Omg setting up the trip, fat, 41 and loving gravel

I can’t wait to do that loop in a week or 2. Great vid, if you ever do it again try Back Germantown Rd from Bright on the way out and from Tawonga Gap you can cut across to the first junction you come to on the Mt Porepunkah loop and then descend back into Bright with only 1 small climb. 👍🏻 Great to seeing you enjoy the beautiful high country.

Over 40 years since I rode the passes . Have been thinking of doing them again . But I would have to start near the lake . As I always did . And stop for a pie . No dirt on Jamberoo Pass is a bonus .

Nice young man. Best of luck to him. I with him a long, healthy, prosperous, winning cycling career!

The roads look good and very quiet

When all else fails, the good old-fashioned inner tube comes to the "rescue" 👌🏻

Awesome track and footage

Nice video thanks - been over Tawonga Gap numerous times, but never to Mt Beauty via gravel. Nudging 80 yrs, a bit late!

Rob love your videos and love the fact that you enjoy cycling here in Victoria. I’m sure there are equally lovely gravel rides in NSW too. The Porepunkah ride sounded like a brute with the mini-boulders. I’ve been recuperating from a double knee replacement in August this year and watching yours and others vids helped me through. Just purchased a Merida Silex gravel and enjoying it very much. Cheers mate Gerard

The loops around the King valley are more mild than the hard packed trails around beechworth

Glorious

Great content. Thank you. Have done a few bike packing trips up there. Agree descending is tougher than going up. Lower tyre pressure helps a bit. Still rough though. Echo some of your comments about love of cycling, the Australian bush plus less traffic.

Great footage

Amazing and by the looks of it all too yourself 🚴‍♂️

I have a suspension stem and suspension seatpost on my gravel bike. They help take the sting out of those rough descents.

Looks excellent. I’ll be adding that to the list

Some tidy and trusting balancing of the bike on the river lol....is it me thinking people somehow 'lock' the pedal from moving so it can be balanced easier?

Keep it coming mate. You’re making me keen to make the drive to Bright👍

You don't like hustle and bustle,. you don't like cars - it sounds like Victoria's High Country is calling you!

Rob have you considered becoming an official bikeway advocate in Sydney. I don’t know what the official company is in Sydney. Brissy have BQ Bicycle Queensland.

Nice Video Rob with the wee whippet son. To be young again and full of energy. Looks a great route and getting the train back.

Hello sir! Awesome channel and I like your delivery. I am building a new bike for myself, from frame set up (it will be a Cervelo Soloist) and I have already ordered Coefficient RR handlebars. I have a question about integrating those with stem: what kind of stem do you have on your bike in the video? Were there any issues with seamless integration and achievingdecent looks? Would I need to purchase any adapter kit in addition to the stem itself? The Soloist has a D-shaped steerer tube and I think I would like to get an ENVE stem for my set up. Thank you so much.

the polygon helios is an OPEN MOLD frame that is sold under several brand names (one in belgium)

Original its to max 30 right?

its an open mold bike mate. same frameset is sold in belgium under another brand

Just commenting because I love your videos Rob. I love the scenery, the bikery and your commentary.

another great vid Rob

G’Day Rob Nice Ride and Scenery. Be a great place to live and explore. The course you took looks good for mtb and gravel bikes. The Trek Gravel Bikes seem well built and have the T47 BB which is a bonus. I’d test out the Trek CM on flatter course and see how it feels You didn’t pack a croissant in the back pocket this time 😮 You should have an emergency pack in the car at all times.

So, that's what Capt. Jack Sparrow has been upto these days.

Just a question mate, why not a hardtail for this sort of country?

Porepunkah is steep and the track is rocky. I reconnoitered it once in my car and thought 'nah' too dicey - Decided to ride up Buffalo instead.

The scenery is a feast for the eyes, riding off the beaten track Is my favourite form of cycling watching this makes want to go for a ride not that I ever need much of an excuse thanks Rob !

Just back from a riding trip to Adelaide, next trip could be heavily influenced by this video. Thanks Rob

Thanks Rob. Another good one. I hear you about the descents. They’re slow and loads of braking. Terrible on the elbow tendons. Heading up that way soon. Cheers

Hey Rob, great vid of one of my fav gravel rides up in Bright. Think you picked the best side to ride up imo. Much nicer scenery than the One Mile Creek side.

That bike looks great

I think MTB is better suited for that route, although I just went down the other side once I got to the peak, and it loops back into bright eventually. It's an awesome descent.

Rob, any chance of getting the GPX file of that ride? Looks magnificent!

Don't you wear the POC helmet anymore 🤔

The area you are cycling in looks beautiful.

It looks stunning ride! I wish to do same ride on bike!

Tyvm for taking us along for the adventure.

You know a few people have gone missing under suspicious circumstances in the vic high country. Glad you made it out alive. 🤘🏻

Loved the video Rob looks like the ideal place to get lost with a very nice gravel bike !

Sydney looks so good! What helmet is this? @ridemedia

my favorite frames of all time. damn shame the portal x is the only one available now

Can I run sram 12 sp cassette on WTO wheels and use super record 12 mechanical derailleur

Can't wait to see the Paramatta to penrith route ! 😊

Victorian here, glad you loved it. We feel very privileged to have that area on our doorstep!

I rode this descent a few months ago. The road surface is a bit sketchy in places.