• Gravel roads: As with most routes so close to civilization, it can be quite the challenge to avoid pavement. This route gives you a massive amount of gravel to crush.
• Rail trail: Have a chance to relax as you ride on the OVRT for 10km and enjoy the crushed gravel trail.
• Hydro-cut and ATV trails: These will challenge your mindset and willpower, as they continuously go from fast and flowy to really route and chunky.
• Unmaintained roads: This route will take you through several unmaintained roads, which have an even mid of beauty and challenge.
• Rivers and lakes: This route will take you along lakes and rivers for nearly the entire day, giving you ample places to stop for a rest or swim.

Recommended bike: For this route, a gravel bike is all you need to have an amazing day. You can definitely use a mountain bike if that is all you have.

• Fresh water everywhere: Lots of lakes and creeks to fill up your water bottles. Be sure to carry a water filter or purification tablets.
• Restaurants/Cafes/Bars: The best food options when it comes to restaurants will be in Almonte, Pakenham, and in the town of Clayton.