: www.brisbanevalleyrailtr ail.org.au
Organiser: Robin