RIDE BALLIDU YOUR WAY
Boekeman Machinery | Case IH Bike it to Ballidu Gravel offers riders four distances from 12km* to 155km*, so something for all kinds of bike riders, including recumbent riders and e-bikers, with prizes for fancy dress and solving on-course challenges on the shorter rides!
All rides are full supported with motorbike marshals, medical and mechanical support, and Pit Stops.
Bike it to Ballidu Gravel is not an AusCycling-sanctioned race and therefore racing licenses are not required to take part – hence lower entry fees!
Choose your ‘graventure’!
Download the 2024 Rider Guide here.
Wongan Thrills (155km) | 09:00 depart
Wongan Thrills is a proper gravel workout with about 1400 metres of vertical gain that includes the pinchy Mt O’Brien climb (1km, 8.6%), lakes, salt plains and gravel from fast and furious unpaved roads to fire breaks, compact clay and farmers’ tracks. Can you claim a KOM/QOM?!
Pit Stops at 36km, 88km and 109km will provide Winners and other nutrition and hydration options, toilets and enthusiastic support from our hardy band of vollies!
Please note the area through Wongan Hills town centre at half-distance is a non-timed neutral zone. This means you can stop and take refreshment from local vendors, without time penalty.
Download the GPX route from Strava here.
Please note all routes pass through private farmers’ property only accessible on event day.
The minimum age for the Wongan Thrills is 18 years. Not even tough kids can apply sorry…
The Ballidude (82km) | 11:00 depart
Still a tough ride, but only about half as tough, mostly on the big Wongan Thrills loop with about 450 metres of climbing on the agenda.
An Pit Stop half way around will provide Winners nutrition, hydration and toilet services.
Download the GPX route from Strava here.
Please note all routes pass through private farmers’ property only accessible on event day.
Only Ballidudes (and Ballidudettes!) over 18 years need apply. Sorry kids…
Yes You Canola (46km) | 13:00 depart
At 46km, Yes You Canola is accessible for most riders. And yes, kids, this one is open for you!
Any bike or e-bike should get you around here and if you’ve ridden the old Bike it to Ballidu route, this ride should suit you…crush novelty sections like a mud pit and needle in the haystack to win prizes! Fancy dress is encouraged!
Download the GPX route from Strava here.
Please note all routes pass through private farmers’ property only accessible on event day.
The minimum age of the 46km Yes You Canola Loop is 10 years**.
Just Ballidu It (12km) | 14:00 depart
This is the fun loop! A 12km gravel ride that includes a must do mud pit, novelty challenges that will definitely be worth the effort. Fancy dress is not only encouraged – it’s rewarded with the best prize of the day!
Download the GPX route from Strava here.
Please note all routes pass through private farmers’ property only accessible on event day.
The minimum age for the Just Ballidu It is seven years**.
E-bikes and recumbent bikes are welcome on all rides.
We recommend gravel or mountain bikes for The Ballidude and Wongan Thrills.
Any bike should get you around Yes You Canola and Just Ballidu It.
Tubeless tires are recommended.
Please note all routes pass through private farmers’ property only accessible on event day.
Phone coverage can be patchy – Telstra has the best coverage in the Shire.
Download the Rider Guide here.